Sona College of Technology Salem B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total 4-year fee for B.Tech AI and Machine Learning at Sona College is INR 4,40,000 for general and government quota candidates. Management quota students pay INR 3,48,000 for the full program duration. Hostel charges are optional, ranging from INR 64,000 to INR 97,000 per annum depending on the room type selected. The fee is subject to revision as per Anna University guidelines.

Ans. Admissions to B.Tech AI and Machine Learning at Sona College are based entirely on the TNEA rank. No separate entrance test is held. The TNEA rank is computed from aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at the Class 12 level. Candidates must register on the TNEA portal at tneaonline.org and participate in the centralized counselling process to receive a seat allotment.

Ans. Candidates must have cleared Class 12 in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized board. A minimum aggregate of 45% in PCM is required for general category applicants, while reserved category candidates need 40%. A valid TNEA rank from the 2026 admission cycle is mandatory. No upper age limit is prescribed under TNEA norms for B.Tech admissions.

Ans. Sona College provides a Merit Scholarship with tuition fee waivers of INR 10,000 to INR 40,000 per annum for students placed in the top 10% of their branch. Government scholarships include AICTE Pragati (INR 50,000 per annum for female students) and AICTE Saksham (INR 50,000 per annum for persons with disability). Applications for AICTE schemes are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal each academic year.

Ans. Seat allotment at Sona College for B.Tech AI and Machine Learning follows the TNEA centralized counselling process. Candidates fill in college and course preferences on the TNEA portal after rank publication. Allotment happens in multiple rounds based on rank and vacancy. For the 2026 cycle, Round 1 allotment was released on August 3 and Round 2 allotment is scheduled for August 7. Allotted candidates must confirm and report on the specified joining date.

Ans. Yes, Sona College of Technology maintains separate hostel blocks for male and female students. Hostel charges range from INR 64,000 to INR 97,000 per annum based on the room category chosen. Hostel accommodation is optional and is billed separately from the course fee. Students seeking hostel accommodation should apply at the time of admission, as allotment follows a first-come, first-served approach.