Course overview
A professional undergraduate engineering degree. Apex focuses on computer science and its fast-growing specialisations in artificial intelligence, data, security and connected devices.
Duration: 4 years (8 semesters). Durations and structures can vary between institutions and under NEP 2020 frameworks.
Specialisations (6)
Core computing
- Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
AI & data
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML)
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AI & DS)
- Data Science
Security & connected systems
- Cybersecurity
- Internet of Things (IoT)
Specialisation availability varies by institution and intake. A counsellor will confirm which options are open to you.
Eligibility
Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics and Mathematics plus one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Computer Science or a technical vocational subject, with minimum marks set by AICTE norms and the institution.
Entrance examinations commonly used
- JEE Main
- KCET
- COMEDK UGET
- Institution-level tests
Eligibility rules, minimum marks and accepted exams are set by regulators and each institution, and may change each year. Always check the official admission notice.
Curriculum overview
- Engineering mathematics and programming foundations
- Data structures, algorithms and operating systems
- Specialisation electives and labs
- Industry projects and internship
This is a general outline. Each institution publishes its own syllabus.
Potential career pathways
- Software engineer
- Machine learning engineer
- Data scientist / analyst
- Security analyst
- IoT and embedded engineer
Career outcomes depend on many factors, including individual effort, institution, specialisation and the job market. No course guarantees a particular role or salary.
Where to study B.Tech / B.E.
We work with 21 partner institutions. Programme availability changes each year, so a counsellor will confirm which partners offer B.Tech / B.E. for your intake and help you compare them.
- Exclusive partnerJAIN University — Kochi CampusKochi
- Exclusive partnerIBMR BangaloreBengaluru
- Exclusive partnerAcharya Bangalore B-SchoolBengaluru
- Exclusive partnerEbenezer Group of InstitutionsBengaluru
- Exclusive partnerBanaswadi Group of InstitutionsBengaluru
Tuition fees vary by institution, programme and category. We share current figures from each institution's official fee notice during counselling.
Application requirements
Documents commonly requested at application or admission:
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Entrance examination scorecard, where applicable
- Transfer and migration certificates, where applicable
- Government-issued photo identification
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Category or domicile certificates, if claiming a reservation
