C Abdul Hakeem College of Engineering and Technology Vellore B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Admission to B.Tech AI and Data Science at CAHCET Vellore is through TNEA 2026 counselling conducted by Anna University via tneaonline.org. Government quota seats are allotted based on 10+2 PCM marks and TNEA rank. Management quota seats are filled directly by the college management from eligible candidates who did not secure a seat through TNEA.

Ans. The total programme fee for 4 years is INR 6,40,000 under the government quota and INR 6,88,000 under the management quota. Hostel accommodation is optional and ranges from INR 30,000 to INR 50,000 per year for both boys and girls, not included in the programme fee.

Ans. The TNEA rank required for B.Tech AI and Data Science at CAHCET Vellore varies each year based on total applicants, seat availability, and category. AI and Data Science is a newer and in-demand branch, so competition may be higher than traditional branches. Candidates should check previous round-wise cutoffs at tneaonline.org to estimate the required rank for their category.

Ans. CAHCET Vellore reports an overall campus placement rate of over 90%, with an average salary package in the range of INR 5 to INR 6 LPA and a highest package of INR 9 to INR 10 LPA. Campus recruiters include Tech Mahindra, Infosys, and Turbo Energy. AI and data science graduates pursue roles in software development, analytics, and machine learning engineering.

Ans. Students can apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship providing INR 30,000 per year and tuition fee reimbursement for eligible female students, Tamil Nadu Government Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/MBC/OBC students, Central and State Minority Scholarships, and the CAHCET merit scholarship for academically outstanding candidates. Government scholarships are processed via the Tamil Nadu e-scholarship portal.

Ans. Yes, CAHCET Vellore is a minority institution established in 1998. Eligible students from the minority community can apply for both state and central government minority scholarships in addition to general category government schemes. The college is NAAC A+ accredited and NBA accredited, providing strong academic credentials to graduates pursuing higher studies or employment.