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Anna University: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Placements, Ranking, Cutoff

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Anna University rankings has been ranked 2nd under State Public University, 20th under Engineering, and 29th under the Overall category by the NIRF ranking 2025.

Anna University Madras admissions 2026 are open for certain courses. Interested candidates can go to the official website and apply online for their preferred course.

The TNEA 2026 counselling application window is expected to launch in the first week of May 2026 for admission to BE/BTech courses.
The TANCET 2026 registration window is closed for admission to the MBA course. The TANCET exam 2026 will be conducted on May 9, 2026.

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Anna University Highlights 2026
Anna University Popular Programmes 2026
Anna University Admission Updates 2026
Anna University Student Reviews
Anna University Rankings 2026
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Anna University Highlights 2026

Anna University, also known as AU, is approved by the UGC and AICTE. It is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Anna University is ranked among the top universities in India and is placed 20th in the ‘University’ category in the NIRF 2025 Rankings. Some of the key highlights are given below:

Flagship Course: BTech and MBA are the flagship courses at Anna University, offered across multiple specialisations through its constituent colleges. The highest package for BTech (CEG campus) has gone above INR 50 LPA in recent years, while MBA students have secured packages up to INR 20 LPA.
Admission Criteria: The university offers admission based on merit and entrance scores. For engineering, admission is based on Class 12 marks through TNEA counselling, while other courses may require entrance exams followed by counselling and seat allotment.
Accepted Exams: Anna University accepts exams such as TNEA (for BTech), TANCET (for MBA/MCA), GATE, NATA (for BArch), and CEETA PG for MTech admissions.
Placements: Anna University records strong placements across its campuses like CEG, MIT, and SSN-affiliated colleges, with top recruiters visiting every year. The highest and average package stood at INR 40 LPA and INR 8.54 LPA, respectively.
NIRF Rankings 2025: Anna University is ranked 14 in the ‘Overall’, 20 in the ‘University’, and 13 in the ‘Engineering’ category.
Campus: Anna University has multiple campuses in Chennai, including College of Engineering Guindy (CEG), MIT Chromepet, and ACT Campus, spread across several hundred acres.
Affiliated Colleges: Anna University has more than 500 affiliated colleges across Tamil Nadu, making it one of the largest affiliating universities in India. Some of the renowned colleges include CEG, MIT Chennai, SSN College of Engineering, and PSG College of Technology.

Quick insight: Anna University is visited by top recruiters such as Bank of America, Barclays, Accenture, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Deloitte, TCS, Infosys, and Cognizant for placements.

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the median package offered during Anna University placements?

According to Anna University stream-wise NIRF reports 2024, the course-wise median package offered during Anna University placements 2023 is presented below:

Course	Median Package (2023)
BTech	INR 7.5 LPA
MTech	INR 6.3 LPA
MBA	INR 8 LPA
BArch	INR 6 LPA
MArch	INR 4.8 LPA

Further, the course-wise median salary trends witnessed during Anna University placements over the past three years are presented below:

Course	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
BTech	INR 5 LPA	INR 6.3 LPA	INR 7.5 LPA
MTech	INR 5 LPA	INR 5.5 LPA	INR 6.3 LPA
MBA	INR 6 LPA	INR 5 LPA	INR 8 LPA
BArch	INR 1.9 LPA	INR 2.16 LPA	INR 6 LPA
MArch	INR 3 LPA	INR 3.6 LPA	INR 4.8 LPA

Q: Is BTech available at Anna University?

Yes, Anna University Chennai offers a four-year full-time BTech course covering several specialisations. The University also offers a full-time BE course for a duration of four years. Both BE and BTech courses are offered at the undergraduate level. The admission cycle for the academic session 2023 is now open for BE/ BTech courses. Anna University offers BTech and BE courses across 12 specialisations and 17 specialisations, respectively. The University also offers a part-time BE programme in four specialisations. Admission to BE (part-time) is merit-based. On the other hand, Anna University BTech admission is completely entrance-based. Click here to know more about Anna University BTech specialisations, admission and selection criteria etc.

Q: How are Anna University BTech placements?

According to Anna University Engineering NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of Anna University BTech placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

Particulars	BTech Placement Statistics (2021)	BTech Placement Statistics (2022)	BTech Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 5 LPA	INR 6.3 LPA	INR 7.5 LPA
Total students	2103	2633	1961
Students placed	1211	1669	1593

Q: What is the highest package offered during Anna University placements?

The highest package offered during Anna University placements 2023 stood at INR 40 LPA. Further, an improving trend was witnessed in the highest package offered over the past three years during Anna University placements, which is presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 20.50 LPA	INR 36.50 LPA	INR 40 LPA

Note: The above-mentioned data is released by CUIC, Anna University, and hence the data presented is the overall data of Anna University and its affiliated colleges that include College of Engineering, Madras Institute of Technology, Alagappa College of Technology and School of Architecture and Planning.

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Anna University Popular Programmes 2026

Anna University offers MBA and BTech as its flagship courses. MBA and BTech at Anna University are offered across multiple specialisations in full-time mode through its campuses such as CEG, MIT, and affiliated colleges. The duration of the courses is 2 years and 4 years, respectively. Below are the details around Anna University popular courses:

MBA

Specialisations: Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Systems Management, and Business Analytics.

BTech

Specialisations: Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Biotechnology.

Here is more information about the Anna University popular programmes, eligibility, and fees:

B.E. / B.Tech

3380 Courses

4.0(16596)3 - 5 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹0 - 13 L

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Median Salary

₹0.13 - 70 LPA

MBA/PGDM

292 Courses

4.2(734)2 - 5 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹35 K - 5.9 L

Get Fee Details

Median Salary

₹0.58 - 8.5 LPA

M.E./M.Tech

1419 Courses

4.3(370)2 - 5 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹32 K - 7.76 L

Get Fee Details

Median Salary

₹1.2 - 8 LPA

MCA

98 Courses

4.3(121)2 - 3 years

Exams Accepted

TANCET

Total Tuition Fees

₹35 K - 1.86 L

Get Fee Details

Median Salary

₹2.1 - 7 LPA

B.Arch

46 Courses

3.9(73)5 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.54 L - 7.2 L

Get Fee Details

Median Salary

₹3.2 - 6 LPA

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Q: What is the fee of Anna University?

Anna University through its 4 department campuses offers various UG and PG programmes. Admission to the Anna University courses is offered on the basis of merit or entrance exams. Tabulated below are a few popular courses offered by Anna University along with total tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

Courses	Total Tuition Fees	Eligibility
BE / BTech	INR 17,800 - INR 13 lakh	Class 12: 45-60 % Exams :CBSE 12th, TNEA
MBA/PGDM	INR 12,000 - INR 8 lakh	Class 12: 50-60 % Graduation: 45-60 % Exams: TANCET, MBA, MAT
ME / MTech	INR 40,000 - INR 7.8 lakh	Class 12: 45 % Graduation: 50-60 % Exams: TANCET, GATE
BArch	INR 2.5 lakh - INR 5 lakh	Class 12: 50 % Exams: JEE Main
MArch	INR 50,000 - INR 2 lakh	Graduation: 50 % Exams: TANCET, GATE

Candidates can click here to know more about the courses offered by Anna University.

Q: What are the specialisations offered under the Anna University BTech course?

Anna University Chennai offers a four-year full-time BTech course at the undergraduate level. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of the university to apply online. Anna University offers 11 specialisations under its BTech course. Check out the table given below for all the specialisations offered Anna University BTech course:

Anna University BTech Specialisations
Information Technology	Chemical Engineering
Food Technology	Pharmaceutical Technology
Industrial Bio-Technology	Rubber & Plastics Technology
Textile Technology	Leather Technology
Ceramic Technology	Apparel Technology
Petroleum Engineering & Technology	-

Q: Does Anna University offer MCA course?

Yes, Anna University offers a two-year full-time MCA course at the postgraduate level. The admission cycle for the academic session 2022 is closed for all the courses. Anna University will open the registration window for 2023 after the declaration of Class 12. Candidates seeking admission to Anna University MCA course must visit the official website of the University to apply online. Anna University MCA admission 2023 is completely entrance-based.

Q: Can I get into Anna University BTech with 85%?

Anna University offers admission on the basis of both, merit and entrance scores. The university has specified a minimum aggregate of 45-60% in Class 12 from any recognised national or state board for admission to BTech programme . Candidates with 85% typically have a decent chance at securing admission to the university.

Anna University Admission Updates 2026

Anna University offers admission to its courses on the basis of merit and entrance scores. The admission process includes appearing in state-level/national-level entrance exams, followed by counselling and seat allotment. Anna University admission process is conducted online. Below are the accepted exams at Anna University:

UG: TNEA, NATA
PG: TANCET, GATE, CEETA PG
PhD: University-conducted entrance test / UGC NET / CSIR NET

Anna University admissions 2026 are currently open for various courses. Candidates can check the admission dates in the table below:

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B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

3380 Courses3 years-5 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 45% aggregate
Accepting Exams: TNEA, JEE Main, CBSE 12th, ISC, Tamilnadu 12th, MPBSE 12th, TANCET

Important dates

Dates	Events
3 May '26 - 2 Jun '26	TNEA 2026 application windowOngoing
5 Jun '26	TNEA 2026 Assigning Random Number
8 Jun '26 - 20 Jun '26	TNEA 2026 Certificates Verification (Online)

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

292 Courses2 years-5 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 45% aggregate
10+2 with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: MAT, XAT, ATMA, TANCET, CAT, CMAT, TANCET MBA, CBSE 12th, ISC, Tamilnadu 12th

Important dates

Dates	Events
9 May '26	ATMA 2026 Result Declaration (May)
9 May '26	TANCET exam date for MBA & MCA
9 May '26	MAH MBA CET 2026 (2nd Attempt)

M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026

1419 Courses2 years-5 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 45% aggregate
10+2 with 45% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CEETA, AP PGECET, GATE, TANCET, CBSE 12th, ISC, Tamilnadu 12th, CET Delhi

Important dates

Dates	Events
10 May '26	CEETA PG 2026 Exam Date
May '26	CCMT 2026Tentative
14 May '26	AP PGECET 2026 Result

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Q: Are Anna University admissions open?

Anna University conducts the admission process for all UG and PG courses in online mode. Interested candidates can fill the admission forms on the official website. Admissions to Anna Chennai are currently open for several courses. Interested candidates can go to the website for updates around the Anna University admissions.

Q: Is Class 12 marks enough for Anna University admission?

For Anna University undergraduate courses, the minimum eligibility requirement is to pass Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 45% (40% for SC/ ST candidates). However, Class 12 marks is not enough to apply for Anna University UG courses such as BE/ BTech. For Anna University BTech admission, candidates are also required to appear for TNEA counselling process. Basis of which Anna University will allocate the seats for BTech admission. For TNEA counselling, the University will consider the Class 12 marks. For Anna University PG admission, the minimum eligibility requirement is to have a graduation degree from a recognised board with a minimum aggregate of 50%.

Q: How to apply for Anna University?

Anna University admission is entrance examination as well as merit based. Anna University admission process is conducted through online registration. Follow the below steps

Visit the site of Anna University.
Click on the Admission link.
Fill out the apllication with imp. details, like personal details, educational qualification, etc.
Upload all the required docs.
Submit the application form by paying the fee.

Q: What is the TANCET Counselling process?

Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai, the conducting body of TANCET Counselling conducts the process online. The TANCET counseling process involves several steps with a physical document verification round. Step-wise process for TANCET counseling is as follows:

Counselling Registration
Publication of TANCET rank list
Choice filling
Publication of tentative allotment
Confirming tentative allotment
Publication of provisional allotment
Supplementary counseling round
SCA to SC counseling

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Best companies like IBM, Wipro, TCS, CTS, Infosys, HCL, Tech Mahindra, etc hire a lot of students.

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Not many students got an internship in some top core companies in our batch.

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B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science - Batch of 2027

Offered by J.J. College of Engineering and Technology

4.8

5Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Good college with supportive faculty, nice campus, and good teaching.

Placements: In our batch around 70 percent of students got placed through campus placements. The highest package is nearly 15 LPA, and the lowest is around 2.5 LPA, with an average of about 9 LPA. Companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and Cognizant visited our college for recruitment. Many students also got internship opportunities in companies and startups. The common roles offered are software developer, data analyst, and system engineer.

Infrastructure: Our department has good facilities like labs, classrooms with Wi-Fi, and a library with useful books. The hostel is decent and clean. Food in the mess and canteen is okay. Medical facilities are available and there are also sports and games for students.

Faculty: Teachers are very helpful, knowledgeable, and caring like a mother. Teaching quality is good with clear explanations and practical examples. The course curriculum is relevant to current industry needs but students should learn extra skills for better job opportunities. Exams are of a moderately difficult level. The pass percentage is around 80-90 percent. The overall learning environment is supportive and faculty members encourage students to improve in academics as well as personal development. It is a good college experience with scope for improvement in skill-based training and placement opportunities.

Other: I am from the AI&this batch of 2027. I chose this course because I am interested in it and it has good job opportunities. The best thing is that we get basic knowledge and some practical exposure. I feel the course can improve with more practical training. Our college has good events and fests. Students are friendly and the campus is nice and peaceful. Connectivity is good. Scholarships and extracurricular activities like sports are also available.

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B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2027

Offered by J.J. College of Engineering and Technology

5.0

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Decent college with average placements and facilities.

Placements: In our batch, around 70% of students get placed through campus. The highest package is around 7–8 LPA, the lowest is around 2–3 LPA, and the average package is nearly 4 LPA. Companies like Zoho, Wipro, and Tessolve come for recruitment. Around 50–60% of students also get internships in some companies.

Infrastructure: The college infrastructure is okay and manageable. Classrooms and labs are good enough for learning, and the library has the required books. Wi-Fi is available but is sometimes slow. Hostel facilities are decent. Rooms are okay, and basic needs are available. The food in the mess is sometimes good and sometimes not.

Faculty: Faculty members are mostly helpful and friendly. Some teachers explain really well, while a few are average, but overall teaching quality is okay. Most of them are qualified and clear doubts when we ask. Semester exams are not very difficult if we study properly.

Other: I chose this because I am interested in this field, and it has good career opportunities. The best part is we get basic knowledge and some practical exposure. College conducts events and fests sometimes, which are enjoyable.

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B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science - Batch of 2028

Offered by Ramco Institute of Technology

2.6

3Placements3Infrastructure2Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

There is less scope.

Placements: About 40% of students have been placed each year. The highest package is up to 6 LPA, and the lowest is 2 LPA. Top roles are AI&this and ECE. Top recruiting companies are HCL, Zoho, Wipro, Ramco Systems, etc. Around 50 students get an internship from AI&this department. Top roles are offered at the very beginning level only.

Infrastructure: They provide internet access in labs. But there is no internet connection in hostels, which is so bad for this generation. The infrastructure of the hostels is good, but not many facilities are available here because it is located in a forest region.

Faculty: When you enter the first year, everything seems to be difficult. Teachers are qualified but not very helpful. Self learning is very important in this college. This course curriculum is not 100% relevant, but 70% is relevant. The entire syllabus can be learned in one night if you're capable, which is enough to pass.

Other: I chose this course because of the demand.

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Anna University Rankings 2026

Anna University Chennai rankings place it as one of the top universities by several statutory bodies. Over the years, the university has been ranked under different categories such as NIRF, QS Ranking, The Week, US News, etc. Students can see the Anna University rankings here:

Ranking Body	Category	Rankings
QS World Rankings 2026	Top Global Universities	465
QS World Rankings 2026	Asia	204
QS World Rankings 2026	Southern Asia	35
Times Higher Education Rankings 2026	Overall	801
NIRF 2025	State Public Universities	2
NIRF 2025	Innovation	9
NIRF 2025	Engineering	20
NIRF 2025	University	20
NIRF 2025	Research Institute	26
NIRF 2025	Architecture	28
NIRF 2025	Overall	29
NIRF 2025	Management	88
Times Higher Education 2025	Interdisciplinary Science Rankings	1
Times Higher Education 2025	Interdisciplinary Science Rankings	42
QS World Ranking 2025	University	383
QS World Ranking 2024	University	426

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Publisher	2024	2025
NIRF	– / –	13
QS World University Rankings	179	– / –

3rd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Chennai in 2025->

Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the rank of Anna University?

Anna University has been ranked as one of the top universities in India by several statutory bodies. The QS World University Ranking has awarded Anna University a rank of 465. Tabulated below is the list of ranks awarded to Anna University by many prestigious international and national organisations:

Ranking Body	Category	Rankings
QS World Rankings 2026	World University	465
Times Higher Education 2025	Interdisciplinary Science Rankings	1
Times Higher Education 2025	Interdisciplinary Science Rankings	42
NIRF 2025	State Public Universities	2
NIRF 2025	Innovation	9
NIRF 2025	Engineering	20
NIRF 2025	University	20
NIRF 2025	Research Institute	26
NIRF 2025	Architecture	28
NIRF 2025	Overall	29
NIRF 2025	Management	88
QS World Ranking 2025	University	383
QS World Ranking 2024	University	426

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Anna University Placements 2025

Anna University placement report 2025 has not been released. As per the media reports, a total of 108 companies have made 750 job offers till now. The top recruiters of AU Chennai are Bank of America, Barclays, Accenture, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Deloitte, TCS, Infosys, and Cognizant, and others. The key highlights of Anna University Madras placements 2024 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 40 LPA
Average package	INR 8.54 LPA
Students placed	1842

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Course	Median Salary
B.E. / B.Tech	₹0.13 - ₹70 LPA
MBA/PGDM	₹0.58 - ₹8.5 LPA
M.E./M.Tech	₹1.2 - ₹8 LPA

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ZS Associates

Cognizant

TCS

Infosys

HCL

Accenture

Myntra

Royal Enfield

Zoho

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Based on 77 Student Responses

Internships and industry projects

Offered every semester

Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

Higher studies preferences

Majority opted in India

Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

Overall feeling of students

Love being in college

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: How are Anna University MBA placements?

According to Anna University Management NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of Anna University MBA placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2021)	MBA Placement Statistics (2022)	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 6 LPA	INR 5 LPA	INR 8 LPA
Total students	80	75	76
Students placed	65	64	61

Q: When is TANCET counselling conducted?

TANCET counselling process starts soon after the scorecard download window is closed. Typically, the TANCET counselling process for TN MBA admission starts within a month of the scorecard download window close date. Unlike the exam events, candidates find the TANCET counselling dates on the Tamil Nadu MBA web counselling portal.

GCT, Coimbatore, also releases the TANCET counselling press release mentioning the start date and end dates. Candidates can stay tuned to Shiksha's TANCET counselling webpage for current status of the TANCET counselling.

Anna University Scholarship 2026

Anna University Chennai Tamil Nadu has different merit and need-based scholarships to its students. Students are also eligible for getting a number of scholarships offered by the state and central government. Anna University Chennai Campus also offers financial assistance to economically weak students. Details regarding a few of the Anna University scholarships are mentioned below:

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Criteria
Tamil Nadu e-District Community Scholarship	- Open for both UG and PG courses - Annual family income must not exceed Rs 2 LPA (for regular courses) and Rs 2.5 LPA (for regular and self-supporting courses)
Hostel Loan Scholarship	- Open for UG/ PG students in ACTECH hostel - Annual family income must not exceed Rs 2 LPA
Anna Award	- For students selected through Backward & Minorities Welfare Office - On the basis of Class 12 marks
CM Award	- For students selected through Backward & Minorities Welfare Office - On the basis of Class 12 marks

Commonly asked questions
On Scholarships

Q: Does Anna University offer scholarships to the students?

Yes, Anna University has scholarships. Some of the scholarships are given below:

Tamil Nadu e-District Community Scholarship
Hostel Loan Scholarship, Anna Award, & CM Award.

The eligibility criteria & other details are available on the university's site. The gov of Tamil Nadu also offers scholarships to students through the state & central gov.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for various scholarships offered at Anna University?

Anna University offers various merit and need-based scholarships to its students. Students are also eligible for availing a number of scholarships offered by the state and central government. Anna University also offers financial assistance to economically weak students. Details regarding a few of the Anna University scholarships are mentioned below:

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Criteria
Tamil Nadu e-District Community Scholarship	- Open for both UG and PG courses - Annual family income must not exceed Rs 2 LPA (for regular courses) and Rs 2.5 LPA (for regular and self-supporting courses)
Hostel Loan Scholarship	- Open for UG/ PG students in ACTECH hostel - Annual family income must not exceed Rs 2 LPA
Anna Award	- For students selected through Backward & Minorities Welfare Office - On the basis of Class 12 marks
CM Award	- For students selected through Backward & Minorities Welfare Office - On the basis of Class 12 marks

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Anna University Courses and Fees 2026

Anna University offers courses at the UG, PG, PhD, Diploma, and Certificate levels across streams such as Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Management, Science, and Applied Sciences, etc. Below are the Anna University courses:

UG: BE/ BTech, BArch, BPlan, BSc, BBA, BPlan, BCom, BA
PG: ME/ MTech, MArch, MPlan, MBA, MCA, MSc, MPhil, MPlan
PhD
UG Diploma
PG Diploma
Certificate

Candidates can refer to the information given to know about the Anna University courses, Anna University admission, Anna University counselling, Anna University fees, etc.

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.E. / B.Tech(3380 courses)	– / –	10+2 : 45-60 % Exams : TNEA JEE Main+5 More
MBA/PGDM(292 courses)	35 K - 5.9 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 50 % Graduation : 45-50 % Exams : MAT XAT+8 More
M.E./M.Tech(1419 courses)	32 K - 7.8 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 45 % Graduation : 45-60 % Exams : CEETA AP PGECET+6 More
MCA(98 courses)	35 K - 1.9 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 50 % Exams : TANCET
B.Arch(46 courses)	1.5 L - 7.2 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 50 % Exams : TANATA JEE Main+1 More

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Can I get into SSN or Anna University with a score of 72 percentile in TANCET?

Yes, you can easily get admission Based on the information you have given, you get admission to SSN College or ANNA University. However, you can use the Shiksha platform's TANCET College Predictor 2023. To get more details based on courses, fees, etc. , here you need to enter your TANCET score or percentile and category to get recommendations of possible good colleges. The Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test TANCET is conducted by Anna University, Chennai on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu, for admission to various postgraduate courses such as MBA, MCA, ME, MTech, etc.

Q: Is there any entrance exam for BTech at Anna University?

Anna University BTech admission is based on the TNEA counselling round. For Anna University BE admission also, candidates need to appear for the TNEA counselling. TNEA written exam has been scrapped and the counselling is based on Class 12 marks. Anna University allocates seats on the basis of the TNEA rank list.TNEA is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu to offer admissions to candidates in various engineering colleges in the state of Tamil Nadu.

Q: Does Anna University accept CAT scores for MBA?

No, Anna University's admission to the MBA course is not based on CAT scores. Admission to the Anna university Chennai MBA course is based on Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET). Anna University itself conducts the state-level entrance exam to admit students to several postgraduate courses such as MBA, ME/ MTech, MPlan and MCA. As per the latest update, Anna University is expected to release the TANCET result in April.

Q: When will Anna University conduct TANCET exam?

Anna University exam dates change every year. In the past two exam sessions, Anna University has been conducting the TANCET exam in March for MBA and MCA courses. Anna University maintained the exam schedule in line with the previous session. The complete schedule, including answer key release and result dates, was announced in due course.

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Q: Which is better for BSc - Anna University or Madras University?

The placements data on BSc courses at Anna University is currently unavailable on official sources. So, here is the comparsion between two universities on the basis of their PG programme placements, during 2022 placements, 440 PG (2-year) students were placed at Madars University, whereas, 2,114 total students were placed during Anna University placements 2022. Further, Madras University has disclosed the median package, whereas, Anna University has released the average package officially. The comparison table below compares the 2022 placement data of both the Universities:

University Name	Median Package (2022)	No. of Students Placed (2022)
Madras University	INR 3.60 LPA (PG-2 year)	440 (PG-2 year)
Anna University	INR 6.93 LPA (average package)	2,114 (total)

NOTE: The 2022 placement statistics of Madras University are gathered from the NIRF report 2023.

Q: What is the cutoff for CSE and ECE in TNEA 2024?

Anna University accepts TNEA scores for admission to the B.E and B.E Integrated courses. According to TNEA last-round Seat allotment results, the CSE cutoff ranged between 44 and 194103 for the General AI category candidates for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering. For OBC AI category, the CSE cutoff ranged between 83 to 67513 for the affiliated colleges under Anna University via TNEA. Similarly, for ECE, the cutoff ranged between 107 to 194579 for the affiliated colleges under the Anna University for General AI quota.

Q: What is the cutoff for CSE and ECE branch at Anna University?

Anna University BTech cutoff 2024 was concluded after Round 3 of the Seat Allotment result. The University accepts TNEA scores, followed by a counselling round for admission. Considering the TNEA last-round cutoff 2024, the Anna University has the most competitive CSE cutoff student between College of Engineering, Anna University and Pandian Saraswathi Yadav Engineering College for the students belonging to the General AI quota. The CSE last-round cutoff stood between 44 and 156453 Similarly, for the ECE specialisation, the last-round cutoff rank stood between 107 and 156278 for the All India quotas. To view the Anna University college-wise TNEA cutoff 2024, refer to the table below:

College	TNEA Last Round Cutoff 2024
College of Engineering, Anna University	44
Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University	327
SSN College of Engineering	511
Coimbatore Institute of Technology	1419
Thiagarajar College of Engineering	1561
Government College of Technology (GCT)	1814
PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research	1956
Pandian Saraswathi Yadav Engineering College	142367
M.I.E.T. Engineering College	140747
University College of Engineering, Ariyalur, Anna University	67580
Kumaraguru College of Technology	3524
Chennai Institute of Technology	8019
Dhirajlal Gandhi College Of Technology - DGCT	121638
Erode Sengunthar Engineering College	101403
Tamilnadu College of Engineering	94589

Q: Which university should I choose among Anna University, Osmania University and Jadavpur University for a B.Tech?

Anna University vs Osmania University vs Jadavpur University for their BTech course

BTech Universities	BTech Ranking (2022)	BTech Total Fee
Anna University	17	17,820 - 13 L
Osmania University	NA	1.4 Lacs to 5.6 L
Jadavpur University	11	9,600 - 1.21 L

Anna University Application Process 2026

Anna University application window is open. Anna University Chennai India admissions are conducted on the basis of merit and entrance exams. Students can apply for different courses online on the official website. Below-mentioned are the step-by-step application process given:

Go to the website www.annauniv.edu.
Click the UG/PG Admission tab.
After clicking on it, apply Anna University Admission 2026 page of the university.
Select the course you want to apply and click on the ‘Online Registration’.
Create the login ID and fill out the form.
Pay the application fee and complete the application process.

Commonly asked questions
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Q: What are the documents required for Anna University MCA admission?

For Anna University MCA admission candidates must visit the official website of the University to apply online. To complete the application process, students need to upload self-attested copies of the documents at the time of the application process. Given below is the list of documents:

TANCET hall ticket
TANCET score card
Class 10 & 12 mark sheet
Mark sheets of all the semesters / consolidated mark sheet of the qualifying examination completed
Degree certificate (or) provisional certificate

Q: Is TANCET compulsory for MCA course admission at Anna University?

Yes, for Anna University MCA admission, it is imp to have a valid TANCET score. Students seeking admission to the MCA course of Anna University must register themselves online by visiting the official site of the University. Based on the marks secured in the TANCET entrance test, the University will then release a merit list of selected candidates to paper for the TANCET counselling process.

Q: How can I get admission to MCA at Anna University?

Anna University offers a two-year full-time MCA course at the postgraduate level. The University also accepts lateral entry to this course. Anna University MCA admission is based on TANCET entrance test scores, followed by the counselling process. Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) is an admission test conducted to offer admission to PG courses, in colleges of Tamil Nadu.

Q: Is JEE marks required for Anna University BTech admission?

Yes, the university does accepts JEE Marks for admission to BTech courses. Admission into BTech courses at Anna University-affiliated colleges, several entrance examinations are accepted, including JEE Main, AEEE, IMU CET, and TNEA Counselling. Hence, candidates who have secured a decent scores in any one of these entrance examination are allowed to apply for BTech course at university, and students who qualify the cutoff list/ merit list can get a seat in the programme.

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Anna University Infrastructure

Anna University Chennai India gives different facilities to students and help them learn in a stress-free environment. There is a library, auditorium, etc. at the university. Anna University campus has separate hostels for boys and girls. There are departmental, cooperative, and shoe stores on campus. While department stores offer basic convenience, the cooperative store fills stationery needs. For grooming, there are barber, tailor, and shoe shops accessible. Also, Anna University Chennai Campus provides faculty, staff, and students with medical care.

How to Reach Anna University?

Anna University is around 10 Km from the Chennai International Airport. A wide variety of transport services such as metros, suburban trains, buses, and taxis (prepaid taxi, Fast track) are available at the arrival level of the International Airport.

Metro rail services are available between the International Airport and Little Mount Metro station (Take the Blue Line) every 10 minutes. One could avail of the feeder autos waiting at the Little Mount Metro station or an auto-rickshaw to reach the main gate of Anna University.

By Train / Bus- Anna University is around 11km from Chennai Egmore Railway Station and 12 km from Chennai Central Station.

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Multiple sports grounds & coaching present

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Moderately busy calendar with 1-3 monthly events

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Can't miss a single lecture without penalty

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

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?

Anna University has large facilities available for its UG/PG students.

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?

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.

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Q: How is the faculty of Anna University?

The faculty of Anna University is good and highly qualified. Most of the faculty members are PhD holders. As per verified student reviews on Shiksha.com, Anna University faculty has been rated 4 out of 5 stars. According to students in review section, the faculty is said to be very generous, fun loving and problem solving in nature. Students are of the view that they solve their doubts and queries instantaneously. Although, some students mentioned that a few faculty members are rude but knowledgeable.

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Anna University History

Some of the historical facts about Anna University Madras:

Anna University was established on 4^th September 1978 as a unitary type of university. The university was named after Late Dr C.N. Annadurai, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
In 2001, Anna University Chennai India was converted to an affiliating type University which brings together all the Engineering colleges in the State of Tamil Nadu.
On 1^st February 2007, the university was split into six constituent universities: Anna University, Chennai; Anna University of Technology, Chennai; Anna University of Technology, Tiruchirappalli; Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore; Anna University of Technology Tirunelveli and Anna University of Technology, Madurai. The institute was formally created in 2010.
On 14 September 2011 during the period of Ex CM Jayalalitha, a bill was passed to re-merge the universities. In 2011 and 2012 the constituent colleges were merged back to a single affiliating university.

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Anna University Results 2026

Anna University results can be checked in both online and offline modes. Only the candidates who applied for Anna University admissions will be informed when the results are out. The results can be viewed at any time. Candidates need to use a device with internet access to see the results in online mode. The login credentials generated during registration will be required to check the results. If the candidates forgot their password, then that can be changed if the candidate remembers their user ID.

Go to the website of Anna University (https://coe1.annauniv.edu/home/).
Login on the website.
Click on the 'Results' tab.
Choose the applied course
Download the PDF.

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Is there BE course available at Anna University?

Apart from the BTech course, Anna University also offers a four-year full-time BE course at the undergraduate level. The University offers BE programme covering 17 specialisations. The University also offers a part-time BE programme in four specialisations. Anna University admission to BE (part-time) is completely merit-based and depends on candidates' performance in their last qualifying examination. Candidates who have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with PCM with an aggregate of 45% (40% for SC/ ST candidates) are eligible to apply for Anna University BE admission.

Anna University Notable Alumni

Anna University Madras has many eminent scholars across different fields such as Management, Engineering, Business Developmnet, Media & Communication, etc. Below-mentioned are some of the popular notable alumni:

Alumni Name	Alumni Description	Alumni Photo
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam	He is a well-known Indian aerospace scientist and the 11^th president of Indian from 2002 to 2007.
Ravichandran Ashwin	A popular right-arm off-spin bowler who represents the Indian cricket team.
Nagarjuna	A popular Hindi and Tamil actor, film producer, and entrepreneur.

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Anna University Students Life and Culture

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Anna University FAQs

Q: Is it worth doing BTech from Anna University?

Anna University offers four-year full-time BTech and BE courses across 12 specialisations and 17 specialisations, respectively. Anna University was ranked 17 by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2022. Talking about Anna University placements 2022, the median package for the BTech course stood at INR 6.30 LPA. Additionally, a total of 1,669 students got placement offers out of 2,633 students who participated in the placement drive.

Q: What is the validity of TANCET scores?

TANCET is the entrance exam for Tamil Nadu University. It is the entrance test to give admission to student to secure their seats in PG Course. Anna university conducts exam on state-level. The ubniversity give admission to various courses such as MBA/ MCA/ M.Tech/ M.E/ M. Plan. The validity of the scores of the TANCET is one year which means that candidates can secure their seats after the release of results. For instance, if the result is relased on july 2025, then candidates have validity till june 2026 that is candidates can secure their admission in 2026, in one year.

Q: How are Anna University BArch placements?

According to Anna University Architecture NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of Anna University placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

Particulars	BArch Placement Statistics (2021)	BArch Placement Statistics (2022)	BArch Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 1.9 LPA	INR 2.16 LPA	INR 6 LPA
Total students	91	89	77
Students placed	17	3	13

Q: How can I get an MBA seat at Anna University?

To apply for the Anna University MBA course, students must register themselves online by visiting the official site of the university. The next step is to fill out the application form & appear for the entrance test. Based on the marks secured in TANCET, the University will release a merit list of selected students to appear for the TANCET counselling process. Basis of the candidate's performance in the counselling round, the final list will be prepared by the University to pay the admission fee & confirm the seats.

Q: What is the schedule for TANCET Counselling?

TANCET counselling is conducted around a month after the scorecard download window is closed. TANCET counselling is held in multiple rounds, including publication of rank list, general counselling for MBA and MCA, supplementary counselling for bith MBA and MCA.

Every year Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai invites application from eligible Degree holders for admission to MBA/ MCA courses offered in Government, Government Aided Engineering and Arts and Science Colleges, University Departments of Anna University/ Regional Centres, Annamalai University.

Q: When will the TNEA notification be out?

TNEA 2026 notification is out.

TNEA stands for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions. The Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu conducts TNEA every year. It is an online counselling window. All Indian National candidates who wish to take admission to Government and Government Aided Engineering Colleges, University Departments and Constituent Colleges of Anna University, Annamalai University and for the seats surrendered by Self-Financing Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu have to apply for TNEA counselling.

TNEA counselling is a Unified Single Window Admission System for Indian Nationals only. The courses offered via this online counselling are BE/BTech and BE (sandwich) courses. TNEA counselling is conducted online in 4 rounds as per the schedule. Candidates need to participate in corresponding rounds based on their rank.

Q: What all documents are required during TANCET counselling?

Candidates need to the following documents for the certificate verification process in the TN MBA MCA counselling:

Class 10 mark sheet
Graduation mark sheets for all semesters / Years of qualifying Degree exam
Class 12 mark sheet / Diploma Certificate
Provisional / Degree Certificate
TANCET Scorecard/ Rank Card
TANCET hall ticket
Permanent Community Certificate Card (to avail reservation)
District Medical Board Certificate (for Differently able Candidates only)
Nativity Certificate in electronic form / digitally signed e-certificate (If applicable)
Sri Lankan Tamil Refugee Certificate (If applicable).

Q: When will Anna University release TANCET results?

Anna University releases the TANCET results within a month of the exam date. Soon after the release of the TANCET results, Anna University schedules the release of TANCET scorecard. Candidates can download the TANCET scorecard using the same link within a specified period. After closing of the window to download the scorecard, candidates have to pay a processing fee to get the duplicate TANCET scorecard. TANCET scorecard and hall ticket is required at the time of document verification.

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The lowest rank to get into this university would depend on the category. For the General AI category, the Anna University cutoff was 11767 for the B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering course.

Students can refer to the list of pointers below to know the lowest rank for other All India c

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Can I get a seat at Anna University with 20000 rank in TNEA?

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Yes, you can get a seat at this university if you belong to the General AI category. This university had the last round cutoff ranging from 28 to 239138 for the BE CSE course. Hence, the General AI category can avail admission to the BE CSE course with a TNEA rank of 20000.

For the BE ECE course, th

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What is a good rank in TNEA for Anna University?

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For Anna University admission to the BE courses via TNEA, a good rank would depend on the category. For the General AI, the cutoff ranged from 28 to 239138 for the BE CSE course. Hence, a rank below 239138 would be considered good enough for a seat in various affiliated colleges under this universit

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Does Anna University accept TNEA?

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Yes, Anna University does accept the TNEA counselling results for admission to various BE course and its branches. The TNEA counselling process is based on the class 12th marks for admissions to Government and Government-aided engineering colleges.

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