B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) 

at Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu - Other

Over 30 BE/BTech courses are offered by Annamalai University. The courses are offered in full-time and part-time modes. Lateral entry to a few courses is also offered. Check the table given below for BE/BTech specialisations:

Annamalai University offers four-year full-time BE/BTech courses across multiple specialisations on-campus and through its affiliated colleges. Apart from the regular BE degree, the University also offers part-time BE courses covering four specialisations. It also offers BE lateral entry admission for the course. Annamalai University BTech admission is based on TNEA counselling. Annamalai University Chennai BE degree courses in Chemical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering and Electrical & Electronics Engineering have been accredited by the NBA with an ‘A’ Grade. 

The university offers four-year full-time BE/BTech courses in various specialisations on-campus and through affiliated colleges. In addition, apart from the regular BE degree, Annamalai University also offers part-time BE courses covering four specialisations. BE Lateral entry courses are also available. Admission to the UG courses is based on merit, seats are further allotted to the shortlisted candidates through TNEA counselling. Some of the specialisations in which the course is offered are Chemical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering and Electrical & Electronics Engineering, which have been accredited by the NBA with an ‘A’ Grade.

In General category under the AI quota, the TNEA 2025 cutoff ranks ranged between 372 and 131755 for BE admission covering multiple specialisations. So, considering the cutoff range, there are chances that candidates with a TNEA rank of 52000 can get admission at Annamalai University. However, the cutoff ranks ranged varied across diffrent rounds. Therefore, it is not compulsory that the students will get a seat in the first round and they might have to wait until the last round. BE admission at this university is based on valid JEE Main/ Class 12 score, follwed by TNEA counselling. 

Annamalai University BTech fees range between INR 1.5 Lacs - INR 7 lakh. The fee mentioned here is the total tuition fee with some other components and is taken from an unofficial source, hence is indicative. For the detailed fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the University. Moreover, the total course fee includes several fee components, including the caution deposit, alumni fee, hostel charges (if applicable), etc. At the time of form filling, candidates must also pay the application fee.

Candidates can apply for Annamalai University admission in online mode through its official website. Interested applicants also need to pay a course-specific application fee to conclude the application process. The university is ranked among the top three Universities in India for best distance education providers. The University has educated over 4.5 Lacs students in the past and continues to teach over thousands more. Hence, it is a good university for candidates wanting to study a distance course.

The online/distance degrees offered by the Centre for Distance and Online Education at Annamalai University are valid. Previously, the University Grants Commission (UGC) did not approve its courses starting from 2015. However, Annamalai University DDE  received relief from the Madras High Court in an order dated 21.01.2023. Subsequently, following a reassessment by the UGC, Annamalai DDE achieved a qualifying score of 3.38, which led to extending the validity of its programmes until 2027.

Annamalai University highest package data is not released. However, as per NIRF report 2025, BTech and MTech median package recorded in 2024 was 2.5 LPA and 4.26 LPA. MBA median package in 2024 was 2.45 LPA.

Annamalai University offers more than 500 courses through distance education, Annamalai University admissions are both merit-based and entrance-based. Offering courses at the UG, PG, PhD, and Diploma levels, Annamalai University offers courses at the total tuition fee ranging from INR 2.8 K to INR 29.4 Lakh. Students can check with the admission office if the university allows payment through both online and offline modes. 

Candidates seeking admission to Annamalai University can avail of Government Scholarships. To avail of these scholarships, candidates need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria set by the University. Given below are the different types of scholarships offered at Annamalai University: 

1. First Graduate Tuition Fee Concession: Under this scheme, the government of Tamil Nadu will grant tuition fee concessions to the candidates who will become the first graduate in a family. From the year 2013-14 onwards the tuition fee concession for first graduates has also been extended to the students of Annamalai University. 
2. Post Matric Scholarship: Under this category, the Government has ordered to grant of Post Matric Scholarship to SC/SCA/ST candidates, whose parental annual income is less than INR 2.50 Lacs per annum and for SC/SCA converted Christians whose parental annual income is less than INR 2 Lacs per annum.
3. Higher Education Special Scholarship: This scholarship is only eligible for the hostel students belonging to SC / SCA / ST and Converted Christian categories, whose annual income from all sources should not exceed more than INR 2.50 Lacs per annum.
4. BC/MBC/DNC Categories Scholarship: This is valid for students belonging to BC/MBC/DNC categories whose parent’s income from all sources is not more than INR 2 Lacs per annum.

NOTE: The mentioned scholarship details are as per past years' data. Hence, may vary.