Annamalai University: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placement, Scholarship

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About Annamalai University

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Written By Himanshu Yadav 

Annamalai University is one of India’s largest public residential universities located in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. It is recognized by the UGC and accredited with an ‘A’ grade by the NAAC. Annamalai University has been ranked 101 under the overall category by the NIRF 2023. Annamalai University has 48 affiliated colleges and it offers UG, PG, Doctoral, PG Diploma, Diploma, and Certificate programs. The courses are offered under 10 faculties including Arts, Science, Engineering, Medical, Management, Humanities, etc. Check: Annamalai University Affiliated Colleges

Annamalai University also offers more than 500 courses through distance education. Annamalai University admissions are both merit and entrance-based. It accepts TNEATANCETNEET scores for admission to the courses such as B.E, M.E/M.Tech, MBA, MCA, MBBS, and BDS. Annamalai University also conducts its own entrance examination for admission to the various pharmacy and Ph.D. programs. Check: Annamalai University Admission

Annamalai University Ranking

Annamalai University is one of the popular universities in India & this university has been ranked by several ranking agencies for its excellence. The detail of all the agencies & their rankings are given below:

Magazine/ Ranking Body Rank
NIRF 2023 26th in Pharmacy Category
NIRF 2023 23rd in Agriculture Category
NIRF 2023 101 for Overall Category
NIRF 2023 151 in Engineering Category
Times Higher Education World University Ranking - 2023 1501+ in Overall Category
IIRF 2023 52nd for Pharmacy

Annamalai University Courses

Annamalai University offers various UG, PG and Research courses under various departments such as the Department of Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering & Technology, Arts, Education, Agriculture, Education, Fine Arts, Science, Indian Languages and Marine Sciences. are run under different departments. The brief of courses with their specialization and eligibility is given below:

Undergraduate Courses

Courses Eligibility
B.A Intermediate(10+2) from any stream at least 50% in total aggregate
LLB
B.Com Intermediate(10+2) from Commerce stream at least 50% in total aggregate
B.E Intermediate(10+2) from Science stream at least 50% in total aggregate

Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as the main subjects

B.C.A Intermediate(10+2) from any stream at least 50% in total aggregate

Computer Science or Information Technology as the main subject

B.Sc. Intermediate(10+2) from Science stream at least 50% in total aggregate

Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Biology/Zoology/ as the main subjects

M.B.B.S Intermediate(10+2) from any stream at least 50% in total aggregate

Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as the main subjects

B.Pharm
B.F.S

Intermediate(10+2) from Science stream at least 50% in total aggregate
Biology as the main subject

BDS
B.P.Ed Intermediate graduate in relevant stream at least 50% in total aggregate
Physical education is mandatory for B.P.Ed program
B.Ed
B.Lib.I.Sc.

Postgraduate Courses

Courses Eligibility
M.A B.A Hons graduates in the relevant subjects with a minimum of 50% marks in total aggregate.
M.Com B.Com(Hons) graduates in the relevant subjects or BBA with a minimum of 50% marks in total aggregate.
M.Lib.I.Sc. B.Lib.I.Sc. graduates with a minimum of 50% marks in total aggregate.
M.C.A B.Ss Hons graduates in CS/IT or BCA with a minimum of 50% marks in total aggregate.
M.Sc. B.Sc Hons graduates in the relevant subjects with a minimum of 50% marks in total aggregate.
MDS BDS graduates with a minimum of 50% marks in total aggregate.
M.S MBBS graduates with a minimum of 50% marks in total aggregate.
M.E B.E/ B.Tech graduates in the relevant subjects with a minimum of 50% marks in total aggregate.
M.P.Ed B.P.Ed graduates with a minimum of 50% marks in total aggregate.
M.Pharm B.Pharm graduates with a minimum of 50% marks in total aggregate.
M.Ed B.Ed graduates with a minimum of 50% marks in total aggregate.
M.F.S BFS graduates with a minimum of 50% marks in total aggregate.
LLM LLB/ BBL/ BAL/ BGL with a minimum of 50% marks in total aggregate.

Research and Doctoral programs

The University also offers M.Phil and Ph.D. programs in different faculties such as Arts, Humanities, Engineering, Science, Medicine, Education and more. The minimum eligibility for such programs Master degree in the relevant subjects with at least 55% of total aggregate.

Diploma and Certificate Courses

Annamalai University provides UG and PG Diplomas in various fields like Biotechnology, Pharma Management, Computer Applications, Accounting, Finance, and more. The minimum eligibility is a pass degree in an intermediate(10+2)/ intermediate graduate course.

Note: Candidates are requested to check Annamalai University Fees Structure before applying for the desired course.

Annamalai University Admissions

Students seeking admission to the university courses can register themselves through the official website by submitting completed applications along with the required fee and necessary enclosures. Candidates can follow the subsequent steps to register:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the university (https://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in) and click on ‘New User’

Step 2: Register yourself with a valid contact number and email id

Step 3: Enter your AU Login credentials and browse through the various programs that are grouped into several streams

Step 4: Select the programs and the application form will appear, fill in the form carefully and upload all the required documents

Step 5: Submit the form along with the payment of the application form as per your category and course.

Annamalai University Selection Procedure

  • For all the undergraduate courses and diploma programs, the selection procedure is done on a merit basis - marks obtained in intermediate(10+2) except B.Pharm and B.Tech. Admission to B.Tech and B.Pharm is done on entrance based followed by an interview
  • PG Selections vary courses to course –
    • MA, M.Sc., and M.Com admissions are done on a merit basis - marks obtained in graduation.
    • Selection procedure of M.P.Ed is based on a physical fitness test followed by a personal interview
    • M.Ed selection is based on a merit basis followed by an interview
    • Admission to MBA, M.Tech, M.Pharm, and MCA programs is done on the basis of marks obtained in qualifying degree merit, entrance exam and personal interview.
  • The selection procedure of M.Phil/ Ph.D. aspirants is done on the basis of the Written Test conducted by the university followed by a Personal Interview. NET/ GATE qualifiers can exempt a Ph.D. entrance test.

Note: Successful candidates satisfying their eligibility with Annamalai University Cutoff can enroll their names after the counseling procedure.

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Annamalai University DDE

Annamalai University Directorate of Distance Education provides more than 500 courses. It offers education to those people who are unable to attend the campus but who desire to study. AU DDE offers various courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Interior Design, Hotel Management, and Catering Technology, Retail Management, Twinning, Health Science, a Commonwealth Youth Program, Yoga, Music, Fire and Safety, Pharmaceutical, Taxation, etc.

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Annamalai University DDE Admissions

Candidates willing to study through Annamalai University Distance Education Program can get admission through the following two modes:

Spot Admission

Annamalai University provides a Spot admission facility only to those candidates living near any of the designated university Study Centers. The selection of all the programs will be made through the Study Center. For acquiring seats through Spot admission, candidates must submit the required documents along with the application form in person to any study center or contact the Annamalai University DDE office.

Admission through Post

Other candidates seeking DDE Admission can send duly filled-in applications to “The Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar – 608 002” along with attested Xerox copies of required documents.

Annamalai University DDE Results

Annamalai University Distance Education Results are announced on the official website of AU DDE. Students can check their results by entering their Roll Number /Register Number in the box present under the “Examinations” tab and clicking “Get Marks”.

Annamalai University Result

Annamalai University releases results of its UG, PG, and Research courses on its official website. In addition to it, the university Annamalai University publishes results of more than 500 courses through distance learning mode via the Directorate of Distance Education. Students can access results by entering their roll number in the online portal via the official website. 

How to Check Annamalai University Result?

Students can follow the below steps to download the results online:

  • Step 1: Visit the official website @ www.coe.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in
  • Step 2: Select the Examination table in the homepage and search for Results
  • Step 3: Once the list of results appear, click on the desired result 
  • Step 4: Enter the roll number and results will be displayed on the screen.
  • Step 5: Download the document for further use.

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Annamalai University Placement

Annamalai University conducts placement drives through its training and placement cell. Final semester students are eligible to participate in the recruitment drive organized by Annamalai University. The university also provides soft skills training and arranged mock interviews before the placement drive. Around 120 companies are tied up with the University to provide deserving students good placement opportunities. 

Many top-notch companies are visiting the campus every year to recruit students. More than 80% of the eligible students are participating in the placement drives out of which 50%-75% of students get placed in reputed organizations with lucrative salary packages. The highest salary package at Annamalai University ranges from INR 10-15 LPA, while the average package offered is INR 2-3 LPA. Some of the visiting companies at Annamalai University placement drives are enlisted below: 

Zoho  NLCIL
HCL  TPRS Glass
Infosys  Future Calls
Mahindra  Apollo Pharmacy
Larsen & Turbo  Sai Life Sciences

Read more: Annamalai University Placements

Annamalai University Notable Alumni

  • P. C. Alexander: Former Governor of Maharashtra
  • D. R. Karthikeyan: Former Indian Police Service officer from Tamil Nadu
  • Bala V. Balachandran: Founder and Chairman of Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
  • Rama Subramaniam Gandhi: Former Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India
  • C. Sylendra Babu: Director General of Police of Tamil Nadu

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Annamalai University FAQs

Ques. Is Annamalai University Private or Government Institution?

Ans. Annamalai University was established in 1929 and was the first private university in India. However in the year 2013, Tamil Nadu Government took over and now it acts as a state University.

Ques. Is Annamalai University UGC approved?

Ans. Yes, Annamalai University is UGC approved. It is also approved by the Ministry of HRD, the Government of India.

Ques. What are the courses provided by Annamalai University?

Ans. Annamalai University provides different UG, PG and Doctorate courses like BSc, M.Sc, BA, MA, BEd, MEd, PhD.

Ques. How to get Admission in Annamalai University?

Ans. To get admitted in Annamalai University a candidate must qualify for the minimum eligible requirements. They need to apply for admission through online mode, after which an Entrance Exam will be conducted. Based on the score of the Entrance and Interview, a candidate will get admitted to Annamalai University.

Ques. Does Annamalai University provide Distance Education?

Ans. Yes, Annamalai university provides Distance Learning courses for about 500+ courses. They are well recognized and accepted throughout the industries.

Ques. Is Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education an approved university?

Ans. Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education is approved by National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), and University Grants Commission (UGC). The University has been accredited with an A Grade by NAAC.

Ques. What is the course fee for B.Ed and BSc programs at Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education?

Ans. The course fees for B.Ed at Annamalai University is INR 1,10,000. While the fees for BSc courses, including Interior Design, Fashion Design is INR 1,07,000.

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for the MBA admission at Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education?

Ans. Candidates must have passed graduation in a relevant field from any recognized institute/university to be eligible to apply for the MBA program at Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education.

Ques. How is the placement cell at Annamalai University Directorate of Distance Education?

Ans. Annamalai University Directorate of Distance Education provides placement opportunities to the worthy and meritorious students through the Placement Cell at the department. The students are trained according to the current industry standards. The training at campus goes on for 7 days.

Ques. What are the facilities offered at Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education to its students?

Ans. Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education offers Digital Voice Information System and SMS Information System which assists the students to know complete guide about the institution and other academic details.

Ques. Does Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education offer library facilities to its students?

Ans. Yes, the Library at Annamalai University is kept open for its students from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, and the Central Reading Hall is open till 10 p.m. during the days prior to the examinations. The Library works throughout the year, on all Sundays, and on all public holidays (except three National Holidays).

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Annamalai University Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
BE
13 Courses
53,650 - 66,201 (1st Year Fees) 10+2 with 50% + TNEA11 June 2024
Ph.D
92 Courses
22,100 - 64,410 (1st Year Fees) Post Graduation-
MBA
15 Courses
29,050 - 61,200 (1st Year Fees) Graduation10 June - 04 Jul 2024
B.Ed
18 Courses
42,000 (1st Year Fees) Graduation15 June 2024
M.Sc
60 Courses
4,700 - 71,470 (1st Year Fees) Graduation15 June 2024
B.Sc (Nursing)
1 Course
56,580 (Total Fees) 10+215 June 2024
B.Sc + M.Sc
18 Courses
6,895 - 16,105 (Total Fees) 10+215 June 2024
M.Ed
1 Course
45,000 (1st Year Fees) B.Ed.15 June 2024
MA
36 Courses
5,585 - 7,595 (1st Year Fees) Graduation15 June 2024
B.Sc
12 Courses
56,030 (1st Year Fees) 10+215 June 2024

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Annamalai University Upcoming Application Dates 2024

Important Events

EventsDates
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

Expired Events

EventsDates
TNEA Counselling TimelineAug 02, 2024 - Oct 03, 2024

Important Events

EventsDates
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

Important Events

EventsDates
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

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Annamalai University Cutoff 2024

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Annamalai University, TANCET Cutoff 2023

Annamalai University, TANCET Cutoff 2023 for OC Category is listed below. The overall cutoff marks for TANCET is 29.27 - 38

Courses
Round 1
(Cutoff marks)
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38
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38
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38

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Annamalai University Rankings 2024

You can check college rankings with different ranking agencies.

Annamalai University THE Ranking

#1501out of 1501 in International 2024
Times Higher Education

Annamalai University NIRF Ranking

#151out of 200 in India 2023
NIRF

Annamalai University CWUR Ranking

#1988out of 2000 in International 2022
Center for World University Rankings

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Annamalai University Faculty

Basic Information about the Faculty of Annamalai University

director
Dr. S. MANICKAM
Head and Professor
Dr. K. Rajaraman
Department of English
Head and Professor
Dr. K. Sankari
Department of History
Head and Professor
Dr. R. Kalyanraman
Department of Mathematics
Head and Professor
Dr. C. Manoharan
Department of Physics
Head and Professor
Dr. V. Arutchelvan
Department of Civil Engineering
Head and Professor
Dr. R. Rathnasamy
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Head and Professor
Dr. P. Venkatammal
Department of Psychology
Head and Professor
Dr. R. M. Kathiresan
Department of Agronomy

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Annamalai Nagar
Chidambaram - 608002
Tamil Nadu, India
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