Bachelor of Engineering [BE]
Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for the Bachelor of Engineering [BE] program in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning vary significantly based on the mode of admission. Candidates enrolling through the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) typically pay annual tuition fees ranging from approximately 100,000 to 160,000 INR, with special categories like the Supernumerary Quota (SNQ) reducing fees to about 40,000 INR annually. For admission via the management quota, the tuition fee is around 200,000 INR per year, or as high as 350,000 INR annually for some batches.
Those entering via the Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) pay fees between 270,000 to 328,000 INR annually. Examination fees range between 1,500 to 3,000 INR. Registration fees for first-year students can be up to 19,000 INR. Scholarships are available, particularly for categories such as SC/ST, and additional hostel fees amount to around 84,000 INR annually for those residing on campus.
About Bachelor of Engineering [BE]
Bachelor of Engineering at Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bengaluru is a four-year full-time VTU-affiliated programme offered across 14 specializations including CSE, AI and ML, Data Science, ECE, Mechanical, Civil and VLSI Design. The total course fee is a uniform INR 1,76,800 on government-aided Karnataka CET seats. Selection is on Karnataka CET and COMEDK UGET merit, with management-quota seats filled by direct application.
KCET and COMEDK counselling for 2026-27 is underway from June to August 2026, and classes commence in September 2026. Management-quota seats are open through direct application to the institute.
Key Points
- 14 BE branches from CSE and AI and ML to VLSI Design and Aeronautical Engineering.
- VTU curriculum covering data structures, computer networks and software engineering.
- Hands-on laboratories, mini-projects, internships and a final-year capstone project.
- Mallathalli campus offers internship access across Bengaluru’s core and IT industry.
Dr. AIT BE Fees 2026
All 14 BE specializations at Dr. AIT carry a uniform total fee of INR 1,76,800 for the four-year course, or INR 44,200 per year, on government-aided Karnataka CET seats. COMEDK and management-quota seats are charged at higher published rates.
| Course Name | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| BE Aeronautical Engineering | INR 1,76,800 |
| BE Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | INR 1,76,800 |
| BE Civil Engineering | INR 1,76,800 |
| BE Computer Science and Business Systems | INR 1,76,800 |
| BE Computer Science and Engineering | INR 1,76,800 |
| BE Data Science | INR 1,76,800 |
| BE Electrical and Electronics Engineering | INR 1,76,800 |
| BE Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 1,76,800 |
| BE Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | INR 1,76,800 |
| BE Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | INR 1,76,800 |
| BE Industrial Engineering & Management | INR 1,76,800 |
| BE Information Science & Engineering | INR 1,76,800 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | INR 1,76,800 |
| BE VLSI Design & Technology | INR 1,76,800 |
- Fees is subject to change, please verify with official sources before admission.
Dr. AIT BE Admission 2026
Admission to BE at Dr. AIT is based on Karnataka CET and COMEDK UGET merit, followed by KEA or COMEDK counselling. A separate share of seats is filled through the management quota via direct application.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| KCET Registration | January 2026 |
| Karnataka CET Examination | April 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET Examination | May 2026 |
| KEA / COMEDK Counselling | June to August 2026 |
| Classes Commence | September 2026 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 (PUC) with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or an allied subject as the optional subject.
- Minimum 45 percent aggregate, 40 percent for reserved categories in Karnataka.
- Valid Karnataka CET or COMEDK UGET score.
Admission Process
- Register for Karnataka CET or COMEDK UGET within the notified window.
- Attend KEA or COMEDK counselling and select Dr. AIT.
- Report with original documents after seat allotment.
✓ Opt for this if
- You want an affordable government-aided VTU engineering degree
- You are a Karnataka student targeting KCET or COMEDK seats
- You plan to recruit with Bengaluru’s core and IT firms
- SC or ST candidates seeking full tuition fee reimbursement
✗ Skip if
- You want an IIT or NIT brand tag
- You need a private campus with global exchange tie-ups
- You are outside Karnataka without a COMEDK rank
- You expect guaranteed high-package product-company placements
Dr. AIT BE Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition reimbursement | Karnataka domicile SC/ST students |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship | Up to INR 50,000/year | Girl students, family income below INR 8,00,000 |
| Central Sector Scholarship | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based, apply at the national portal |
| Institutional Merit Scholarship | As per institute norms | High KCET or COMEDK rank holders at admission |
- SC/ST students apply for fee reimbursement through the state portal after joining.
Dr. AIT BE FAQs
Ques. Can a non-Karnataka student join BE at Dr. AIT?
Ans. Yes. While government CET seats need Karnataka eligibility, COMEDK UGET merit seats and management-quota seats are open to all-India candidates through their respective counselling.
Ques. How do CET seat fees compare with management-quota fees?
Ans. Government-aided CET seats cost INR 44,200 per year, totalling INR 1,76,800, whereas COMEDK and management-quota seats are charged at higher published rates set for those categories.
Ques. Are hostel and transport charges included in the BE fee?
Ans. No. The INR 1,76,800 course fee covers tuition on CET seats only, and hostel or transport charges are payable separately by the student.
Ques. Which SC/ST benefit makes BE almost free at Dr. AIT?
Ans. Karnataka domicile SC/ST students can claim full tuition fee reimbursement from the state through the karepass portal, effectively covering the CET tuition charged.
Ques. Does the BE programme include internships and a final project?
Ans. Yes. The VTU curriculum embeds laboratory training, mini-projects, internships and a final-year capstone project across all 14 specializations.