Founded on September 4, 1978, Anna University is a prestigious unitary university situated in Chennai. The main campus of Anna University spans across 189 acres of land. In the QS World University Rankings 2023, the university achieved an impressive 185th rank with a score of 28.2. Additionally, in the NIRF Rankings 2022, Anna University secured the 22nd position in the overall category, the 20th position in the university category, and the 21st position in the research category. Furthermore, Anna University has been accredited with an “A” grade by NAAC, attaining a CGPA of 3.46 on a four-point scale.
Anna University comprises four prominent university department centers, namely the College of Engineering (CEG), Alagappa College of Technology (ACT), Madras Institute of Technology (MIT), and School of Architecture & Planning (SAP). Additionally, AU has 13 constituent colleges, along with three regional campuses located in Tirunelveli, Madurai, and Coimbatore, and a total of 593 affiliated colleges, including government, government-aided, and self-financing institutions. The list of Anna University courses encompasses 133 programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Admission to Anna University is based on entrance exams, with B.Tech admissions conducted through TNEA counseling, while TANCET scores are considered for admission to MBA and MCA programs. For ME, M.Tech, M.Arch, and M.Plan programs, admission is based on CEETA-PG scores.
Course, Fees and Eligibility
Admissions
Admissions at Anna University are available for a diverse range of 6 undergraduate and postgraduate courses. These courses span across Management and Business Administration, Computer Application and IT, as well as Engineering and Architecture, and can be pursued through regular or online modes. Admission to the B.Arch course at Anna University is determined based on the NATA scores. The duration of these courses varies from 2 to 5 years. For postgraduate programs, admission is granted based on the performance in the TANCET exam, which is conducted by the university. To apply for admission, prospective candidates are required to complete the Anna University online application form, which can be accessed through the official university website.
Placements
Anna University has a strong track record of offering excellent placement opportunities to its students, with placements in renowned companies worldwide. Currently, the Anna University Chennai placement drive for 2023 is in progress. In the previous placement drive of 2021-22, more than 100 companies recruited over 2000 students from various branches of Anna University Chennai. The highest package offered during the 2022 placements was INR 36.50 LPA, representing a significant increase of over 75% compared to the previous year.
Prominent companies such as CISCO, Ola, DE Shaw, Samsung, Reliance, Ford, Walmart, Hyundai, and many others have been top recruiters at Anna University. In addition to placements, the university’s placement cell also provides internship opportunities for students. Moreover, the placement cell, in collaboration with the Centre for University-Industry Collaboration (CUIC), actively promotes entrepreneurship among students by offering training and guidance.
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Reviews
Overall Rating (Out of 5)
- The admission process is easy
- The Placement in Anna University is quite good
- All the faculties are well qualified
- The teaching method is impressive
- You can find the application form as well fee on the university website