Information Science and Engineering
₹48,000Annual · /yr
Verified 26 Apr 2026Anna University — Fees, Placements & Admission 2026
Anna University is one of India's foremost state-funded technical universities, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1978 through the Anna University Act, 1978 passed by the Tamil Nadu…
NAAC A++NIRF 20
₹48,000
ISE · Annual tuition
88%
Placement · 2023-24
Facts
CollegeAndFees fact summary
- College
- Anna University
- Short name
- Anna Univ
- City
- Chennai
- Page type
- College profile
- Admission year
- 2026-27
- Main routes
- KCET, JEE Main
- Primary fee shown
- Published fee rows
- Fee label
- See fee table
- Seat status
- Verify through the official route
- Last reviewed
- 26 Apr 2026
- Source status
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- Canonical URL
- /colleges/anna-university-chennai
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Fees · 2026-27
Anna Univ fees
Jee · fee by branch
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹1,92,000 | ₹48,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹1,92,000 | ₹48,000 /yr |
| Information Science and Engineering (ISE) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹1,92,000 | ₹48,000 /yr |
Placements · 2023-24
Anna Univ placements
88%
₹10.5LAvg CTC
44 LPAHighest CTC
Anna University Chennai — Tamil Nadu's leading government engineering university — posts strong placement outcomes through its CEG (College of Engineering Guindy), ACT (Alagappa College of Technology), MIT (Madras Institute of Technology) and SAP (School of Architecture and…
Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
₹48,000Annual · /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
₹48,000Annual · /yr
Admissions · 2026-27
Anna Univ admissions
KEA (KCET)JEE Main
Hostel · campus
Hostel
Anna University runs separate hostels for boys and girls across its CEG, ACT, MIT and SAP campuses in Chennai. First-year B.E. students are typically allocated triple-sharing rooms with double and limited single occupancy by seniority. Annual hostel and mess fees for 2025-26 are heavily subsidised given Anna's government-university status — typically ₹35,000-55,000 per academic year inclusive of mess.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Anna University students benefit from the university's government-status with heavily subsidised fees. SC/ST students receive full tuition waivers plus Central and Tamil Nadu state Post-matric Scholarship covering hostel and mess. Students from families with annual income below specific thresholds receive 100% tuition remission. Defence wards qualify for PM Scholarship Scheme. AICTE Pragati for girl students and AICTE Saksham for differently-abled students are accepted on application.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Anna University Chennai's main CEG (College of Engineering Guindy) campus extends across approximately 185 acres at Guindy in central-south Chennai — established 1794, among India's oldest engineering institutions.
189 ac
Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibrarySports ComplexCafeteriaMedical CentreLabsPlacement CellGym
Research
Research
Anna University Chennai consistently ranks among the top 20 in NIRF Engineering. Research spans every major engineering and applied science discipline given the broad CEG, ACT and MIT scope. The university hosts the Centre for Aerospace Research (uniquely positioned given MIT's heritage), Centre for Renewable Energy, Centre for Excellence in AI-ML, Centre for Bioenergy, Centre for Climate Change Adaptation, Centre for Water Resources, Anna University-IIT Madras Joint Doctoral Programme and many discipline-specific centres.
Gallery
Gallery
Alumni
Alumni
Anna University alumni — through its CEG, ACT and MIT colleges — include some of India's most senior engineers, scientists, civil servants, founders and policy figures. Notable alumni include former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam (MIT), Sundar Pichai (CEG before transferring to Stanford for MS), Sridhar Vembu (Zoho founder — IIT Madras BTech but uniquely associated with Tamil Nadu engineering ecosystem), Manohar Parrikar (former Defence Minister — IIT Bombay but Anna ecosystem produces senior leaders), and many founders of Indian and global startups.
Same city
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FAQ
Anna Univ FAQs
What is the B.Tech fee at Anna University Chennai for 2026?
The annual B.Tech tuition fee at Anna University Chennai constituent campuses (CEG, MIT, AC Tech, SAP) for the 2026-27 academic year is approximately Rs 60,000-1,00,000 per year for Tamil Nadu state-quota seats, significantly subsidised compared to private autonomous colleges. Total cost across the 4-year B.Tech programme is approximately Rs 2.4-4 lakh in tuition.
What is the hostel fee at Anna University Chennai?
The hostel and mess fees at Anna University Chennai constituent campuses are approximately Rs 50,000-70,000 per year inclusive of accommodation, mess and basic amenities, payable separately from tuition. The 189-acre Guindy campus offers fully-residential hostel blocks for boys and girls.
Are scholarships available at Anna University Chennai?
Yes, Anna University Chennai offers a wide range of state-government scholarships including the Tamil Nadu Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme, Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC, merit-cum-means scholarships for top TNEA rank-holders, and category-based fee concessions under the Tamil Nadu reservation framework.
How do I apply for B.Tech admission at Anna University Chennai?
B.Tech admission at Anna University constituent campuses (CEG, MIT, AC Tech, SAP) is via the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) centralised counselling for 65% Tamil Nadu state quota seats. JEE Main score is accepted for all-India and management quota seats with separate counselling.
What is the eligibility for B.Tech at Anna University Chennai?
Eligibility: Class XII pass with a minimum of 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (45% for reserved categories under the Tamil Nadu reservation framework). Lateral entry to the second year B.Tech is offered for diploma holders and B.Sc graduates via the ECET Tamil Nadu pathway.
What is the average package at Anna University Chennai?
The average B.Tech package at Anna University Chennai constituent campuses for the 2023-24 placement season is approximately Rs 10.5 LPA across all branches, with the highest package reaching approximately Rs 44 LPA from product companies. The placement rate is consistently above 88 percent.
Which companies recruit from Anna University Chennai?
Top recruiters at Anna University Chennai constituent campuses include Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Adobe, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Capgemini, Accenture, L&T, ITC, Tata Steel, Reliance, ONGC, NTPC, BHEL, Indian Oil and Coal India.
Is Anna University Chennai NAAC accredited?
Yes, Anna University Chennai is NAAC accredited Grade A++ in its most recent accreditation cycle. The university also holds AICTE approval, UGC recognition, NBA Tier-1 accreditation for multiple B.Tech programmes across its constituent campuses, and ranks NIRF Engineering 13 in 2024.
Sources
Verification & sources
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