Excel Engineering B.Tech AI and DS FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech AI and DS at Excel Engineering College?
Ans. The total programme fee for B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Excel Engineering College Namakkal is INR 5,68,000 for the four-year course. Optional hostel is available at INR 10,000 to INR 40,000 per year with separate facilities for boys and girls. Hostel cost is not included in the programme fee total.
Ques. How is admission to B.Tech AI and DS at Excel Engineering College done?
Ans. Admission is through the TNEA process managed by the Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu. Candidates register on tneaonline.org and a rank list is prepared based on Class 12 PCM aggregate marks. No separate entrance exam is required. Seat allotment happens through online counselling based on TNEA rank and choice of branch.
Ques. How does B.Tech AI and DS differ from BE CSE at Excel Engineering College?
Ans. B.Tech AI and Data Science focuses specifically on machine learning, computer vision, data analytics, and natural language processing, while BE CSE covers a broader software engineering curriculum including networks, operating systems, and compiler design alongside AI topics. The total fee for AI and DS is INR 5,68,000 compared to INR 11,86,600 for BE CSE, making it a more affordable specialization at the same campus.
Ques. What are the placement statistics at Excel Engineering College?
Ans. Excel Engineering College placed 660 students in 2024 to 2025 at a campus placement rate of 77%, with a highest package of INR 10.2 LPA from Multicoreware. Top recruiters included TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, HCL, Tech Mahindra, and Capgemini. AI and Data Science is a growing specialization attracting recruiter interest in data and analytics roles.
Ques. What is the eligibility for B.Tech AI and DS at Excel Engineering College?
Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognised board and secured a minimum of 45% aggregate in these subjects. For BC, BCM, and MBC candidates the minimum is 40% as per TNEA norms. Tamil Nadu nativity or equivalent TNEA eligibility is required. No entrance exam beyond Class 12 marks is needed.
Ques. Are scholarships available for B.Tech AI and DS students at Excel Engineering College?
Ans. Girl students can apply for the AICTE PRAGATI Scholarship of INR 50,000 per year with family income below INR 8 Lakhs per annum. Differently-abled students can apply for the AICTE SAKSHAM Scholarship of INR 50,000 per year. Tamil Nadu government scholarships for BC, BCM, and MBC students are also available through community welfare boards based on income criteria.
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