M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 

at Shiv Nadar University Chennai, Old Mahabalipuram Road

No, admissions are through entrance exam scores only. The mode of application for all the courses is online, and admission is entrance exam-based or merit-based. The university conducts Shiv Nadar University Chennai Entrance Examination SNUCEE followed by a Personal Interview PI round. The accepted entrance exams are TNEA, GATE, SNUCEE, and others. So apply as the seats are limited and the competition is quite high.

Yes, SNU Chennai has merit-cum-means scholarships for first-generation/non-first-generation learners with an annual family income of INR 3 lakhs or below. As part of the scholarship, they get a fee waiver of 50% to 75% on their tuition fee. To be eligible for the scholarship a candidate has to pass both the SNUCEE entrance exam and the personal interview round.

In addition to that SNU Chennai also offers 10 scholarships for Class 12 rank holders of any State or Central Board and sports scholarships for candidates who have participated in National and international level competitions.

SNU Chennai offers three specializations under the four-year BTech course. These are Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI&DS), Computer Science & Engineering- Internet of Things (IoT), and Cyber Security (CSE). Admission to all these courses are done through a common admission process. Candidates are selected based on a valid SNUCEE score, followed by a PI round.

The percentage required for admission to various courses depends on the course selected by the students. For the undergraduate courses Class 12 with a minimum of 45%-75% aggregate is accepted by the university along with the various entrance exam scores. For postgraduate courses, a minimum of 60% aggregate in graduation is accepted by the university. The accepted entrance exams for admission to various courses is GATE, TNEA, and others. Click on the GATE College Predictor to predict chances of admission.

The mode of application for all the undergraduate and postgraduate courses is online, and admission is entrance exam-based or merit-based. The university conducts Shiv Nadar University Chennai Entrance Examination SNUCEE followed by a Personal Interview round on the basis of which admission to mostly all the courses (Except Ph.D. is done. A group discussion round is also conducted. For Ph.D. SNU Chennai Ph.D. Entrance Exam is conducted and the final selection is done on the basis of entrance exam scores, PG Degree aggregate, Research Proposal, and performance in the interview round.

In order to provide equal educational opportunities to various students, Shiv Nadar University Chennai offers various scholarships to Meritorious students from different backgrounds. Candidates must meet a certain eligibility criteria defined for a scholarship to avail it. The reward for each scholarship also differs. The various scholarships provided by the university are Walk-in-Walk-out Scholarships, Merit-cum-Means Scholarships, Sports Scholarships, and others.

Yes, SNU Chennai BSc admissions are highly competitive. Since there are only 60 seats on offer for the whole programme. The admission process happens in multiple rounds so that the faculty can analyse and scrutinize the best candidates for the course.

To secure admission into BSc at SNU Chennai, candidates have to take the SNUCEE entrance exam, then further candidates are selected according to the exam for Personal Interview (PI) round. The PI is taken by the faculty of the institution and only after clearing the PI round can a candidate secure their seat in the university.

To study BSc in SNU Chennai, Class 12 students should pass their board examination with a minimum 75% aggregate in the science stream with Mathematics/ Business Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Science as one of the subjects.

The selection for the SNU Chennai BSc programme is through the SNUCEE entrance exam and a Personal Interview, candidates seeking admission to BSc at SNU Chennai should prepare for that accordingly. A candidate seeking admission should fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria and clear all selection rounds to secure admission.

If a candidate wants to avail of hostel services while doing their BSc at SNU Chennai, then the candidate will have to pay the hostel fees which vary from INR 98,000 to INR 2.32 lakh depending on the type of accommodation chosen.

Hostel rooms are available in single and shared occupancy with air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms. Candidates can also choose if they would want an attached bathroom with their rooms or not. Depending on the type of room chosen the hostel fees are calculated.

To get admission to a full-time BTech course at SNU Chennai, candidates must pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Applicant must have the Class 12 marksheet and pass certificate at the time of applying for the course. It is an important component of the selection process. Candidates who will not be able to meet the qualification requirements will not be able to participate in the selection rounds.