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REC Chennai B.Tech AI and ML FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech AI and ML at REC Chennai?
Ans. The total 4-year programme fee for B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Rajalakshmi Engineering College Chennai is INR 5,68,000 under the general quota and INR 5,80,000 under the management quota. Hostel charges of up to INR 65,000 per year are additional and optional. Students may contact the admissions office for details on fee payment in instalments.
Ques. Is there a separate entrance exam for B.Tech AI and ML admission at REC Chennai?
Ans. No separate entrance exam is required. Admission to B.Tech programmes at Rajalakshmi Engineering College under the government quota is based on TNEA merit rank, which is calculated solely from Class 12 PCM academic marks. Management quota seats are filled through the college’s direct admission process.
Ques. What is the minimum eligibility for B.Tech AI and ML at Rajalakshmi Engineering College?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects. A minimum aggregate of 50% in the qualifying exam is required for general category students and 45% for reserved category students. The TNEA rank, based on Class 12 academic performance, determines seat allotment.
Ques. How does the TNEA counselling process work for REC Chennai?
Ans. TNEA is a centralised web-based counselling process conducted by Anna University for admission to BE/B.Tech programmes in Tamil Nadu. Students register on the TNEA portal, enter preferences for college and branch, and seats are allotted based on TNEA rank. For the 2026 cycle, registration closed on 5 June 2026 and the merit list was released on 1 July 2026. Round 1 allotment results were released on 3 August 2026.
Ques. Does REC Chennai offer hostel facilities for B.Tech AI and ML students?
Ans. Yes, Rajalakshmi Engineering College provides separate hostel facilities for male and female students. Hostel charges are up to INR 65,000 per year and are optional. Students interested in hostel accommodation should apply early as seats are limited and allotted on a first-come basis.
Ques. What scholarships are available for B.Tech AI and ML students at REC Chennai?
Ans. REC Chennai offers the Raghavan Memorial Merit Award, which provides a full tuition fee waiver for one year to the best-performing first-year student. The Lady Parvatham Trust Award recognises academic excellence in the 2nd to 4th year with a cash prize. Government scholarships including the Tamil Nadu First Generation Graduate Scholarship of INR 25,000 and SC/ST scholarships as per state norms are also available.
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