Rohini College of Engineering and Technology [RCET], Palkulam, Kanyakumari, an AICTE-approved autonomous college affiliated to Anna University, offers a four-year B.Tech AI & Data Science programme with an approved intake of 60 seats. The programme covers machine learning, deep learning, data analytics, natural language processing, computer vision, big data technologies, Python programming, statistical modelling, and AI-driven application development. Total tuition fees for the four-year programme are INR 2,80,000. Admission is through TNEA centralised counselling conducted by Anna University.
B.Tech AI & Data Science admissions at RCET for 2026-27 are through TNEA centralised counselling by Anna University. TNEA registration is open from May 3 to June 2, 2026; counselling rounds are expected in July and August 2026.
Key Points
- RCET is an AICTE-approved autonomous college affiliated to Anna University, located at Palkulam, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.
- The B.Tech AI & Data Science programme has an approved intake of 60 seats; admission is through TNEA centralised counselling.
- Total tuition fees for the four-year B.Tech AI & Data Science programme are INR 2,80,000 (INR 70,000 per year), payable annually.
- Admission is through TNEA centralised counselling based on 10+2 marks; no separate entrance exam is conducted.
RCET B.Tech AI & Data Science Fees
B.Tech AI & Data Science Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (Year 1) | INR 70,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 2) | INR 70,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 3) | INR 70,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 4) | INR 70,000 |
| Total Fees (4 Years) | INR 2,80,000 |
- Total tuition fees for the four-year B.Tech AI & Data Science programme are INR 2,80,000 (INR 70,000 per year), payable annually at the start of each academic year.
- University examination fees and autonomous examination fees are levied separately and are not included in the above tuition figures.
- Hostel and mess charges, if availed, are billed separately and are not included in the above fee structure (Total Fees above covers tuition only; hostel charges are separate).
RCET B.Tech AI & Data Science Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| TNEA Registration Opens | May 3, 2026 |
| TNEA Registration Closes | June 2, 2026 |
| TNEA Normalised Score Release | June 29, 2026 |
| TNEA Counselling (Expected) | July to August 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes (Expected) | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| TNEA | June 2, 2026 | Merit-based (No exam) | June 29, 2026 |
- Admission to B.Tech AI & Data Science at RCET is through TNEA, the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions centralised counselling conducted by Anna University. Allocation is based on the candidate’s 10+2 marks and TNEA normalised score.
- Candidates shortlisted during TNEA counselling must report for document verification at the allotted college with original certificates; admission is confirmed after fee payment within the stipulated date.
- Documents required: Class X and XII mark sheets, transfer certificate, community certificate (if applicable), TNEA allotment letter, and passport-size photographs.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Class XII) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as subjects from a recognised board.
- A minimum aggregate of 45% in the relevant subjects is required; relaxation applies for reserved category candidates as per Tamil Nadu government norms.
- Admission is through TNEA centralised counselling by Anna University; no separate entrance examination is conducted.
Admission Process
- Register on the TNEA portal (annauniv.edu or the official TNEA site) between May 3 and June 2, 2026 and upload required documents.
- Obtain the TNEA normalised score based on 10+2 marks (released June 29, 2026).
- During the counselling window (July to August 2026), fill in college-branch preferences and select RCET for B.Tech AI & Data Science.
- Receive the TNEA allotment for B.Tech AI & Data Science and report to RCET for document verification with original certificates on the notified date.
- Pay the first-year tuition fee at the RCET accounts office to confirm admission and obtain the fee receipt and student identity card.
RCET B.Tech AI & Data Science Scholarships 2026
B.Tech AI & Data Science Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Tamil Nadu Government SC/ST/BC/MBC Scholarship | Full tuition fee reimbursement (as per state norms) | Students from SC, ST, BC, and MBC categories domiciled in Tamil Nadu; apply via the Tamil Nadu e-Scholarship portal after admission |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST (Central Government) | As per central government norms | SC and ST students with family income below prescribed limits; apply at the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) |
| PM-USHA Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 1,30,000 per annum | Eligible students under the central higher education scholarship scheme; apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Central Government) | As per central government norms | Minority community students with family income below the prescribed limit; apply at the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) |
- Tamil Nadu state government scholarships (SC/ST/BC/MBC) are disbursed through the Tamil Nadu e-Scholarship portal; students must apply within the notified window and maintain the prescribed attendance record.
- Central government scholarships under the NSP are open to eligible students across categories; apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission is confirmed.
- Scholarship documentation requirements and deadlines should be confirmed at the RCET admissions office at the time of joining.
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