Apollo Engineering College, Poonamallee, Chennai, offers 4-year full-time B.Tech programmes in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Computer Science and Business Systems, and Information Technology, all affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, and AICTE-approved. Collegedunia ranks Apollo Engineering College 118 in its 2024 Anna University B.Tech colleges list. Total fees for each specialisation are INR 2,20,000 for the complete programme. Admission is through TNEA 2026.
Admission Status: TNEA 2026 registration closed on June 2, 2026. The TNEA rank list and allotment process will begin from June 29, 2026. Management-quota admissions are expected in July 2026, with classes commencing in August 2026.
Key Points
- B.Tech Computer Science and Business Systems (CSBS) curriculum is co-designed with TCS, integrating enterprise resource planning, business analytics, and ERP alongside core CS
- B.Tech AI and Data Science covers machine learning, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, and big data tools including TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, and Hadoop under the Anna University curriculum
- B.Tech IT focuses on software engineering, databases, networking, and web technologies, distinct from the CSE branch in scope and lab emphasis
Apollo B.Tech Fees 2026
All three B.Tech specialisations at Apollo Engineering College carry identical fees: INR 27,500 per semester across 8 semesters, totalling INR 2,20,000 for the complete 4-year programme. Hostel and transport charges are additional.
- Tuition of INR 27,500 per semester is payable across 8 semesters; total tuition is INR 2,20,000 for 4 years.
- Hostel and transport charges are levied separately and are not included in the total above.
- Fees is subject to change. Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
Apollo B.Tech Admission 2026
Government-quota B.Tech seats at Apollo Engineering College are allotted through TNEA 2026 counselling administered by Anna University. Management-quota seats are filled directly by the college after TNEA counselling rounds.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| TNEA 2026 Registration | May 3 to June 2, 2026 (closed) |
| TNEA 2026 Rank List and Allotment | June 29, 2026 onwards |
| Management Quota Admissions | July 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | August 2026 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects from a recognised board
- Minimum 45% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (40% for SC/ST candidates)
- Tamil Nadu domicile is required for government-quota TNEA seats; management-quota seats are open to all
Admission Process
- TNEA 2026 registration closed June 2, 2026; the rank list and allotment process begins June 29, 2026
- Candidates fill college-branch preferences on the TNEA portal and receive allotment based on 10+2 PCM marks
- Management-quota candidates apply directly to Apollo Engineering College from July 2026
- Reserved category seats follow the Tamil Nadu government reservation policy covering SC, ST, BC, MBC, and EWS
✓ Opt for this if
- You are a Tamil Nadu student seeking a budget Anna University B.Tech at INR 2,20,000 total
- You want a TCS-designed CSBS curriculum that combines enterprise IT with business analytics
- You qualify for Tamil Nadu SC/ST scholarship with full tuition reimbursement under state schemes
- You want a Chennai-metro accessible campus on the Chennai-Bangalore highway in Poonamallee
✗ Skip if
- You want a B.Tech branch not available here such as ECE, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering
- You need a higher-ranked Anna University college for premium campus recruitment from Tier-1 IT firms
- You are from outside Tamil Nadu and cannot access government-quota TNEA seats
Apollo B.Tech Scholarships 2026
B.Tech students at Apollo Engineering College can access Tamil Nadu government scholarships, AICTE scholarships, and central government schemes through the National Scholarship Portal. SC and ST students from Tamil Nadu are eligible for full tuition reimbursement.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Tamil Nadu Government SC/ST Scholarship | Full tuition reimbursement | SC/ST students domiciled in Tamil Nadu, credited to institution |
| Tamil Nadu Government BC/MBC Scholarship | Partial fee assistance | BC/MBC students domiciled in Tamil Nadu, income-based eligibility |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Female students in AICTE-approved programmes with family income below INR 8 Lakhs |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship for PwD | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Students with 40% or more disability in AICTE-approved institutions |
- SC and ST students from Tamil Nadu are eligible for full tuition reimbursement credited directly to the institution under the state post-matric scholarship scheme.
- Female students and students with disabilities in AICTE-approved programmes may apply for AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal.
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