VSB Engineering College Karur BE Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning): Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects. General category students need a minimum 45% aggregate in these three subjects, while BC/MBC/DNC/SC/ST candidates need 40%. Admission is based on the TNEA rank list, which is derived directly from 10+2 marks without any separate entrance examination.

Ans. Yes. The college offers three merit scholarship tiers based on the TNEA cut-off score. Students with a score of 190 and above receive a 100% tuition fee waiver along with a 50% hostel fee reduction. Those scoring 185 to 189.75 receive a 100% tuition fee waiver, and students scoring 180 to 184.75 receive a 50% tuition fee waiver. Over 1,094 students have benefited from this programme over three years.

Ans. The total programme fee for BE CSE AIML at VSB Engineering College is INR 2,20,000 under the TNEA quota for the full 4-year duration. Under the management quota, the total fee is INR 6,88,000. Hostel charges of INR 45,000 per year are optional and not included in either total. Fees are paid semester-wise as per Anna University norms.

Ans. Yes. Diploma holders from a relevant engineering branch can apply for lateral entry into the second year of the programme. General category candidates require a minimum 45% aggregate in the fifth and sixth semesters of the diploma, while reserved category candidates require 40%. Lateral entry admissions are conducted through the TNEA lateral counselling process managed by Anna University.

Ans. The programme follows the Anna University curriculum for BE CSE with an AI and ML specialisation. Core subjects include machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, natural language processing, computer vision, data mining, and cloud computing. Students also complete practical lab sessions and a final-year project applying AI frameworks to real engineering problems.

Ans. Graduates can work as machine learning engineers, data analysts, AI developers, and software engineers. Leading IT companies such as TCS, Cognizant, Capgemini, and Infosys recruit engineering graduates from VSB Engineering College. Students may also pursue M.E. or M.Tech programmes through TANCET or GATE, or apply for roles in AI research, product companies, and data-driven startups.