Anna University Infrastructure: Campus Facilities, Hostels, Library ,Guindy, Chennai

Anna University infrastructure includes a library, an auditorium, labs, a canteen, dormitories, sports facilities, and more for its students. The Anna University campus has separate hostels for boys and girls. There are departmental and cooperative stores on campus. While department stores offer basic convenience, the cooperative store meets the students' stationery needs. Spread over 189 acres of land, the main campus of Anna University features beautiful architecture and is surrounded by lush green trees. Located in the southern part of Chennai, the Anna University campus is just 3 km from the nearest railway station (Guindy) and 10 km from Chennai Airport. In addition to the main campus, the university has two more campuses. One is the Madras Institute of Technology, which spans 52 acres. The other campus, covering 5 acres and is located in Taramani, Chennai. All these campuses have various buildings to serve the basic needs of students. 

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Anna University Campus Highlights

The campus of Anna University consists of all essential amenities for the holistic development of students. It includes three campuses, a hostel, and well-equipped labs for research. The hostel campus of Anna University also features a Student Amenities Centre (SAC) to cater to student needs, including printouts, photocopies, and laundry services. Other facilities availble on campus include a travel agency, ATMS, banks, a library, and a health centre, among others. For more campus highlights, refer to the table below: 

Particulars Anna University Campus Highlights
Area Main campus: 189 acres
Campus

3

Hostels 22 for the College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus
Basic amenities Library, Cafeteria, Hostel, Sports Complex, Auditorium, Research centres, Medical services, etc.
Regional campuses 3
University department campuses 4
Constituent colleges 13
Affiliated colleges  593
Library  4122 sq.m. 

Anna University Hostel Facilities

The university has three regional campuses in Tirunelveli, Madurai, and Coimbatore. The Anna University Regional Centre in Coimbatore offers accommodation for boys and girls who wish to utilise the hostel facility. A total of 380 students can be comfortably accommodated, with 140 boys and 240 girls in both hostels. The Anna University hostel operates under the supervision of the Warden (Dean), along with executive and separate duty wardens. For security and safety, the hostel is monitored by 24-hour CCTV cameras. The hostel rooms are well-furnished and equipped with basic amenities such as Beds, Fans, RO water filters, Mosquito nets, etc. The hostel also provides mess facilities for students' meals. The canteens at Anna University are well-maintained and offer basic amenities like tables, chairs, and water purifiers, allowing students to comfortably enjoy their meals. Other facilities provided inside the campus of Anna University include: 

  • Departmental stores
  • Co-operative store
  • Wifi
  • FirstAid
  • Canteens
  • Barber shop
  • Bank
  • ATM
  • Stationary stores
  • STD/ISD booths

Anna University Hostel Fees 

The Regional campus in Coimbatore, part of Anna University, provides accommodation for students who wish to reside on the university's campus. The hostel is supervised by the Warden (Dean) to maintain discipline among the students. Certain rules and regulations are in place to uphold this discipline. Admission to the hostel is granted for one academic year. However, students may reapply for accommodation for the following year, with approval being at the discretion of the Warden based on the student's previous conduct. To confirm their rooms, students are required to pay the hostel fees at the time of admission. A non-refundable fee of INR 500 is charged as an admission fee. A detailed breakdown of the hostel fees for Anna University is provided below: 

Particulars Time of Collection  Amount in INR
Admission Fees (Non-refundable) At the time of admission to Hostel  500
Appliances and Amenities Fund At the time of Admission to Hostel 600
Caution Deposit (Refundable) At the time of Admission to Hostel 5000
Room Rent (per year)  Every year 600
Electricity Charges (per year) Every year 600
Water Charges (per year) Every year 500
Establishment Charges (per year) Every year 15000
Mess Advance  Five Months  15000
Total  -- 37,800

Note: The above details are for the academic year 2023-24 and hence are indicative. 

Anna University v/s Other Universities: Hostel Comparison 

Students can refer to the table below to do the comparative analysis of Anna University hostels with other universities based on parameters such as the hostel fee and number of hostels.

University Name

Hostel fee

No. of Hostels Available

Anna University INR 37,800 22 (CEG Campus)
BHU INR 7,800 75
JNU INR 6,000 18

NOTEThe above data is based on information from previous years. Hence, it is indicative. 

Anna University Library

Established in 1978, the Anna University library is a three-story building on the main campus's eastern side. The total area of the library is approximately 4,122 sq.m. Inside the library, 30 cameras have been installed for surveillance purposes. The MIT campus of the University also features a library covering 1,256 sq.m of land. Around 10, 157 registered users have access to the library. The libraries of Anna University are well-maintained and offer basic amenities such as tables, chairs, fans, and Wi- Fi, among others. The MIT Library houses approximately 97,550 volumes of selected books, 140 periodicals, 12,700 bound volumes of periodicals, and 10,000 standards. Other available facilities availble are as follows: 

 

  • Reference services
  • Resource sharing
  • Online journal service
  • Online databases
  • CD-ROM Databases
  • Internet browsing and e-services

Anna University Sports Facilities

All campuses of Anna University provide both indoor and outdoor sports options. At the Regional campus in Coimbatore, the multiple indoor game options availble include table tennis, carrom, chess, and more. For outdoor games, students can engage in badminton, volleyball, kabaddi, football, and cricket, among others. Sports classes are conducted on regular days from 5: 00 p.m. to 6: 15 p.m. for the students. In addition to these numerous sports facilities, the University has an Anna University Sports Board (AUSB), which ensures the smooth and efficient organisation of Zonal / Inter-zonal tournaments involving all institutions under AU. The main objective of AUSB is to promote sportsmanship and healthy competition among students and colleges.

Places to visit in & around the Anna University Campus

Students studying at Anna University can explore the green-lush campus and departments of the University. During weekends and holidays, students can visit the famous Rajiv Gandhi Memorial, St. Thomas Mount National Shrine, which was built by the Portuguese in 1523. The other options availble are Ranganatha Temple, MGR Film City and Arignar Anna Zoological Park, aka Vandalur Zoo, among others. Candidates can also watch the video below for a complete campus tour of Anna University. 

 

Infrastructure/Facilities

  • Library

    The library has the collection of books over 1,47,065, SC/ST Book Bank Books 12,953, around 112 current periodicals are available, Journal Back Volume 31,000, and 42 magazines and newspapers. The library has also the collection of E-books more than 5000 and E-journals more than 20,000. Educational CDs are also available in the library for the students.

  • Hostel

    Hostels have basic amenities like water purifiers, common room, recreation room, mess, TV, laundry services, security, and surveillance system etc. An exclusive hostel for students admitted under CIWGC / NRI / FN categories has been constructed. All the rooms are equipped with air conditioner, geyser, a mini-fridge and a microwave oven. Washing machines have been installed in a common room.

    Boys Hostel|Girls Hostel
  • Sports Complex
    Available Facilities:
    Badminton Court|Basketball Court|Cricket Ground|Football Ground|Swimming Pool|Tennis Court|Hockey Ground|Volleyball Court|Hand Ball Ground|Kabaddi Ground|Kho-Kho Ground|Table Tennis
  • Labs
    Available Facilities:
    Civil Engineering Lab|Chemistry Lab|Computer Lab|Electrical Lab|Electronics Lab|Language Lab|Mechanical Lab|Physics Lab|Research Lab|Work Design Lab|Automation Lab|Quality Engg. Lab|Innovation Lab|Soft Skills Lab
  • Cafeteria
    Gym
    Hospital / Medical Facilities
    Wi-Fi Campus
    Auditorium
    Convenience Store
Other Facilities:
Waiting Hall|Open Air Theatre|Bank|Post Office|Conference Hall

Anna University Infrastructre FAQs

Given below are the FAQs about the infrastructure of Anna University:

Q:   What is the hostel fee at Anna University?
A:

Anna University's Regional campus in Coimbatore offers accommodation for both girls and boys students. The hostel is supervised by the warden (dean) to maintain discipline among the students. Anna University charges a non-refundable fee of INR 500 as an admission fee. A detailed breakdown of the hostel fees for Anna University is provided below:

ParticularsTime of Collection Amount in INR
Admission Fees (Non-refundable)At the time of admission to Hostel 500
Appliances and Amenities FundAt the time of Admission to Hostel600
Caution Deposit (Refundable)At the time of Admission to Hostel5000
Room Rent (per year) Every year600
Electricity Charges (per year)Every year600
Water Charges (per year)Every year500
Establishment Charges (per year)Every year15000
Mess Advance Five Months 15000
Total -37,800

Note: The above details are for the academic year 2023-24 and hence are indicative. 

Q:   Does Anna University offer hostel facilities to its students?
A:

Anna University College of Engineering campus provides hostel facilities. The CEG Hostels comprise 22 blocks (located at the CEG Campus), out of which boys are accommodated in 14 blocks. The rooms have an attached washroom, television set, and intercom connectivity to the entire campus. The hostels have messes that serve hygienic and nutritious meals to students. The CEG Hostels provide the students with uninterrupted power supply, Wi-Fi, laundry, a student amenities centre, a coffee hut, a smart projector hall, medical support, a gym, a library for hostel students, comfortable study rooms, quality food, and the freedom to roam the green campus.

Q:   What are the facilities offered by Anna University?
A:

Anna University offers numerous facilities to its students to provide a learning environment. Some of the facilities are listed below:

Library: The library is housed in a three-story building located on the eastern side of the main campus. The total area of the library building is about 4122 sq. m. The university provides a central library, which consists of a limitless collection of required books and journals.

Hostel: Anna University provides hostel facilities with basic amenities such as a mess, TV, common room, water purifiers, laundry service, security and surveillance systems, etc. The university provides both girls' and boys' hostels.

Sports: Anna University and its constituent colleges provide a large open playground, athletic tracks, courts and arenas, a gymnasium, and a swimming pool to freshen up the students from their busy academic schedule.

Q:   How is the library at Anna University?
A:

The library is housed in a three storeyed Building located at the eastern side in the main campus. The total area of the Library building is about 4122 sq.m. About 30 video cameras are placed at strategic points in the library for surveillance. The MIT campus also has a library of area 1256 sq.m. Around 10,157 registered uses are in access of the library. Many knowledge-based services like that of Reference, Bibliography, MALIBNET service., DELNET, Reprography, Internet browsing and e-services are provided by the library for its users.

Q:   Does Anna University have sports facilities?
A:

Yes, Anna University equally focuses on the physical health of the students by encouraging them to participate in multiple indoor and outdoor sports. The university has an Anna University Sports Board (AUSB), which ensures the smooth and efficient organisation of zonal/inter-zonal tournaments involving all institutions under AU. The main objective of AUSB is to promote sportsmanship and healthy competition among students and colleges. Some of the indoor and outdoor sports options available at the campus of Anna University are as follows:

  • Table Tennis
  • Carrom
  • Chess
  • Badminton
  • Volleyball
  • Kabaddi
  • Football
  • Cricket

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If you are ready to work hard then it's for you.

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One of the best colleges with good placement and infrastructure.

Infrastructure: Hostels are safe with basic facilities. Rooms are shared and clean. Wi-Fi and RO water are available. Food is okay on most days. A study hall is helpful during exams. Strict rules at times, but manageable. It's not luxurious, but it's suitable for students. Food is also okay. First-year students are not given permission for an outing in the hostel.

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Quality infrastructure, good placement, very nice playground, good facilities.

Infrastructure: Our college facilities are very good. The hostel is nice, and the mess food is okay. Medical facilities, sports, and the playground are good. The infrastructure, including Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, and the library, is well-maintained.

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One of the good colleges in Tamil Nadu.

Infrastructure: The hostels are clean and secure. Rooms are shared, and basic furniture is provided. Wi-Fi, RO water, and study halls are available. Food is okay on most days. Strict timings are followed, but it is safe for students. It is not fancy, but it covers all needs. The campus has good infrastructure. Our department has smart classrooms, projectors, and updated labs with tools for ethical hacking and networking. Wi-Fi is available, but it can be patchy sometimes. The library has useful books.

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Infrastructure: Hostel food is good and served unlimited to all students. Wi-Fi is available 24/7, ensuring seamless connectivity at all times. Additionally, a well-equipped gym is provided free of cost, promoting fitness and a healthy lifestyle among students. The dispensary is available.

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Infrastructure: The latest model computers and equipment are used in the college labs, and the internet is accessible throughout the college, though not all the time during lab hours and the time allotted for students to access the facilities. Fully air-conditioned labs and classrooms (only for MBA) are provided in the college. Apart from this, the infrastructure of the college is good enough, but they still need to develop some old buildings in the college. The hostel is neat, and the average maintenance of th...

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It has a well-structured curriculum, supportive faculty, decent placements, and good infrastructure.

Infrastructure: The department of biomedical engineering in SRM Easwari Engineering College offers a great infrastructure, classrooms, and highly equipped laboratories. The department has separate laboratories for image processing, biomedical instrumentation, etc. Each lab is furnished with high-quality accessories and advanced equipment.

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Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is pretty good, be it Wi-Fi, classrooms, or the library. But not labs, as a lot of components are missing. The shortage of components as well as lab equipment is more likely that must be rectified by the management. Hostels are well-maintained and well-cleaned regularly. The accessibility of resources and facilities is easy to reach, and easy to inform and contact the hostel warden. Students are left free with no rules from the 2nd year. Coming to the food, it i...

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Infrastructure: To be honest, the infrastructure is quite good. As a hostel student, the food quality is slightly bad, and it's only for a specific day. My hostel life is good with friends and the warden. Our college wardens are very friendly, and we can go anywhere freely with slight limitations.

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Life at SRM Easwari Engineering College.

Infrastructure: Classrooms and labs are decent. The library is well-equipped with a variety of books in all sections. The library was of great help to me when I was preparing for my competitive exams. The canteen food is also affordable and tasty. There is a hospital on the next campus itself (SRM Prime).

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College is just like a building in forest because college is surrounded by so many trees.

Infrastructure: Classes are well structured. It is really good place for students to study. Students will have peace while studying. All classes have projector. Library is very neat and there are so many books. I am not staying in hostel but from my hostel friends it is very good.

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Sathish Kumar N | B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science - Batch of 2027
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Well-structured course supported by qualified faculty members.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure for biomedical engineering is good, with decent labs, smart classrooms, and library access. Hostel rooms are clean and Wi-Fi-enabled, though speed can vary. Mess food is hygienic but average in taste. The canteen offers better variety. Medical and sports facilities on campus are satisfactory. Overall, the college offers solid infrastructure with some areas for improvement.

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This year, one student got placed at 21 LPA, and many others at 12 LPA in the IT industry.

Infrastructure: Here, there are various facilities like labs, libraries, and neat classrooms. The college is over around 300 acres with a large infrastructure in the Namakkal region. The hostel has various facilities like a swimming pool and gymnasium. Medical facilities are also available inside the college.

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Good college if you are ready to learn by yourself.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is good. There is no Wi-Fi in computing block for students access. Labs are clean. Library is easily accessible and good. Hostel and mess are good. Hostel mess is okay when you can adjust to the normal, minimal food that is not too tasty. Hostel rooms are good.

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