About Anna University Chennai
Anna University Chennai was established in 1978 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and was named after the former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai. Anna University is a government-state university. Check the key highlights of Anna University ranking, courses, admissions and placements below. Anna University offers courses at the UG, PG and doctoral levels. The courses at Anna University are offered in the Management and Business Administration, Computer Application and IT, Engineering and Architecture and Science streams. Anna University MBA admissions are through the TANCET examination. For other courses, students are selected on the basis of marks obtained in the previous qualifying examinations for Anna University admissions . The placements at Anna University are overseen by a placement committee known as the Centre for University-Industry Collaboration (CUIC). Students can apply for scholarships at Anna University through the government of India's official National Scholarship Portal. Students willing to take admissions must know Anna University fees , eligibility criteria and cutoff. Have a look at the college list of Anna University . Anna University campus facilities include Digital Knowledge Centre, DMG MORI 5 Axis Machining Centre, Advanced Drives and Machines Lab library, auditorium, laboratories, canteen, hostel, sports, and more. There are separate hostels for boys and girls at Anna University. Quick Links Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai Top B.E/B.Tech Colleges in Chennai Top Universities in Chennai Best Colleges In Tamil Nadu Anna University secured 40th position in the Eduvow B-School ranking 2026. Check highlights about the Anna University Chennai Eduvow ranking below. Anna University overall rating by Eduvow is AAAA . According to the Eduvow B-School Ranking 2026, Anna University secured 40th position overall with a score of 193.95 . Mentioned below are details of the Anna University Eduvow ranking. Overall Rank Overall Score Overall Score Total Overall Rating As per the QS World University Ranking, Anna University has been ranked #465, while in the Asian University Rankings the Anna University has been ranked #30. The overall score as per Anna University QS Ranking 2026 is 33.8. National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks institutions on the basis of various parameters like teaching, learning, infrastructure, and learning. Anna University has been ranked in various categories during the NIRF ranking 2025. Anna University has been ranked in 28th position in Architecture as per NIRF ranking 2025. Anna University Chennai secured the 2nd position under the state public university and 20th in the engineering category. Domain Ranking For general category students, in round 1, the opening and closing ranks of BPlan as per Anna University cut off 2025 is 10513 and 19976, respectively. Check the details of Anna University cut off 2025 below. 1161 UG students and 523 PG students got placed during Anna University placements as per the NIRF 2025 report. Check the details of Anna University placement report 2023-24 as per the NIRF 2025 report. Programme Students placed Median package UG 4-year 1149 Rs 8 LPA UG 5-year 12 Rs 3.07 LPA PG 2-year 484 Rs 6 LPA PG 5-year 39 Rs 7.50 LPA The university is located on Sardar Patel Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Click on Apply to check the best colleges that might interest you. 1747
Courses Offered
by Anna University Chennai
Streams & Courses
offered by Anna University Chennai
Business Management
1 courseEngineering
3 coursesArchitecture
2 coursesDesign
1 courseScience
1 courseComputer Applications
1 courseUniversity Gallery
Anna University Chennai Highlights 2025
Key facts and institutional overview
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| Established | Institute Type | 1978 | |||||||||||||||
| Approved By | UGC , AICTE | |||||||||||||||
| Accredited By | NAAC A++ Accredited | |||||||||||||||
| NIRF Rank | 20 (university) | |||||||||||||||
| Entrance Exam | JEE Main, GATE, CMAT | |||||||||||||||
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Anna University Chennai Infrastructure
Campus infrastructure and facilities overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Campus Area | 189 acres |
| Boys Hostel | <p>Anna University, Chennai offers various facilities and infrastructure to the students and faculty. Anna University, Chennai facilities include a computer lab, a departmental-based laboratory, a parking space and a health centre. Anna University, Chennai computer lab is equipped with network and internet facilities. Anna University, Chennai departmental based laboratory is available for the students to perform practical experiments. Anna University, Chennai parking space is available for the faculty, staff and students. The health centre of Anna University provides a first aid facility for the students.</p> |
Admission
Course-wise eligibility and selection process
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Process |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Class 10+2 with 50% aggregate | CUET and Personal Interview |
| Bachelor of Technology | Class 10+2 in PCM with 50% aggregate | JEE Main and Personal Interview |
| Master of Technology | Graduation in relevant stream with 50% aggregate | GATE and Personal Interview |
| Bachelor of Architecture | 10+2 with PCM (45%+) | Merit / Entrance |
| Master of Architecture | B.Arch with 50% marks | Admission via CUCET PG & NATA/JEE Arch, followed by counseling |
| Master of Science | B.Sc in relevant discipline with 35-50% marks | Through CUCET PG or CUET-PG, and merit-based shortlisting |
| Master of Computer Application | BCA/B.Sc (IT/CSE) or equivalent with 50% marks | Admission via CUCET (PG) or CUET-PG, followed by counseling |
| Bachelor of Technology {Hons.} | 10+2 with PCM,50% (45% SC/ST) + valid JEE Main or CUET score | Admission based on JEE Main/CUET/Class 12 merit, followed by university counseling and interview |
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