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Annamalai University: Courses, Admission 2025, Fees, Rankings, Placements

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Q:   What is the fee structure of Annamalai University for the B.Sc. Programme?
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The total course fee for the BSc at Annamalai University ranges around INR 10,300 - INR 4.5 lakh. Candidates willing to seek admission to any of the BSc courses are shortlisted on the basis of their marks in Science subjects in previous qualifying degree/ exam. Shortlisted candidates are further called for a counselling-cum-seat allotment round. Annamalai University offers a BSc (Hons) programme across three specialisations. The programme comprises four years of academic curriculum divided in a semester pattern. The annual fee for BSc (Hons) Agriculture/ Horticulture is around INR 56,030 while for B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture: Self-Supporting, it is around INR 1.21 LPA. This fee keeps on changing. Hence visit the official website for complete information.

Q:   Which courses are offered by Annamalai University Chidambaram?
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Candidates willing to get admission to various postgraduate and undergraduate programmes must apply online on the official website of Annamalai University Chidambaram. Admission to various courses is based on merit and entrance exam scores. The accepted entrance exams are GATE, CEETA, NEET, and others. Candidates must prepare well for the entrance exams. NEET 2023 Question Paper with Solutions is (available) here also NEET 2023 Exam Centre List is available here. Do prepare all this for successful admission. At the undergraduate level, Annamalai University Chidambaram offers BA, BTech, BSc, and various other programmes to students. At the postgraduate level, the university provides MCA, MBA, and various other programmes to students. Annamalai University Chidambaram also provides certificate, PhD, and several other courses to students. 

Q:   Can I get admission to Annamalai University in MBBS, if my rank is between 20000 and 25000?
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For last year, the closing rank for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) was 21452 which is very close to this range. This was for the General category under the All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cutoffs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission in Annamalai University.

Q:   How easy is it to balance academics and extracurriculars at Annamalai University?
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Annamalai University offers an academically inclined curriculum. However, the Institute faculty conducts various events, activities, industry visits, and curriculum-based activities to cater to the curriculum advances, along with extracurricular. The faculty provides a well-designed curriculum that fits and creates a balance between academics along every other extracurricular activity. The University conducts various cultural, social, and academically inclined events and activities which also promote inclusivity for the diverse range of students.

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Annamalai University Admission Process and Important Dates 2025

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

25 Courses3 years-4 years
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  • 10+2 with 45% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: IMUCET, CBSE 12th, ISC, Tamilnadu 12th
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DatesEvents
4 May '26 - 10 May '26
IMUCET Online City Selection Start DateOngoing
24 May '26
IMUCET 2026 Exam Date
May '26
IMU CET Admit Card 2026Tentative
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Q:   What are the minimum marks required to get a seat at Annamalai University?
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You must secure a minimum aggregate ranging from 40% to 60%, differing as per the chosen course to get in Annamalai University UG and PhD courses. However, for PG level course admissions, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 40% to 50% in graduation. 

Q:   Can I take admission in Annamalai University MBA without TANCET?
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Annamalai University MBA offers admission based on merit and entrance. Therefore, candidates will be required to secure a minimum aggregate of 50% in graduation, from a recognised university. In addition to that, candidates must qualify TANCET, followed by a counselling round. For the final admission, candidates are shortlisted based on the results secured, after the completion of counselling. 

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Annamalai University
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4/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.6
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What students say about Annamalai University
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In our college, companies like Infosys, Wipro and IBM are coming for placements.
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Not a plenty of core companies are there, but you can do good off the campus after studying here.
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Ph. D in English - Batch of 2025
4.2
4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Annamalai University for Ph.D. and M.Ed course admission.
Placements: In this college, there are various courses available in this field. This course has a total of 5 batches, and each batch has 40 students admitted. In this college, every year, there is a large number of students admitted to this course. In this course, the highest package is 5 LPA and the lowest package is 2 LPA, as a career in teaching.
Infrastructure: The college infrastructure is good, but there are limited facilities available because it does not provide many courses, so there are fewer facilities. In this college, hostel facilities are available, but an extra charge is taken to use the facilities.
Faculty: In this college, teachers are very intelligent, and good quality teaching is provided. In this course, teachers are Ph.D. scholars. The college teachers teaching knowledge is also good and can solve complicated questions. This course has a total of years of course duration, and this course is difficult to pass the exam.
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B.E. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2025
Offered by VSB Engineering College
5.0
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Well qualified faculty members and encouraging.
Placements: 90% of students got placed in our college. The highest salary package offered is 12 LPA. The lowest salary package offered is 3 LPA. Top recruiting companies are L&T, Tata Projects, and NCC Limited. Top roles offered are site engineer, project manager, and structural engineer. 65% of students got internships.
Infrastructure: Our college has provided facilities and infrastructure. Everyone can use the internet. It has a huge central library. Classrooms are good, clean, and hygienic. The labs are good. Hostel facilities for both girls and boys are good, and the food served is good. The canteen is also available.
Faculty: Faculty members are well-trained and well-educated. Faculty members here are well-disciplined. Faculty members in our college are friendly. They clarify our doubts. The curriculum is relevant to the subject. Semester exams are easy to pass, and 70% is passing percentage.
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B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2021
Offered by VSB Engineering College
4.0
4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
VSB Engineering College has good placements and infrastructure.
Placements: VSB Engineering College has good placements. This college placement training staff conducts more campus interviews every year. More reputed companies like Amazon, Zoho, Accenture, and Wipro visit the college campus for interviews. The salary package offered for students ranges from 2-7 LPA. Almost 90-95% of students get placed in reputed companies.
Infrastructure: VSB Engineering College's infrastructure and facilities are excellent. This college has more departments. All classrooms are more comfortable for all students. Multiple computer laboratories are available in this college. This college provides good hostel facilities. The hostel food quality is very good. Multiple sports grounds are also there in this college. Emergency medical facilities are available here. There is a well-stocked library in this college.
Faculty: VSB Engineering College teachers are more experienced and qualified professionals. They conduct more lectures every week. They teach some additional computer courses, which are very helpful for our placements. 95% of our batch students passed in all semester exams.
Other: VSB Engineering College's infrastructure, facilities, and placements are excellent, so I chose this college. This college management conducts more festival events. This college has more than 15 courses. This college management conducts more extracurricular activities. The college transportation facilities are also very good.
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Annamalai University Cutoff 2025

MBA Cut Off 2025 Latest Round

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Annamalai University Rankings 2025

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Annamalai University Placements 2024

CourseMedian Salary
M.Sc.
2.16 - 13.55 LPA
B.E. / B.Tech
2.5 LPA
B.Sc.
2.16 - 2.43 LPA
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Top Recruiters

CapGemini
HCL
Tech Mahindra
Axis Global Automation Pvt. Ltd.
Axis Bank
Saint Gobain
Apollo Pharmacy
Intellect Design
MU Sigma
Sutherland
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Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

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Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

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Higher studies preferences

Majority opted in India

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Placement support

Students are expected to reach out to companies themselves

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Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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Overall feeling of students

Love being in college

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Q:   How many students were placed during Annamalai University MBA placements?
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The number of students placed over the past two years during Annamalai University MBA placements is mentioned below:

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MBA Placement Statistics 2023

MBA Placement Statistics 2024

Median package

INR 2.17 LPA

INR 2.45 LPA

Graduating students

126

161

Students placed

91

152

Students selected for higher studies

27

9

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

Q:   How are the placements at Annamalai University?
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The key highlights of Annamalai University placements 2024 are mentioned below:

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Placement Statistics 2024

Companies visited

94

Students placed

1791

Q:   How are MBA placements at Annamalai University (Distance Education), Tamil Nadu?
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Annamalai University are providing distance learning but still there ares ome placement opportunities for students.The department placement cell and the university placement cell conduct training programmes regularly for the students to acquire the requisite skills. The experts from diverse fields are invited to develop the soft skills, to build up their self confidence and to enrich the technical skills of the students.The salaries for Masters like MBA are not too high but you can get your initial experience over there then you can look for other opportunities.

Annamalai University Scholarships 2025

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Q:   Does Annamalai University provide equal opportunity to students to apply for scholarships?
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Yes, Annamalai University provide equal opportunity to students to apply for scholarships. Some of the scholarships provided by Annamalai University are First Graduate Tuition Fee Concession, Post Matric Scholarship, Higher Education Special Scholarship, BC/MBC/DNC Categories Scholarship, and others. 

Q:   Which scholarships are offered at Annamalai University?
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Annamalai University Chidambaram offers scholarships to undergraduate and postgraduate students as financial assistance. Some of the scholarships provided by the university are mentioned below:

Annamalai University Chidambaram Scholarships

First Graduate Tuition Fee Concession

Post Matric ScholarshipHigher Education Special Scholarship
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Q:   Does Annamalai University provide scholarships for SC/ST candidates?
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Yes, Annamalai University does offer scholarships to SC/ST students officially enrolled in any of the listed programmes. The university offers the following scholarships for SC/ST students:

  • Tuition Fee Concession to SC/ST and Converted Christian Students
  • Higher Education Special Scholarship

Under the Tuition Fee Concession to SC/ST and Converted Christian Students scheme, eligible students are provided a full tuition fee waiver. Those who wish to apply must fill out the scholarship form and produce required documents.

Q:   Are there any scholarships or grants for ME students at Annamalai University?
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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
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Annamalai University Popular Courses

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Annamalai University Courses and Fees 2025

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M.Sc.(65 courses)
16.4 K - 1.4 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 40 %
Graduation : 50 %
Exams : CBSE 12thISC+2 More
B.E. / B.Tech(25 courses)
1.5 L - 7 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 45-60 %
Exams : IMUCETCBSE 12th+2 More
B.Sc.(25 courses)
54 K - 2.7 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 40-50 %
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Pharm.D(2 courses)
1.4 L - 2.8 LGet Fee Details
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B.Pharma(1 course)
10+2 : 40 %
Exams : CBSE 12thISC+1 More
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Q:   What is the fee for various courses at Annamalai University?
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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. 

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Annamalai University Application Process 2025

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Q:   How can students join Annamalai University?
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The UG degree admission process entails the basic eligibility criteria of maintaining a minimum aggregate of 40% to 50% in Class 12. For PG level programmes, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 50% in graduation and secure a valid score in suggested entrance exams, depending on the course opted for. The University considers valid scores of entrance exams such as NEET UG/ PG, CEETA, TANCET, TNEA and others. 

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Annamalai University Infrastructure

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Sports facilities

Multiple sports grounds & coaching present

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College events

Moderately busy calendar with 1-3 monthly events

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Mess food

Quality and taste of food is acceptable

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Attendance policy

Incomplete attendance invites penalty

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Dress code

Dress code is followed by both students and faculty

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Books

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Outside movement of girl students

Allowed within restricted timings

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Q:   How is the campus life at Annamalai University Chidambaram?
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The campus life at Annamalai University Chidambaram is amazing according to the verified students reviews. The university is overall rated 3.9 according to the Shiksha verified reviews.  The university provides free Wi-Fi facilities to students. The university also arranges fests and events for students to enjoy. There are seminars conducted for students and teachers.

Q:   What is the social scene like on the campus of Annamalai University?
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Annamalai University offers an academically proactive campus environment. The faculty organises various events and activities for the students to gain exposure from and learn industry oriented skills. Annamalai University provides a holistically enthusiastic space for everyone to thrive in through the seminars, workshops and training programs that are conducted by the faculty and student body.  

Q:   How is the library of Annamalai University Chidambaram?
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Annamalai University Chidambaram's library building is an H-shaped structure, with a spacious central reading hall, a well-controlled entrance lobby, a spacious central reading hall, reference hall, periodicals halls, and others. The library provides access to the E-Journals collection and the Infonet Lab. Hence, the university has a big library with several facilities offered to postgraduate and undergraduate students.

Q:   How is the infrastructure of Annamalai University?
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Annamalai University Annamalai Nagar is spread across around 1,000 acre of land and has various hostels. Annamalai University Annamalai Nagar has research labs and various computer labs that are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and various technologies comparable with any top university present in the country. The university also has a big library with multiple facilities for students. 

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Annamalai University Affiliated Colleges

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Q:   How many colleges are affiliated with Annamalai University Chidambaram?
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Annamalai University Chidambaram, through 49 departments and several affiliated colleges, offers postgraduate, undergraduate, certificate, and various other programmes to students. The below-mentioned table reflects on the Annamalai University Chidambaram affiliated colleges:

Annamalai University Chidambaram Affiliated Colleges
Periyar Arts College, CuddaloreJawahar Science College, Block - 14, NeyveliShree Raghavendra Arts and Science College, Keezhamoongiladi, Chidambaram
B.Padmanabhan Jayanthimala College of Arts and Science Kozhai - SrimushnamC.Kandaswami Naidu College for Women CuddaloreGovernment Arts College, C.Mutlur, Chidambaram

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Q:   How costly is Annamalai University?
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Annamalai University offers UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate level courses in full-time mode. The University offers these courses in the field of Engineering, Medicine & Health Sciences and Business & Management Studies, etc. on the basis of merit and entrance exams. In addition to that, the fee structure includes tuition fees varying from INR 2.8 K to INR 29.4 Lakh. Being a government aided university, Annamalai University offers courses at an affordable prices to be accessible for the masses. 

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The department-wise companies visited and students placed in 2024 are mentioned below:

Faculty

Companies Visited 2024

Students Placed 2024

Engineering

59

440

Agriculture

8

380

Arts

14

402

Science

6

287

Education

4

255

Marine Services

2

17

Indian Languages

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Answered 2 months ago

The median package recorded during Annamalai University placements 2024 for courses such as BTech, M.Tech and MBA is mentioned below:

Course

Median Package 2024

BTech

INR 2.5 LPA

MTech

INR 4.26 LPA

MBA

INR 2.45 LPA

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Nishtha Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

As per the NIRF report 2025, MBA and M.Tech placement rate recorded in 2024 was 100%. The placement rate recorded during BTech placements 2024 was 73.03%.

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Dhanya Arora

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Annamalai University average package data is not released. As per the Engineering and Management NIRF reports 2025, the median package recorded in 2024 and 2023 is mentioned below:

Course

Median Package 2023

Median Package 2024

BTech

INR 3.8 LPA

INR 2.5 LPA

MTech

INR 4.28 LPA

INR 4.26 LPA

MBA

INR 2.17 LPA

INR 2.45 LPA

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