Acharya Institute of Technology Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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AIT offers B.E. in 12 specializations: Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Computer Science (Data Science), Information Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, and Biotechnology Engineering. CSE and AI&ML are the most popular and competitive branches.

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Yes, students from outside Karnataka can take admission at AIT Bangalore through COMEDK UGET (Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka), which is specifically designed for non-Karnataka and all-India students. COMEDK UGET 2026 is scheduled for May 9, 2026. The fee for COMEDK-admitted students is INR 2,60,000/year (higher than KCET quota). Management quota admissions are also available for students from any state, subject to eligibility criteria and seat availability.

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Acharya Institute of Technology holds NAAC B++ accreditation, NBA approval for select programs, AICTE approval, and is affiliated to VTU. In terms of rankings, NIRF ranked AIT 163rd in Engineering (2023), NIRF Innovation ranked it 151st nationally and 5th in Bangalore (2023), and IIRF ranked it 78th for B.Tech in India (2024). The institute has tie-ups with 80+ international universities, reflecting its global academic standing.

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AIT offers multiple scholarship categories: (1) CET Merit Scholarships for KCET toppers with rank below 5,000 (Karnataka domicile only). (2) EWS/BPL domestic scholarships for Karnataka students from economically weaker families. (3) AET-based international/NRI scholarships providing 25–75% fee concession. (4) Government of Karnataka SC/ST fee reimbursement scheme. (5) SSP post-matric scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/Minority students. (6) AIT's broad institutional Acharya Scholarship Programme supporting over 1,400 students annually.

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B.E. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, B.E. in Mechatronics Engineering, B.E. in Civil Engineering, B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering, M.Tech (Multiple Specializations)