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To join the Illinois Tech Mumbai BSc program, you need solid high school scores from boards like CBSE, CISCE, or IB. For instance, CBSE students usually need about 61%, while CISCE students need 50%. The team at Illinois Tech Mumbai looks for a "B" grade overall. They want to see that you are ready for the challenges of a BSc degree. It is all about showing you have a consistent and strong academic foundation.

Traditional universities like IIT Bombay or BITS Pilani offer huge residential campuses with thousands of students. Illinois Tech Mumbai is a more niche, urban center focused on professional and technical growth. It has a smaller intake of only 120 students for the BSc program. This means you get much more personal time with faculty compared to a crowded state university. It feels more like a professional training hub than a typical sprawling college campus with hundreds of clubs and sports.  

Yes, the curriculum is a direct mirror of the Chicago campus and is highly STEM-focused. While a standard Indian B.Sc. is often three years, the Illinois Tech Mumbai programme is a four-year degree. It emphasizes practical technology skills like Artificial Intelligence and Business IT from day one. Many Indian BSc programs are more theoretical and academic in nature. This four-year structure also makes it much easier if you plan to move abroad for a Master's degree later.  

The one-time payment is a small INR 5,000 charge when you enrol to the Illinois Tech Mumbai BSc course. It covers basic administrative costs for setting up your student profile. It is a very small part of the overall cost. Once you pay this at the beginning of your BSc, you only need to focus on your annual tuition. It is a straightforward way to handle college entry.

No, the tuition is the same for every student. Everyone pays INR 16,00,000 per year for Illinois Tech Mumbai BSc course. This applies to all the different majors offered. Illinois Tech Mumbai believes in being fair and transparent with costs. The fee is the same for both Indian and international students. 

The main difference is the heavy focus on technology and innovation. Most MBAs focus only on general management, but Illinois Tech Mumbai teaches you how to lead in a tech-driven world. You get a curriculum that is designed by a global university known for engineering and science. This gives you a more technical edge. If you want to work in the tech sector or with innovative startups, this specialised focus is a huge advantage.

The degree is offered by DY Patil University (recognized by UGC), besides IIT Patna, Microsoft, and NSDC certification programs.

Yes, there is only one IST campus in Pune at DY Patil University. Besides that, IST has campuses in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Nashik, Gurgaon, and Ghaziabad.

Intellipaat (IST), DY Patil University, Pune infrastructure includes: 

• AI & ML Labs: High-performance computing labs specifically designed for AI/ML projects and research.
• Digital Library: Online access to international research journals, publications by IEEE and other e-learning portals.
• Start-up & Innovation Centre: Over 20 start-ups founded by students being incubated with pitching assistance and VC funding.
• Facilities Provided in Hostel: Modern hostel facilities on the campus with all-time security and comfortable accommodation.

The total application fee to apply at Intellipaat (IST), DY Patil University, Pune is INR 1,000. Students need to apply at the college website, fill the application form, pay the fees & appear for the IST Entrance Examination (ISTEE) conducted by Intellipaat.