Anna University, Chennai, established in 1978, is a prestigious public state university accredited with an A++ grade by NAAC and ranked 383 globally in the QS World Rankings 2026. It offers over 330 undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and doctorate programs across streams like Engineering, Management, Architecture, Sciences, and Computer Applications. Popular courses include B.E./B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, and B.Arch. The flagship B.Tech program has a total fee of INR 2.2 Lakhs for 4 years at the College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG). Below are the details of select courses, fees, and related information for the 2025-26 academic year, focusing on the main campus (CEG) and other key constituent colleges (MIT, ACT, SAP).
The table below lists fees for key courses at Anna University’s main campus (CEG) and constituent colleges, along with their eligibility criteria:
Course Name | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
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B.E./B.Tech (CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Chemical, etc.) | INR 2.2 Lakhs (4 Years) | 10+2 with 45% in PCM (40% for SC/ST) + TNEA/JEE Main |
B.Arch | INR 4.35 Lakhs (5 Years) | 10+2 with 50% in PCM + NATA |
B.Sc (Integrated, Computer Science, IT, etc.) | INR 2.1 Lakhs (5 Years) | 10+2 with 75% in PCM + CBSE 12th/Tamil Nadu 12th |
MBA (Finance, HR, Marketing, etc.) | INR 82,000 - 1.64 Lakhs (2 Years) | Graduation with 50% (45% for SC/ST) + TANCET/CAT/MAT |
M.E./M.Tech (Biotechnology, VLSI Design, etc.) | INR 1.2 Lakhs (2 Years) | B.E./B.Tech with 50% (45% for SC/ST) + TANCET/GATE |
MCA | INR 1.23 Lakhs (2 Years) | BCA/B.Sc (IT) with 50% (45% for SC/ST), Maths at 10+2/graduation + TANCET |
M.Sc (Applied Chemistry, Mathematics, etc.) | INR 82,000 (2 Years) | Graduation with 50% + CBSE 12th/Tamil Nadu 12th |
Ph.D. (Engineering, Sciences, Management) | INR 51,000 (3 Years) | Master’s degree with 55% + UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/Anna University test + Interview |
M.Arch (Landscape, Digital Architecture) | INR 1.06 Lakhs (2 Years) | B.Arch with 50% + CEETA/GATE |
M.Plan | INR 86,000 (2 Years) | B.Arch/B.Plan with 50% + CEETA |
Hostel and mess charges at Anna University (CEG campus, 22 blocks: 14 for boys, 8 for girls) are given in the table below (annual fees):
Particulars | Single Room | Double Sharing | Triple Sharing |
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Hostel Charges | INR 40,000 | INR 40,000 | INR 40,000 |
Mess Charges | INR 31,150 | INR 31,150 | INR 31,150 |
Other Charges (Caution Deposit, Refundable) | INR 5,000 | INR 5,000 | INR 5,000 |
Total Fees | INR 76,150 | INR 76,150 | INR 76,150 |
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ₹82,120 | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects, minimum aggregate score of 50%, 5% relaxation for reserved category candidates, appearance in Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission (TNEA) or relevant entrance examination. |
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Minimum aggregate score of 45% for reserved categories, Valid score in national-level entrance exams (CAT, MAT, XAT, TANCET) | |
M.Sc. (Master of Science) | Bachelor's degree in the relevant field, Minimum 50% aggregate marks, Qualify for entrance examination, Relevant work experience or research background | |
M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | ₹87,500 | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, Minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for reserved categories), Valid GATE score or equivalent entrance examination score |
M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, Minimum aggregate of 50% in undergraduate program, Studied Mathematics as a subject in 10+2 or undergraduate level | |
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | Master's degree in the relevant field, Minimum 55% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA, Qualified in a national-level entrance examination (GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/SLET), Obtained an M.Phil. degree. | |
M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) | Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline, Minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA, 5% relaxation for reserved categories | |
B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture) | 10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, studied English as one of the subjects, qualify in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) or any other entrance examination approved by the Council of Architecture (COA) | |
Bachelor of Engineering-B.E. | ₹30,000 - 40,000 | Higher secondary education (10+2), Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, Qualified in Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) entrance examination or valid score in recognized engineering entrance exams like JEE Main. |
M.S. (Master of Science) | Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, Minimum aggregate score of 55% or equivalent | |
Master of Engineering-M.E. | ₹40,000 | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, Minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for reserved categories), Valid GATE score, Qualified for TANCET |
B.Sc. + M.Sc. | Higher secondary education (10+2), Minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examination, Strong background in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics | |
M.Arch. (Master of Architecture) | Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Relaxation of 5% for reserved categories, Valid score in GATE or NATA | |
M.Plan. (Master of Planning) | Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Bachelor's degree in Planning, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Valid score in entrance examination |