Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed the education sector by providing innovative
tools that enhance learning, research, and academic productivity. Among undergraduate students, AI tools
such as chatbots, writing assistants, research platforms, and coding aids are increasingly used to support
studies, improve efficiency, and simplify complex academic tasks. This study examines the usage patterns
and perceptions of AI tools among 150 undergraduate students in Pollachi. Data were collected using
structured questionnaires and analyzed through descriptive statistics, Z-tests, ANOVA and Friedman
ranking tests. The findings reveal that students prefer AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and QuillBot for
their ease of use, user-friendliness, and ability to provide quick access to information. Gender and course of
study were found to have no significant effect on usage patterns or preferences. The study highlights the
need for awareness programs, ethical usage, and integration of AI tools into academic practices to
maximize benefits.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, AI tools, undergraduate students, usage patterns, perceptions, ChatGPT,
etc.,