Anna University admission 2023 will be conducted through national and state-level entrance examinations. The university has introduced a new entrance exam, Common Engineering Entrance Test for Admission Postgraduate (CEETA PG) for admission to ME, MTech, MArch, and MPlan programs. Admission to MBA and MCA programs will be based on TANCET scores.
Admission to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch will be granted through TNEA counselling. Anna University PhD admission is based on the performance of candidates’ in the written test conducted by the University followed by an interview. UGC NET (including JRF)/ UGC CSIR NET (including JRF)/ SLET qualified and Teacher Fellowship holders are exempted from Anna University Written Test. Such candidates have to appear in the interview round.
Anna University application forms for admission to various courses are available on the official website of Anna University - annauniv.edu. Applicants are required to pay an application fee and need to submit the necessary documents while applying for admission. Check Anna University Courses & Fees
Table of Content
2.1 Anna University UG Eligibility Criteria
2.2 Anna University UG Selection Criteria
2.3 Anna University UG Application Process
3.1 Anna University PG Eligibility Criteria
3.2 Anna University PG Selection Criteria
3.3 Anna University PG Application Process
5.3 How to Apply?
Events | Dates |
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TANCET/CEETA PG 2023 Registration Window (MBA/MCA/ME/M.Tech/ M.Plan/ M.Arch) | February 1 – February 28, 2023 |
TANCET/CEETA PG 2023 Hall Ticket (MBA/MCA/ME/M.Tech/ M.Plan/ M.Arch) | March 11, 2023 |
TANCET 2023 Exam Date (MBA/MCA) | March 25, 2023 |
CEETA PG 2023 Exam Date (ME/M.Tech/ M.Plan/ M.Arch) | March 26, 2023 |
TANCET/CEETA PG 2023 Final Answer Key Release Date (MBA/MCA/ME/M.Tech/ M.Plan/ M.Arch) | April 11, 2023 |
TANCET/CEETA PG 2023 Result Release Date (MBA/MCA/ME/M.Tech/ M.Plan/ M.Arch) | April 14, 2023 |
TANCET/CEETA PG 2023 Scorecard Release Date (MBA/MCA/ME/M.Tech/ M.Plan/ M.Arch) | April 20, 2023 |
Last date to download TANCET/CEETA PG 2023 Scorecard (MBA/MCA/ME/M.Tech/ M.Plan/ M.Arch) | May 20, 2023 |
Last Date to Apply for Distance MBA/MCA/MSc (CS) | March 21, 2023 |
PhD/MS (By Research)/MS+PhD July 2023 Session Online Application Last Date | March 21, 2023 |
Last date to submit hardcopy of application for PhD/MS (By Research)/MS+PhD July 2023 Session | March 27, 2023 |
Anna University offers full-time BE/ B.Tech and B.Arch courses in various disciplines at UG level. The 10+2 level exam or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is the minimum eligibility criteria for admission.
For BE/ B.Tech admission, the candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of marks obtained in 10+2 followed by TNEA counselling. NATA score is mandatory for B.Arch. course.The specialisations of these courses are given below in a tabular format:
Course | Specialisations |
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B.E | Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Agricultural & Irrigation Engineering, Mining Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Printing Technology, Aeronautical Engineering, and many more |
B Tech | Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Textile Engineering, Petroleum Engineering & Technology, Leather Technology, Robotics & Plastic Technology,Industrial Biotechnology, Food Technology |
B.Arch | - |
Candidates must pass a 10+2 level exam or equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks with PCM as compulsory subjects.
Selection criteria is based on TNEA scores for B.E/ B.Tech admission and NATA scores for B.Arch admission.
Anna University offers ME, M.Tech, M.Plan, M.Arch, MBA, MCA, and M.Sc degree programs at the PG level. The basic eligibility criteria for PG admission at Anna University is have a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field from a recognised university/institute. Admissions will be based on an entrance exam, conducted by Anna University on behalf of the Tamil Nadu government. Admission to ME, M.Tech, M.Plan, and M.Arch programs will be based on Common Engineering Entrance Test for Admission (CEETA PG). Candidates seeking admission to MBA and MCA programs are required to appear for the TANCET exam. M.Sc admissions will be granted on the basis of a written test conducted by the university.
programs in the various disciplines at the PG level. A BE/ B.Tech degree in the relevant field is the minimum eligibility criteria for admission. Diploma holders along with AMIE are also eligible to apply. Admission is based on TANCET score followed by university-based counselling (TANCA).
For MBA courses, candidates with a valid score in GATE are also eligible to apply. Such candidates are exempted from TANCET.
At Postgraduate level, Anna University also offers M.Arch, M.Plan, MBA, and MCA (Regular+Lateral). The University offers full time M.Sc programmes. Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) is the required eligibility for applying. TANCET qualified candidates have to appear for a university-based counseling (TANCA) based on which admission will be ascertained.
Course | Specialisations |
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M.E | Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering (Specialization in Big Data Analytics), Environmental Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Technology, Avionics (under faculty of I & C), Manufacturing Engineering, Applied Electronics and many more |
M.Tech | Coastal Management, Footwear Science and Technology, Information Technology, Leather Technology, Chemical Engineering, Rubber Technology, Food Technology, Ceramic Technology, Nano Science and Technology, Textile Technology, Biotechnology and many more |
M.Arch | General, Digital Architecture, Environmental Architecture, Landscape Architecture |
MBA | Tourism Management |
MCA | - |
MCA (Lateral Entry) | - |
M.Plan | - |
M.Sc | Applied Mathematics, Applied Chemistry, Applied Geology, Materials Science, Medical Physics, Electronic Media |
Integrated (B.Sc+M.Sc) | Electronic Media, Computer Science, Information Technology |
The application process for Anna University PG courses is mentioned below:
The entrance test for Anna University ME, M.Tech, M.Plan, M.Arch, MBA, and MCA programs is tabulated below:
Courses | SC/SCA/ST of Tamil Nadu |
Others |
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TANCET - MCA | INR 500/- | INR 1000/- |
TANCET – MBA | INR 500/- | INR 1000/- |
CEETA-PG Inclusive of Counselling Charges for admission: |
Entrance Fee: INR 500/- | Entrance Fee: INR 100/- |
Counselling Fee: INR 250/- + 18 % GST Total = INR 795/- |
Counselling Fee: INR 500/- + 18 % GST Total = INR 1590/- |
MS by Research & PhD courses are offered under Centre for Research (CFR) two times in a year. M.Phil is offered at PG level in different disciplines.
For admission to the M.Phil program, a Master’s degree in the same or related field of research is required. For admission to the M.Phil. program, candidates’ previous academic record will also be put under review. Candidates with an exceptional academic record will be selected.
Candidates with Master’s degree or an M.Phil degree in the same or related field are eligible to apply. Selection to the Ph.D. program is based on the performance of candidates’ in the written test conducted by the University followed by an interview.
Admission to these programs are granted on the basis of candidates’ performance in the entrance test conducted by the University. UGC NET (including JRF)/ UGC CSIR NET (including JRF)/ SLET qualified and Teacher Fellowship holders are exempted from Anna University Written Test. Such candidates have to appear in the interview round.
The M.Phil., Ph.D. and MS by Research courses with their respective specialisations are given below in a tabular format:
Course | Specialisations |
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M.Phil | Mathematics, Physics, Medical Physics, Crystal Science, Applied Geology |
Ph.D | Engineering & Technology, Architecture & Planning, Science and Humanities, Management |
MS by Research | Engineering & Technology, Architecture & Planning, Science and Humanities, Management |
Documents required during Counselling:
Ques. What is the syllabus followed for TANCET for applying to Anna University ?
Ans. TANCET 2023 syllabus is decided by Anna University and is separate for MBA and MCA programs.
Check: TANCET Exam Pattern
Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for the NATA entrance exam required for Anna University admissions?
Ans. The eligibility criteria for the NATA entrance exam is :
Check: NATA Eligibility Criteria
Ques. What documents are required for the GATE while applying for M.Arch or M.Plan course in Anna University?
Ans. The required application details of the GATE entrance test are photograph of the candidate, signature, eligibility certificate, if the student is from reservation category then caste certificate and PwD Certificate as per the given specifications.
Ques. What is the online registration fee at Anna University?
Ans. The online registration fee at Anna University is RS. 600 for Open category and Rs. 300 for Reserved category. The fee can be paid through the online mode at the time of registration process.
Ques: What is the counseling process of TNEA for B.E./B.Tech. course in Anna University ?
Ans. The counseling process of TNEA will be held from the third week of July. Students will be called for the counselling process based on the merit list prepared.
Check: TNEA Counselling Process
Ques. What is the procedure for uploading photos for admission to Anna University?
Ques. What is the procedure of taking an online test in Anna University?
Ques. What is the examination pattern of Anna University online proctored examination?
Ques. Does Anna University provide courses in distance education mode?
Ques. Does Anna University provide course material to the students under distance education mode?
Ques. How can Ph.D students apply for the 'Genuineness' process for verification of documents in Anna University?
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Events | Dates |
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TANCET 2025 Registration Timeline | Tentative Jan 10, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025 |
TANCET 2025 Admit Card Date | Tentative Feb 21, 2025 |
TANCET 2025 Exam Date | Tentative Mar 09, 2025 |
TANCET 2025 Result Date | Tentative Mar 28, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
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TNEA Counselling Timeline | Aug 02, 2024 - Oct 03, 2024 |
NATA 2024 Registration | Aug 01, 2024 - Sep 03, 2024 |
Grievances Redressal (TANCET Counselling) [MBA] | Jul 23, 2024 - Jul 26, 2024 |
Events | Dates |
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TANCET 2025 Registration Timeline | Tentative Jan 10, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025 |
TANCET 2025 Admit Card Date | Tentative Feb 21, 2025 |
TANCET 2025 Exam Date | Tentative Mar 09, 2025 |
TANCET 2025 Result Date | Tentative Mar 28, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
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Grievances Redressal (TANCET Counselling) [MBA] | Jul 23, 2024 - Jul 26, 2024 |
Publication of Rank List (TANCET Counselling) [MBA] | Jul 22, 2024 |
Online Registration & Filling of Applications (TANCET Counselling) [MBA] | Jun 10, 2024 - Jul 04, 2024 |
Events | Dates |
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TANCET 2025 Registration Timeline | Tentative Jan 10, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025 |
TANCET 2025 Admit Card Date | Tentative Feb 21, 2025 |
TANCET 2025 Exam Date | Tentative Mar 09, 2025 |
TANCET 2025 Result Date | Tentative Mar 28, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
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Grievances Redressal (TANCET Counselling) [MCA] | Jul 23, 2024 - Jul 26, 2024 |
Publication of Rank List (TANCET Counselling) [MCA] | Jul 22, 2024 |
Online Registration & Filling of Applications (TANCET Counselling) [MCA] | Jun 10, 2024 - Jul 04, 2024 |
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Course | Fees | Eligibility | Application Date | Action |
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BE 17 Courses | ₹30,000 - 2.2 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 50% + TNEA | 6 May - 11 Jun 2024 | |
MBA 13 Courses | ₹41,000 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 50% + TANCET | 27 Mar - 04 Jul 2024 | |
Ph.D 47 Courses | ₹1.25 Lakhs (Total Fees) | Post Graduation | 19 Feb - 13 Mar 2024 | |
M.Tech 28 Courses | ₹60,000 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 50% + TANCET | 27 Mar - 14 May 2024 | |
M.Sc 10 Courses | ₹41,000 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | 27 Mar - 15 May 2024 |
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When an NRI applies for admission to Anna University, the process is different from regular counseling. During the months of April and May, the application form for NRIs, CIWCGs, and foreign nationals is available. Your physics, chemistry, and mathematics test scores from your respective board will be used to determine which course or branch you will take. The video gives you additional information about Anna University NRI admission
A combined average of 50% in mathematics, physics, and chemistry is the minimum requirement for eligibility. An NRI counselor is assigned to each department to look after the needs of the students, assess their academic performance, and offer suggestions for improvement.
They certainly can. Anna University in Chennai now handles admissions to engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu following the exclusion of the Tamil Nadu Professional Colleges Entrance Examination in 2007.
For students from other states, it has a special space reserved for them, and on a different day, counseling is provided. Because there aren't many people coming from other states to study at Anna University, they should have an easy time getting in.
TNEA is the state-level admission procedure for the state of Tamil Nadu. Anna University organizes it to provide admissions to B.E./B. Tech professional degree courses. Admission will be granted solely on the basis of the intermediate (12th) class percentage. The candidate must obtain 45% (general category), 40% (backward class, including backward class Muslim), 40% (MBC and DNC), and 40% (SC/ST/SCA).
Industrial quota or consortium quota as it is generally called is a medium through which a student can be admitted to any of the UG courses of the university.
Anyone who has an industry can apply through this quota which is its main qualification. The process is as follows:
The university reviews all the applications submitted.
It then visits the industry and makes a report on the background of the company.
Based on the report the applied candidate is given a seat in the university.
Most importantly an MOU is signed between the university and the industry.
The main thing to consider is that the company should be related to the course the candidate is willing to pursue.
Some of the Top colleges under Anna University are :
All the above colleges require a minimum cutoff of 195 and above. You are required to get a minimum cutoff (PCM) of 198 or 199 if you wish to get into Anna University, or any other college affiliated to it through the counselling process.
In Anna University counseling, CBSE students are not given any special consideration. Officially, they claim that CBSE students' grades are moderated, but the process is as follows. They take into account the highest mark obtained by a student in that subject across India. Because it will be 100, if you get 85, your grade will not change.
The CBSE cut-off is calculated in such a way that,
((Mathematics marks) + ((Physics + Chemistry marks)/2))
As a result of the cut-off calculation, CBSE students are always at a significant disadvantage when competing with state board students. Even if a student achieves 95 in each of the three subjects, the cut-off is 190, which is low when compared to state board students.
The following are some of the other options:
SSN has its own meritorious management quota. If you are chosen, you will be subjected to a test and an interview.
Many other colleges, such as Loyola and Rajalakshmi, provide meritorious management seats that you can apply for.
Other state (OS) students have two main ways to get admissions into Anna University.
Through Other State Quota: Only government colleges can be availed through this. About 2-3 seats are available only for each department. The counselling procedure is based on home state 12 equivalent marks.
Through Home State Quota: This way allows any other students to participate in counselling along with home state students provided that they fill certain criteria. The criteria for this is that
The cutoff through the second method is set based on marks he scored on 12 equivalent exams.
Anna University holds over 13 constituent schools and 593 associated schools. MIT is a member of Anna University and has won various awards that include an award from the Indian Society of Technical Education (ISTE). COEP is an autonomous institute and is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University with 725 and 342 students in the UG and PG level courses. Jadavpur University is a member of the Association of Universities of India (AIU) and has been accredited with Grade 'A' by NAAC.
Admission Process:
Anna University and MIT Chennai:
Students who obtained a minimum of 50% in PCM in 10+2 can apply for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions(TNEA) for undergraduate admissions at MIT Chennai and Anna University. For the B.Arch program, students will have to sit for the NATA entrance exam and must obtain a minimum of 50% in PCM in 10+2
Bachelor’s students with 50% marks can apply for M.Tech programs, given that they have a relevant TANCET/GATE score and is required by most universities.
College of Engineering Pune: Students with a minimum of 50% in 10+2 can sit for the MH-CET entrance exam, which will enable them to apply for an array of B.E/B.Tech programs at COEP.
Jadavpur University: For admissions into the B.Tech and B.Pharm program of Jadavpur University, students must obtain a minimum of 45% in 10+2 with a valid rank in WBJEE entrance test.
Cut off:
MIT Chennai:
In the year 2019, the MIT Chennai cut-off for B.E in Computer Engineering was 516 and for B.E in Automobile Engineering was 1312.
The lowest cut-off at MIT Chennai was recorded in B.E in Rubber and Plastic Technology and B.E in Automobile Engineering with 9812 and 6192 respectively.
Jadavpur University:
In the year 2019, the WBJEE cut-off for Computer Science and Engineering ranged from 49-81, and Information Technology was 104-159 in Round 1.
College of Engineering Pune:
Among all the courses in the College of Engineering Pune, the highest cut-off has been recorded in B.Tech in Computer Engineering with a cut-off of 134 in the year 2019.
Admission to the aforementioned universities can be a cakewalk if one qualifies the relevant entrance exams with standard scores. In regard to cut-off marks, universities display wide variation in their cut-off between consecutive years.
No, Anna University does not accept JEE Main scores for admission to BE or BTech programs. Seats in B. E. & B. Tech. Degree Courses in University Departments and Constituent Colleges of Anna University are allocated through Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) Counselling. For general counselling, the TNEA rank list is released by authorities to shortlist candidates based on their marks obtained by candidates in the prescribed subjects in the qualifying exam, after reducing them to a base of 200. To be eligible to apply for TNEA, candidates must have studied class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and have a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate. Also, the candidate must be a native of Tamil Nadu.
The following is the procedure:
1: You must obtain permission from recognized supervisors at Anna University in your relevant research area to guide you.
2: You must wait for a call from Anna University regarding your Ph.D. admission.
3: After receiving a call from Anna University for Ph.D. admission, you must complete the forms online in accordance with the guidelines.
4: Anna University will send you an invitation to the examination as well as a presentation of your research plans.
5: Following that, Anna University will contact you to schedule an admissions interview based on how well you performed on the written test and in presenting your research.
6: Before admission, the certificate must be verified. They will admit you on the same day as your certificate is verified.
7: You must hold your first doctoral committee meeting after being admitted to the college where your supervisor is a professor. At this meeting, the members of the committee will suggest a four-course curriculum based on your research. A semester is limited to two courses that you can register for. The four courses can be finished in a total of two years.
8: After finishing the four courses recommended by the doctoral committee members and the research you need to do beforehand, you must conduct a second doctoral committee meeting. Within three years of the date of registration, you must develop new algorithms to analyze your research findings and conduct the third doctoral committee.
9: To submit your research, you must hold a third doctoral committee meeting (Synopsis Meeting). You must present the doctoral committee members with a copy of the Journals Published in Anna University Annexure I List on that day. Three years is the maximum amount of time that can pass between your second doctoral committee meeting (Research Confirmation Meeting) and third doctoral committee meeting (Synopsis Meeting). From the registration date, it typically takes 5 to 6 years for people to attend this meeting.
10: Anna University will review your publications and research findings one month after the third doctoral committee meeting. Following that, you will have three months from the third doctoral committee meeting to submit your thesis.
11: The thesis must be submitted within three months of the third doctoral meeting (Synopsis Meeting). Your thesis must be turned in, and the members of the doctoral committee will review it.
12: It will take you more than three months to hear back from your Indian and Foreign Examiners. after receiving favorable recommendations from the Indian and Foreign Examiners.
13: In the Supervisor College, you must hold a Viva Voce Meeting with one subject expert and an Indian Examiner who will be evaluating your thesis. They will present you with an award that day.
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