Marwadi University Rajkot B.Sc Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The B.Sc (AI & DS) at Marwadi University is a 4-year program (8 semesters), unlike the conventional 3-year B.Sc offered at many universities. The extra year allows for deeper specialization in areas like Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, Natural Language Processing, and a major project in the final year. This structure is aligned with NEP 2020 and provides students with an Honours-equivalent depth of study, making graduates more competitive for industry roles and higher education (M.Sc/M.Tech/MBA) compared to a standard 3-year B.Sc.

Ans. Marwadi University accepts both CUET (UG) and GUJCET scores for admission to the B.Sc AI & DS program. While CUET is the primary national-level entrance exam accepted, GUJCET is specifically relevant for Gujarat domicile students and is also accepted. The university also considers direct merit-based applications. CUET is not strictly mandatory if you are applying through the university's direct admission route, but having a valid CUET or GUJCET score significantly strengthens your application and may be required for scholarship eligibility under government schemes.

Ans. Graduates of the B.Sc AI & DS program can pursue careers as Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, Data Analysts, AI Research Scientists, Business Intelligence Analysts, and Data Engineers. Marwadi University has a strong placement cell with 500+ recruiting companies including TCS, Google, Tech Mahindra, Reliance, Adani, Flipkart, and HDFC Bank. The average package offered is around Rs. 5.2 LPA, with the highest being Rs. 34.5 LPA (Amazon). Students who wish to advance further can pursue M.Sc Data Science, MCA, or MBA programs. Given the 4-year structure with a major project, many students are directly placed without needing a master's degree.

Ans. Hostel accommodation at Marwadi University is not mandatory; students can choose to stay in on-campus or off-campus hostels or arrange their own accommodation. On-campus hostel fees for 2026-27 range from Rs. 96,000 per year (8-bed non-AC) to Rs. 2,05,000 per year (2-bed AC). Off-campus hostels with transportation start from Rs. 1,05,000 per year. A refundable security deposit of Rs. 15,000 (in-campus) or Rs. 10,000 (off-campus) is also required. Meals (4 times a day) are included in the hostel fee. Students should budget approximately Rs. 1,30,000 to Rs. 1,70,000 per year for a comfortable on-campus stay.

Ans. Yes, Marwadi University's eligibility criteria for B.Sc AI & DS explicitly allows candidates from the Commerce stream (in addition to Science stream with PCM/PCB) to apply. This is a notable feature of this program, as many AI/Data Science programs restrict admission to Science students only. Commerce students with strong mathematical aptitude can apply, provided they have passed Class XII from a recognized board with the minimum required percentage. However, students from a non-Mathematics background may find the initial semesters challenging, as the curriculum includes Mathematical Fundamentals for Computer Science, Statistics for Data Science, and Probability and Statistics from Semester 1 itself.

Ans. For a general category student from outside Gujarat, the most accessible scholarship options are: (1) Merit-based university scholarship for students scoring 90%+ in Class XII boards, which offers a partial fee discount of up to Rs. 15,000 per semester; (2) NSP (PM-USP Yojana) for students with 80%+ in Class XII and parental income below Rs. 4.5 Lakhs, offering Rs. 82,000 per annum; and (3) Education loans through the Vidya Lakshmi Portal. MYSY is available only for Gujarat domicile students, and SC/ST Freeship is category-specific. Students are advised to apply for NSP scholarships at the start of each academic year through scholarships.gov.in to maximize financial support.