Explore CSE Honours pathways
Four full-time specialisations. One strong CSE foundation.
Program overview
Your launchpad to leadership in the age of Artificial Intelligence
Imagine a future where your ideas shape industries and solve hard problems — that future begins in SCSVMV’s classrooms, labs, and project studios.
The B.E. (Hons.) CSE with Specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is a rigorous full-time, on-campus undergraduate programme. You earn a complete B.E. in CSE while completing an additional 19-credit honours track in Intelligent Systems, Foundations of AI & Data Science, NLP, Deep Learning, and Generative AI / LLMs (Regulation AY 2025–26 onwards).
Learn through lectures, tutorials, and labs; ship portfolio-ready projects; and use industry-connected facilities (FinTech, Mobile Application, Digital Inclusion) so you graduate exam-ready and industry-ready.
10+Labs & centres — FinTech, Mobile App (SBI), Digital Inclusion (Dell)
MoUsCheck Point, IIT Madras, emudhra, Pantech & industry partners
19Honours credits from Semesters III–VII for the award
Where graduates create impact
Skills that travel across industries
Healthcare
Imaging support, triage insights, and personalised care pathways.
Finance
Fraud detection, risk scoring, and FinTech AI — trained in our FinTech Lab.
Retail
Recommendations, demand forecasting, and smarter journeys.
Mobility & Edge
Perception, edge ML, and intelligent automation.
Research & Product
LLM apps, agentic systems, and applied research.
Why this programme?
Designed to be beautiful to learn — and serious to graduate
Industry-aligned AIML curriculum
Intelligent Systems → AI & DS foundations → NLP → Deep Learning → Generative AI & LLMs with lab.
Full-time campus immersion
Face-to-face learning at Enathur — not an online or weekend-only degree.
Build a visible portfolio
Labs, final-year project, BIOS, SIH, and AI-SPARK challenges employers can see.
Industry-grade labs
Mobile App Lab (SBI), FinTech Lab, Digital Inclusion Lab (Dell), plus CSE computing labs.
Mentored by experts
CSE faculty, visiting industry speakers, and MoU partners including IIT Madras.
Placement-ready pathway
Soft skills, aptitude, internships, and Training & Placement support.
CBCS with clear assessment
40 internal + 60 end-semester; transparent S–E grading.
Recognised university degree
B.E. (Hons.) from SCSVMV Deemed to be University (NAAC A Grade).
Learning by building
Multiple projects. Many levels. One transformative experience.
Semester labs
Lab Projects
Agents, search, NLP pipelines, deep learning notebooks, and Generative AI / LLM labs with Python & modern ML stacks.
Capstone
Final Year Project
A substantial real-world or research challenge assessed by guide & HoD committee, with viva.
Beyond classroom
Hackathons & Symposia
BIOS, Smart India Hackathon, AI-SPARK, visualisation workshops, and MoU-linked challenges.
What will you learn?
Honours specialisation — 19 credits (Semesters III–VII)
Alongside the full B.E. CSE curriculum, honours students complete these specialised courses (Regulation AY 2025–26 onwards). A minimum of 19 credits is required for the Honours award.
Semester IIIIntelligent Systems: Principles and Practice3 credits
Semester IVFoundations of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science5 credits
Semester VNatural Language Processing3 credits
Semester VIDeep Learning3 credits
Semester VIIGenerative AI and LLM with Lab5 credits
| Semester | Course title | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| III | Intelligent Systems: Principles and Practice | 3–0–0 | 3 |
| IV | Foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 3–0–4 | 5 |
| V | Natural Language Processing | 3–0–0 | 3 |
| VI | Deep Learning | 3–0–0 | 3 |
| VII | Generative AI and LLM with Lab | 3–0–4 | 5 |
| Total honours credits | 19 | ||
Year 1–2 foundation: Programming, data structures, mathematics, computing systems, databases, networks, and software engineering — the base every AIML specialist needs.
Year 3–4 depth: AI agents & search, statistics & visualisation, NLP, deep neural networks, and Generative AI / large language models with hands-on lab — plus electives, internships, and the final project.
Download full syllabus (PDF) · B.E. CSE regulations 2026–27 · All academic programmes
Campus labs & centres
Where theory becomes practice
PRAGNA Artificial Intelligence Lab
Mobile Application Laboratory (SBI)FinTech Innovation Lab
VR & immersive studio
CSE computing laboratoryImmersive computing studioMobile Application Laboratory
CSR initiative by State Bank of India — inaugurated by Shri Challa Sreenivasulu Setty — for real mobile products.
FinTech Innovation Lab
Unveiled by Shri M.V. Rao, MD, Central Bank of India — digital banking and AI-led financial applications.
Digital Inclusion & immersive studio
Inaugurated by Ms. Archana Sahay, Dell Technologies — empowerment through inclusive technology, with VR and studio spaces for immersive work.
Plus CSE computing labs, research facilities, IDEA Lab access, and MoUs with Check Point, IIT Madras, emudhra, Pantech, Zuppa, and more.
Careers
What this programme prepares you for
AI / ML Engineer
Design and deploy models that power products.
NLP / LLM Engineer
Build language and generative AI applications.
Data Scientist
Reveal patterns and drive decisions.
Software & Full-Stack
Ship reliable systems on a strong CSE base.
Computer Vision
Perception systems for industry and research.
Research & Higher Studies
M.E., GATE, labs, and global MS pathways.
Cloud MLOps
Train, serve, and monitor models at scale.
Tech Entrepreneur
Launch AI ventures with incubation exposure.
Recruiters engaging CSE talent include TCS, Infosys, and leading product firms. View CSE placements.
Eligibility
Who can apply?
Qualification
- Completed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics plus one eligible subject.
- Minimum 50% marks (40% for reserved category).
- Maximum age for B.E. / B.Tech (Full Time): 20 years.
Programme facts
- Mode: Full-time, on-campus (not online / ODL).
- Duration: Normally 4 years; maximum 7 years.
- Attendance: Minimum 80% per course.
- Campus: Enathur, Kanchipuram – 631561.
Fee structure
Transparent fees with merit scholarships
B.E. Full Time – CSE semester fees follow the University engineering schedule (merit scholarships by PCM / HSC). Indicative:
| Category (illustrative) | B.E. Full Time – CSE / semester |
|---|---|
| PCM 95% & above | ₹55,000 |
| PCM 90–94.99% / JEE Mains | ₹60,000 |
| PCM 80–89.99% | ₹70,000 |
| PCM 70–79.99% | ₹85,000 |
| PCM 60–69.99% | ₹1,00,000 |
| General / below scholarship band | up to ₹1,05,000 |
| One-time admission fee | ₹25,000 |
District fee slabs and sibling/alumni scholarships may apply. Confirm on the official Fee Structure page before applying.
FAQ
Honours, fees, and essential information
What does B.E. (Hons.) CSE — AIML mean?
You complete the full four-year B.E. Computer Science & Engineering degree and an additional Honours specialisation in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The Honours award requires 19 specialised credits taken in Semesters III–VII (Regulation AY 2025–26 onwards), offered by the Department of CSE at SCSVMV Deemed to be University.
How is Honours different from a regular B.E. CSE?
The CSE core, duration, campus mode, and university regulations are the same. Honours students take a structured extra specialisation track (19 credits) so the degree is awarded as B.E. (Hons.) CSE with this specialisation. Students who do not complete the 19-credit track graduate as B.E. CSE without the Honours specialisation, as per regulations.
When do Honours papers start, and can I join later?
Honours courses begin in Semester III and continue through Semester VII. Years 1–2 build CSE foundations. Change of specialisation or late entry, if permitted at all, follows University / department rules for that academic year — write to hodcse@kanchiuniv.ac.in before assuming a switch.
What is the eligibility, age limit, and campus mode?
Completed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics plus one eligible subject; minimum 50% marks (40% for reserved category). Maximum age for B.E. / B.Tech (Full Time) is 20 years. This is a full-time, on-campus programme at Enathur, Kanchipuram — not online or ODL. Courses offered & eligibility.
How long is the programme, and what attendance is required?
Normal duration is 4 years (8 semesters); the maximum period allowed is 7 years. Minimum attendance is typically 80% per course. Assessment follows CBCS (about 40% internal + 60% end-semester) with university S–E grading as in the CSE regulations.
What is the tuition fee for this Honours CSE programme?
These pathways follow the University B.E. Full Time – CSE semester fee (not a separate published Honours tariff). Indicative slabs: PCM 95% & above ₹55,000; 90–94.99% / JEE Mains ₹60,000; 80–89.99% ₹70,000; 70–79.99% ₹85,000; 60–69.99% ₹1,00,000; general / below scholarship band up to ₹1,05,000 per semester. Always confirm on the official Fee Structure page.
Is there an extra fee only because it is Honours?
The published engineering semester fee for B.E. Full Time CSE applies to AIML, AIDS, Cyber Security, and IoT Honours. Merit, district, sibling, and alumni concessions may reduce the payable amount. There is no separate “Honours surcharge” listed on the public fee table; use the current University circular as the source of truth.
What is the one-time admission fee, and what else should families budget?
A one-time admission fee of ₹25,000 is listed with the engineering schedule. Plan separately for hostel and mess (if residential), examination-related charges, and personal learning materials. Those items are not the same as semester tuition.
How do I apply, and who do I contact?
Apply through the University Admissions portal with 10+2 documents. Programme questions: Dr. M. Senthil Kumaran, HoD CSE — hodcse@kanchiuniv.ac.in, Enathur, Kanchipuram – 631561.
Where can I download the syllabus and CSE regulations?
What will I study in the AIML Honours track?
Semester III Intelligent Systems; IV Foundations of AI & Data Science with lab (5 credits); V NLP; VI Deep Learning; VII Generative AI and LLM with lab (5 credits) — 19 credits in total, on top of the CSE core.
Department contact
Ready to shape your future with this Honours pathway?
Dr. M. Senthil Kumaran
Head of the Department, Computer Science and Engineering
Email: hodcse@kanchiuniv.ac.in
Campus: Enathur, Kanchipuram – 631561