| NIRF rank | #29 (2025) |
|---|---|
| Programs | 10 |
About Anna University
Anna University is a government university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is approved by AICTE and UGC.
It offers 10 programs, including Mba (4), PhD (4), B.Arch, B.Tech. Together these have 2,120 approved seats. NAAC has accredited it with grade A++ (CGPA 3.54), valid until Aug 2028. In NIRF 2025 it ranked #20 in the Engineering category.
Anna University is a state government university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established on 4th September, 19781. It holds a NAAC A++ grade valid from 2023-08-21 to 2028-08-20 and is approved by AICTE and UGC2.
About 16007 students are pursuing their degree programmes in the University Departments3. The courses you can see for the university include Master of Business Administration with 60 seats, Master of Business Administration (Tourism Management) with 60 seats, and online MBA programmes with 1000 seats each. For B.E./B.Tech, the general category tuition fee is Rs 6,000 per semester4.
On recognition, the NAAC accreditation carries a CGPA of 3.54. NIRF ranked the university 13 in the university category in 2024 and 29 overall in 202556. Among its programmes, B.E-Civil Engineering is NBA accredited up to 30.06.20287.
The main campus extends over 189 acres at Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai8. It has 410 classrooms, 26 laboratories and a library, and hostel facilities are available9101112.
Courses offered
| Program | Duration | Seats | Tuition (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Arch | — | — | — |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry (Online) | 3 years | — | — |
| MBA | 2 years | 60 | — |
| MBA (Business Analytics, Online) | 2 years | 1,000 | — |
| MBA (Online) | 2 years | 1,000 | — |
| MBA (Tourism Management) | 2 years | 60 | — |
| PhD (Online) | 3 years | — | — |
| PhD in Management (Online) | 3 years | — | — |
| PhD Part Time PhD (Online) | 3 years | — | — |
| PhD Part Time PhD in Management (Online) | 3 years | — | — |
Courses and fees
The courses listed for Anna University include full-time and online management programmes. The Master of Business Administration has 60 seats and a duration of 24 months, and the MBA (Tourism Management) also has 60 seats for 24 months. The online MBA and the online MBA (Business Analytics) each have 1000 seats and run for 24 months. The university has applied for accreditation for 16 courses in total.
For the B.E./B.Tech Regular Programme in 2025, the general category tuition fee is Rs 6,000 per semester1. A development fee of Rs 3,000 per semester also applies2. An institutional deposit of Rs 5,000 is paid one time3. The grand total fee for the programme is shown as Rs 32,000 in the fee schedule4.
Fees differ by programme and category, so check the latest fee schedule on the official university website before you pay.
Admission and cutoffs
Official counselling results with closing ranks for Anna University are not published in the rounds we cover yet.
Colleges in Tamil Nadu usually admit through the state entrance test and centralised counselling, or on Class 12 marks for some courses, plus a management quota. The college's admission notice states the route for each course.
Placements
Anna University has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.
Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.
Rankings
Anna University is ranked #20 in the NIRF 2025 engineering ranking.1 Anna University is ranked #88 in the NIRF 2025 management ranking.2 Anna University is ranked #29 in the NIRF 2025 overall ranking.3
| Publisher | Category | Rank | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF 2025 | Engineering | #20 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2025 | Management | #88 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2025 | Overall | #29 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
Accreditation
Anna University holds NAAC accreditation with grade A++, valid from 21 August 2023 to 20 August 2028.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A++ (3.54) | Aug 2023 – Aug 2028 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Is this college genuine?
Anna University is approved by AICTE and UGC, and its approval status is valid. It is recognised by the UGC as a state university and is covered under Sections 2(f) and 12B. Its NAAC accreditation is grade A++ with a CGPA of 3.54, valid from 2023-08-21 to 2028-08-20.
It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. The institution's disclosure has also been found.
You can verify these yourself. Search for the university in the AICTE approved institutions dashboard, the UGC list of universities and the NAAC list of accredited institutions. The UGC also publishes its list of fake universities, which you can check by name.
Contact and location
- Address
- Anna University, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy,Chennai,Chennai,Tamil Nadu,600025
- PIN code
- 600025
- District
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Official website
- annauniv.edu
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Government
- AICTE ID
- 1-44638177879
- AISHE code
- U-0439
- UGC ID
- 193
How to reach
Campus and hostel
The main campus of Anna University extends over 189 acres1. Academic facilities include 410 classrooms, 105 tutorial rooms, 15 drawing halls and 26 laboratories2345. The campus also has a library, games and sports facilities and an Innovation Cell678.
Hostel facilities are available9. The total hostel charge for UG B.E./B.Tech is Rs 42,625, and for M.Sc. (Integrated) 5 Years it is Rs 45,1501011. A mess advance of Rs 17,500 is collected, and the refundable mess deposit for UG is Rs 3,0001213. Both campuses have a 24×7 ambulance service for medical emergencies14.
Frequently asked questions
What is Anna University?
Is Anna University recognised by UGC?
Yes. The UGC record shows the university is recognised under section 2(f) and section 12(B), and it is a state university. You can check this on the UGC university details page on the official UGC website.
Is Anna University approved by AICTE?
The AICTE approval record lists the institution type as State Government University for the academic year 2025. You can confirm this on the AICTE approved institutes search on the official AICTE facilities portal.
What is the NAAC grade of Anna University?
Anna University holds an A++ grade from NAAC with a CGPA of 3.54, valid from 21 August 2023 to 20 August 20281. You can verify this on the NAAC website under accredited institutions.
What is the NIRF ranking of Anna University?
Which programmes does Anna University offer?
The university lists courses such as the Master of Business Administration and its online and tourism management variants, with full-time and online study modes. Its B.E./B.Tech regular programme is also listed in the fee records1.