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Anna University Ranking 2025

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Anna University is a highly regarded institution, consistently recognized by multiple ranking agencies across various categories. Over the years, the institute has maintained strong rankings, securing the #20 rank in the 'Overall' category according to the NIRF ranking 2024. In the 'Overall' category, Anna University ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2024.

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Anna University Ranking Highlights 2025
NIRF Ranking 2025
Times Higher Education Ranking 2025
Outlook Ranking 2025
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QS World University Rankings Ranking 2024
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Anna University Ranking Highlights 2025

Anna University is one of India’s top institutes. Eminent national & international ranking bodies have acknowledged it as a leading institute. As per NIRF 2025, the ranking of the institute is #29 in the Overall category, #20 under University, #20 under Engineering, #88 under Management, and #26 under Research Institutions. Talking about the international rankings, the QS World Rankings 2025 has awarded rank #383 to Anna University. The institute is ranked as one of the best institutes for its top class faculty. The article mentioned in this space covers all the details you need if you are interested in Anna University rankings.

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Anna University
NIRF Ranking 2025

Based on the rankings from NIRF, Anna University outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the NIRF ranking system. When compared to the ranking from the previous years, it has been seen that in the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have shown a fluctuating trend. In 2024, Anna University fell 2 ranks to #20 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking.

It has be

It has been observed that the institute has displayed an increasing trend in the 'University' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2024, Anna University climbed 1 rank to #13 rank in the 'University' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.

Rankings achieved by the institute under the 'Engineering' category have exibited a fluctuating trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2024, Anna University fell 1 rank to #14 rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking.

The institute's ranks in the 'Management' category; have shown a fluctuation when evaluated against previous year's ranking. In 2024, Anna University fell 20 ranks to #69 rank in the 'Management' category by the NIRF ranking.

Check out the latest rankings for other ranking bodies and their categories below.

Category	2025
Science	13

Anna University Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

As per the NIRF 2024 rankings, Anna University achieved a rank #20 in the 'Overall' category. It stands on par with renowned institutions like SRM Institute of Science and Technology and SIMTS under the NIRF 'Overall' category. Explore the year-wise comparison of Anna University with other leading institutes below.

Anna University vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2024
College Name	Overall 2024
Anna University	20
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	18
VIT Vellore	19
SRM Institute of Science and Technology	21
SIMTS	22

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Times Higher Education Ranking 2025

Over the years, there has been a consistent recognition that, Anna University is known as one of the top institutes across all major categories by the Times Higher Education 2023. It is noticeable that in the 'Impact' category, the institute's ranks have shown stability in trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2023, Anna University's rank is #801, the same as last year's rank in the 'Impact' category by the Times Higher Education ranking.

It has been noticed that in the '

It has been noticed that in the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranking has fluctuation when compared against previous year's ranking. In 2024, Anna University climbed 300 ranks to #501 rank in the 'Overall' category by the Times Higher Education ranking. Check the table below for more details about the Anna University ranking 2023:

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Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison

According to the Times Higher Education ranking 2023, Anna University received #801–1000 rank in the 'Impact' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as Anna University, and M.Kumarasamy College of Engineering for Times Higher Education rankings under the 'Impact' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Anna University with other top institutes:

Anna University vs Other Institutes: Times Higher Education Ranking 2023
College Name	Impact 2023
Anna University	801–1000
Assam Don Bosco University	601–800
Amity University Mumbai	601–800
Anna University	801–1000
M.Kumarasamy College of Engineering	801–1000

Anna University
Outlook Ranking 2025

According to the rankings from Outlook-ICARE, Anna University outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. It is to be noted that the Anna University's rankings in 'MBA (Government)' category have demonstrated a decreasing trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2024, Anna University fell 1 rank to #14 rank in the 'MBA (Government)' categ

Check out the updated rankings and category details from different ranking bodies below.

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Outlook Ranking Comparison

As per the Outlook-ICARE 2024 rankings, Anna University achieved a rank #14 in the 'MBA (Government)' category. It stands on par with renowned institutions like IPU, and IIM Sambalpur under the Outlook-ICARE 'MBA (Government)' category. Explore the year-wise comparison of Anna University with other leading institutes below.

Anna University vs Other Institutes: Outlook-ICARE Ranking 2024
College Name	MBA (Government) 2024
Anna University	14
Pondicherry University	12
IIM Kashipur	13
IPU	15
IIM Sambalpur	16

Anna University
The Week Ranking 2025

The Week has categorized Anna University under the 'University (Technical)' category, assigning it an overall good score. Furthermore, the institute has received notable rankings; surpassing the performance of numerous other universities. Find the Anna University ranking 2023 in the following table:

Anna University Ranking
The Week Ranking Comparison

As per The Week ranking 2023, Anna University has secured rank #11 and IIT Dhanbad has been ranked at #12. Check The Week’s India's Top Government University ranking in the following table:

Anna University vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2023
College Name	University (Technical) 2023
Anna University	11
NIT Trichy	9
NIT Surathkal	10
IIT Dhanbad	12
VIT Vellore	13

Anna University
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2024

According to the rankings from QS World University Rankings, Anna University outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position. The rankings of the institute in the 'Asia' category have shown an increasing trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2024, Anna University climbed 6 ranks to #179 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.

The rankings of the institute in th

The rankings of the institute in the 'Southern Asia' category have displayed an increasing trend when evaluated against previous year's ranking. In 2024, Anna University climbed 1 rank to #25 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. Anna University ranked in the top 50 in the country for the second consecutive year in 2023.

In the 'Top Global Universities' category, the institute's ranks have improved in comparison with last year's ranking. In 2024, Anna University climbed 124 ranks to #427 rank in the 'Top Global Universities' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings. Candidates can review the table below for the Anna University QS World University Rankings:

Category	2024
Science	179

Anna University Ranking
QS World University Rankings Ranking Comparison

In the latest QS World University Rankings 2024 ranking, Anna University has achieved rank #179, while the Amity University Noida has been ranked at #186. Refer to the table below for the QS World University Rankings's ranking of India's Top Government Universities.

Anna University vs Other Institutes: QS World University Rankings 2024
College Name	Asia 2024
Anna University	179
VIT Vellore	163
Bharathiar University	171
Amity University Noida	186
Calcutta University	187

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Anna University has been given a rank of 426 by the QS World University Ranking 2024. It has been ranked 14th among the top Universities in India by NIRF 2023. Anna University is famous for its Engineering courses from the College of Engineering Guindy campus. One of the affiliated colleges of the u

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What is the application process for Anna University?

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The application process for Anna University offered courses is done through a single-window application system. Moreover, at the time of applying for the course online, candidates can choose their preferred affiliated college too. However, allotment of colleges is managed according to the number of

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Which is better for BSc- Anna University or Bharathiar University?

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Bharathiar University and Anna University both offer BSc courses. Candidates can compare two institutes on the basis of BSc course fee structure, placements, cutoffs, reviews, seats, courses, and other information. Now for the comparison, one can take the ratings of the university into account. As

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How can I get admission to Anna University BSc programme?

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The admission process for the BSc course at Anna University initially starts with registration, which candidates need to do through their mobile number and email address. However, before this registration, an applicant should make sure that they have fulfilled their basic eligibility.

Once the regis

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TANCET exam details are released around the month of January every year. Candidates find the start dare for the TANCET registration along with the TANCET syllabus, infomation brochure, and exam date. Additionally, the TANCET website mentions the notification release date beforehand. TANCET notificat

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