NIRF Rank 96 (University) · Chennai · UGC Recognized
B.Tech CSE (AI & ML) at Vel Tech, Chennai
Go from coding competitions in Year 1 to a 6-month industry internship before placements. NAAC ‘A’ grade, AICTE approved, and built for the grind.
NAAC Grade
Plus AICTE approval & UGC recognition
Key numbers
Total Intake
120 seats
Programme Length
4 Years
Avg Package (2025)
₹4.5 LPA
Placement Rate
85%
↑ 2025 batch
Investment
₹8.0L total
~₹2.0L per year
- Tuition Fee₹2,00,000per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Subjects
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are mandatory.
Minimum Aggregate
Score at least 75% in your Class 12 boards.
Admission Route
Entrance exam only — no direct admission loopholes.
Entrance exams
Your 4-Year Roadmap
Year +0
Year 1: Build the Base
Data Structures & Algorithms + coding competitions from the jump.
Year +1
Year 2: Core AI/ML
Deep dive into Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Cloud Computing.
Year +2
Year 3: Stack & Security
Cybersecurity, Full Stack Development, and internship prep.
Year +3
Year 4: The Real World
6-month industry internship + Capstone Project + campus placements.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
85%
Top recruiters
The verdict
Good fit
Vel Tech is a solid pick if you want a no-nonsense, campus-based B.Tech in AI & ML without a crores-level fee bomb. The ₹8L total fee, NAAC ‘A’ tag, and 85% placement rate with IT majors are honest specs for the tier-2 services market. You’ll need to hustle beyond lectures — think GitHub portfolios, side projects, and leveraging that 6-month internship — if you want to break out of the ₹4.5 LPA average and aim for premium AI roles. Skip only if you’re fixated on top-20 NIRF brand power or dreamy ₹20+ LPA Day-1 fintech packages.
Matches what you said
- ✓ AI & ML specialisation with 6-month industry internship
- ✓ On-campus hostel and scholarship support
- ✓ 85% placement rate with TCS, Infosys, Amazon among recruiters
Doesn't match
- ✗ ₹4.5 LPA average CTC means you’ll need side projects to stand out
- ✗ NIRF Rank 96 — strong regional, not top-tier national brand
- ✗ Requires 75% in PCM + KEAM/JEE Main eligibility