B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence & Data Engineering
A four-year engineering degree focused on building large-scale data infrastructure and machine learning models.
Description
B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence & Data Engineering is a four-year engineering degree that trains students in building large-scale data infrastructure, machine learning models and AI systems. It is designed for the rapidly growing AI, data and cloud industry.
Students learn programming (Python, Java), data structures and algorithms, database systems, big data engineering, machine learning, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, MLOps, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and AI system design. The course includes labs, AI projects and industry internships.
Graduates work as data engineers, machine learning engineers, AI engineers, data scientists, MLOps engineers and AI software developers in tech companies, startups, consulting firms and product companies.
Entrance Exams
JEE Main
National Testing Agency (NTA)
National entrance for admission to NITs, IIITs and GFTIs; gateway for JEE Advanced.
JEE Advanced
IIT (rotating zonal IITs)
Entrance for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
State CETs / University Entrance Exams
Respective state / private universities
State and private universities admit students via state CETs or university entrance tests.
Job Roles
Data Engineer
Builds and maintains large-scale data pipelines and infrastructure.
Machine Learning Engineer
Builds, trains and deploys machine learning models for products and systems.
AI Engineer
Designs and develops AI systems and applications for companies.
Data Scientist / MLOps Engineer
Analyses data and deploys and maintains ML models in production.
Salary
Fresher (0–2 yrs)
Top tech companies and startups pay well above this range.
Mid-level (3–6 yrs)
Senior engineers and data scientists earn more with experience.
Senior (7+ yrs / AI / Data Lead)
AI and data leads at top product companies earn well above this range.
Top Colleges / Institutes
- Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) — AI & Data Engineering programmes
- International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Hyderabad
- International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bangalore
- Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)
- Private engineering colleges offering AI & Data Engineering (state-wise)