Anna University: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placement, Ranking

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Noti Dinesh Kumar Reddy Noti Dinesh Kumar Reddy | Dec 4, 2024
Noti Dinesh Kumar Reddy
Noti Dinesh Kumar Reddy

Updated on - Dec 4, 2024

Latest Updates for Anna University

  • 13 July 2024 :

    GATE 2025 exam date has been scheduled for Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025.

Anna University Latest Updates

December 04, 2024

  • IIT Roorkee will conduct the GATE 2025 exam on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, with branch-wise exam dates already announced. The registration process is now closed, and admit cards will be available for download from January 2, 2025, via the GOAPS portal. Candidates must log in to the portal to access and download their hall tickets.

December 03, 2024

  • Registrations for TANCET 2025 for MBA and MCA admission to Anna University are expected to begin in January 2025. TANCET 2025 exam dates will be announced soon.
  • TNEA application form 2025 for BE/B.Tech admission to Anna University will be out in May 2025.

November 15, 2024

  • IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 timetable on their official website (gate2025.iitr.ac.in). The exam will be held in two sessions over the weekends from February 1 to 16, 2025. The morning session will take place from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, while the afternoon session will be scheduled from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.​

Anna University was established in 1978 and is accredited by NAAC with an 'A' grade. On its campus, Anna University has around 30 departments that house UG, PG and doctorate level courses. Moreover, it provides degree and diploma programs through its 494 affiliated colleges.

The Anna University syllabus is UGC certified to provide a structured learning experience. Anna University's timetable for 2024 has also been released. Admission to regular courses is done based on entrance examinations such as NATA, UGC NET, TANCET, and TNEA.

AU Chennai was ranked 20th in NIRF Rankings 2024 in the overall category. Anna University Chennai has a Centre for Distance Education that offers distance learning, and the admissions are done based on Distance Learning Entrance Examination (DEET). In 2023, Anna university saw successful placements; the highest package offered was INR 40.0 LPA, and the average CTC offered was INR 8.4 LPA. 

Anna University is one of the best universities in India for students who wish to pursue a successful career in the Engineering and Management fields. Read about the salient features of the university that attracted the past year's students here- GetMyUni Verdict.

Anna University Highlights

Anna University Madras is among the few institutes holding an undisputed place among students offering some key highlights that distinguish it from the rest. These are as follows:

Year of Establishment 1978
Type of University Public
Chancellor Governor of Tamil Nadu
Accreditations NAAC ‘A’ Grade
Affiliations UGC, AICTE, AIU, ACU
Campus Area 189 acres
Courses/ Degrees Offered Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctorate
No. of Programs Offered 200+
Number of Students 2700+
Infrastructure Facilities Labs, Library, Hostel, WiFi facility, etc.
Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Anna University Admission 2025

Anna University admission for 2024 is initiated by filling up an online application form on the official website. A common entrance test called Tamil Nadu Professional Courses Entrance Examination (TNPCEE) was considered a basis for admission to professional courses in the state until 2006.  The candidates must follow the below-listed steps to apply online for Anna University Chennai admission:

  1. Visit the official website and go to the Anna University admission section. 
  2. Click on the relevant program for which the student wishes to apply.
  3. Now, complete the application form. 
  4. Upload all the required documents and photographs.
  5. Click on ‘Submit’ and keep a copy of the application form for future reference. 

Admission to Anna university is also based on exams such as GATE, TNEA, NATA, MAT, JEE Main, CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, and MAH MBA CET, and the university announces the exam fee details and schedule of examination. For 2024, the exam fee details and schedule will be announced.

Admission to various PG courses is based on TNEA/ GATE scores, followed by TANCA counselling. Anna University PhD admission is based on the exam conducted by the university and JRF score. The previous year's questions papers from Anna university are available, which can help enhance the candidate's preparation. 

Anna University Eligibility Criteria

The university offers numerous courses, each with different eligibility criteria. Below is a list of Anna University courses with their eligibility criteria

BE/ B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • The students must have completed higher secondary or equivalent examinations with a minimum aggregate of 45 to 60% marks.
  • The accepted exam is TNEA.

Read More: Anna University BE

MBA/ PGDM Eligibility Criteria

  • The students must have completed a bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized university with 45- 60% marks.
  • TANCET MBA, MAT, CAT, TANCET, ATMA, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, and KMAT are the accepted exams

Read More: Anna University Madras MBA

M.Sc Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have completed a B.Sc in the relevant stream with an aggregate of 45% (40% for SC/ ST candidates) with a relevant subject from a recognized university.
  • TANCET is the accepted exam

Read More: Anna University Admission

Anna University Ranking

Anna University Chennai ranked 20th in the overall category and 14th in the engineering category by NIRF in the year 2024. The institute is honoured various organizations for its outstanding performance. UGC has recognized Anna University as a “University with Potential for Excellence” (UPE) in the XII plan period for its expertise in developing research & development activities. The other rankings include.

Ranking Body Year Rank
NIRF (Overall) 2024 20
NIRF (University) 2024 13
NIRF(Engineering) 2024 14
NIRF (Management) 2024 69

Also Read: Anna University Chennai Ranking

AU Chennai Top Affiliated Colleges

Anna University affiliates with 593 colleges and offers 41 UG and 57 PG courses through them. They are located in different cities in Tamil Nadu. The top affiliated colleges of Anna University are listed in the table below:

Top Affiliated Colleges
College of Engineering Guindy
SSN College of Engineering
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Sri Sairam Engineering College
Rajalakshmi Engineering College

Anna University Courses

Anna University offers over 100+ UG, PG, doctoral, and certificate courses in multiple disciplines such as management, science, engineering, architecture, etc. The major courses offered by the university are B.Tech, BE, B.Arch, M.Tech, MBA, etc. Below mentioned are a few courses offered by the university. 

Course Duration Selection Criteria
B.E 4 years Passed 10+2 with TNEA score
B.Tech 4 years Passed 10+2 with TNEA score
B.Arch 3 years Passed 10+2 with NATA score
M.E 2 years Graduation with GATE score
M.Tech 2 years  Graduation with CEETA PG score
MCA 2 years Graduation with TANCET score
MBA 2 years Graduation with TANCET score 
PhD 3-5 years
Postgraduation UGC NET/ CSIR NET scores or Entrance Test+ Personal Interview

Anna University Fee Details

The Anna University fee details include the total tuition fees and other non-academic fees. The total tuition fees information for various courses offered at AU is given below:

Courses Total Tuition Fee
B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering INR 6000 per Semester
MBA INR 41,000 (First Year Fee)
M.Tech in Bio Pharmaceutical Technology INR 60,000 (First Year Fee)
BE in Electrical And Electronics Engineering INR 2.2 Lakhs
PhD in Management Studies INR 1.25 Lakhs
M.Sc in Medical Physics INR 41,000

Read More: Anna University Courses and Fee Structure

Anna University Cutoff

Anna University Chennai cutoff 2024 cutoff has been released based on TNEA for B.Tech admission. The cutoff details for B.Tech on the basis of TNEA for 2024 for general category students are displayed below. 

Anna University B.Tech TNEA Cutoff 2024 Round 1

B.Tech Specialisations Cutoff 2024
B.Tech in Chemical Engineering 7766
B.Tech in Industrial Biotechnology 13427
B.Tech in Leather Technology 20989
B.Tech in Textile Technology 26268

Read More: Anna University Cutoff

Anna University Placement

Anna Univesity placement 2024 is currently going on. As per the reports, so far, 108 companies have visited the campus and 750 offers have been made. As per the 2023 plcaemnet drive, 59 students in all were placed by Anna University's Department of Information Science and Technology with compensation packages exceeding INR 10 LPA.

The placement cell helps provide 100% placement opportunities to students from different streams of study. They give industrial training to the students. Given below are the Anna University placement 2023 highlights released. 

  • The highest salary package offered to students is INR 40 LPA. 
  • The median salary package is INR 8.4 LPA.

Anna University Madras Top Recruiters

Anna University witnessed the participation of 100+ companies in the placement drive. The following are a few top recruiters for the last session of placements.

DE Shaw Hyundai Ford
Ola CISCO Reliance
Walmart Labs Samsung R&D Tiger Analytics
Raptee Energy Caterpillar Alstom
ABB Limited Accolite Software Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
ADP India Agilysys FIS Global
Agnikula Cosmos Alstom Transport India Ford Motor 
Altimetrik India  Amazon Genesys Telecommunications Labs

Read More: Anna University Placements

Why Choose Anna University Chennai?

Anna University Madras was recognized as the best university to develop research & development activities by the UGC and is a NAAC's 'A' graded institute. Enlisted below are some of the key features that distinguish it from the rest:

1. Placements

About 90% of the registered students of Anna University Departments are placed through the centre for university-industry collaboration. AU Chennai assures 100% placements for students for all streams. The highest package offered is INR 36.50 LPA. 

2. Faculty 

There are a total of 500 faculty members and 65.88% PhD holders. Integrated e-learning, blended learning and flipped classrooms as part of the teaching-learning process. Providing ample opportunities for exposure to and interactions with international experts and global leaders in various curricular, co- and extracurricular activities.

3. Collaborations

Anna University has signed 41 MOUs with foreign universities/ institutions and 26 MOUs with national-level institutes and industries. The Students Exchange programme offers opportunities to 65 international students and 190 students of Anna University to pursue their study programmes at Anna University and foreign universities, respectively. 

4. Campus

The university is spread across 189 acres. Totally 1,14,215 students and 7476 staff members and their families are benefited through Medical Insurance Scheme. There is an exclusive Knowledge Data Centre, by which the university provides complete online services catering to its students for the payment of tuition fees etc. and is a system to assist all the faculty, staff and students equally.

Anna University Infrastructure

Anna University College campus area of 189 acres. The highlighting feature of the university is its library facility that ranked 7th in e-resources usage all over India and stands in the 1st position in Tamil Nadu. There are over 1,60,000 books with 500 print journals (12000+ e-journals). Other facilities include.

  • Hostel
  • Labs
  • Cafeteria
  • Gym
  • Medical Facilities
  • Wi-Fi Campus
  • Auditorium
  • Sports Facilities

Read More: Anna University Infrastructure 

Anna University Scholarship

Anna University offers various merit and non-merit-based scholarships to its students. It helps its students financially to pursue studies. Candidates must meet the eligibility conditions set by the college to vail the scholarship facility. Following are a few scholarships offered by the university:

Scholarship Description
Post Graduate Scholarships for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates Candidates selected for PG scholarships (under ME/MTech) receive a monthly stipend of INR 7800 and for other courses, the scholarship would be paid at the rate of INR 4500 per month.
Post Graduate Scholarship for Single Girl Child INR 36200 PA for a period of two years only (full duration of the PG course).
AdiDravidar and Tribal Welfare Scholarship Government grants an amount of INR 7500 PA for UG and Polytechnic courses and for PG courses, an amount of INR 8000 PA is given.
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students The rate of the Anna University Chennai scholarship is INR 10000 PA at the Graduation level.
National Fellowship for SC Students JRF- INR 25000 per month for the initial two years and SRF- INR 28000 per month for the remaining tenure at AU Chennai.

Read More: Anna University Scholarship

Anna University Results

Anna University results in 2024 for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses have been declared on the official website. Student can check their result online on the official website by entering their register number and DOB. The students can convert their CGPA to percentage, and the university also offers students to apply for a re-evaluation of the exam results, if needed.

Read More: Anna University Results

Anna University Departments

Anna University offers various UG and PG courses under 08 faculties. Each faculty consists of around 30 departments that conduct academic and co-curricular activities at the institute. The following table enlists the faculties of the university.

Engineering Technology Architecture
Computer Science  Management Humanities
Bio-Technology Planning English
Physics Chemistry Mathematics 

Anna University Alumni

Anna University, apart from all the academics and the cultural festivals, has given our country some of the most profound and notable alumni. The alumni have brought laurels to the country and the university. Mentioned below are some inspirational and famous alumni of the university.

Notable Alumni Profession
Mr. M. Madan Babu Indian-American computational biologist and bioinformatician
Mr. Ravichandran Ashwin Indian international cricketer
Mr. Sundaram Karivardhan Naidu Indian formula racing driver, designer and a business executive
Ms Anaka Alankamony Indian squash player
Mr. Balaji Mohan Indian filmmaker and actor
Mr. Thirumalachari Ramasami Former Indian Science and Technology Secretary

Anna University Collaborations

Anna University has numerous national and international collaborations with educational institutions and corporate organizations. Anna University's collaborations with various international educational institutions are as follows:

Country Partnering Institute
USA Texas University, NREL, Florida Solar Energy Centre
UK The University of Birmingham, Aston University, University of Warwick
Israel  Tel Aviv University
Germany Solar Institute, Jülich

National Collaborations

  • SunEdison
  • iPLON
  • DRDO
  • Vestas
  • Accenture
  • TCS
  • Cognizant

Anna University Highlights

Affiliate University Anna University
Institution Type Public
Faculty Student Ratio 1:15
Total Faculty 500
Year of Establishment 1978
Genders Accepted Co-Ed
Student Enrollment 18,372
Total Area (In Acre) 311.95
Construction Area (Sq. M) 216349
Website www.annauniv.edu
Accredited by NAAC-A
Recognised by AIU

Anna University Student Diversity

Category Muslim Minority OBC Other Minority OBC OBC ST General SC
Male 25 13 424 10 8 107
Female 11 9 367 2 10 77
Total 36 22 791 12 18 184

Anna University PTR Table

Particulars Count
Student Enrolment(Male) 1258
Student Enrolment(Female) 510
Student Enrolment Total 1768
Teaching Staff(Male) 7
Teaching Staff(Female) 12
Teaching Staff Total 19

Anna University Rankings

Publisher Ranking & Year Criteria
#1 in 2024 State Public University
#10 in 2024 Innovation
#13 in 2024 University
#14 in 2024 Engineering
#17 in 2024 Research
#20 in 2024 Overall
#34 in 2024 Architecture
#69 in 2024 Management
#10 in 2023 Engineering
#11 in 2023 Engineering
#13 in 2023 Engineering
#14 in 2023 University
#50 in 2023 MBA
#427 in 2023 University

Anna University Courses & Fees 2024

Course Average Fees Duration
BTech ₹2,20,000 4 Years
Bachelor of Engineering ₹1,71,000 4 Years
MBA ₹93,714 2 Years
MCA ₹1,23,000 3 Years
MSc ₹82,000 2 Years
M.Arch ₹1,06,400 2 Years
MTech ₹1,20,000 2 Years
PhD ₹51,000 3 Years
M.Phil -- 2 Years
B.Arch ₹4,35,000 5 Years

Anna University Courses and Fee Structure

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Courses offered by Anna University

MCA [Master of Computer Application]

Offline On Campus

Exams Accepted: TANCET

₹ 1,23,000 (3 Years)

Exams Accepted: TANCET

₹ 1,06,400 (2 Years)

B.Arch [Bachelor of Architecture]

Offline On Campus

Exams Accepted: NATA

₹ 4,35,000 (5 Years)

Exams Accepted: NATA

₹ 86,000 (2 Years)

Exams Accepted by Anna University

TANCET

Result Date: Mar 28, 2024

NATA

Exam Date: Apr 06, 2024

GATE

Exam Date: Feb 03, 2024

Result Date: Mar 16, 2024

FAQs on Anna University

Q: Where is Anna University located?

A: Anna University is located in Sardar Patel Road, Old Highways Building, Guindy Chennai.

Q: Are the courses offered by Anna University approved by UGC?

A: Yes, the courses offered by Anna University are approved by UGC and Accredited By: NAAC-A.

Q: What is the NIRF ranking of the university?

A: Anna University has been ranked 20th for Overall NIRF Ranking,14th for Engineering and 69th for management.

Q: How many colleges are affiliated to Anna University?

A: There are 494 colleges affiliated to Anna University, consisting of six government Engineering colleges, 426 Self-financing colleges, and three Government-aided private institutions, located in the state of Tamil Nadu.

Q: Can CBSE students apply for Anna University?

A: There isn't any special reservation for CBSE students. Admission depends on cut off marks.

Q: Does Anna University accept TNEA?

A: Yes, AU Chennai accepts TNEA 2024 scores for admission to B.Tech.

Q: Why is Anna University famous?

A: Anna University is famous for its Engineering courses from College of Engineering Guindy campus. CEG Guindy has been ranked 13 for Engineering Colleges by NIRF 2023.

Q: What is the highest and average package offered to students at Anna University?

A: The highest package offered was INR 40.0 LPA, and the average CTC offered was INR 8.4 LPA.

Q: What facilities are provided to the students by AU?

A: It provides facilities such as Hostel, Labs, Cafeteria, Gym, Medical Facilities, etc.

Anna University Reviews

Overall Rating

3.2

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Distribution of Rating

>4-5 star

14

>3-4 star

7

>2-3 star

4

1-2 star

0

Academics & Faculty

4

Fees & Scholarships

3.7

Placements & Internships

3.7

College Infrastructure & Hostel Facilities

3.9

Clubs & Associations

4.2

Entrance Exams & Admissions

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Haripriya Batch 2021 BE Mechanical Engineering
4.1
Reviewed on Feb 05, 2024
5 Entrance
4 Fees
4 Academics
4 Infrastructure
4 Placements
4 Campus

Placements & Internships : placement offers are really good MNC companies are visited our campus like Renault.nissan, Titan company are visited our campus

Entrance Exams & Admissions : B.E and B.tech course are available.In admission process to submit all documents in college (like aadhar,

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kannan087iai Batch 2018 M.Tech [Master of Technology]
3.7
Reviewed on Dec 05, 2022
3 Placements
3.5 Fees
3.5 Academics
4.5 Infrastructure
4 Campus

Placements & Internships : Internship options are there. Top companies come for placement every year. The packages are good too.

Entrance Exams & Admissions : We have to clear TANCET exam and have to get state-level ranks.

Fees & Scholarships : The fee structure is pro

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Abinayaabinaya2208 Batch 2022 BE Aeronautical Engineering
Reviewed on Jun 06, 2022

Entrance Exams & Admissions : Entrance Exam : EAMCET and JEE Mains

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Ajith Kumar Batch 2018 BE Civil Engineering
3.1
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2019
2.5 Fees
3.5 Academics
3.5 Campus

Entrance Exams & Admissions : eligibility:12th pass. Candidate must have 195/200 cutoff. I didn't take any exams.  

Fees & Scholarships : Anna University, Chennai Fee Structure. The course fee is about INR 6780 per semester. The students a

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Gilbert Nongsiej Batch 2019 MBA [Master of Business Administration]
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2019

Entrance Exams & Admissions : UnderGraduate course with 50% or above. I gave the MAT Exam.

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