Rai University Ahmedabad MCA Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ahmedabad, GujaratPrivate UniversityEstd 2012NAAC Grade A+

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30 May, 2026 Rai University Ahmedabad has released MCA Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Fee Structure 2026. The total academic fee is ₹ 1.26 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 1.26 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4.2 LPA
latest campus cycle
Cutoff
50%
graduation marks floor
Placement rate
71%
placed out of registered students

About RU MCA AI ML

Rai University offers a two-year, full-time MCA AI and ML course on campus through the Rai School of Engineering. The course takes four semesters and has 60 seats. Rai University is UGC recognised, NAAC A+ accredited and based at Saroda near Ahmedabad. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.26 Lakhs, and INR 3.66 Lakhs with hostel and living cost. Admission uses graduation marks, the admission form and a personal interview. You need 50% marks in graduation. The latest campus cycle shows INR 4.2 LPA average pay and 71% of registered students placed.

RU MCA AI ML Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 3.66 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.26 Lakhs. The academic fee is INR 1.26 Lakhs. You pay it across the two years, not as a one-day cost. Rai University lists the programme fee on the course page. Hostel and living cost are added only if you take a room.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Academic feeINR 1.26 LakhsFull course, as published
Hostel feeINR 1.60 LakhsINR 80,000 a year, 2 years
Living costINR 80,000INR 4,000 a month, 20 months
Total, no hostelINR 1.26 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 3.66 LakhsFull course

RU MCA AI ML Admission Dates

The 2027 application form is expected in Jun 2027, and classes are expected in Oct 2027. The 2026 form last date was 28 Sep 2026. Watch the admission page first, then the merit list and fee date. You lose the seat if the first fee is not paid by the date in the offer letter.

EventDateStatus
Application form opensJun 2027Tentative
Application form, last date to applySep 2027Tentative
Personal interview roundSep 2027Tentative
Merit listSep 2027Tentative
Seat allotment and offer letterSep 2027Tentative
Admission fee paymentSep 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkOct 2027Tentative
Classes startOct 2027Tentative

RU MCA AI ML Eligibility

You need a graduation degree with 50% marks. A background in Computer Applications, Computer Science or a related field helps you handle the first semester. You also need Class 12 maths for the AI and programming papers. If your marks are close to the line, ask the Admission Cell before paying.

RequirementWhat you need
Graduation marks50% marks
Preferred degreeBCA, Computer Science or a related field
School mathsClass 12 maths is needed for the course load
SelectionMerit and personal interview

RU MCA AI ML Admission Process

Rai University takes the form, checks your papers, holds a personal interview and then gives the offer letter. You fill the form first and pay the application fee. The Admission Cell checks your degree marks. If you miss the fee date after the offer, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Fill the formSubmit the online or campus form
2. Give papersShare marksheets and identity papers
3. Attend interviewSpeak with the admission team
4. Pay first feePay by the date in the offer letter
5. ReportBring original papers for checking

RU MCA AI ML Cutoff

The published mark floor is 50% in graduation, and a 60% score gives a stronger case. The course does not use a public entrance cutoff range. The interview checks whether you can handle programming, database and AI papers. Keep marksheets ready before you apply.

CategoryClosing scoreRound and year
Strong profile60% and aboveMerit review, 2026
Eligible profile50% to 59%Merit review, 2026
Not eligibleBelow 50%Merit review, 2026

RU MCA AI ML Placements

The latest campus cycle placed 71% of registered students at an average of INR 4.2 LPA. The highest offer was INR 9.2 LPA and 25 companies visited. IT services, banking and consulting firms hire from the campus. Build coding projects before the interview season.

MetricValue
Average payINR 4.2 LPA, latest campus cycle
Highest offerINR 9.2 LPA
Batch placed71%
Companies visited25
Hiring areasIT services, banking and consulting

RU MCA AI ML Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 31,500 to INR 63,000 over the course. The merit scholarship and freeship card can give the biggest help. The university schemes need marks, income papers or the right certificate. Government schemes need portal forms.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Merit scholarshipStrong marks in the last examINR 63,000 over the course
Need-based scholarshipFamily income up to INR 5 Lakhs and 60% marksINR 31,500 over the course
Freeship card supportSC or ST student with state freeship cardINR 63,000 over the course
OBC digital scholarshipOBC student through the state portalINR 31,500 over the course

RU MCA AI ML Ranking

Rai University has NAAC A+ and UGC recognition, and the university was established in 2012. It is not listed with a NIRF rank for this course. NAAC reads campus quality. UGC recognition tells you the degree is from a recognised private university.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NAAC2026A+
UGC2026Recognised private university
Established2012Gujarat private university

RU MCA AI ML Course Structure

Semester 1 has databases, Java, web design and data structures, while Semester 2 adds data mining and network security. The later papers move into machine learning and AI. You should start coding practice in Semester 1 because the placement cell checks projects.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Java, databases, data structures and web design
Year 2Machine learning, AI papers, projects and placement work

RU MCA AI ML Seats and Intake

The course has 60 seats for the MCA AI and ML intake. This is a small class for a private university course. You should still apply early because the college can close the form after its last date.

QuotaSeats
MCA AI and ML intake60
Course levelPostgraduate

RU MCA AI ML Hostel and Campus

The boys hostel has 330 seats and the girls hostel has 140 seats. The campus is at Saroda near Ahmedabad. If you need a room, ask before paying the first fee because hostel cost is separate from the academic fee.

ItemDetail
Boys hostel330 seats
Girls hostel140 seats
CampusSH 144, Saroda, Ahmedabad district
Room costSeparate from the academic fee

Should you pick MCA AI and ML at Rai University?

This course suits students who want software jobs and can build projects without a big entrance exam fight.

Pick it if:
You want AI and software roles: Rai teaches machine learning and AI papers, and local IT services firms visit through the CRC.
You missed big entrance tests: admission uses graduation marks and a personal interview, so fill the form before the last date.
Your family needs a campus hostel: boys and girls hostels are inside campus, so you do not hunt for a room.
You want low fees against pay: INR 1.26 Lakhs is small beside INR 4.2 LPA, so loan risk stays low.
Skip it if:
You want a product job first: the company list is wider across banking and services, so build projects before interviews.
You need many city internships: the campus is outside Ahmedabad city, so travel time can take away weekday options.
You count on a big salary: INR 9.2 LPA is the highest campus figure, so most offers stay below it.
You need a fixed seat after the last date: admission closes after the deadline, so ask the Admission Cell before paying.
Counsellor's advice
If you want AI jobs at a low fee, take it after the interview offer. If you need a city campus, visit first.
MCA AI and ML Eligibility▾
Graduation marks: You need 50% marks in graduation for this MCA course.
Degree fit: BCA, Computer Science or a related degree helps with the first semester.
Maths base: Class 12 maths helps with AI, data and programming papers.
Selection: Rai University checks merit and a personal interview before the offer letter.
MCA AI and ML Admission Process▾
Form first: Fill the Rai University admission form online or at the campus.
Pay fee: Pay the application fee and submit the marksheets the Admission Cell asks for.
Interview: Attend the personal interview, where the team checks course fit.
Offer letter: Pay the first fee by the date in the offer, or you lose the seat.
Report: Bring original papers for document check before classes start.

MCA AI and ML Admission Dates 2027

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Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
3 Jun 2026
Application form opens
The form opened on the university admission page.
Over
28 Sep 2026
Application form, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 28 Sep 2026.
Over
30 Sep 2026
Personal interview round
The selection round checked course fit and papers.
Over
30 Sep 2026
Merit list
The merit list followed the interview round.
Over
30 Sep 2026
Seat allotment and offer letter
The offer letter tells you the first fee date.
Confirmed
5 Oct 2026
Admission fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 5 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Reporting and document check
Bring originals for the document check.
Confirmed
15 Oct 2026
Classes start
Classes start after reporting is done.
Tentative
20 Oct 2026
Spot admission round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Application form opens
Expected to open in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Application form, last date to apply
Expected to close before the interview round.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Personal interview round
Expected after the form check.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Merit list
Expected after the interview round.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Seat allotment and offer letter
Expected after the merit list is ready.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Admission fee payment
Expected within a few days of the offer letter.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected before classes start.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting and fee payment.

Source: Rai University admission page and academic calendar. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Rai University MCA AI and ML Fees 2027

▾

This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.

Academic fee
Full course, as published
INR 1.26 Lakhs
Add hostel + living
Hostel fee
Per year × 2, INR 80,000 a year
INR 1.60 Lakhs
Living cost
Per month × 20, INR 4,000 a month
INR 80,000
Total course fee
INR 1.26 Lakhs
2 years · academic fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 3.66 Lakhs
2 years · academic fee + hostel and living cost
Education loan EMI
INR 2,124
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
333%
average first-year pay INR 4.2 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 6,171
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
115%
average first-year pay INR 4.2 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Rai University course page and hostel page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at Rai University?

Pick your category and form stage. The score ranges use the course eligibility rule.

Category
Form stage
General · Standard form
60% and above: strong chance. Fill the form and prepare for the interview.
50% to 59%: eligible. Keep marksheets ready and answer the interview clearly.
Below 50%: not eligible. Raise your graduation result before you apply.
General · Late form
60% and above: strong chance. Fill the form and prepare for the interview.
50% to 59%: eligible. Keep marksheets ready and answer the interview clearly.
Below 50%: not eligible. Raise your graduation result before you apply.
OBC · Standard form
60% and above: strong chance. Fill the form and prepare for the interview.
50% to 59%: eligible. Keep marksheets ready and answer the interview clearly.
Below 50%: not eligible. Raise your graduation result before you apply.
OBC · Late form
60% and above: strong chance. Fill the form and prepare for the interview.
50% to 59%: eligible. Keep marksheets ready and answer the interview clearly.
Below 50%: not eligible. Raise your graduation result before you apply.
SC · Standard form
60% and above: strong chance. Fill the form and prepare for the interview.
50% to 59%: eligible. Keep marksheets ready and answer the interview clearly.
Below 50%: not eligible. Raise your graduation result before you apply.
SC · Late form
60% and above: strong chance. Fill the form and prepare for the interview.
50% to 59%: eligible. Keep marksheets ready and answer the interview clearly.
Below 50%: not eligible. Raise your graduation result before you apply.
ST · Standard form
60% and above: strong chance. Fill the form and prepare for the interview.
50% to 59%: eligible. Keep marksheets ready and answer the interview clearly.
Below 50%: not eligible. Raise your graduation result before you apply.
ST · Late form
60% and above: strong chance. Fill the form and prepare for the interview.
50% to 59%: eligible. Keep marksheets ready and answer the interview clearly.
Below 50%: not eligible. Raise your graduation result before you apply.
EWS · Standard form
60% and above: strong chance. Fill the form and prepare for the interview.
50% to 59%: eligible. Keep marksheets ready and answer the interview clearly.
Below 50%: not eligible. Raise your graduation result before you apply.
EWS · Late form
60% and above: strong chance. Fill the form and prepare for the interview.
50% to 59%: eligible. Keep marksheets ready and answer the interview clearly.
Below 50%: not eligible. Raise your graduation result before you apply.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The 50% mark is only the minimum. The interview and empty seats decide how early you should pay.

Rai University MCA AI and ML Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Freeship card support
INR 63,000
Government of Gujarat
Used for eligible SC or ST students through the state portal.
Who qualifies: SC or ST with the state freeship cardApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Need-based scholarship
INR 31,500
Rai University Scholarship Cell
Cuts tuition for students with income papers and enough marks.
Who qualifies: family income up to INR 5 Lakhs and 60% marksApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Merit scholarship
INR 63,000
Rai University Scholarship Cell
Cuts tuition for strong marks in the last exam.
Who qualifies: strong academic record with the college approvalApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC digital scholarship
INR 31,500
Digital Gujarat portal
Used for eligible OBC students after portal approval.
Who qualifies: OBC student with income papersApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 31,500
Your net course fee: INR 94,500
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 1.26 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 63,000
Your net course fee: INR 63,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 94,500
Your net course fee: INR 31,500
Estimated total waiver
INR 94,500
Your net course fee: INR 31,500

Rai University MCA AI and ML vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Rai University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 1.26 Lakhs
academic fee
INR 1.40 Lakhs
INR 14,000 more
INR 2 Lakhs
INR 74,000 more
INR 2.10 Lakhs
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INR 2.50 Lakhs
INR 1.24 Lakhs more
Average paylatest batch
INR 4.2 LPA
latest campus cycle
INR 4 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA more
INR 3.8 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 4 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 4.3 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA more
Placement rateshare of registered students placed
71%
latest campus cycle
68%
3 points lower
76%
5 points higher
64%
7 points lower
69%
2 points lower
74%
3 points higher
Closing scoreGraduation marks, minimum
50%
merit review
50%
Same score
50%
Same score
50%
Same score
50%
Same score
50%
Same score
Seatsthis course
60
MCA AI and ML
120
60 more
240
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120
60 more
60
Same seats
120
60 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
333%
on INR 4.2 LPA
286%
47 points lower
225%
108 points lower
181%
152 points lower
175%
158 points lower
172%
161 points lower
In short
Silver Oak costs a little more and has more seats, but Rai has the lower fee. If your family wants the lower fee first, keep Rai higher.
In short
Parul shows stronger pay and more seats, but it costs much more. If fee matters more than scale, Rai is the lighter choice.
In short
Ganpat has more seats but lower pay and a higher fee here. If both admit you, Rai gives the cleaner fee to pay link.
In short
Indus is in the same city, but the fee is much higher for similar pay. If your score clears Rai, keep it above Indus.
In short
Marwadi pays a little more but costs much more and sits in another city. If staying near Ahmedabad matters, Rai is the safer pick.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Rai University MCA AI and ML

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MCA AI and ML at Rai University worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a low-fee private university MCA and will build projects early. The fee without hostel is INR 1.26 Lakhs, and the average pay figure used here is INR 4.2 LPA. That makes the fee easier to carry. Visit the campus and ask about recent MCA recruiters before you pay.
Should I take this course if I only have 50% in graduation?▾
It depends on your interview and seat position. The published floor is 50%, so you are eligible, but you are not in the stronger score range. Fill the form early, keep every marksheet ready and use the score checker above to see the safer range.
What job can I get after this MCA AI and ML course?▾
You can aim for software, data support and junior AI roles. The course has Java, databases, machine learning and AI papers, and the campus average pay figure is INR 4.2 LPA. Build two working projects before placements, because the degree name alone will not carry the interview.
Is this course better for AI jobs or general software jobs?▾
It is safer to treat it as a software course with AI papers. The curriculum has machine learning and AI, but the recruiter mix is wider across IT services, banking and consulting. Take it if you can build coding projects. Skip it if you expect only pure AI research jobs.
Who should skip MCA AI and ML at Rai University?▾
Skip it if you need a city-centre campus or a product job from the first month. The campus is at Saroda near Ahmedabad, and the highest offer is INR 9.2 LPA while the average pay is INR 4.2 LPA. Visit the campus before you pay if travel matters.
Is the fee worth it against the average pay?▾
Yes, the fee to pay link is strong. The academic fee is INR 1.26 Lakhs and the average pay figure is INR 4.2 LPA, so the ROI tile shows 333%. If hostel and living cost are added, check the switched fee total before taking a loan.
Should I wait one year for a bigger college?▾
Wait only if you can get a much stronger option. Rai University has 60 seats in this course and a low fee, so it is useful for students who want to start quickly. If you already have a better admit with stronger MCA placements, compare the fee and pay first.
Will I get placed if I am not in the top group?▾
You still have a chance, but your projects matter. The latest campus cycle placed 71% of registered students, so not everyone gets placed through campus. Keep your attendance clean, finish coding projects and join placement training before the final semester.
Is this course good for higher studies?▾
Yes, if you keep your basics strong. The course has database, Java, data mining, machine learning and AI papers, which help for a later M.Tech, MS or data course. Keep grades high and ask faculty for a project early, because higher study applications need proof of work.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Fill the Rai University admission form, pay the application fee and submit your marksheets. The university checks merit and holds a personal interview before the offer letter. After the offer, pay the first fee by the date given or you lose the seat.
What is the full cost with hostel?▾
The full fee without hostel is INR 1.26 Lakhs. With hostel and living cost, the page estimate is INR 3.66 Lakhs for two years. Use the fee toggle above to see both totals, then ask the hostel office about room availability before you pay.
Can scholarships reduce my fee?▾
Yes, but the final amount depends on your papers. Rai University lists merit, need-based, employee ward, alumni and government-linked schemes. The calculator uses INR 31,500 to INR 63,000 waivers because they fit this course fee. Keep income and category papers ready before applying.

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