Key Highlights of the Blog
- Important Anna University HighlightsÂ
- Glimpse of Important Admission Dates & B.Tech Event Timeline for MIT Anna University​
- Check the Anna University Rankings for B.TechÂ
- Listed the B.Tech courses & Fees across 4 Main Campuses
- Detailed B.Tech Admission Criteria
- Placement statistics for B.Tech programs
- Available Campus Facilities at Anna University
Introduction
Established in 1978, Anna University is a unitary public university formed by integrating 4 reputable engineering institutes in Chennai. The Main campus is situated in Guindy and is spread over 189 Acres. The University was named after the former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Dr. C.N. Annadurai. It further heads regional campuses in Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tirunelveli campuses and over 500 affiliated institutions. Accredited by NAAC with an A++ grade and ranked 3rd by NIRF for B.Tech, Anna University is known to offer undergraduate education in Engineering and Technology.
Anna University Chennai offers various B.Tech/B.E courses in multiple specialisations of Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science & Information Engineering, Technology, and Electronics & Communication Engineering in the University and affiliated college Departments. Admission to Anna University B.Tech courses depends on the 10+2 level exam score in PCM subjects, followed by the TNEA counselling process. Over 1.50 Lakhs candidates are admitted through Anna University Counselling. Further, it provides hostel accommodation, library, placement opportunities, and research exposure to TNEA Aspirants. Read the following article to know more about Anna University Chennai, TNEA aspirants’ top choice for B.Tech.
Anna University Highlights 2026
Refer to the following table for important details of Anna University, its accreditation, approval, and rankings.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Established Year | 1978 |
| Type | Public State University |
| Accreditation | NAAC Grade A++ |
| Recognition | UGC |
| Anna University address​ | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Campus Acres | 185 Acres |
| Total Campuses | 4 |
| Main University Campuses | College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) School Of Architecture & Planning (SAP) |
| Regional Campuses | Tirunelveli Madurai Coimbatore |
| Total Constituent Colleges | 13 |
| Total Affiliated Colleges | 593 |
| B.Tech Ranking | NIRF 2025: 20 IIRF 2025: 15 |
| Flagship Program | B.Tech |
| Highest B.Tech Package | INR 53 LPA |
| Anna University Official Website | annauniv.edu |
Anna University Important Dates 2026 & Events
Anna University Chennai​ B.Tech admissions for 2026 have begun from March 16, 2026, and the application submission deadline is on May 22, 2026. Even the Anna University Counselling begins from May for all the TNEA aspirants. Check the following table for Anna University Chennai important dates and timeline of events.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| B.Tech Application Submission Deadline | May 22, 2026 |
| JEE Main Session 2 Result Date | April 20, 2026 |
| TNEA 2026 Counselling Registration | May 07, 2026 – June 06, 2026 |
| TNEA 2026 Merit List Publishing | June 27, 2026 (Tentative) |
| TNEA 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling Date | July 14 – July 16, 2026 (Tentative) |
| TNEA 2026 Round 2 Choice Filling Date | July 26 – July 28, 2026 (Tentative) |
| TNEA 2026 Round 3 Choice Filling Date | August 07 – August 09, 2026 (Tentative) |
| TNEA Counselling Closing Date | August 26, 2026 (Tentative) |
Anna University Ranking For B.Tech
Anna University Rankings are measured by various national and international ranking agencies like NIRF, The Week, Outlook, IIRF, and others. In the engineering category, Anna University ranked in 20th position by NIRF in 2025. Anna University rankings are calculated based on a few parameters like Placement opportunities, research exposure, teaching quality, faculty qualification, and infrastructure facilities.
Although the Anna University NIRF ranking has declined from 2024 in the 14th position to 20th position in 2025. Check the following table for detailed national and international Anna University Ranking in the B.Tech category:
| Ranking Agency | Category | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | B.Tech | 2025 | 20 |
| B.Tech | 2024 | 14 | |
| The Week | B.Tech | 2025 | 12 |
| Outlook | B.Tech | 2025 | 10 |
| IIRF | B.Tech | 2025 | 15 |
| NIRF Innovation | Overall | 2025 | 9 |
| Times Higher Education World University Ranking | Overall | 2026 | 801 |
| QS World University Rankings | Overall | 2024 | 407 |
| CWUR Ranking | Overall | 2025 | 1207 |
Anna University Courses And Fees For B.Tech
Anna University Courses are offered in the university departments across its 4 university campuses and affiliated institutes. Anna University course admissions​ for B.Tech programs are available in specialisations of Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science & Information Engineering, and others. The B.Tech fee for each semester is INR 15,200 at Anna University CEG Campus​ for Tamil Nadu candidates. The Anna University Fees for B.Tech for the entire program is INR 1.38 Lakhs. Check the following table for Anna University Courses and Fees for B.Tech and B.E. specialisations:
| B.Tech/B.E Specialisations | Duration | Admission Criteria | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech in Industrial Biotechnology | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.Tech in Food Technology | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.Tech in Information Technology | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering & Technology | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.Tech in Chemical Engineering | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.Tech in AI & Data Science | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.Tech in Pharmaceutical Technology | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.Tech in Rubber & Plastics Technology | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.Tech in Textile Technology | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.Tech in Leather Technology | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.Tech in Ceramic Technology | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.Tech in Apparel Technology | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.E in Civil Engineering | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.E in Geoinformatics | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.E. Mechanical Engineering | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.E. Aeronautical Engineering | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.E. Automobile Engineering | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.E. Industrial Engineering | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.E. Manufacturing Engineering | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.E. Mining Engineering | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.E. Robotics & Automation | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.E. Materials Science & Engineering | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.E. EEE | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.E. Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.E. CSE | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.E. ECE | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.E. Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technologies) | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
| B.E. Biomedical Engineering | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM Marks + TNEA Counselling | INR 1.38 Lakhs |
Anna University Fees For B.Tech Across Campuses
Refer to the following Anna University Fees for B.Tech across College of Engineering Guindy (CEG), Madras Institute of Technology (MIT), Alagappa College of Technology (ACT), and School Of Architecture & Planning (SAP). The fees for Tamil Nadu candidates and Other state candidates are given below:
| Campus | Program | 1st Year Tuition Fee (TN Candidates) | 1st Year Tuition Fees (OS Candidates) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna University CEG Campus​ | B.Tech | INR 32,000 | INR 32,500 |
| Anna University MIT Campus​ | INR 11,900 – INR 35,000 | INR 32,500 – INR 35,500 | |
| Anna University ACT Campus | INR 32,000 | INR 27,500 | |
| Anna University SAP Campus | INR 30,000 | INR 25,500 |
Anna University Admissions Criteria For B.Tech
Anna University admission for B.Tech is ongoing and follows the academic merit-based system with no requirement to appear for any entrance exams. The entire admission process is conducted online through the TNEA official portal. Refer to the following section for Anna University course admission eligibility criteria and selection criteria:
Anna University Admission Eligibility Criteria For B.Tech
Students need to fulfil the following B.Tech eligibility criteria for Anna University admissions:
- Required to pass Class 12 or any equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry and Maths as mandatory subjects.Â
- Must have obtained a minimum 45% marks in PCM for general category students and 40% for other reserved categories.Â
- For TNEA seats, only Tamil Nadu residents or those studying in Tamil Nadu from Class 8-12 qualify.
- Other state students can use the other state Quota for admission.Â
Anna University Admission Selection Criteria For B.Tech
Students are selected based on the following criteria for Anna University Admission for B.Tech:
- Academic Merit at the Class 12 level in PCM subjects
- Class 12 Normalised marks in PCMÂ
- TNEA Counselling ranks
- Final seat allotment is done based on TNEA rank, college & branch preference, and category.Â
Anna University Application Process For B.Tech
Anna University admission for B.Tech begins from the application for TNEA counselling after the Class 12 results are out. Tamil Nadu candidates can follow the given application process to apply to Anna University:
- Students need to register through the TNEA official website.Â
- Create a TNEA account and complete registration to generate TNEA Login credentials.Â
- Fill out the online application with the required academic, personal and other details.Â
- Upload the TNEA required documents.  Â
- Pay the required application fees and submit it.Â
- Once the TNEA rank list is published, the shortlisted students need to fill out and lock their choices of college and branch online.Â
- After the provisional seat allotment is done, students must confirm or respond aptly to their allotment within the specified deadline.Â
- Once the seat is confirmed, download the allotment order and book the seat online with an initial fee.Â
- Separately register on Anna University Chennai’s official website, upload the required documents, and pay fees to confirm admission.Â
After successful online fee payment, students will be notified of the admission date and reporting date at the campus. For other state quotas, students can directly apply from the Anna University Official website.
Check: TNEA Login StepsÂ
Anna University Placement For B.Tech
At Anna University Chennai, CUIC offers students placement opportunities across top recruiters like Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, and others. It offers pre-placement training to B.Tech students for better employability. The highest B.Tech package of INR 53 LPA has been secured by the CSE department in 2025. A total of 1792 students got placed with a median salary of INR 7.5 LPA in 2025. Check the detailed Anna University Placement statistics for B.Tech in the following table as per the recent NIRF Engineering report:
| Particulars | Anna University Placement Statistics |
|---|---|
| B.Tech Highest Package | INR 53 LPA |
| B.Tech Median Package | INR 7.5 LPA |
| B.Tech Placement Rate | 85% |
| No.of Graduates | 3062 |
| No.of Students Placed | 1792 |
| Top Recruiters | Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Siemens, BNP Paribas, SAP |
Anna University Campus Facilities
Anna University main campus, located in the southern part of Chennai, is 189 acres in size. It is approximately 3 Kms away from the nearest railway station in Guindy and 10 kms away from Chennai Airport. Anna University campus offers students infrastructural and academic facilities as follows:
- Well-Equipped Departmental LabsÂ
- A spacious Central Library with over 1.5 lakhs of volumes of books, e-resources, encyclopedia, and more
- Advanced Research CentresÂ
- Sports facilities along with playgrounds, cricket, football, basketball, tennis court
- Athletics tracks and a swimming pool are available as well.Â
- Gymnasium, Health Centre, Bank, and ATM services are also available.
- Hostel facilities for both Boys and Girls with air conditioning, a mess facility, a laundry facility, Wifi, TV lounges, and 24*7 security.
- Anna University Regional Campuses at Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tirunelveli also provide students with the above facilities. ​
Conclusion
Anna University Chennai has emerged as one of the top choices for Tamil Nadu based Engineering aspirants. Being under the top 20 NIRF-ranked engineering university, it blends high-quality engineering education with robust placement opportunities and world-class campus facilities. Offering industry-aligned B.Tech programs across 4 main campuses and 13 constituents, the university’s merit-driven admission, scholarships, and high return on investment make it one of the top choices for B.Tech aspirants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cfr Anna University address is Sardar Patel Rd, Anna University, Kotturpuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600025.
Yes, Anna University Chennai offers B.Tech scholarships for UG students through Merit-cum-means scholarships. It includes the Temenos Scholarship, which offers INR 30,000 annually for 3 years to UG students of University Departments. Based on Merit and the needs of UG students, the Renault Nissan (RNTBCI) Scholarship offers INR 30,000 annually to 60 students. Further, under the Dun & Bradstreet Scholarship, University Department UG students are given an INR 30,000 scholarship per year. Other financial Aids are available from the central and state governments for needy students.Â
Anna University Results for B.Tech are to be released within 30-45 days after the Anna University exams for B.Tech semesters are over. Students can check Anna University results through the official website.
No, Anna University does not conduct any admission test for B.Tech programs. It is completely based on academic merit.
Anna University Chennai has 4 main department campuses in CEG, ACT, MIT, and SAP. It has 3 regional campuses, 13 constituents, and 590+ affiliated colleges.