Annamalai University (AU), established in 1929 in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, is one of Asia’s largest residential universities, offering a wide range of undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), diploma, certificate, and doctoral programs for the academic session 2025-26. Admissions are primarily merit-based for most UG and PG courses, while entrance exams like TNEA, TANCET, NEET, and CEETA PG are required for professional courses such as BE, MBA, MCA, MBBS, and ME. The university operates through 10 faculties, including Arts, Science, Engineering, Medicine, and Agriculture, with over 49 departments and 5,900 seats for UG programs alone. The application process is online, with offline submission options for certain courses, adhering to Tamil Nadu government reservation policies. Below are the details of eligibility, selection criteria, application process, and key dates for AU admission 2025.
Particulars | Annamalai University Admission Highlights 2025 |
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Courses Offered | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Certificate, Doctoral |
Popular Courses | BA, BSc, BCom, BE, BPharm, MBA, MCA, MSc, MBBS, PhD |
Admission Criteria | Merit-based and Entrance Exam |
Entrance Exams Accepted | TNEA, TANCET, NEET UG, NEET PG, CEETA PG |
Application Mode | Online (Offline for select courses) |
Official Website | annamalaiuniversity.ac.in |
Event | Date |
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UG Application Start Date | 30 January 2025 |
UG Application Last Date | 16 June 2025 |
PG Application Start Date | 30 January 2025 |
PG Application Last Date | 30 June 2025 |
Diploma/Certificate Application Start Date | 01 March 2025 |
Diploma/Certificate Application Last Date | 30 June 2025 |
TNEA Registration Last Date (BE/BTech) | 06 June 2025 |
TANCET Result Declaration (MBA/MCA) | June 2025 (Tentative) |
NEET UG Result Declaration (MBBS/BDS) | 14 June 2025 (Tentative) |
NEET PG Exam Date (MD/MS) | 15 June 2025 (Tentative) |
UG First Merit List Release | July 2025 (Tentative) |
PG First Merit List Release | July 2025 (Tentative) |
UG Counselling/Seat Allotment | July 2025 (Tentative) |
PG Counselling/Seat Allotment | July 2025 (Tentative) |
PhD Application Last Date | 12 July 2025 |
PhD Entrance Exam Date | August 2025 (Tentative) |
BA offers a full-time BA for 3 years in specializations like Sociology, English, History, and Economics. AU BA admission is based on merit in the qualifying examination. The eligibility criteria for BA admission at AU is 10+2 with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). AU BA fees are approximately INR 5,000 per year. More details about AU BA are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | BA |
Duration | 3 years |
Specializations | Sociology, English, History, Economics |
Eligibility | 10+2 with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | Merit-based |
Counselling | AU Counselling |
Total Fees | INR 15,000 (approx.) |
Seats | 2,000 |
Application Fees | INR 400 (General), INR 200 (SC/ST) |
How to apply | Visit the official website, register, fill the application form, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit |
BSc offers a full-time BSc for 3 years in specializations like Biotechnology, Computer Science, Chemistry, and Agriculture. AU BSc admission is based on merit in the qualifying examination. The eligibility criteria for BSc admission at AU is 10+2 with relevant subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics) and minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). AU BSc fees are approximately INR 25,570 per year. More details about AU BSc are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | BSc |
Duration | 3 years |
Specializations | Biotechnology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Agriculture |
Eligibility | 10+2 with relevant subjects and minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | Merit-based |
Counselling | AU Counselling |
Total Fees | INR 76,710 (approx.) |
Seats | 5,900 |
Application Fees | INR 400 (General), INR 200 (SC/ST) |
How to apply | Visit the official website, register, fill the application form, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit |
BCom offers a full-time BCom for 3 years in specializations like Accounting and Finance. AU BCom admission is based on merit in the qualifying examination. The eligibility criteria for BCom admission at AU is 10+2 with Commerce or equivalent with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). AU BCom fees are approximately INR 7,000 per year. More details about AU BCom are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | BCom |
Duration | 3 years |
Specializations | Accounting and Finance |
Eligibility | 10+2 with Commerce or equivalent with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | Merit-based |
Counselling | AU Counselling |
Total Fees | INR 21,000 (approx.) |
Seats | 1,500 |
Application Fees | INR 400 (General), INR 200 (SC/ST) |
How to apply | Visit the official website, register, fill the application form, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit |
BBA offers a full-time BBA for 3 years. AU BBA admission is based on merit in the qualifying examination. The eligibility criteria for BBA admission at AU is 10+2 with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). AU BBA fees are approximately INR 7,000 per year. More details about AU BBA are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | BBA |
Duration | 3 years |
Specializations | Not applicable |
Eligibility | 10+2 with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | Merit-based |
Counselling | AU Counselling |
Total Fees | INR 21,000 (approx.) |
Seats | 120 |
Application Fees | INR 400 (General), INR 200 SC/ST) |
How to apply | Visit the official website, register, fill the application form, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit |
2025 BCA offers a full-time BCA for 3 years. AU BCA admission is based on merit in the qualifying examination. The eligibility criteria for BCA admission at AU is a 10+2 with Mathematics and minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). AU BCA fees are approximately INR 7,000 per year. More details about AU BCA are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | BCA |
Duration | 3 years |
Specializations | Not applicable |
Eligibility | 10+2 with Mathematics with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | Merit-based |
Counselling | AU Counselling |
Total Fees | INR 21,000 (approx.) |
Seats | 120 |
Application Fees | INR 400 (General), INR 200 SC/ST) |
How to apply | Visit the official website, register, fill the application form, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit |
BE offers a full-time BE for 4 years in specializations like Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, and Electrical Engineering. AU BE admission is based on TNEA counselling. The eligibility criteria for BE admission at AU is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). AU BE fees are approximately INR 30,000 per year. More details about AU BE are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | BE |
Duration | 4 years |
Specializations | Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering |
Eligibility | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | TNEA counselling |
Counselling | AU Counselling |
Total Fees | INR 1,00,000 (approx.) |
Seats | 1,000 |
Application Fees | INR 800 (General), INR 400 (SC/ST) |
How to apply | Visit the official website, apply for TNEA, register, fill the application form, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit |
MBA offers a full-time MBA for 2 years in specializations like Marketing, Finance, and Human Resource Management. AU MBA admission is based on TANCET scores, followed by an interview. The eligibility criteria for MBA admission at AU is a bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). AU MBA fees are approximately INR 56,450 per year. More details about AU MBA are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | MBA |
Duration | 2 years |
Specializations | Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | TANCET score + Interview |
Counselling | AU Counselling |
Total Fees | INR 1,12,900 (approx.) |
Seats | 240 |
Application Fees | INR 1,000 (General), INR 500 (SC/ST) |
How to apply | Visit the official website, register, fill the application form, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit |
MA offers a full-time MA for 2 years in specializations like Sociology, English, History, and Population Studies. AU MA admission is based on merit in the qualifying examination. The eligibility criteria for MA admission at AU is a bachelor’s degree in a relevant stream with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). AU MA fees are approximately INR 6,000 per year. More details about AU MA are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | MA |
Duration | 2 years |
Specializations | Sociology, English, History, Population Studies |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree in relevant stream with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | Merit-based |
Counselling | AU Counselling |
Total Fees | INR 12,000 (approx.) |
Seats | 600 |
Application Fees | INR 400 (General), INR 200 (SC/ST) |
How to apply | Visit the official website, register, fill the application form, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit |
MSc offers a full-time MSc for 2 years in specializations like Computer Science, Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Chemistry. AU MSc admission is based on merit in the qualifying examination. The eligibility criteria for MSc admission at AU is a bachelor’s degree in a relevant stream with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). AU MSc fees are approximately INR 36,450 per year. More details about AU MSc are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | MSc |
Duration | 2 years |
Specializations | Computer Science, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Chemistry |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree in relevant stream with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | Merit-based |
Counselling | AU Counselling |
Total Fees | INR 72,900 (approx.) |
Seats | 500 |
Application Fees | INR 400 (General), INR 200 (SC/ST) |
How to apply | Visit the official website, register, fill the application form, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit |
MBBS offers a full-time MBBS for 5.5 years, including a 1-year internship. AU MBBS admission is based on NEET UG scores, followed by MCC counselling. The eligibility criteria for MBBS admission at AU is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST). AU MBBS fees are approximately INR 5,54,370 per year. More details about AU MBBS are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | MBBS |
Duration | 5.5 years |
Specializations | Not applicable |
Eligibility | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | NEET UG score + MCC Counselling |
Counselling | MCC Counselling |
Total Fees | INR 30,49,035 (approx.) |
Seats | 150 |
Application Fees | INR 1,500 (General), INR 750 (SC/ST) |
How to apply | Visit the official website, register for NEET UG, fill the application form, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit |
TANCET 2025 rank list has been released on tn-mbamca.com for MBA and MCA admissions. Candidates whose names are in the TANCET 2025 rank list are eligible to participate in the counselling process. Choice filling for TANCET 2025 MCA counselling will be done from July 24 to July 26, 2025, and the seat allotment result will be released on July 29, 2025. For TANCET 2025 MBA counselling, choice filling will be done from July 29 to August 1, 2025, and the seat allotment result will be released on August 2, 2025.
TNEA 2025 Round 1 counselling has started for candidates with ranks 1 to 39,145. The last day for choice filling is July 16, 2025.
NEET MDS 2025 Round 2 counselling registration began on July 12, and the last date to complete the registration and pay the fee is July 15, 2025. Only candidates who were not allotted a seat in Round 1 are eligible to apply. The Round 2 seat allotment result will be announced on July 18, 2025.
NEET PG 2025 is scheduled for August 3. The exam will be held in a single shift. NBE will release the city allotment slip on July 21 and the admit card on July 31.
NEET MDS 2025 Round 2 registration for PG dental seat admissions will take place from July 12 to July 15, 2025. During this period, eligible candidates can complete the online registration. The choice filling and locking process for Round 2 counselling will be available from July 13 to July 16, 2025.
The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) has released the tentative seat allotment for TNEA 2025 under the Government Special Reservation category. Candidates are required to log in to tneaonline.org with their credentials and confirm their seat allotment by 5 PM on July 8, 2025. The allotments are made based on candidates’ TNEA ranks and the choices they submitted.
TNEA 2025 online counselling for Government special reservation (Differently Abled, Ex-Servicemen, Sports) is from July 7–8. General special reservation counselling for the same categories will be held from July 9–11. General counselling will be conducted from July 14 to August 19, 2025, in multiple rounds based on rank and category.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will declare the NEET MDS 2025 Round 1 seat allotment result on July 3 at mcc.nic.in. The allotment will be based on candidates’ ranks, preferences, and seat availability. Selected candidates must report to their allotted institutes from July 4 to 8, with document verification scheduled from July 9 to 11.
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