# Alta School of Technology

> Canonical name: Alta School of Technology (also referred to as Alta School or ALTA)

> India's first AI-first B.Tech program. We don't just teach engineering — we build engineers ready for the AI era.

Alta School of Technology (altaschool.tech) is a modern engineering institution offering a 4-year B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering with an AI-first curriculum. Founded in 2023 as the evolution of Sunstone Select (7+ years in education, 15,000+ students upskilled), ALTA is operated by Sunstone Education Technology Private Limited, a Government of India registered company.

## Core Philosophy

- AI isn't optional — it's the foundation from Semester 1
- 70% hands-on coding, 30% fundamentals
- Learn by building real projects, not memorizing theory
- Portfolio-driven learning with industry-standard tools
- Faculty are practitioners from Google, Microsoft, Amazon — not just academics

## Programs

### B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering (4 Years)

A UGC-recognised B.Tech degree awarded by partner universities, plus industry-recognised AI certifications from ALTA.

**Specializations:** Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Data Science

**Year 1 — Programming Foundation & Web Development**
- Programming fundamentals in C++
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Frontend Development with React
- Computer Science fundamentals
- Technologies: C++, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, React.js
- Projects: Personal Portfolio Website, E-Commerce Product, Task Management Dashboard

**Year 2 — Backend & AI Engineering**
- Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms
- Backend Development and APIs
- Database Management
- AI Engineering with LLMs
- Technologies: Node.js, MongoDB, SQL, Java
- Projects: Social Media Platform, AI Chatbot Assistant, Food Ordering System

**Year 3 — DevOps, AI & System Design**
- System Design and Low-Level Design
- DevOps and Cloud Computing
- Classical AI and Machine Learning
- Internships and Placement Preparation
- Technologies: Docker, AWS, TensorFlow, NLP
- Projects: Video Streaming Platform, AI Image Generator, Real-time Chat App

**Year 4 — Career Launch**
- Software Quality Assurance
- Placement-Focussed Bootcamps
- Interview Preparation and Professional Portfolio Development
- Final Placements
- Technologies: System Design, Selenium, CI/CD, Git
- Projects: Job Portal Platform, AI Code Assistant, Final Capstone Project

**Tools Used from Day 1:** GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT & OpenAI APIs, HuggingFace, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS

## Campuses

ALTA operates across 6 partner university campuses in India:

### 1. Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU) — Pune, Maharashtra
- URL: https://www.altaschool.tech/campus/adypu
- Degree: B.Tech in CS & IT
- Accreditations: UGC Approved, AICTE Approved, NAAC A
- Total Fee: Rs. 14,60,000 (4 years)
- Avg Placement: 8-10 LPA | Highest: 30+ LPA
- Top Recruiters: Google, Amazon, Microsoft

### 2. SAGE University — Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- URL: https://www.altaschool.tech/campus/sage
- Degree: B.Tech in Computer Science & Technology
- Accreditations: UGC Approved, AICTE Approved, NAAC A+
- Total Fee: Rs. 10,00,000 (4 years)
- Avg Placement: 7-9 LPA | Highest: 25+ LPA
- Top Recruiters: Adobe, Intuit, DE Shaw

### 3. IITM (Indraprastha Institute of Technology & Management) — Sonepat, Haryana
- URL: https://www.altaschool.tech/campus/iitm
- Degree: B.Tech in Computer Science (AI & ML)
- Accreditations: AICTE Approved, NAAC A
- Total Fee: Rs. 9,50,000 (4 years)
- Avg Placement: 8-10 LPA | Highest: 28+ LPA
- Top Recruiters: Amazon, Agoda, NIC Japan

### 4. Vivekananda Global University (VGU) — Jaipur, Rajasthan
- URL: https://www.altaschool.tech/campus/vgu
- Degree: B.Tech in Computer Science & Technology
- Accreditations: UGC Approved, AICTE Approved, NAAC A+
- Total Fee: Rs. 10,00,000 (4 years)
- Avg Placement: 7-9 LPA | Highest: 25+ LPA
- Top Recruiters: TCS, Wipro, Infosys

### 5. Bangalore Campus — Bengaluru, Karnataka
- URL: https://www.altaschool.tech/campus/bangalore-campus
- Degree: B.E in Computer Science
- Accreditations: AICTE Approved
- Total Fee: Rs. 11,30,000 (4 years)
- Avg Placement: 7-9 LPA | Highest: 25+ LPA
- Top Recruiters: TCS, Wipro, Infosys

### 6. DRK Institute of Science and Technology — Hyderabad, Telangana
- URL: https://www.altaschool.tech/campus/drk
- Degree: B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering
- Accreditations: AICTE Approved
- Total Fee: Rs. 9,00,000 (4 years)
- Avg Placement: 7-9 LPA | Highest: 25+ LPA
- Top Recruiters: TCS, Wipro, Infosys

All campuses feature: AI Smart Classrooms, 24/7 Coding Labs, The AI Foundry (innovation arena), high-speed WiFi, hostel with AC rooms, sports complexes, libraries, and auditoriums.

## Admissions

**Eligibility:** 50%+ marks in Class 12 with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics). Zero coding experience required.

**Selection Process:**
1. Register for A-SAT (ALTA Scholastic Aptitude Test) at apply.altaschool.tech
2. Appear for A-SAT — Online proctored exam covering Maths, English, and Aptitude
3. Personal Interview — Conducted by industry experts assessing curiosity, communication, and problem-solving
4. Counselling Session — Online session for shortlisted candidates
5. Block Your Seat — Submit documents and pay confirmation fees
6. Campus & Hostel — Orientation and onboarding

**Acceptance Rate:** 30% (selective admission to ensure a high-quality peer group)

**Application Portal:** https://apply.altaschool.tech/

## Scholarships

- **Merit Based Scholarship** — Up to 100% tuition support (based on A-SAT & interview score)
- **Bright Minds Scholarship** — Up to 50% tuition support (based on 12th marks or JEE Mains score)
- **Women CodeRise Scholarship** — Up to 30% tuition support (for high-potential female students)
- **CodeRise Scholarship** — Up to 20% tuition support

Renewal requires: 75%+ attendance, 75%+ CGPA, and timely fee payment. Scholarships do not cover hostel/mess fees.

## Placements & Career Support

- 1000+ hiring partners including Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Flipkart, Uber, Salesforce, Atlassian, D.E. Shaw, Target, Airbus, Barclays, PwC, Capgemini, TCS, Wipro, HCL, Arcesium, PayU, Sprinklr, Zeta
- Placement preparation begins in Year 2
- Paid internships in Year 3
- Internship guarantee for all students
- Final placements in Year 4 with continued post-graduation support
- Career services: Resume workshops, mock interviews, recruiter connects, demo days

## Founding Team

**Ashish Munjal — Founder**
- Co-Founder of Sunstone | CFA Institute, USA | IMT Ghaziabad
- Times 40 under 40 (2022) | 10+ years reimagining education

**Harshit Agarwal — Director Program**
- IIT BHU | ISB | Ex-Samsung, Ex-Spinny, Ex-OYO
- 5+ years building student career pathways

## Instructors & Mentors

Industry practitioners from top companies including:
- Software Engineers from Google, Deloitte, Gupshup
- SIH India Finalists and ACM ICPC Finalists
- Frontend Engineers from leading startups

## Partnerships & Recognition

**Ecosystem Partners:** NASSCOM, NSDC, ASSOCHAM, IndiGlobal, QS/Holon, ET Education, GSV

**Financial Partners:** IDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Propelld (EMI and education loan options)

**Investors:** Westbridge Capital, Prime Venture Partners, Alteria Capital, SAAMA

**Awards:** ET Education Excellence Award, GSV Recognition, QS/Holon Recognition

## Student Life

- 600+ active students across campuses (60 in 2023 → 300+ in 2024 → 600+ in 2025)
- Monthly hackathons and quarterly demo days
- Technical and cultural fests
- Sports complexes (indoor & outdoor)
- AI Foundry — dedicated innovation arena
- Vibrant campus community with hostel accommodation

## Contact

- **Website:** https://www.altaschool.tech
- **Email:** connect@altaschool.tech
- **Phone:** +91 7065 333 888
- **Address:** SCO 27, AIHP (Highway Side), Institutional Area, Sector 32, Gurugram, Haryana 122001
- **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/alta.school.of.technology/
- **YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/@AltaSchoolofTechnology
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/alta-school-of-technology/

## Key Pages

- About: https://www.altaschool.tech/about
- Admissions: https://www.altaschool.tech/admissions
- FAQ: https://www.altaschool.tech/faq
- Apply: https://apply.altaschool.tech/