What is Anna University - Chennai known for?
Anna University - Chennai offers B.Arch, B.Tech / B.E., M.Tech / M.E., MBA / PGDM, P.hd across 12 active programme records.
Anna University - Chennai, Chennai – 2026 Overview
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12Active programmes
17Student reviews
4.1Average rating
—Placement years
About Anna University - Chennai
History and Background
Anna University is a state-level UGC and AIU-recognized university founded in 1978 in Chennai. NAAC accredits it with an A grade. Times Higher Education 2025 ranked Anna University 1 in the Interdisciplinary Science Rankings category . The NIRF Rankings 2024 ranked it 13 and 20 in the University and Overall category, respectively. Anna University offers UG, PG, Diploma, and PhD programs across its four campuses. It also offers Distance Learning courses through the Centre of Distance Learning . B.Tech and M.Tech are the flagship courses. Anna University Admission is based on merit and entrance exams. B.Tech admission is based on the national-level test JEE Main and the state-level test TNEA while M.Tech admission is based on GATE and CEETA scores. During the Anna University Placement in 2024, around 108 recruiting companies participated and have made 750 job offers till now. The final report has not been released yet. Earlier, the Highest and Average packages during the Anna University Placement in 2023 were Rs. 40 LPA and Rs. 8.54 LPA, respectively. Anna University Highlights 2025 Students can go through the table below to get a gist of some of the important Anna University Chennai Highlights. Particulars Details Institute Name Anna University Establishment Year 1978 Institute Type State Public University Recognition UGC and AIU Accreditation NAAC Grade ‘A’ Ranking 2024 Ranked 1 by the Times Higher Education in 2025 Ranked 383 by the QS World University Ranking in 2025 Ranked 30 by the QS Asian University Ranking in 2025 (Southern Aisa) Ranked 13 by the NIRF Rankings in 2024 (University) Ranked 20 by the NIRF Rankings in 2024 (Overall) Application Process Online Admission Criteria Merit-based Entrance exam-based Number of offered courses University campus: 50+ Affiliated colleges: 100+ Scholarship Merit-based Need-based Highest Package INR 40 LPA Entrance Exam accepted TANCET , TNEA , CEETA PG, GATE , JEE Main Official Contact 044 - 2235 8314 Official E-mail Admissions: [email protected] Official Website annauniv.edu Anna University Address Sardar Patel Road, Anna University, Chennai - 600 025, Tamil Nadu Anna University Important Dates Below are the important dates for the Anna University Admission in 2025 for JEE, TNEA, TANCET, and CEETA exams. Exam Date JEE Main 2025 Session 1 Exam 22nd to 30th January 2025 JEE Mains Exam Result 12th February 2025 JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Registration 31st January to 24th February 2025 JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Last day to Apply March 2025 JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Admit Card 3 days before the exam JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Exam 1st to 8th April 2025 (Tentatively) JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Result 17th April, 2025 TNEA 2025 Registration May to June 2025 TNEA 2025 Random Number Assign June 2025 TNEA 2025 Certificates verification June 2025 TNEA 2025 Rank list publication June 2025 TNEA 2025 Grievances Redressal June 2025 TNEA 2025 Online counseling for General special reservation categories July 2025 TNEA 2025 Online counseling for Government special reservation categories July 2025 TNEA 2025 General counseling July to September 2025 TNEA 2025 Supplementary counseling September 2025 TNEA 2025 SCA to SC counseling September 2025 TANCET 2024 Registration Starts Second week of January 2025 Last Date to Apply for TANCET Exam 2024 February 2025 TANCET 2024 Hall Ticket March 2025 TANCET MBA Exam Date Second week of March, 2025 TANCET MCA Exam Date Second week of March, 2025 TANCET CEETA PG Exam Date Second week of March, 2025 TANCET Result Date 2024 Last week of March 2025 CEETA PG 2024 Registration Starts 2nd week of January 2025 CEETA PG 2024 Admit Card 3rd week of February 2025 CEETA PG 2024 Exam Date 2nd week of March 2025 CEETA PG 2024 Result 4th week of March 2025 Anna University Courses and Fees 2025 Anna University offers 110+ Undergraduate and Post Graduate courses in the fields of Engineering, Technology, Architecture, and Applied Sciences. Below are some of the Anna University Courses along with their respective eligibility Criteria. Course Tuition Fees Eligibility Entrance Exam BE / B.Tech - Passed 12th with 45-60% aggregate marks from ISC/CBSE 12th/ or Tamil Nadu 12th TNEA, JEE Mains, MPBSE B.Sc Rs. 60,000 - Rs. 7.4 Lakhs Passed 12th with 75% aggregate marks from ISC/CBSE 12th/ or Tamil Nadu 12th TANCET B.Arch Rs. 2.5 Lakhs - Rs. 5 Lakhs Passed 12th with 50% aggregate marks from ISC/CBSE 12th/ or Tamil Nadu 12th NATA, TNEA, TANATA BBA - Passed 12th - B.Plan Rs. 48,000 Passed 12th with 45% aggregate marks TNEA BA - Passed 12th - B.Com - Passed 12th from ISC/CBSE 12th/ or Tamil Nadu 12th - M.Tech/ ME Rs. 40,000 - Rs. 7.8 Lakhs Passed Graduation with 45- 60% aggregate marks in relevant discipline CEETA, GATE, TANCET, TNEA, AP PGECET, CET Delhi MBA/ PGDM Rs. 12,000 - Rs. 6 Lakhs Passed Graduation with 50- 60% aggregate marks TANCET, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, TANCET MBA, ATMA Executive MBA - - - MCA Rs. 12,000 - Rs. 2.6 Lakhs Passed Graduation with 50-% aggregate marks TANCET, AMIE Exam M.Sc Rs. 12,000 - Rs. 7.4 Lakhs Passed 12th with 75% aggregate marks TANCET M.Arch Rs. 50,000 - Rs. 2 Lakhs Passed Graduation with 50% aggregate marks CEETA, GATE M.Phil Rs. 1.3 Lakhs - - M.Plan Rs. 52,000 Passed Graduation with 50% aggregate marks CEETA PhD - Postgraduation in the relevant stream UGC NET, CSIR NET Anna University Key Highlights 494 16 84 171 Affiliated Colleges Constituent Colleges UG Courses PG Courses 4845 9690 2261 13247 UG Subjects PG Subjects PhD onroll in 4 Campuses PhD onroll in Other Campuses
Campus and Location
Established in 1978. Located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Inside Anna University, Opp to Gandhi Mandapam, Sardar Patel Rd, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600025, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Courses and Programmes Offered
B.Arch Programmes
- Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) – 5 years · B.Arch profile
B.Tech / B.E. Programmes
- B.Tech / B.E. - Agricultural Engineering – 4 years · B.Tech / B.E. profile
- B.Tech Artificial intelligence and Data Science – 4 years
- B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning – 4 years
- B.Tech Bio-Medical Engineering – 4 years
- B.Tech Civil Engineering – 4 years
- B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering – 4 years
- B.Tech Information Technology – 4 years
- B.Tech Mechatronics Engineering – 4 years
M.Tech / M.E. Programmes
- M.Tech Food Technology – 2 years · M.Tech / M.E. profile
MBA / PGDM Programmes
- MBA – 2 years · MBA / PGDM profile
P.hd Programmes
- Ph. D. in Management Management Studies – 2 years · P.hd profile
Course Fees at Anna University - Chennai
MBA / PGDM Fees
Recorded annual fee for most MBA / PGDM: ₹3,00,000 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
Placements and Recruiters
Top Recruiters
Accenture, Ashok Leyland, General Motors, infosys, maruti suzuki, Wipro and others (6 recruiters in database).
Placement Data Disclaimer
Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.
Student Reviews and Ratings
Overall Student Ratings
- Total active reviews: 17
- Average overall rating: 4.1/5
- Infrastructure: 3.7/5
- Hostel: 4.3/5
- Clubs/Activities: 3.6/5
- Faculty: 3.8/5
- Admission: Not recorded
Faculty and Departments
Key Faculty Members
- Dr. R.Velraj – Professor & Vice Chancellor (Ph.D)
- Dr.R.Saravanan – Professor (Ph.D, IIT Madras)
- Dr.D.Sangeetha – Professor (Ph.D)
- Dr.S.Somasundharam – Assistant Professor (Ph.D, IIT Madras)
- Dr.G.Kumaresan – Professor (Ph.D)
- Dr. R.P. Kumudini Devi – Professor & Head (Ph.D)
Rankings and Recognition
NIRF and Other Rankings
- nirf 2024: Rank 34 out of 40.
- nirf 2024: Rank 14 out of 100.
- nirf 2024: Rank 34 out of 40.
- nirf 2024: Rank 14 out of 100.
- nirf 2024: Rank 69 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 34 out of 40.
- cs 2024: Rank 14 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 34 out of 40.
- cs 2024: Rank 14 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 69 out of 100.
- nirf 2023: Rank 17 out of 100.
- nirf 2023: Rank 14 out of 100.
- nirf 2023: Rank 50 out of 100.
- nirf 2022: Rank 17 out of 200.
- nirf 2022: Rank 49 out of 100.
- nirf 2021: Rank 22 out of 25.
- nirf 2021: Rank 18 out of 300.
- nirf 2021: Rank 57 out of 100.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main courses at Anna University - Chennai?
Anna University - Chennai lists Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch), B.Tech / B.E. - Agricultural Engineering, B.Tech Artificial intelligence and Data Science, B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, B.Tech Bio-Medical Engineering, and other programmes.
What are the fees at Anna University - Chennai?
Recorded total fees range from ₹3,00,000 to ₹3,00,000. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.
What is the ranking of Anna University - Chennai?
The profile contains 18 active ranking record(s), including nirf rank 34 and nirf rank 14.
What is the student rating of Anna University - Chennai?
Anna University - Chennai has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 from 17 active review(s).
Which recruiters are associated with Anna University - Chennai?
The available records include recruiters such as Accenture, Ashok Leyland, General Motors, infosys, maruti suzuki, Wipro.
Is Anna University - Chennai government or private?
Anna University - Chennai is recorded as a public in the current profile data.
Where is Anna University - Chennai located?
Anna University - Chennai is listed in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.