Sona College of Technology, Salem, offers Bachelor of Technology in 6 specializations including AI and Machine Learning, AI and Data Science, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science and Business Systems, Information Technology, and Fashion Technology. The 4-year program is admitted through TNEA counselling with code 2618. General quota fees range from INR 4,40,000 to INR 4,95,000. The college ranks in the NIRF 151 to 200 band for Engineering in 2025.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling is underway until 31 August 2026.
Key Points
- Fashion Technology B.Tech combines apparel engineering, retail management, and supply chain fundamentals, a program type rarely offered at Anna University affiliated private colleges
- Three parallel AI streams allow students to specialise across model engineering, data analytics, or a combined approach within one TNEA admission cycle
- Computer Science and Business Systems uses a curriculum developed with TCS, bridging core CSE with business analytics and enterprise technology
Sona Tech B.Tech Fees 2026
General quota fees for the 4-year B.Tech are INR 4,95,000 for CSBS, Fashion Technology, and IT, and INR 4,40,000 for AI and Machine Learning, AI and Data Science, and DSAI. Management quota seats across all programs carry a total fee of INR 3,48,000.
| Course | Total Fees (4 Years, General Quota) |
|---|
Computer Science and Business Systems
Fashion Technology
Information Technology | INR 4,95,000 |
AI and Machine Learning
AI and Data Science
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | INR 4,40,000 |
- Fees are subject to change. Verify before admission.
Sona Tech B.Tech Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| TNEA 2026 Application Deadline | June 5, 2026 |
| TNEA 2026 Rank List Published | June 29, 2026 |
| Round 1: Choice Filling | July 20 to July 22, 2026 |
| Round 1: Provisional Allotment | July 24, 2026 |
| Round 1: Reporting to College | July 26 to July 30, 2026 |
| All Counselling Rounds Conclude | August 31, 2026 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized board
- Minimum 50% in PCM for general category and 45% for reserved categories
- Admission through TNEA counselling at tneaonline.org with Sona Tech code 2618
Admission Process
- Register on the TNEA portal and upload Class 12 certificates and identity documents
- TNEA rank is computed from Class 12 PCM aggregate marks with no separate entrance exam
- Fill choices during the TNEA single window choice filling period and lock your preferences
- Seat allotment is based on TNEA rank and the choices submitted during counselling
- Report to Sona Tech on the allotted date with original documents for verification
Sona Tech B.Tech vs Other Colleges
Here is how Sona Tech B.Tech compares with other private engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu on fees, cutoff, and placements.
| College | Fees | Exams | Cutoff | Salary | CD Rating |
|---|
| Sona College of Technology, Salem | 4.4 L to 4.95 L | TNEA | TNEA rank 32,373 (OC opening, 2025) | INR 5.65 LPA (Avg, 2025) | 4.3/5 |
| PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore | Not Disclosed | TNEA | TNEA rank 334 (OC, ECE, 2025) | INR 11 LPA (Avg, 2026) | 4.2/5 |
| Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore | 2.2 L | TNEA | TNEA rank 25,215 (OC opening, 2026) | INR 5.9 LPA (Avg, 2025) | 4.1/5 |
| Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore | Not Disclosed | TNEA | TNEA rank 4,268 (OC, CSE, 2025) | INR 5 LPA (Median, NIRF 2025) | 4.2/5 |
✓ Opt for this if
- You want a TNEA college in Salem focused on AI streams or Fashion Technology
- You want three AI stream variants to choose from within the same campus and admission process
- CSBS interests you as a technology and business hybrid degree with TCS curriculum backing
✗ Skip if
- You target campus salaries above INR 10 LPA where PSG Tech or KCT outperform
- General quota fees of INR 4.4 L to 4.95 L exceed your budget compared to other TNEA options
- You want core engineering branches like Civil or Mechanical which fall under the B.E. family here
Sona Tech B.Tech Placement 2025
The 2024 season produced 881 job offers from 120+ companies at an 82% placement rate. B.Tech AI and IT branches attracted the highest packages, with the best domestic offer reaching INR 21 LPA and the average at INR 5.65 LPA. Major recruiters included TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Wells Fargo, and Zscaler.
| Metric | 2024 Season |
|---|
| Highest Package | INR 21 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 5.65 LPA |
| Total Job Offers | 881+ |
| Companies Visited | 120+ |
| Placement Rate | 82% |
- Placement data is from the 2024 academic season.
Sona Tech B.Tech Scholarships 2026
Sona Tech students can access AICTE national scholarships, institute merit awards, and Tamil Nadu government fee concessions based on category and performance.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship | Tuition + INR 30,000/year | Girl students with family income below INR 8 LPA | Per AICTE notification |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship | Tuition + INR 30,000/year | Differently-abled students with 40% or more disability | Per AICTE notification |
| Institute Merit Scholarship | INR 10,000 to INR 50,000/year | Top performers in the previous semester | Start of each semester |
| Sports Scholarship | INR 10,000 to INR 40,000/year | State or national level sports achievements | Start of academic year |
| TN Government Fee Concession | Full or partial tuition waiver | SC/ST/BC/MBC students meeting state income norms | At TNEA counselling |
- Amounts change each year per government revisions.
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