B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 

at Sona College of Technology, Salem

Sona College of Technology admission to UG and PG courses is based on TNEA Counselling and TANCET entrance exams, respectively. Further, to be eligible for admission, students also need to pass Class 12 with 50% for admission to BTech and a graduation degree for admission to MTech, MCA and MBA with 50% aggregate from a recognised board.

Sona College of Technology offers BTech at UG level. The college provides various specialisations in BTech. Here’s a table explaining the percentage criteria of BTech programmes at Sona College of Technology:

Course	Eligibility
BTech	- Class 10 and Class 12 with 50% aggregate from a recognised board - 45% for BC/BCM Category - 40% for MBC/DNC Category - 35% for SCA/SC/ST Category

The fees range for courses offerred by the Sona College of Technology is around INR 35000 - INR 360000.

Sona College of Technology admission to BTech/B.E. programme is based on TNEA Counselling. The BTech programmes are offered in various specialisations as given below:

BTech Specilisation
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering	B.E. - Computer Science and Engineering	B.E. - Civil Engineering
B.E. - Mechatronics Engineering	B.Tech. - Information Technology	B.Tech. - Fashion Technology
B.E. - Electrical and Electronics Engineering	B.E. - Electronics and Communication Engineering	B.Tech. - Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
B.E. - Bio Medical Engineering	B.E.- CSE ( Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning)	B.E. - Computer Science and Design

{Source: B.E. / B.Tech students & alumni}

Course Curriculum Structure at Sona College of Technology

Based on feedback from students and alumni, here's an overview of the course curriculum structure at Sona College of Technology:

* Relevance: The course curriculum is considered relevant by many students, making them industry-ready.
+ "The course curriculum is highly relevant to make students industry-ready." - [Student]
+ "The course curriculum is very relevant. It is very easy to clear semester exams if you are a good listener and your preparation for internal exams is enough to clear semester exams." - [Alumni]
* Faculty Support: Faculty members are generally supportive and encouraging, helping students throughout their academic journey.
+ "Teachers in our college hold doctorates. They are kind and helpful for the growth of the students." - [Student]
+ "Faculty members are friendly. They always support us and provide us with projects. They are always ready to teach and guide us." - [Alumni]
* Teaching Methodology: Teachers use various methodologies to engage students, including practical sessions, group discussions, and assignments.
+ "Their teaching methods are very good. A maximum of faculty members are experienced." - [Alumni]
+ "They conduct an every-week revision exam of what tests are very useful for the semester exam." - [Student]
* Assessment: Assessments include semester exams, internal tests, and model labs, which help prepare students for industry-related challenges.
+ "Semester exams are excellent as it covers a wide range and questions are asked application level." - [Alumni]
+ "Internal tests and model labs are very good to make students ready for semester exams." - [Student]

Overall, the course curriculum at Sona College of Technology appears to focus on providing students with a strong foundation in their chosen discipline, preparing them for industry challenges, and fostering a supportive learning environment.

{Source: B.E. / B.Tech students & alumni}

Effectiveness of Placement Cell for BE/BTech Courses at Sona College of Technology

The placement cell at Sona College of Technology is considered to be effective by many students and alumni. Here are some key highlights:

* Placement Statistics: Almost 90% of students are placed, with the highest salary package being INR9 LPA and the lowest being INR2.25 LPA. Top recruiters include HCL, Infosys, CTS, Wipro, and TCS.
* Industry Exposure: The college provides opportunities for students to engage with industries, with around 60% of students getting internships.
* Course Curriculum: The faculty members are knowledgeable and experienced, and the course curriculum is well-correlated with industry requirements.
* Faculty Support: The faculty members are helpful and motivating, treating every student equally and providing guidance for career development.
* Campus Placements: The college has a dedicated placement cell that works closely with students to prepare them for campus placements.
* Networking Opportunities: The college offers opportunities for students to interact with professionals from the industry, enhancing their networking capabilities.

However, some students have mentioned that the hostel facilities could improve, particularly with regards to food quality. Despite this, overall, the placement cell at Sona College of Technology seems to be doing a commendable job in preparing students for their future careers.

The BTech course fee offered by Sona College of Technology is INR 3.6 lakh. To secure admission, candidates are required to pay the course fee after getting shortlisted in the selection rounds. Further, candidates note that the given fee is as per the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Yes, admission is open to Sona College of Technology for all UG and PG courses through TNEA and TANCET, respectively. Interested applicants can visit the official websites of TNEA Counselling and TANCET to apply for the BTech, M.Tech respectively.

The placement rate for the 2024 drive has not been disclosed as of now. Earlier, 96.20% of the batch was placed in the 2023 placements. The table below depicts the Sona College of Technology placement rate comparison for 2022 and 2023:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Placement rate	98%	96.20%

To be eligible for admission to BTech, students need to apply for TNEA by visiting their official website. The TNEA 2024 application form can be submitted only after the application fee is submitted. The application fee for the TNEA for admission to BTech courses is mentioned in the table below.

Category	Application Fee
General Category	INR 500
SC/ST/SCA Category Candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu	INR 250
Special Reservation Category (for each category)	INR 100 for each reservation selected