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GovernmentNIRF 2025 #29 OverallNIRF 2025 #20 University

Anna University, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu5000 IntakeofflineFounded 1978State Technical University
Fees / year
₹47,200 - ₹97,320
Courses
60+
Median Salary
₹8 LPA

At a glance

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
60 in Engineering, Science, Management, Computer Applications
UG fees
₹47,200 a year
PG fees
₹51,260 – ₹97,320 a year
Median salary
₹8 LPA (4-year UG programmes, 2023–24)
Placement rate
72.4% (4-year UG programmes, 2023–24)
Students enrolled
11,940 (2023–24)

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

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.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education) ranks institutions in separate lists.

Ranking listRankScore
State Public University#276.06
Engineering#2063.51
University#2061.22
Research#2655.09
Architecture#2854.60
Overall#2960.06
Management#8846.92

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

Courses and Fees

60 programmes
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

Placements

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.

Year-wise placements

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

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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Quick Info

TypeGovernment
LocationChennai, Tamil Nadu
Established1978
RankingNIRF 2025 #29 Overall
Total Intake5000
Courses60+