Anna University, Chennai
Tamil Nadu's flagship technical university.
Overview
A top state technical university with a vast affiliated network and strong engineering programmes.
Highlights
- NIRF #13 · Engineering · NAAC A++
- Median salary ₹7.5 L · 81% placed
- 11 programmes offered · Public (State)
- Established 1978 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Courses offered
11 programmes offered here. Linked programmes have a full course page (fees, syllabus, careers).
| Programme | Level | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech — Computer Science | UG · 4 yrs | 300 |
| M.Tech — Computer Science | PG · 2 yrs | 120 |
| MCA — Master of Computer Applications | PG · 2 yrs | 120 |
| B.Tech — Aerospace & Avionics | UG · 4 yrs | 60 |
| B.Tech — Biotechnology & Biomedical | UG · 4 yrs | 40 |
| B.Tech — VLSI & Semiconductor Design | UG · 4 yrs | 27 |
| M.Sc / M.Tech — Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | PG · 2 yrs | 24 |
| M.Tech — Aerospace, Geoinformatics & RS-GIS | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — Cyber Security | PG · 2 yrs | 18 |
| M.Tech — EV & E-Mobility | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — VLSI & Microelectronics | PG · 2 yrs | — |
Admission process
Admission to Anna University is typically merit-based, through the entrance exam and the admission process outlined below. The exact route depends on the programme — always confirm it with the institute.
Accepted entrance exams
Step-by-step
- Appear for the relevant entrance exam and secure a valid score / rank.
- Register for the counselling process — JoSAA / CSAB / state counselling.
- Submit your programme preferences / application as that process requires.
- Seats are offered per the admission process — accept and pay the required fee to confirm.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Indian students can access several kinds of support. Schemes, eligibility and amounts are set by the government and the institute and change every year — so rather than freeze figures that go stale, here is where to check the current, official position:
CourseLane does not administer scholarships and does not quote scheme figures here — always confirm the current scheme, eligibility and amount on the official portals above before you rely on it.
Placements
Year-wise records are being compiled. Summary: median salary ₹7.5 L, placement rate 81%.
Cut-offs
Course-wise closing ranks / cut-offs are being compiled and will appear here.
Campus & facilities
Established in 1978, Anna University is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with a student community of around 9,926.
Facilities typically found on campus
Facilities vary by campus; those commonly available at an institution of this type include:
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Laboratories & research centres
- Sports & student-activity facilities
- Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
This is an indicative list, not a verified inventory for Anna University — confirm the specific facilities on the institute's official campus page.
News & updates
Verified announcements — rankings, placement milestones, new programmes and initiatives for Anna University — will appear here. CourseLane publishes only confirmed updates, never fabricated.
Salary & package
We show the official NIRF median salary (the figure institutes actually report), broken out by programme level rather than collapsed into one misleading institute number. Figures are the latest graduating cohort NIRF publishes; branch-wise figures (e.g. CSE) are typically higher. 11 programmes feed into these outcomes.
Fees
| Programme | Annual fee | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech — Computer Science | ₹50,000 / yr | 300 |
| M.Tech — Computer Science | ₹50,000 / yr | 120 |
| MCA — Master of Computer Applications | ₹40,000 / yr | 120 |
| B.Tech — Aerospace & Avionics | — | 60 |
| B.Tech — Biotechnology & Biomedical | — | 40 |
| B.Tech — VLSI & Semiconductor Design | — | 27 |
| M.Sc / M.Tech — Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | — | 24 |
| M.Tech — Aerospace, Geoinformatics & RS-GIS | — | — |
| M.Tech — Cyber Security | — | 18 |
| M.Tech — EV & E-Mobility | — | — |
| M.Tech — VLSI & Microelectronics | — | — |
Indicative fees — not quoted: tuition-level, revised each cycle (hostel & mess extra); confirm the current fee with the institution before you rely on it. CourseLane does not guarantee any figure. See Scholarships for waivers.
Is Anna University the best-fit for you?
Treat the figures above as a starting point rather than a verdict. What decides it is what you want the qualification to do — the fee you can commit to, the city you can move to, and the outcome you are actually after. Where a number here is blank, it is blank because we could not source it officially, and we would rather show you the gap than fill it with a guess. Weigh Anna University against your own shortlist and decide whether it is the best-fit for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the B.Tech fee at Anna University Chennai?
Anna University is a state public institution, so B.Tech fees are modest, in the ₹1.4-lakh range for the full four-year programme via TNEA counselling. Exact tuition varies by category and hostel/bus charges; verify with the university.
How do you get admission to Anna University B.Tech?
Admission is through TNEA counselling based on your Class 12 PCM marks, not a separate entrance exam. You need at least 45% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Maths (40% for SC/ST). Seats are allotted by rank and category.
What is the NIRF ranking of Anna University Chennai?
Anna University ranked 20th in the NIRF 2025 Engineering category and 2nd among State Public Universities. It is one of Tamil Nadu's most reputed public technical universities.
What is the average placement package at Anna University?
Per NIRF data, the median package for B.Tech is around ₹7.5 LPA, with roughly 1,558 of 2,604 graduates placed. Packages vary widely by branch (CSE/IT higher, core branches lower); treat these as reference figures.
Is Anna University Chennai good for B.Tech?
For its low government fees, strong Tamil Nadu recruiter network and established reputation, Anna University offers good value, especially in CSE, ECE and core branches. Placement outcomes depend heavily on branch and individual performance.
What was the TNEA cutoff for Anna University B.Tech?
For popular branches, the TNEA 2025 OC cutoff ranks were competitive (roughly 9,800 to 38,800 across programmes). Exact closing ranks differ each year by branch and category; check the official TNEA counselling data for the current cycle.
Verify against: UGC·NIRF·AICTE · the institution's official website