SSIT BE Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for B.E. in Data Science at SSIT Tumkur is INR 10,00,000 over four years (INR 2,50,000 per year). KCET government-quota fees are state-regulated and lower for eligible Karnataka-domicile candidates. Hostel charges are payable separately.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Class XII) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with a minimum of 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC Karnataka candidates). A valid KCET or COMEDK UGET score is required for merit seats.

Ans. Admission is through KCET (CET code E017) via KEA centralised counselling and COMEDK UGET (code E135) via COMEDK centralised allotment. Candidates register through the respective portal, secure a rank, and participate in counselling. Management quota seats are filled directly by SSIT.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as data analyst, data scientist, business intelligence developer, data engineer, and analytics consultant. Higher study options include M.Tech in Computer Science or M.Tech in Data Science via GATE. SSIT’s placement cell facilitates campus recruitment by technology firms, engineering companies, and public-sector organisations.

Ans. Karnataka-domicile SC/ST/OBC students can apply for government post-matric scholarships. Female students can avail the AICTE Pragati Scholarship of up to INR 50,000 per year, and specially-abled students the AICTE Saksham Scholarship. Merit-based Central Sector Scholarships are available via scholarships.gov.in for families with income below INR 8,00,000.

Ans. SSIT is a NAAC A+ accredited deemed university with over four decades of engineering education in Karnataka. Ranked 337 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Engineering Colleges list, it offers a structured curriculum, NBA-accredited branches, and admission through state channels (KCET and COMEDK), making it a credible choice for engineering aspirants in Karnataka.