B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at IIIT Sri City

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, IIIT Sri City in Chittoor runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 66 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹16.95 lakh, which works out to about ₹4.24 lakh a year.

At its core, the programme covers how machines learn from data: programming in Python, probability and statistics, machine learning, neural networks, computer vision and natural language processing, with projects on real datasets.

IIIT Sri City is a public-private institute, founded in 2013. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IIIT Sri City — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Tech programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations (mathematics, science and programming), the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means how machines learn from data: programming in Python, probability and statistics, machine learning, neural networks, computer vision and natural language processing, with projects on real datasets. Typical first jobs: machine learning engineer, AI developer, data scientist or research engineer. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask IIIT Sri City for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at IIIT Sri City as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with IIIT Sri City before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects. The minimum marks on record at IIIT Sri City are: X: 0.0, XII: 75.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IIIT Sri City's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to IIIT Sri City on its website (www.iiits.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show an average package of ₹14.2 lakh at IIIT Sri City. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science specifically, the average salary on record is ₹12 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

IIIT Sri City runs 3 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in how machines learn from data? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹16.95 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does IIIT Sri City compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Chittoor?