B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) at VELS University

VELS University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, offers B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) as a 4-year undergraduate degree. There are 120 seats in each batch. Fees for the full course come to ₹5.81 lakh – ₹15.55 lakh (roughly ₹1.45 lakh a year).

Expect to spend most of your time on how machines learn from data: programming in Python, probability and statistics, machine learning, neural networks, computer vision and natural language processing, with projects on real datasets.

VELS University is a other institute, founded in 1992. This page brings together what is on record for this course at VELS University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Tech programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations (mathematics, science and programming), the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means how machines learn from data: programming in Python, probability and statistics, machine learning, neural networks, computer vision and natural language processing, with projects on real datasets. Typical first jobs: machine learning engineer, AI developer, data scientist or research engineer. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask VELS University for the current semester-wise plan.

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at VELS University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with VELS University before you pay anything.

To get into B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects. The minimum marks on record at VELS University are: X: 0.0, XII: 45.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check VELS University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to VELS University on its website (vistas.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The most recent placement data we hold (2024) show a placement rate of 100%, an average package of ₹5 lakh and a highest package of ₹8 lakh at VELS University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹4.2 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

VELS University runs 13 B.Tech specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.E. in Marine Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Biotechnology
• B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering
• B.Tech. in Information Technology (Mobile and Cloud Based Application) in association with IBM
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science)
• B.Tech. in Automobile Engineering

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Are you genuinely interested in how machines learn from data? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹5.81 lakh – ₹15.55 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does VELS University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Chennai?