B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (Lateral Entry) at Vishwakarma University

B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (Lateral Entry) at Vishwakarma University in Pune, Maharashtra is a 3-4 year undergraduate programme. The total fee on record is ₹12.5 lakh – ₹16.75 lakh.

Lateral entry lets diploma holders (and, at many colleges, B.Sc. graduates) join directly in the second year, so the degree takes a year less. The subjects are the same as the regular programme from the second year on.

Vishwakarma University is a other institute, founded in 2017. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Vishwakarma University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at Vishwakarma University as a group.

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

For admission to B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (Lateral Entry), you usually need a three-year diploma in engineering (or, at many colleges, a B.Sc. with Mathematics).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET). Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Vishwakarma 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 state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET) and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Vishwakarma University on its website (www.vupune.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.

For B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (Lateral Entry) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹6.5 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.

Vishwakarma University runs 7 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
• B.Tech. in CSE (AI)
• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Engineering (Lateral Entry)

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3-4 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹12.5 lakh – ₹16.75 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Vishwakarma University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Pune?