Anna University Admission 2025: Anna University offers admission in diverse disciplines such as Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Science & Humanities, Architecture, Bio-Technology, Chemical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, etc., at UG, PG, and PhD levels, and provides Distance and Open learning opportunities too. The eligibility criteria for these courses differ depending on the level of the program. Admission takes place on merit and state, and national-level entrance examination basis. Candidates willing to take admission in Anna University are required to apply online on the official website and pay INR 1000-3000 (18% GST included) as an application fee (mandatory). Admission process for the UG courses started on 1 April 2025, and the last date of registration is 30 June 2025.
Anna University offers admission in multiple courses such as BE, BTech, BPlan, BArch, BE Integrated, ME, MTech, MPlan, MArch, MBA, MSC, MSc Integrated, and MCA at the UG and PG levels. It accepts admission through merit, state, and national-level entrance examinations like TANCET, CEETA and GATE. Candidates willing to pursue the UG course must have cleared Class 12 with a minimum of 45% from a recognised board. Selection is based on the total academic marks of PCM (Mathematics=100, Physics+Chemistry=100) reduced to 200. Admission is offered to selected candidates who satisfy the cutoff marks set by the university.
Anna University Chennai also offers distance learning courses like MBA, MSc (CS), and MCA. Admission process for UG courses, such as BE, BTech, BPlan, and BE (Training Integrated) is open for candidates under Other State, NRI, International Student, CIWGC, and Consortium of Industries category. Admission started on 1 April 2025, and the last date of registration is 30 June 2025. The TANCET result has been declared, and admission to PG programs is expected to start soon.
Events | Dates |
Application Started (UG Programs) | 1 April 2025 |
Last Date of Payment | 16 April 2025 |
Last Date of Application | 30 June 2025 |
Application Started (PG Programs) | 11 April (Tentative) |
Last Date of Application | 13 June (Tentative) |
Anna University offers admission to UG courses such as BE, BTech, BPlan, BArch, BE Integrated, and PG courses such as ME, MTech, MPlan, MArch, MBA, MSC, MSc Integrated, MCA, and MS (R). Admission takes place based on merit, state, and national-level entrance examination scores.
Candidates willing to pursue a UG degree must have cleared Class 12 (PCM) with a minimum of 45% from a recognised board and satisfy the cutoff mark set by the university.
Candidates eager to pursue a PG program must have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum required percentage in the relevant field.
Candidates must clear the state-level entrance examinations like TANCET, CEETA, or a national-level entrance examination like GATE.
Anna University offers admission to courses such as BE, BTech, BPlan, BArch, BE Integrated in Information Technology, Leather Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Geoinformatics, Aeronautical Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Automobile Engineering, CSE, CE, etc. Different UG courses require different eligibility criteria, with Class 12 with PCM being the mandatory requirement. Candidates who want to pursue BTech must have passed Class 12 with a minimum percentage and must satisfy the cutoff set by Anna University. Admissions are open for UG programs for Academic Session 2025-26 for Other State Category, NRI, Foreign Nationals, Consortium of Industries and CIWGC categories.
BE/ BTech
BE (Training Integrated)
BPlan
Anna University offers BTech in CE, Industrial Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Food Technology, Rubber and Plastics Technology, etc. To get admission into BTech, the basic eligibility criteria is Class 12 with PCM. Candidates are required to satisfy the cutoff set by the university. Admission for BTech is open; Other States, CIWGC, NRI, CoI, and International candidates can register by visiting the official website. The last date to fill out the application form is 30 June 2025.
Anna University offers admission in MBA, MSc, MTech, MS(R), ME, MPlan, MArch in Tourism Management, Medical Physics, Chemical Engineering, Communication Systems, IT, CSE, etc., at the PG level. Eligibility criteria for PG programs include a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum percentage or equivalent CGPA, along with a valid score in TANCET, GATE or CEETA (conducted by Anna University). To get admission into Anna University, candidates are required to visit the official website and download the application form from the CFA (Centre for Admission) online portal.
Anna University provides admission to MTech in diverse disciplines such as Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science Engineering, Biotechnology, Leather Technology, CE, Ceramic Technology, Bio Pharmaceutical Technology, etc. Interested candidates must fulfil the basic eligibility criteria of a BE/ BTech degree with a minimum required percentage and must have a valid scorecard of state or national level entrance examination CEETA, TANCET, or GATE. The application fee for Tamil Nadu residents and other state residents may vary; the minimum required application fee (One-time payment) is between INR 1000 to INR 3000.
Anna University offers admission in Engineering/ Technology, Science and Humanities, Management Sciences, Architecture, and Planning at the PhD level. Eligibility criteria for the PhD course is a Master’s degree in the relevant field with 55% or 5.5 CGPA. Admission takes place on a written exam/ interview basis.
Admission to the PhD program July 2025 session is open. Candidates willing to pursue a PhD degree can visit the university's official website and register there with the requisite details and documents.
Admission in UG courses is solely merit based. Applicants must satisfy the cutoff set by the university. The application process is mentioned below:
Steps to Follow:
Register online on the Anna University’s Centre for Admission portal
Fill in the required details
Upload the required documents
Fill in the course choice
Pay the application fee
Register for TNEA/ CEAP counselling
Class 10th Marksheet/ Certificate
Class 12th Marksheet/ Certificate
Diploma Certificate (if applicable)
Bachelor’s Degree/ Certificate
Master’s Degree/ Certificate
Passport-size Photograph
Disability Certificate from State/ Central organization (if applicable)
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
*Disability Certificate is required for PwD candidates of Other States for tuition fee exemption.