BCA in Al & ML with academic support by Samatrix at Starex University

If you are looking at BCA in Al & ML with academic support by Samatrix, Starex University in Gurgaon runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹4.8 lakh (roughly ₹1.6 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.

Starex University is a other institute, founded in 2016. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Starex University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most BCA 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 Starex 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.

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

To be considered for BCA in Al & ML with academic support by Samatrix, you usually need Class 12, often with Mathematics or Computer Science. The minimum marks on record at Starex University are: X: 0.0, XII: 45.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and a college's own test. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Starex 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 a college's own test and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Starex University on its website (www.starexuniversity.com) 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 a highest package of ₹14 lakh at Starex University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

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

Starex University runs 4 BCA specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
• BCA in Python and Azure for Data Cloud Integration with academic support by Microsoft
• Discontinued (Jan 2024)- BCA in Advance Studies and Research

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 ₹4.8 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 Starex University compare with other colleges offering BCA in and around Gurgaon?