Mar Athanasius College of Engineering (MACE) Campus 10, Palakkad B.Tech AI & DS Fees, Admission 2026, Syllabus & Placements

Q: What are the eligibility criteria and accepted entrance exams?

Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics & Mathematics (Min 50%) + JEE Main / State CET. Accepted entrance tests include JEE Main / TNEA / State CET.

B.Tech DEGREE PROGRAM

B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI & DS)

Offered by Mar Athanasius College of Engineering (MACE) Campus 10, Palakkad | 4 Years (8 Semesters) | Full Time Classroom

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Data updated for 2026-27 Academic Session. Sourced from statutory approvals (AICTE Approved / NBA Tier-1 Accredited), institutional disclosures, and counseling guidelines.

1st Year Tuition ₹133,408

Total Course Fee ₹533,632

Average Salary ₹9.6 LPA

Approved Seats 120 Seats

Program Overview

B.Tech in AI & Data Science trains engineers in statistical machine learning, deep learning neural networks, computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), Big Data pipelines, and automated intelligence.

Eligibility & Admission Roadmap 2026

Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 with Physics & Mathematics (Min 50%) + JEE Main / State CET.

Accepted Entrance Examinations: JEE Main / TNEA / State CET

Semester-by-Semester Syllabus & Curriculum Structure

Semester 1

Calculus & Matrix Algebra
Applied Physics for Computing
Python for Data Analysis
Engineering Graphics & CAD
Python Data Science Lab

Semester 2

Probability & Statistics for AI
Data Structures & Algorithms
Digital Systems & Logic Design
Object-Oriented Programming
DSA in C++ Lab

Semester 3

Discrete Mathematics & Logic
Database Technologies (SQL/NoSQL)
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
Computer Architecture
AI & Database Lab

Semester 4

Statistical Machine Learning
Data Wrangling & Visualization
Operating Systems & Linux Internals
Design & Analysis of Algorithms
Machine Learning Lab

Semester 5

Deep Learning & Neural Networks
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Computer Networks & Security
Big Data Technologies (Hadoop/Spark)
Deep Learning Lab

Semester 6

Computer Vision & Image Processing
Cloud Computing & MLOps
Reinforcement Learning
AI Ethics & Governance
Computer Vision & MLOps Lab

Semester 7

Generative AI & LLMs
Time Series & Predictive Analytics
Elective I & II
Capstone Project Phase 1

Semester 8

Edge AI & IoT Systems
Full Semester Industry Internship
Major Capstone Project Defense

Fee Structure Breakdown

Fee Component	1st Year Amount	Total Program Estimated
Tuition Fee	₹106,726	₹426,906
Academic Infrastructure & Labs	₹16,009	₹64,036
Library, Software & Development Charges	₹10,673	₹42,691
Total Academic Fee	₹133,408	₹533,632

Career Roles & Placement Scopes

AI/ML Engineer Data Scientist NLP Specialist Computer Vision Engineer MLOps Engineer Big Data Architect

Top Hiring Partners & Recruiters:

NVIDIA Intel Microsoft AI Amazon AWS Fractal Analytics Tiger Analytics Accenture AI IBM Watson

Other Programs at Mar Athanasius College of Engi (Palakkad)

B.Tech CSE B.Tech ECE M.Tech CSE

Frequently Asked Questions: B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI & DS)

What is the annual fee for B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI & DS) at Mar Athanasius College of Engi (Palakkad)?

The annual tuition fee is approximately ₹133,408 per academic year.

What is the average placement salary for this branch?

Graduates from B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI & DS) at Mar Athanasius College of Engi (Palakkad) achieve an average placement salary of ₹9.6 LPA.