Chennai · Tamil Nadu
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Anna University is a premier technical university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1978 by integrating four renowned institutions: College of Engineering, Guindy (founded 1794), Madras Institute of Technology, Chromepet (founded 1949), Alagappa College of Technology (founded 1944), and School of Architecture and Planning (founded 1957). The university operates through a unique affiliated college system, overseeing 500+ engineering colleges across Tamil Nadu while maintaining its own constituent colleges as flagships. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, technology, architecture, and management. The university is known for its strong industry connections, research output, and producing a significant portion of Tamil Nadu's engineering workforce. In 2010, Anna University was split into six regional universities, but the original Chennai campus retained the prestigious Anna University name and continues to be the most sought-after destination for engineering education in South India.
Programs
14
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Streams
3
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Placements
2025 · avg across 10 programs
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Average CTC
₹7.0L
per year
Highest CTC
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Placed
77%
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Cost of attendance
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Tuition is pulled from the program's listed fees. Hostel / living / books defaults are India tier-1 averages — adjust to your situation.
Total over 2 years
₹4.3L
₹2.1L per year
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering
ug 4y · 48m · 120 seats
B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
ug 4y · 48m · 60 seats
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering
ug 4y · 48m · 120 seats
B.E. Mechanical Engineering
ug 4y · 48m · 120 seats
B.Tech Information Technology
ug 4y · 48m · 60 seats
M.Sc.(2 Year)
pg · 24m
M.Sc.(5 year)Integrated
ug 5y integrated · 60m
M.Sc. Computer Science
pg · 24m · 30 seats
Builds and maintains software systems across web, mobile, and data.
85/100
India demand
Entry
₹4L – ₹12L
Senior
₹35L – ₹90L
Extracts insights from data using statistics, ML, and domain knowledge.
80/100
India demand
Entry
₹6L – ₹18L
Senior
₹45L – ₹110L
School teaching or university faculty — B.Ed / B.El.Ed for schools, PhD for college posts.
80/100
India demand
Entry
₹3L – ₹7L
Senior
₹18L – ₹40L
Owns the what & why of a product; cross-functional leadership.
78/100
India demand
Entry
₹7L – ₹22L
Senior
₹50L – ₹120L
Audit, taxation, advisory — the licensed financial professional.
75/100
India demand
Entry
₹6L – ₹15L
Senior
₹35L – ₹80L
Brand building, digital campaigns, and growth — spans FMCG, tech, and direct-to-consumer.
75/100
India demand
Entry
₹5L – ₹12L
Senior
₹30L – ₹80L
Yes, Anna University is approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education).
Yes, Anna University is recognised by the University Grants Commission.
Anna University is NAAC-accredited with grade A++.
Anna University is ranked #13 in the NIRF University category in India's National Institutional Ranking Framework.
Yes, Anna University offers on-campus hostel accommodation for students enrolled in one or more of its programs.
Yes, Anna University offers scholarships across one or more of its programs. Eligibility and amounts vary by program; check the institution's official admissions page for specifics.
Anna University offers 14 programs across 3 streams (Engineering, Commerce & Management, Sciences & Arts).
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Aggregated rating
4.0/5
Sources: Reddit r/Chennai · Reddit r/india · Quora Anna University reviews · CollegeDunia Anna University · Shiksha Anna University · AmbitionBox
Anna University (specifically CEG/MIT campuses) is highly regarded as a value-for-money engineering destination with strong placement outcomes in IT sector. Students appreciate the low fees and brand recognition, but complain about infrastructure gaps and service-oriented placement profile. The affiliated college system creates mixed experiences across the network.
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Anna University, Chennai
www.annauniv.edu · 21/5/2026