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College of Engineering, Anna University - [CEG], Chennai

  • Tamil Nadu
  • Estd 1794
  • Anna University, Chennai
  • AICTE, NAAC-A

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Overview

About Anna University

Located in the heart of Chennai, Anna University stands as one of India’s most prestigious technical institutions, renowned for its rich legacy, cutting-edge research, and academic excellence. Established on September 4, 1978, and named after former Chief Minister Dr. C. N. Annadurai, the university has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of engineering and technology education in India.

Anna University is the umbrella institution for several renowned engineering colleges, including the College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG), Madras Institute of Technology (MIT), Alagappa College of Technology (ACT), and the School of Architecture & Planning (SAP). With a vast student population, extensive research programs, and collaborations with industry leaders, the university continues to be a driving force in technological innovation and education.

Founded in 1794 as a Survey School by Michael Topping, the College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG) is one of the oldest technical institutions in Asia. Over the centuries, it has evolved into a premier engineering college offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Milestones in CEG’s History

  • 1794 – Established as a Survey School with eight students near Fort St. George.
  • 1858 – Transitioned into the Civil Engineering School.
  • 1861 – Renamed as the College of Engineering under the University of Madras.
  • 1894-1982 – Expanded to include Mechanical, Electrical, Telecommunication, Highways, and Printing Technology programs.
  • 1935 – Introduction of research programs.
  • 1946 – First Ph.D. awarded.
  • 1978 – Became part of Anna University.
  • 2001 – All engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu affiliated to Anna University.

CEG has pioneered several technological advancements, including the successful launch of ANUSAT, India’s first university-built satellite under ISRO’s guidance. The institution remains at the forefront of academic and research excellence, nurturing some of India’s brightest minds.

Feature Details
Established 1978
Main Campus Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Constituent Colleges CEG, MIT, ACT, SAP
Total Departments 19
Total Research Centres 33
Undergraduate Programs 29
Postgraduate Programs 90
Affiliated Colleges 593
NAAC Accreditation A+ (CGPA 3.46)
NIRF Ranking 6th (University), 8th (Engineering)

 

Facilities

  • Comp Labs

  • Sports

  • Medical

  • Cafeteria

  • Laboratory

  • Library

  • Auditorium

  • Hostel

  • Gym

  • Classrooms

  • Banks

  • E-Classroom

  • Transport

  • Wi-Fi Campus

Highlights of College of Engineering, Anna University - [CEG], Chennai

Attributes
Name College of Engineering, Anna University - [CEG], Chennai
Year of Establishment Estd 1794
Type Public
Exam Frequency Deemed to be University
Approvals & Recognitions AICTE, NAAC-A
Courses Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctoral
Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Email deanceg@annauniv.edu
Contact Details 044-2352312, 22358491
Website http://ceg.annauniv.edu/

Why Choose Anna University?

  1. Rich Heritage & Reputation – With over two centuries of academic excellence, CEG and Anna University have consistently been at the forefront of engineering education.
  2. Diverse Academic Programs – Offering 29 undergraduate and 90 postgraduate programs across engineering, technology, and applied sciences.
  3. Research & Innovation – Home to 33 research centers, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in various fields.
  4. Industry Collaborations – Strong partnerships with industry leaders ensure students gain practical exposure and internship opportunities.
  5. State-of-the-Art Infrastructure – Cutting-edge laboratories, libraries, and research facilities foster an ideal learning environment.
  6. Global Recognitions – Ranked among the top universities globally and in India by QS World Rankings, NIRF, and NAAC.
  7. Extensive Alumni Network – Boasting a vast network of successful engineers, entrepreneurs, and leaders across the globe.
  8. Strategic Location – Situated in Chennai, a major industrial and IT hub, providing students with excellent career opportunities.
  9. Competitive Admission – Attracting top-ranking students, ensuring a highly intellectual peer group.
  10. Holistic Development – Emphasis on extracurricular activities, leadership programs, and student-run clubs.

 

Undergraduate (UG) Courses

Course Specialization
BE Mechanical Engineering
BE Computer Science and Engineering
BE Civil Engineering
BE Printing Technology
BE Manufacturing Engineering
BE Industrial Engineering
BE Electronics & Communication Engineering
BE Biomedical Engineering
BE Geo Informatics
BE Mining Engineering
BE Material Science and Engineering
BE Electrical and Electronics Engineering
B.Tech Information Technology

 

Postgraduate (PG) Courses

Course Specialization
M.Tech Laser and Electro Optical Engineering
M.Tech Information Technology
M.Tech Polymer Science and Technology
M.Tech Multimedia Technology
ME Computer Science and Engineering
ME Manufacturing System Management
ME Applied Electronics
ME Printing and Packing Technology
ME Internal Combustion Engineering
ME Structural Engineering
ME Software Engineering
ME Communication Systems
MBA General
MBA Tourism Administration
MCA -
B.Sc + M.Sc Computer Science
B.Sc + M.Sc Electronic Media
B.Sc + M.Sc Information Technology
M.Phil English
M.Phil Mathematics
M.Phil Physics

Undergraduate Courses Fee

Undergraduate (UG) Courses

Course Specialization Fees (1st Yr)
BE Mechanical Engineering ₹47,200
BE Computer Science and Engineering ₹47,200
BE Civil Engineering ₹47,200
BE Printing Technology ₹47,200
BE Manufacturing Engineering ₹47,200
BE Industrial Engineering ₹47,200
BE Electronics & Communication Engineering ₹47,200
BE Biomedical Engineering ₹47,200
BE Geo Informatics ₹47,200
BE Mining Engineering ₹47,200
BE Material Science and Engineering ₹47,200
BE Electrical and Electronics Engineering ₹47,200
B.Tech Information Technology ₹47,200

 

Postgraduate Courses Fee

Postgraduate (PG) Courses

Course Specialization Fees (1st Yr)
M.Tech Laser and Electro Optical Engineering ₹56,260
M.Tech Information Technology ₹56,260
M.Tech Polymer Science and Technology ₹56,260
M.Tech Multimedia Technology ₹56,260
ME Computer Science and Engineering ₹56,260
ME Manufacturing System Management ₹56,260
ME Applied Electronics ₹56,260
ME Printing and Packing Technology ₹56,260
ME Internal Combustion Engineering ₹56,260
ME Structural Engineering ₹56,260
ME Software Engineering ₹56,260
ME Communication Systems ₹56,260
MBA General ₹59,220
MBA Tourism Administration ₹97,320
MCA - ₹52,090
B.Sc + M.Sc Computer Science ₹57,620
B.Sc + M.Sc Electronic Media ₹57,620
B.Sc + M.Sc Information Technology ₹57,620
M.Phil English ₹65,860
M.Phil Mathematics ₹65,860
M.Phil Physics ₹65,860

 

Undergraduate Scholarships (State & Central)

State Scholarships

Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Scholarship

  • Available for SC students pursuing higher education.
  • Covers undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses.
  • Total annual family income must not exceed ₹2 lakh.
  • Applicable to converted Christians as well.

Central Scholarships

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students

  • Open to SC students pursuing studies beyond the 12th standard.
  • Family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh per annum.
  • Benefits include full tuition fee coverage and non-refundable charges.
  • Academic allowance: ₹86,000 in the first year, ₹41,000 in subsequent years for living expenses, books, and laptops.

Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students

  • Applicable for degree, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate courses.
  • Institutions must have an ‘AISHE’ or ‘UDISE’ code.
  • Parental income must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh per year.
  • Scholarship amount ranges from ₹3,000 to ₹13,500 per year, depending on the course.

Ministry of Labour & Employment

Financial Assistance for Education of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers' Wards

  • Open to children of workers from these sectors.
  • Family income should not exceed:
    • ₹10,000 for Beedi & Mine workers.
    • ₹8,000 for Cine workers.
  • Scholarship:
    • Degree courses: ₹6,000 per annum.
    • Professional courses: ₹25,000 per annum.

Ministry of Tribal Affairs

National Fellowship and Scholarship for ST Students

  • Open for graduate and postgraduate courses in professional fields.
  • Family income must not exceed ₹6 lakh per annum.
  • Scholarship amounts:
    • M.Phil: ₹25,000 per month.
    • Ph.D.: ₹28,000 per month.
  • Covers full tuition and other non-refundable fees.

Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students

  • For students pursuing any recognized course after Class X.
  • Parental income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh per annum.
  • Scholarship benefits:
    • ₹1,200/month for hostellers, ₹550/month for day scholars.
    • Additional allowances for disabled students, study tours, thesis printing, and books.

Department of Higher Education

Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Yojana

  • For undergraduate and postgraduate students, including professional courses like medical and engineering.
  • Eligibility: 80th percentile in Class XII.
  • Family income must be below ₹4.5 lakh per annum.
  • Scholarship:
    • ₹12,000 per annum for the first three years of UG studies.
    • ₹20,000 per annum for PG studies.

Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

  • Open to students from Class XI to master’s degree programs.
  • Family income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh per annum.
  • Benefits:
    • ₹900-1,600 per month for hostellers.
    • ₹550-750 per month for day scholars.
    • Tuition fee reimbursement up to ₹1.5 lakh.
    • Book allowance of ₹1,500 per year.
    • Disability allowance of ₹2,000-4,000 per annum.

Top Class Education Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

  • For undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Benefits include:
    • ₹3,000/month for hostellers.
    • ₹1,500/month for day scholars.
    • ₹2,000/month disability allowance.
    • ₹5,000/year book grant.
    • Tuition fee reimbursement up to ₹2 lakh per annum.

Ministry of Minority Affairs

Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities

  • For students from Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi communities.
  • Minimum 50% marks required.
  • Family income must be below ₹2 lakh per annum.
  • Benefits:
    • ₹3,000 per annum for tuition fees.
    • Maintenance allowance:
      • ₹570/month for hostellers.
      • ₹300/month for day scholars.

Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional & Technical Courses

  • Eligibility: Minimum 50% marks.
  • Family income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh per annum.
  • Benefits:
    • Course fee: ₹20,000 per annum (or actual fees, whichever is lower).
    • Maintenance allowance:
      • ₹1,000/month for hostellers.
      • ₹500/month for day scholars.

Department of Higher Education

Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for CAPFs/Assam Rifles Personnel

  • Open to children of CAPF/AR personnel.
  • Scholarship amount:
    • ₹3,000/month for girls (₹36,000 per annum).
    • ₹2,500/month for boys (₹30,000 per annum).

Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for RPF/RPSF (Ministry of Railways)

  • For professional degree courses like B.E., B.Tech, MBBS, BDS, and more.
  • Students must have secured at least 60% in 12th, Diploma, or Graduation.
  • Scholarship:
    • ₹2,500/month for male students.
    • ₹3,000/month for female students.

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students (Technical Degree)

  • For female students admitted to AICTE-approved institutions.
  • ₹50,000 per annum for every year of study.

Saksham Scholarship for Specially-Abled Students (Technical Degree)

  • For students with at least 40% disability.
  • Family income must be below ₹8 lakh per annum.
  • ₹50,000 per annum for each year of study.

Swanath Scholarship for Orphaned Students

  • For students who are:
    • Orphans.
    • Lost parents due to COVID-19.
    • Wards of armed forces personnel martyred in action.
  • Family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh per annum.
  • ₹50,000 per annum for each year of study.

Postgraduate & Doctoral Scholarships

Overseas Fellowships

National Overseas Scholarship for SC Candidates

  • Covers SC, Denotified Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers, and Traditional Artisans.
  • Requires at least 60% marks in the qualifying exam.
  • Age limit: 35 years.
  • Candidates must have an unconditional offer from a QS Top 500-ranked institution.

Tamil Nadu Overseas Scholarship for SC Students

  • Eligibility: Minimum 60% marks in the last qualifying exam.
  • Age limit: 35 years.

Research Fellowships

National Fellowship for ST Students

  • For ST students pursuing M.Phil. or Ph.D.
  • Family income should not exceed ₹6 lakh per annum.
  • Fellowship amounts:
    • ₹25,000 per month (M.Phil.).
    • ₹28,000 per month (Ph.D.).

Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Engineering & Technology

  • Requires an M.Tech./M.E. degree with at least 55% marks.
  • Stipend:
    • ₹14,000/month for first two years.
    • ₹15,000/month thereafter.

Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship & Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Fellowship

  • Supports Ph.D. candidates researching in India and the U.S.
  • Applicants must have completed significant research in their field.

 

CEG, Anna University - Course Eligibility 

Course Eligibility Criteria
BE 10+2 with 50% + TNEA
B.Tech (Information Technology) 10+2 with 50% + TNEA
M.Tech Bachelor’s degree with 50% + TANCET
B.Sc + M.Sc 10+2
MBA Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
M.Sc Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
ME Bachelor’s degree with 50% + TANCET
M.Phil Postgraduate degree in a relevant field
MCA Bachelor’s degree with 50% + TANCET

 

 

Undergraduate Admissions (B.E./B.Tech)

  • Admission to UG programs is conducted through the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) process.
  • Selection is based on the candidate’s performance in the higher secondary examination (10+2) with a focus on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
  • The TNEA counseling process allocates seats based on merit, category, and preferred choices of applicants.

Postgraduate Admissions (M.E./M.Tech/MBA/MCA)

  • Candidates must appear for the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) conducted by Anna University.
  • Admission is granted based on TANCET scores, followed by a counseling session.
  • For certain PG courses, candidates may also be required to take GATE (for M.E./M.Tech) or appear for an entrance test conducted by the university.

M.Sc, Integrated M.Sc, and M.Phil Admissions

  • Admissions to M.Sc, Integrated M.Sc, and M.Phil programs are based on an Entrance Examination conducted by Anna University.
  • Shortlisted candidates must attend a counseling session to finalize the admission process.

College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG)

The College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG), a premier engineering institution under Anna University, is one of the oldest engineering colleges in India, established in 1794. It offers a diverse range of undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs in engineering, technology, and management.

Courses Offered

CEG offers the following academic programs:

  • Undergraduate (UG): B.E./B.Tech in various engineering disciplines
  • Postgraduate (PG): M.E., M.Tech, M.Sc, Integrated M.Sc, MBA, MCA, and M.Phil

 

 

Application Process 

  • Candidates must apply online through the official Anna University website.
  • The application fee is ₹700 (₹350 for SC/SCA/ST candidates from Tamil Nadu).
  • Payments should be made online only via net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI.
  • After filling out the application form, candidates must send the completed form to:
    The Director, Centre for Admission, Anna University, Chennai – 600025

Campus Life at CEG

  • Comprehensive Health Care – On-campus medical support, including ambulance services for emergencies.
  • Well-Equipped Hostels – Laundry, high-speed Wi-Fi, and hostel libraries for academic and recreational needs.
  • Sports & Fitness – Gymnasium, badminton courts, and other sports facilities to promote a healthy lifestyle.
  • Academic Resources – Departmental libraries, digital learning centers, and research labs.
  • Cultural & Extracurricular Activities – Student-run clubs, technical fests, and cultural events happening year-round.
  • Safety & Security – 24/7 surveillance and dedicated security personnel ensuring student safety.
  • Convenience Facilities – On-campus banking, ATM services, and general stores for student needs.
  • Disability-Friendly Infrastructure – Ramps, western-style toilets, and ground-floor room allotments for accessibility.

 

CEG Hostel Fees & Deposits 

Hostel Fees Structure

For UG Programs

Particulars Fees (₹)
One-Time Admission Charges (Payable at Admission)  
Admission Fees 600
Hostel Amenities & Appliances Fund 600
Mess Deposit (Refundable) 3,000
Block Deposit (Refundable) 1,500
Annual Fees (Mandatory, Payable Every Year)  
Electricity Charges 3,500
Water Charges 4,000
Optional Fees  
Electrical Charge (Per Appliance, except Computers) 420
Semester-Wise Charges  
Residential Service Charge 10,800
Block Maintenance & Development Charges 4,950
Mess Advance 17,500
Total Annual Fees ₹42,450

For Integrated M.Sc. (5-Year Program)

Particulars Fees (₹)
One-Time Admission Charges (Payable at Admission)  
Admission Fees 600
Hostel Amenities & Appliances Fund 600
Mess Deposit (Refundable) 4,000
Block Deposit (Refundable) 2,500
Annual Fees (Mandatory, Payable Every Year)  
Electricity Charges 3,500
Water Charges 4,000
Optional Fees  
Electrical Charge (Per Appliance, except Computers) 420
Semester-Wise Charges  
Residential Service Charge 10,800
Block Maintenance & Development Charges 4,950
Mess Advance 17,500
Total Annual Fees ₹44,950

For PG Programs (2-Year Courses: M.Tech, ME, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, M.Phil)

Particulars Fees (₹)
One-Time Admission Charges (Payable at Admission)  
Admission Fees 900
Hostel Amenities & Appliances Fund 600
Mess Deposit (Refundable) 4,000
Block Deposit (Refundable) 2,500
Annual Fees (Mandatory, Payable Every Year)  
Electricity Charges 4,000
Water Charges 4,000
Optional Fees  
Electrical Charge (Per Appliance, except Computers) 420
Semester-Wise Charges  
Residential Service Charge 10,800
Block Maintenance & Development Charges 4,950
Mess Advance 17,500
Total Annual Fees ₹45,250

Payment Methods

  • Online Payment: Available through the official CEG Hostel portal – www.ceghostel.in
  • Offline Payment: Demand Draft (DD) should be drawn in favor of:
    "EXECUTIVE WARDEN, ENGINEERING COLLEGE HOSTELS, ANNA UNIVERSITY"
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