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Anna University, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil NaduEstd. 1978AICTE, UGC, NAAC5000 intakeState Technical University
Fees / year
₹47,200 - ₹97,320
Courses
60+
Median salary
₹8 LPA
Placed
72.4%
NIRF Overall
#29
Established
1978

About Anna University, Chennai

Anna University, established in 1978 by the Government of Tamil Nadu, is one of India's largest and most influential state technical universities. Named after the former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai, Anna University is located on a 100-acre campus in Guindy, Chennai, and affiliates over 500 engineering colleges across Tamil Nadu. The university offers programs across engineering, technology, architecture, applied sciences, and management through its constituent colleges including the College of Engineering Guindy (CEG, established 1794), the Madras Institute of Technology (MIT), and the School of Architecture and Planning. Anna University is consistently ranked among the top 20 engineering universities in India by NIRF and is known for its strong research output in areas such as remote sensing, biotechnology, structural engineering, and information technology. The university produces the largest number of engineering graduates in India annually through its affiliated colleges. The campus at Guindy houses the Centre for Biotechnology, Centre for Environmental Studies, and the Ramanujan Computing Centre. Placement statistics for the constituent colleges are impressive, with top students securing offers from leading technology companies.

Highlights

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Established
1978
Institution type
Government
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Affiliation
State Technical University
Approvals
AICTE, UGC, NAAC
NIRF 2025
#29 Overall, #20 University, #2 State Public University
Programmes
60Engineering, Management, Science, Computer Applications
UG fees
₹47,200 a year
PG fees
₹51,260 – ₹97,320 a year
Median salary
₹8 LPA4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Placement rate
72.4%4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Students enrolled
11,9402023–24

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Courses and Fees

60 programmes offered, with first-year tuition

CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
M.EPostgraduate30₹56,260
B.EUndergraduate12₹47,200
M. ScPostgraduate6₹51,260
M.Phil.Postgraduate3₹65,860
M.TechPostgraduate3₹56,260
B.Sc + M.ScIntegrated2₹57,620
MBAPostgraduate2₹59,220 – ₹97,320
BTechUndergraduate1₹47,200

Anna University, Chennai TNEA Cutoff 2026

TNEA code 2, 3, 4 · closing marks out of 200, general academic seats

Alagappa College of Technology (ACT), Anna University (code 2)

Alagappa College of Technology (ACT), Anna University TNEA 2026 closing marks
BranchOCBCBCMMBCSCSCAST
Chemical Engineering192190188.5184.5178––
Industrial Bio Technology190183.5189181.5176183151.5
Chemical Engineering (SS)189187185.5184.5174147.5–
Industrial Bio Technology (SS)185181–180.5174.5163172.5
Food Technology (SS)183.5177.5182179176147134.5
Petroleum Engineering and Technology (SS)181.5176179.5171159.5157.5–

School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University (code 3)

School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University TNEA 2026 closing marks
BranchOCBCBCMMBCSCSCAST
B.Plan178.5171166169164152156.5

Madras Institute of Technology (MIT), Anna University (code 4)

Madras Institute of Technology (MIT), Anna University TNEA 2026 closing marks
BranchOCBCBCMMBCSCSCAST
Computer Science and Engineering197.667196.5196196193.5193–
Computer Science and Engineering (SS)197196–195188.5188.5–
Electronics and Communication Engineering197196.5196196190.5186.5187.5
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (SS)196.5195195.5194.5188184184.5
Electronics and Communication Engineering (SS)196195.5193.5195187182.5–
Information Technology (SS)195.5195192193.5187179.5192.5

Placements

4-year UG programmes, 2023–24

72.4%

Placement rate

₹8 LPA

Median salary

1,149

placed of 1,588 graduates

189

went on to higher studies

1,149 of the 1,588 students who graduated from Anna University, Chennai's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (72.4%), at a median salary of ₹8 LPA. 189 went on to higher studies.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

40.5%

of students reimbursed

4,840

students with full tuition reimbursed

In 2023–24, 4,840 of 11,940 students at Anna University, Chennai (40.5%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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Anna University, Chennai: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIRF ranking of Anna University, Chennai?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Anna University, Chennai is ranked #2 among state public universities, #20 in Engineering, #20 among universities, #26 for research, #28 in Architecture, #29 overall and #88 in Management.

How are placements at Anna University, Chennai?

In the data Anna University, Chennai submitted to NIRF 2025, 1,149 of the 1,588 students who graduated from its 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (72.4%), at a median salary of ₹8 LPA. Another 189 went on to higher studies.

What is the fee at Anna University, Chennai?

First-year tuition at Anna University, Chennai is ₹47,200 for its undergraduate programmes and ₹51,260 (M. Sc - Applied Chemistry) to ₹97,320 (MBA - Tourism Management) for postgraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.

Which courses does Anna University, Chennai offer?

Anna University, Chennai offers 60 programmes in Engineering, Management, Science and Computer Applications, including B.E, BTech, M.Tech, M.E, MBA and B.Sc + M.Sc.

Is Anna University, Chennai a government or private institution?

Anna University, Chennai is a government institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1978. It is affiliated to State Technical University.

Which bodies approve or accredit Anna University, Chennai?

Anna University, Chennai lists approval or accreditation from AICTE, UGC and NAAC.

Do students at Anna University, Chennai get scholarships or fee waivers?

In 2023–24, 4,840 of its 11,940 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 1,721 through state and central government schemes, 2,726 by the institution and 393 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

How many students study at Anna University, Chennai?

11,940 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 40.6% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

Sources

Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Courses and fees: as listed for Anna University, Chennai on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

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