M.Sc.(Ag.) in Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 

at Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu - Other

At the postgraduate level, Annamalai University Chennai offers two to five-year MSc courses to the students. The fee for MSc ranges between INR 14,190 and INR 1.9 lakh. This amount is taken from official sources and can change.

The institute has a dedicated placement cell. The official report for 2023 placements is not out yet. However, the NIRF report has disclosed the 2023 placement statistics. Check out the table for more:

NOTE: The above details are fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

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.

Yes, Annamalai University provides multiple scholarships for its students pursuing an ME degree from the university. Check out the below list to know all the scholarships available for students to avail:

• Tuition Fee Concession to SC/ST and Converted Christian Students
• Ishan Uday Scholarship
• Minority Scholarship
• Higher Education Special Scholarship
• BC/MBC/DNC Scholarship
• Fee Concession to Blind Student

As per Annamalai University's NIRF report 2024, the university was able to place 18 M.Tech students during the placement drive held in 2023. Moreover, the report states that the median package for MTech courses stood at INR 4.28 LPA. 

Other than this, Cognizant, IBM, TCS, Wipro, HCL, EY, and WNS are some of the top recruiters who have actively participated in the past AU placements.

Yes, as per an official document, Annamalai University does provide a refund in case a student wishes to cancel the admission. However, the refund is subject to fulfillment of certain conditions. Check out the below table to know the amount of the refund:

Completing an ME course from Annamalai University provides students with a broad career scope. After completion of the programme, students can apply for job profiles such as Software Engineer, Data Engineer, Data Scientist, Electrical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, and more. Fresh graduates are generally offered a salary ranging from INR 5 LPA to INR 6 LPA. 

However, the pay and job title may differ from student to student depending on the student's skill, knowledge, and experience. Moreover, those who wish to start their own venture can take up the entrepreneurial road. Such students can consider enrolling in an MBA to learn about Management and business development.

Annamalai University ME admissions are facilitated via Anna University. As per an official document released by Anna University, the ME admissions are subject to rules of reservation as framed by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Check the below table to know the entire breakup for reservation for different categories: