Anna University Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff, Application Process, Selection Criteria

Updated on 15 January 2026

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Simran Popli

Updated on 15 January 2026

ANNA UNIVERSITY Admission 2026 Highlights - Fees, Eligibility & Important Dates

Parameter	Details
Application Mode	Online
Application Start	05 December 2025
Application Deadline	14 December 2025
Admission Through	University Counselling (TNEA, CEAP, TANCA)
Entrance Exams Accepted	TNEA, TANCET, GATE, NATA, JEE Main
UG Programmes	100+ courses
PG Programmes	50+ courses
Eligibility (UG)	10+2 with minimum 45% in PCM for general category
Eligibility (PG)	Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% aggregate (45% for reserved)
Fee Range (UG)	₹2,360 - ₹5,900 per year
Fee Range (PG)	₹50,000 - ₹1,50,000 per year
Counselling Start	June 2026
Session Begins	July 2026
Official Website	www.annauniv.edu
Admission Helpline	+91-44-2235 7800, admission@annauniv.edu

ANNA UNIVERSITY UG Courses 2026 - BTech, BBA, BSc Admission, Fees & Seats

BTech/BE Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BTech	Computer Science and Engineering	4 years	Varies by department	10+2 PCM, 50% (45% SC/ST)	TNEA (based on 12th marks)	₹34,600 approx.
BTech	Information Technology	4 years	Varies	10+2 PCM, 55%	TNEA	₹45,000 - ₹75,000
BTech	Mechanical Engineering	4 years	Varies	10+2 PCM, 50%	TNEA	₹34,600 approx.
BTech	Electronics and Communication Engineering	4 years	Varies	10+2 PCM, 50%	TNEA	₹34,600 approx.
BTech	Aeronautical Engineering	4 years	Varies	10+2 PCM, 50%	TNEA	₹34,600 approx.
BTech	Biomedical Engineering	4 years	Varies	10+2 PCM, 50%	TNEA	₹34,600 approx.

Architecture & Planning Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
B.Arch	Architecture	5 years	Varies	10+2 with 45% in PCM	Entrance exam based	₹ varies
B.Plan	Planning	4 years	Varies	10+2 with PCM	Entrance exam based	₹ varies

Management Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BBA	General	3 years	Varies	10+2, 50%	Merit based	₹50,000 approx.
BBA	Business Analytics	3 years	Varies	10+2 with Mathematics, 55%	Merit based	₹50,000 approx.

Science Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BSc	Computer Science	3 years	Varies	10+2 with Mathematics, 50%	Merit based	₹20,000 - ₹30,000
BSc	Other Science Streams	3 years	Varies	10+2 with relevant subjects	Merit based	₹ varies

Commerce Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
B.Com	General	3 years	Varies	10+2 Commerce, 50%	Merit based	₹ varies

ANNA UNIVERSITY PG Courses 2026 - MTech, MBA, MSc Admission & Eligibility

MTech/ME Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MTech	Computer Science and Engineering	2 years	Varies by department	BTech/BE in relevant field, 50%	GATE/TANCET	₹52,000 - ₹1,50,000
MTech	Power Electronics	2 years	Varies	BTech/BE, 50%	GATE/TANCET	₹52,000 - ₹1,50,000
MTech	VLSI Design	2 years	Varies	BTech/BE, 50%	GATE/TANCET	₹52,000 - ₹1,50,000
MTech	Ocean Technology	2 years	Varies	BTech/BE, 50%	GATE/TANCET	₹52,000 - ₹1,50,000
MTech	Leather Technology	2 years	Varies	BTech/BE, 50%	GATE/TANCET	₹52,000 - ₹1,50,000
MTech	Avionics	2 years	Varies	BTech/BE, 50%	GATE/TANCET	₹52,000 - ₹1,50,000

MBA Programme

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (Total)
MBA	General Management	2 years	Varies	Graduation, 50%	TANCET/CAT/MAT	₹1,50,000 - ₹2,00,000

MSc Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MSc	Medical Physics	2 years	Limited	BSc, 50%	TANCET	₹43,330 approx.
MSc	Computer Science	2 years	Limited	BSc, 50%	TANCET	₹1,75,000 approx.
MSc	Mathematics	2 years	Limited	BSc, 50%	TANCET	₹43,330 approx.

ANNA UNIVERSITY PhD Admission 2026 - Research Programs, Eligibility & Fellowship

Department	Duration	Eligibility	Entrance	Fellowship
Engineering/Technology	2-6 years	M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm/M.S. (By Research), 55% (50% SC/ST/PwD)	Written Test + Interview (UGC/CSIR NET exempted)	₹25,000/month (approx. Anna Research Fellowship)
Science and Humanities	3-6 years	M.Sc./M.S. (By Research)/MCA/M.A. (Relevant fields), 55% (50% SC/ST/PwD)	Written Test + Interview (UGC/CSIR NET exempted)	₹25,000/month (approx.)
Management Sciences	3-6 years	MBA/IIM PG Diploma/M.S. (By Research)/CA/ICWA, 55% (50% SC/ST/PwD)	Written Test + Interview (UGC/CSIR NET exempted)	₹25,000/month (approx.)
Architecture and Planning	3-6 years	M.Arch./M.Plan./M.S. (By Research), 55% (50% SC/ST/PwD)	Written Test + Interview (UGC/CSIR NET exempted)	₹25,000/month (approx.)

Admission Process

Apply online on Centre for Research website; pay ₹800 (General) / ₹400 (SC/ST) application fee
Appear for written test (2 hours; 25% research methodology, 75% core subject) unless exempted
Attend interview/presentation before Doctoral Research Committee
Final selection and registration by Anna University Centre for Research
Pay admission fees totaling approx. ₹30,500 (includes tuition, library, development fees)

ANNA UNIVERSITY Diploma & Certificate Courses 2026 - Admission & Fees

Diploma Programmes

Programme	Duration	Eligibility	Fees
Diploma in Civil Engineering	3 years	10th pass with minimum 35% in Mathematics and Science	₹25,000 - ₹35,000 per year
Diploma in Computer Engineering	3 years	10th pass with minimum 35% in Mathematics and Science	₹25,000 - ₹35,000 per year
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering	3 years	10th pass with minimum 35% in Mathematics and Science	₹25,000 - ₹35,000 per year
Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering	3 years	10th pass with minimum 35% in Mathematics and Science	₹25,000 - ₹35,000 per year
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering	3 years	10th pass with minimum 35% in Mathematics and Science	₹25,000 - ₹35,000 per year
Diploma in Electrical Engineering	3 years	10th pass with minimum 35% in Mathematics and Science	₹25,000 - ₹35,000 per year
Diploma in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering	3 years	10th pass with minimum 35% in Mathematics and Science	₹25,000 - ₹35,000 per year
Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering	3 years	10th pass with minimum 35% in Mathematics and Science	₹25,000 - ₹35,000 per year

Certificate Programmes

Programme	Duration	Eligibility	Fees
Certificate in Data Science	3-6 months	10+2 pass with minimum 35% marks	₹15,000 - ₹25,000
Certificate in Cloud Computing	3-6 months	10+2 pass with minimum 35% marks	₹15,000 - ₹25,000
Certificate in Digital Marketing	3-6 months	10+2 pass with minimum 35% marks	₹15,000 - ₹25,000
Certificate in Industrial Safety	3-6 months	10+2 pass with minimum 35% marks	₹15,000 - ₹25,000
Certificate in Web Development	3-6 months	10+2 pass with minimum 40% marks, basic computer knowledge	₹10,000 - ₹25,000
Certificate in IoT Applications	3-6 months	10+2 pass with minimum 40% marks, basic computer knowledge	₹10,000 - ₹25,000
Certificate in Python Programming	3-6 months	10+2 pass with minimum 40% marks, basic computer knowledge	₹10,000 - ₹25,000
Certificate in Project Management	3-6 months	10+2 pass with minimum 35% marks, preference to working professionals	₹15,000 - ₹25,000

ANNA UNIVERSITY Application Process 2026 - How to Apply Online

Steps to Apply

Register at https://cfa.annauniv.edu/ with email/mobile
Fill personal and academic details, select desired course
Upload photo, signature, 10th/12th mark sheets, category certificate
Pay application fee online via card/UPI/net banking
Submit application and save application number for future reference

Application Fee

Category	Amount
General/OBC	₹1,000
SC/ST/PwD	₹500

ANNA UNIVERSITY Cutoff 2025 - TNEA Opening & Closing Ranks and Marks

The 2025 cutoffs for Anna University show increased competition, especially for top branches like Computer Science and Electronics, with cutoffs rising compared to previous years. The demand remains very high for core and emerging branches, with general category cutoffs near perfect scores for top programs.

TNEA Cutoff Ranks (Opening & Closing) - Anna University Main Campus (College of Engineering Guindy)

Branch	General	OBC	SC	ST
Computer Science and Engineering	28 - 20039	140 - 91013	2560 - 182289	—
Civil Engineering	3819 (closing)	—	—	—
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	1281 (closing)	—	—	—
Electronics and Communication Engineering	206 (closing)	—	—	—
Mechanical Engineering	2971 (closing)	—	—	—

TNEA Cutoff Marks (General Category) - Anna University 2025 (Top Branches)

Branch	Cutoff Marks Range
Computer Science and Engineering	198 - 200
Electronics and Communication Engineering	197 - 199.5
Mechanical Engineering	195 - 199
Civil Engineering	185 - 190
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science	195 - 198
Biomedical Engineering	187 - 195
Chemical Engineering	184 - 190

TNEA Cutoff Marks by Category for Selected Branches (Anna University 2025)

Branch	General (OC)	OBC	SC	ST
Civil Engineering	185-190	182-187	170-175	155-160
Aeronautical Engineering	195-198	191-195	180-185	165-170
Biomedical Engineering	187-195	183-190	170-175	155-160
Chemical Engineering	184-190	—	—	—

TNEA Last Round Closing Ranks (General Category) - Anna University Affiliated Colleges 2025

College	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Anna University Main Campus (CEG)	32	28
Vivekanandha Institute of Information and Management Studies for Women	1549	6259
PSG College of Technology (MBA Self-Supporting)	3	91

TANCET Cutoff for MBA (Anna University 2025)

Programme	General
MBA	36 (last round cutoff rank)

ANNA UNIVERSITY Admission 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Distance Education Application Start	15 December 2025
Distance Education Application Deadline	31 January 2026
Regular UG/PG Application Deadline	30 April 2026
Entrance Exam	May - June 2026

ANNA UNIVERSITY Admission 2026 FAQs

What is the admission process for ANNA UNIVERSITY?

Admission for UG programs is based on higher secondary marks through the Single Window Admission System, while PG admissions require entrance exams like TANCET, GATE, or CEETA. The application process is online via www.annauniv.edu, with the 2026 application deadline on 30 April. Counselling follows entrance exam results for final seat allotment.

What are the fees at ANNA UNIVERSITY?

Annual fees range from ₹50,000 to ₹2,00,000 depending on the program. For example, B.Tech fees are approximately ₹60,000 per year, MBA around ₹1,50,000, and hostel charges vary by facility but typically start at ₹30,000 annually. Fees are paid semester-wise after admission confirmation.

What is the placement record at ANNA UNIVERSITY?

In 2023-24, about 72% of UG students were placed with a median package of ₹8 LPA, while PG students had a median of ₹7.5 LPA. Top recruiters include Microsoft, Google, TCS, and Infosys, with highest packages reaching ₹36 LPA. Over 300 companies participate annually in campus placements.

What cutoff/rank is needed for ANNA UNIVERSITY?

For UG admission via TNEA, merit is based on scaled higher secondary marks with cutoffs varying by branch and category. PG admissions require TANCET or GATE scores, with cutoffs typically between 40-60 percentile for popular branches. Category-wise relaxation applies government norms.

How is hostel and campus life at ANNA UNIVERSITY?

Hostels offer single and shared rooms with mess facilities charging around ₹30,000 yearly. The campus supports sports, cultural fests, and technical clubs, fostering a vibrant student environment. Facilities include libraries, labs, and Wi-Fi-enabled zones for academic and extracurricular activities.

Is ANNA UNIVERSITY worth joining?

Anna University offers strong academic programs with excellent placement records and industry connections, especially in engineering and technology. The ROI is favorable given fees and median packages around ₹8 LPA. It suits students aiming for research, core engineering, or IT careers in Tamil Nadu and beyond.