Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (AI and ML) at Sikkim Manipal University

Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (AI and ML) at Sikkim Manipal University in Rangpo, Sikkim is a 5-year postgraduate programme. The total fee on record is ₹13.2 lakh – ₹22.19 lakh, which works out to about ₹2.64 lakh a year.

The course is about 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.Tech programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, 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.

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.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech 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.

For admission to Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (AI and ML), 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 Sikkim Manipal University are: X: 0.0, XII: 45.0, 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 Sikkim Manipal University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

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 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.

Going by the latest placement 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 Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (AI and ML) 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 29 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech.+ M.Tech. in Information Technology
• Integrated B.Tech. in CSE (IoT and Cyber Security including Blockchain Technology)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Technology
• Integrated B.Tech.+ M.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• Integrated B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science + MBA
• Integrated B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering + MBA
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (Lateral Entry)
• Integrated B.Tech.+ M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• Integrated B.Tech. in Information Technology + MBA
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• Integrated B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + MBA
• B.Tech. in CSE (IoT and Cyber Security including Block Chain Technology)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
• B.Tech. in Information Technology (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• Integrated B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) + MBA
• Integrated B.Tech. in CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) + MBA

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in how machines learn from data? You will spend 5 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹13.2 lakh – ₹22.19 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.Tech in and around Rangpo?