Top 10 Non-IIT Colleges Leading in AI and Data Science - Check Rankings, Fees, Placements & Salary Package

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The demand for fields like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science is increasing rapidly in India. Now not only IITs, but many non-IIT colleges are also providing high level education and excellent placement opportunities in these subjects.

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According to NIRF Ranking 2024, many non-IIT colleges have made their mark across the country. These institutes have given new career opportunities to the students through modern curriculum, research facilities and industry tie-ups.

Undergraduate and postgraduate programs are available in AI and Data Science, where students can specialize in areas like machine learning, big data, artificial intelligence and analytics.

After studying from these colleges, students get employment opportunities with attractive packages in IT, healthcare, banking, finance, e-commerce and research sectors.

For students who want to make a career in future technology, non-IIT colleges are also proving to be a great option.

Top Non-IIT Colleges in India: AI and Data Science

If you want to pursue a career in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science, there are many great colleges in India other than IITs. Here is a list of top 10 institutes based on NIRF 2024 rankings, including information on fees, placements and top recruiters.

NIRF 2024 Rank	Institute Name (Location)	Fees (Approx.)	Average Package (LPA)	Top Recruiters
9	NIT Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu)	₹2–2.5 Lakhs	₹10–14 LPA*	TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture
11	Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu	₹7–8 Lakhs	₹8–10 LPA*	Microsoft, Amazon, Intel, Deloitte
12	Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal	₹20,000–₹50,000 (Govt. Subsidized)	₹6–8 LPA*	PwC, Cognizant, Infosys, Capgemini
13	SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu	₹4.75 Lakhs per year	₹7–9 LPA*	TCS, HCL, Wipro, Accenture
14	Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu	₹50,000–₹1 Lakh	₹6–7 LPA*	Zoho, Infosys, HCL, IBM
17	NIT Karnataka (Surathkal, Karnataka)	₹2–2.5 Lakhs	₹9–11 LPA*	Amazon, Oracle, L&T, TCS
19	NIT Rourkela, Odisha	₹2–2.5 Lakhs	₹8–10 LPA*	Infosys, Wipro, Deloitte, IBM
20	BITS Pilani, Rajasthan	₹19–22 Lakhs	₹20–25 LPA*	Google, Microsoft, Amazon, PwC
21	NIT Warangal, Telangana	₹2–2.5 Lakhs	₹10–12 LPA*	Accenture, Deloitte, Qualcomm, HCL
23	Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu	₹9–10 Lakhs	₹7–8 LPA*	Cisco, Cognizant, TCS, Zoho

1. NIT Tiruchirappalli (NIRF Rank #9)

Fees: ₹2–2.5 lakh
Average package: ₹10–14 LPA
Top recruiters: TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture

NIT Tiruchirappalli does not have a separate data science course at the BTech level, but offers specialisation in data analytics at the postgraduate level. Admissions are through JEE Main and JoSAA counselling.

2. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) (NIRF Rank #11)

Fees: ₹7–8 lakh
Average package: ₹8–10 LPA
Top recruiters: Microsoft, Amazon, Intel, Deloitte

VIT offers several BTech programs related to AI and data science such as –

B.Tech in AI & Machine Learning
B.Tech in AI & Data Engineering
B.Tech in CSE with Data Science

Admission here is based on the VITEEE entrance test.

3. Jadavpur University, Kolkata (NIRF Rank #12)

Fees: ₹20,000–₹50,000 (government subsidy)
Average package: ₹6–8 LPA
Top recruiters: PwC, Cognizant, Infosys, Capgemini

Jadavpur University offers M.Tech (AI & Data Science) and AI specialization in Computer Technology. It also offers a 6-month certificate course. Admission is through WBJEE counseling.

4. SRM Institute of Science and Technology (NIRF Rank #13)

Fees: ₹4.75 lakh per annum
Average package: ₹7–9 LPA
Top recruiters: TCS, HCL, Wipro, Accenture

SRM University offers B.Tech CSE (Data Science Specialization) at its Kattankulathur campus. Admission is through SRMJEEE exam.

5. Anna University, Chennai (NIRF Rank #14)

Fees: ₹50,000–₹1 lakh
Average package: ₹6–7 LPA
Top recruiters: Zoho, Infosys, HCL, IBM

Anna University’s CAInDRA Research Centre focuses on AI and data science. Admissions are through TANCET or a merit-based system.

6. NIT Surathkal, Karnataka (NIRF Rank #17)

Fees: ₹2–2.5 lakh
Average package: ₹9–11 LPA
Top recruiters: Amazon, Oracle, L&T, TCS

NIT Surathkal offers data science and AI courses in CSE and related programs. Admissions are through JEE Main.

7. NIT Rourkela (NIRF Rank #19)

Fees: ₹2–2.5 lakh
Average package: ₹8–10 LPA
Top recruiters: Infosys, Wipro, Deloitte, IBM

NIT Rourkela offers specialisations in AI and data science in its CSE programme. Admission is based on JEE Main and JoSAA counselling.

8. BITS Pilani (NIRF Rank #20)

Fees: ₹19–22 lakh
Average package: ₹20–25 LPA
Top recruiters: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, PwC

BITS Pilani offers advanced courses on AI and data science. Admission requires the BITSAT exam.

9. NIT Warangal (NIRF Rank #21)

Fees: ₹2–2.5 lakh
Average package: ₹10–12 LPA
Top recruiters: Accenture, Deloitte, Qualcomm, HCL

NIT Warangal offers courses with AI and data science specialization. Admission is through JEE Main.

10. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (NIRF Rank #23)

Fees: ₹9–10 lakh
Average package: ₹7–8 LPA
Top recruiters: Cisco, Cognizant, TCS, Zoho

Amrita University offers courses related to AI and data science. Admission is through Amrita Entrance Exam (AEEE).

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