B.Sc. in Computer Science (AI and IoT) at Sikkim Manipal University

If you are looking at B.Sc. in Computer Science (AI and IoT), Sikkim Manipal University in Rangpo runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 20 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹5.86 lakh – ₹13.95 lakh (roughly ₹1.95 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.

Sikkim Manipal University is a other institute, founded in 1995. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Sikkim Manipal University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Sc 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 Sikkim Manipal University 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.Sc programmes at Sikkim Manipal University as a group.

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

To be considered for B.Sc. in Computer Science (AI and IoT), you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Sikkim Manipal University'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 CUET and merit and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Sikkim Manipal University on its website (smu.edu.in/smit.html) 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 (2023) show a placement rate of 95%, an average package of ₹6 lakh, a median package of ₹7 lakh and a highest package of ₹36.5 lakh at Sikkim Manipal University. 58 of 252 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Sc. in Computer Science (AI and IoT) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹4.75 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.

Sikkim Manipal University runs 16 B.Sc specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Discontinued (Nov 2023)- B.Sc. in Information Technology
• B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology
• B.Sc. in Physics
• Integrated B.Sc. with Banking
• B.Sc. in Clinical Psychology
• B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology
• B.Sc. in Mathematics
• B.Sc. in Chemistry
• B.Sc. in Physical Education and Sports
• B.Sc. in Cardiovascular Technology
• Integrated B.Sc. + MBA
• B.Sc. in Nursing
• B.Sc. in Economics
• B.Sc. in Medical Biotechnology
• B.Sc. in Anesthesia & OT Technician

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

• Are you genuinely interested in how machines learn from data? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹5.86 lakh – ₹13.95 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 Sikkim Manipal University compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Rangpo?