Anna University Admission 2026

Anna University admissions 2026 are open for BE/BTech, ME/MTech, MBA, MCA, and integrated 5-year M.Sc. programmes. Anna University selection process involves an entrance test with counselling basis for most of the programmes. Merit-based admission is also offered in some courses, like the MSc.

For Anna University UG course admission in BE, BTech, TNEA is required, while PG admission goes through GATE/CEETA-PG for ME/MTech and TANCET for MBA and MCA. Anna University Chennai also offers Distance and Online Education learning courses like MBA, MSc (CS), and MCA. Admission for Anna University distance education courses takes place on a merit-based or state and national-level entrance examination, like DEET for MBA, MCA and OEET for Online MBA.

Anna University admission 2026 dates follow the TNEA schedule for UG, the CEETA-PG/TANCET schedule for PG, and Anna University's own counselling calendar for in-campus reporting. Below are the Anna University course admissions 2026 dates for UG, PG, & PhD programmes.

Source: Anna University Admission Circulars 2025-26 & TANCET/CEETA-PG 2026 Notifications

Anna University eligibility criteria for 2026 are programme-specific. Anna University BE/BTech eligibility requires 10+2 with PCM and a minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC). PG ME/MTech requires a relevant BE/BTech with 50% plus a valid GATE or CEETA-PG score. Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC) get 5% relaxation in the minimum marks.

Source: Anna University ME/M.Tech, MBA/MCA Admission Circulars 2025-26

Anna University admission process 2026 follows three routes. Anna University courses like BE/BTech go through TNEA single-window counselling at tneaonline.org. PG ME/MTech goes through GATE-based COAP or CEETA-PG via CEAP counselling. MBA and MCA go through TANCET, followed by Anna University counselling. After counselling allotment, all three routes converge at www.auegov.ac.in for online fee payment, then in-person reporting at Anna University with original documents.

Anna University BTech Admission Process 2026

• Register on tneaonline.org (DoTE-managed portal); pay TNEA application fee of INR 750 (General) or INR 350 (SC/ST).
• Upload Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, community certificate, nativity certificate, and other proofs.
• Receive a random number for a tie-breaker ranking.
• Wait for the rank list, based on normalised PCM marks (Maths 100 + Physics 50 + Chemistry 50 = 200).
• Pay the TNEA counselling fee of INR 5,000 (General) or INR 1,000 (SC/ST) once eligible to participate.
• Fill the Choice list Anna University branches in order of preference (CSE typically first for top rankers).
• Lock the choices before the deadline. No modification allowed after locking.
• Wait for seat allotment in your rank phase. Counselling runs in 7-10 phases by rank ranges.
• If allotted Anna University, log in to www.auegov.ac.in, upload the required documents, and pay the Anna University fee.
• Report at the Anna University Main Building on the date specified in your TNEA allotment letter, with original documents and 2 photocopies. Get the admission slip from the Dean's office.

Anna University MTech Admission Process 2026

• Apply through GATE counselling (preferred — gets stipend) OR register at tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet for CEETA-PG.
• Pay the CEETA-PG application fee of INR 1,000+GST (General) or INR 500+GST (SC/ST).
• Download the admit card.
• Appear for the CEETA-PG offline exam.
• Once results are out, register for CEAP (Common Engineering Admission Procedure) counselling.
• Pick Anna University ME/M.Tech specialisations in choice filling.
• On allotment, log in to www.auegov.ac.in, upload the documents required, and pay Year 1 fees online.
• Report at Hall No. 13, Anna University Main Building, on the department-wise reporting date with originals + 2 photocopies.

Anna University MBA/MCA Admission Process 2026

• Register at tancet.annauniv.edu and submit your application.
• Pay the TANCET application fee of INR 1,000 (single paper, General) or INR 500 (SC/ST).
• Appear for the TANCET 2026 entrance exam.
• Wait for the TANCET result and scorecard download.
• Register for Anna University MBA/MCA counselling (separate portal).
• Participate in choice filling — Anna University offers MBA Regular, MBA Tourism Management (SS), MCA Full-Time, and MCA SS Evening.
• On seat allotment, log in to www.auegov.ac.in, upload documents, and pay the admission fees.
• Report at Hall No. 49, First Floor, Anna University Main Building, with original certificates and 1 set of photocopies.

Anna University application process 2026 is fully online for all programmes. UG students need to apply through TNEA on the official portal. PG students for ME or MTech must apply through the CEETA PG section on the university website or through COAP if they are using GATE scores. MBA and MCA applicants need to apply through the TANCET section.

After results are announced and seats are allotted through counselling, students must pay the fees on the Anna University e-Governance portal at www.auegov.ac.in. Below is the complete step-by-step application process:

• Visit the relevant portal, tneaonline.org for UG, tancet.annauniv.edu for PG entrance exams.
• Click 'New Registration' and create an account using a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Verify mobile number and email ID via OTP.
• Fill the application form — personal details, parental details, educational qualifications, category, and communal certificate details.
• Upload scanned documents (PDFs under 500KB, minimum 72dpi), recent photo, signature, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, Bachelor's degree certificate (for PG), community certificate (if applicable), nativity certificate (TN candidates).
• Pay the application fee online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
• Review preview, submit, and download the confirmation page.
• For PG: appear for CEETA-PG or TANCET on the scheduled date with an admit card and a photo ID.
• After result publication, register for the corresponding counselling — TNEA single-window for UG, CEAP for ME/MTech, MBA/MCA counselling for management.
• For Anna University seat allotment, register on www.auegov.ac.in, upload all required documents, and pay the Year 1 fee online before reporting at the Anna University campus.

Anna University admission requires originals plus one or more photocopies of every certificate at the time of in-person reporting. The list below is taken directly from the Anna University admission circulars published by the Dean's office.

• 10th Standard (SSLC) Mark Sheet
• 12th Standard (HSC) Mark Sheet
• Undergraduate Degree Certificate & Consolidated Mark Sheet (For PG admissions only)
• Transfer Certificate (TC) and Conduct Certificate from your previous institution
• Identity & Basic Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Recent Passport-size Photographs
• Bank Passbook Front Page (Aadhaar-linked account)
• Official Allotment Order (TNEA for UG, TANCET/CEETA for PG)
• Entrance Exam Score Card (If applicable)
• Official Fee Payment Receipt
• Student Data Form (Downloaded from the university portal)
• Joint Declaration & Anti-Ragging Form (Signed by both student and parent)
• Medical Fitness Certificate (Original)

Special Category Certificates (Only if applicable to you)

• Community Certificate
• Income Certificate
• First Graduate Certificate
• Nativity or Migration Certificate
• Differently Abled Certificate

Source: Anna University MBA/MCA Admission Circular 2025-26 (Cr.No.Anna University/CE11/Admission/2025-26)

Anna University CDOE admission 2026 is fully online through cde.annauniv.edu (Distance programmes) and onlinecde.annauniv.edu (Online MBA). The process has five stages: registration, application, entrance test (where applicable), document verification, and seat confirmation. 

Both Academic Year (AY) and Calendar Year (CY) batches are offered; selected candidates can choose either of the next two successive batches for joining. Step-by-step Anna University Distance and Online Education admission process 2026 is given below:

• Visit cde.annauniv.edu (Distance) or onlinecde.annauniv.edu (Online) and click on the relevant programme application link.
• Create a candidate account using a valid email ID, set a username and password.
• Fill the application form with personal details, educational qualifications, and choice of specialisation/study centre.
• Upload scanned documents — recent photograph (50KB-100KB JPEG), signature (20KB-50KB JPEG), 10th and 12th mark sheets, Bachelor's degree certificate and consolidated mark sheet, community certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar.
• Pay the application fee of INR 650 online via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
• Appear for DEET (MBA, MCA) or OEET (Online MBA) on the scheduled date — MSc CS candidates skip this step.
• Wait for the merit list/rank list publication. Selected candidates receive admission notification via email and SMS.
• Pay the first-semester fee of INR 18,650 (Distance) or programme fee instalment (Online) within the deadline to confirm admission.
• Choose between AY (Academic Year) batch and CY (Calendar Year) batch — admission is valid for the next two successive batches.

Anna University Distance and Online Education Admission 2026 Dates

Anna University CDOE conducts two admission cycles per year — Calendar Year (CY) batch starting January and Academic Year (AY) batch starting July. The 2026 CY batch admissions concluded by March 2026; the 2026 AY batch admission window typically opens between May and June. Below are the recent confirmed dates and tentative windows for upcoming cycles.

Source: Anna University CDOE Announcements, 2026 (cde.annauniv.edu)

The table shows the required application fees for Anna University admission:

Source: TNEA, TANCET, CEETA-PG 2026 Official Notifications

For Anna University-specific admission queries, candidates can contact the Dean's office directly. The Centre for e-Governance handles fee payment and document upload queries. TNEA, TANCET, and CEETA-PG have separate helpdesks for exam-related questions.

Source: Anna University Anna University Official Contact Directory, 2026

Note: For hostel admission-related queries, candidates apply separately through AnnaUniversity.annauniv.edu/ech/HostelConnect after academic admission is confirmed.