At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27
NIT Trichy
Tiruchirappalli · Estd. 1964 · NAAC A++ · NIRF #9
Management quota fees: Not available — contact counsellor.
Anna University
Chennai · Estd. 1978 · NAAC A++ · NIRF #20
Management quota fees: Not available — contact counsellor.
Overview
NIT Trichy (centrally-funded NIT, NIRF #9) and Anna University Chennai CEG (Tamil Nadu state university with 200+ year heritage from 1794, NIRF #20).
Academics
NIT Trichy has standardised NIT model with 60+ years heritage. Anna CEG offers extensive 200+ year engineering heritage with deep TN industrial linkages.
Placements
NIT Trichy 2024: highest ~₹1.2 crore, average ₹20-22 LPA, ~95% rate. Anna CEG 2024: highest ~₹1.2 crore, average ₹14-18 LPA, ~92% rate. NIT-T higher.
Fees
NIT Trichy ~₹1,50,000/year. Anna CEG state-quota fees ~₹13,000-25,000/year — among India lowest. Anna 10x cheaper for TN domicile.
Campus Life
NIT Trichy 800-acre Cauvery-side campus. Anna CEG 185-acre Guindy heritage campus.
Verdict
Anna CEG for TN domicile students seeking cheapest top-tier engineering. NIT Trichy for non-TN students wanting central-government NIT brand.
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