Anna University, established on September 4, 1978, is a renowned public state university located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Named after the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, C.N. Annadurai, the university's main campus is situated in Guindy.
Academic Structure:
The university comprises four primary institutions:
College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG): One of the oldest engineering colleges in India, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Alagappa College of Technology (ACT): Specializes in technology and applied sciences, providing courses in fields like chemical engineering and biotechnology.
Madras Institute of Technology (MIT): Known for its innovative programs in aerospace, automobile, and electronics engineering.
School of Architecture and Planning (SAP): Offers comprehensive courses in architecture and planning.
In addition to these, Anna University has numerous affiliated colleges across Tamil Nadu, making it one of the largest technical universities in India.
Admissions:
Undergraduate admissions are based on higher secondary examination scores, while postgraduate admissions consider scores from entrance exams like TANCET and GATE.
Rankings:
In the 2024 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Anna University was ranked:
20th Overall in India
13th Among universities
14th In the engineering category
69th In the management category
Ranked among the top 15 engineering colleges in India by NIRF.
Offers B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MBA, MCA, Ph.D. programs.
Houses advanced R&D centers in fields like Nano Technology, Robotics, and AI.
Low tuition fees for local students and reduced fees for foreign students.
Major recruiters: TCS, Infosys, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, L&T, Cognizant.