Anna University (AU) is a Tamil Nadu state university set up in 1978 at Guindy, Chennai, listed by UGC as a state university. It teaches engineering, technology, architecture, planning, management and science at four Chennai campuses (CEG, ACT, MIT and SAP), three regional campuses and 13 University Colleges of…
Chennai, India
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1978
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Anna University (AU) is a Tamil Nadu state university set up in 1978 at Guindy, Chennai, listed by UGC as a state university. It teaches engineering, technology, architecture, planning, management and science at four Chennai campuses (CEG, ACT, MIT and SAP), three regional campuses and 13 University Colleges of Engineering, and awards its own degrees.
Anna University (AU)'s four Chennai campuses are College of Engineering Guindy (CEG, teaching since 1794), Alagappa College of Technology (ACT, 1944) and the School of Architecture and Planning (SAP, 1957), all on Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, and the Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) at Chromepet. Three regional campuses (Coimbatore, Madurai, Tirunelveli) and 13 University Colleges of Engineering across Tamil Nadu teach Anna University B.E./B.Tech. branches, and some offer MBA, MCA or M.E./M.Tech.
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B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), Anna University Regional Campus, Madurai
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), University College of Engineering, Pattukkottai
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), University College of Engineering, Panruti
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), University College of Engineering, Arni
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence), University College of Engineering, Tindivanam
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), University College of Engineering, Villupuram
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
B.E. Aeronautical Engineering, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, Chromepet, Chennai
B.Tech. Apparel Technology, Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) campus, Chennai
B.E. Automobile Engineering, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, Chromepet, Chennai
B.E. Mechanical Engineering (Automobile), University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
B.E. Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
B.Tech. Biotechnology, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
B.Tech. Industrial Biotechnology, Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) campus, Chennai
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, University College of Engineering, Panruti
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, Anna University Regional Campus, Coimbatore
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, University College of Engineering, Dindigul
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, University College of Engineering, Thirukkuvalai
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, University College of Engineering, Tindivanam
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, University College of Engineering, Ramanathapuram
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, University College of Engineering, Villupuram
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, University College of Engineering, Nagercoil
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, University College of Engineering, Arni
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, University College of Engineering, Kancheepuram
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, University College of Engineering, Ariyalur
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, University V.O.C. College of Engineering, Thoothukudi
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, Chromepet, Chennai
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, Anna University Regional Campus, Madurai
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, Anna University Regional Campus, Tirunelveli
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, University College of Engineering, Pattukkottai
B.Tech. Ceramic Technology, Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) campus, Chennai
B.Tech. Chemical Engineering, Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) campus, Chennai
B.Tech. Petrochemical Technology, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
B.E. Civil Engineering, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
B.E. Civil Engineering, University College of Engineering, Dindigul
B.E. Civil Engineering, University College of Engineering, Tindivanam
B.E. Civil Engineering, University V.O.C. College of Engineering, Thoothukudi
B.E. Civil Engineering, Anna University Regional Campus, Madurai
B.E. Civil Engineering, University College of Engineering, Pattukkottai
B.E. Civil Engineering, University College of Engineering, Ramanathapuram
B.E. Civil Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
B.E. Civil Engineering, University College of Engineering, Panruti
B.E. Civil Engineering, University College of Engineering, Thirukkuvalai
B.E. Civil Engineering, University College of Engineering, Nagercoil
B.E. Civil Engineering, University College of Engineering, Ariyalur
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security), University College of Engineering, Kancheepuram
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security), University College of Engineering, Villupuram
B.Tech. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Anna University Regional Campus, Tirunelveli
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science), University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
B.Tech. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, University College of Engineering, Thirukkuvalai
B.Tech. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Anna University Regional Campus, Coimbatore
B.Tech. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, Chromepet, Chennai
B.Tech. Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology), University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, University College of Engineering, Dindigul
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, Chromepet, Chennai
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, University College of Engineering, Ramanathapuram
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, Anna University Regional Campus, Madurai
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
B.Tech. Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology), Anna University Regional Campus, Madurai
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, University College of Engineering, Villupuram
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, University V.O.C. College of Engineering, Thoothukudi
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, University College of Engineering, Tindivanam
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, University College of Engineering, Arni
B.Tech. Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology), College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, University College of Engineering, Kancheepuram
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, Anna University Regional Campus, Coimbatore
B.Tech. Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology), Anna University Regional Campus, Coimbatore
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, University College of Engineering, Ariyalur
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, University College of Engineering, Thirukkuvalai
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, University College of Engineering, Panruti
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, University College of Engineering, Pattukkottai
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, University College of Engineering, Nagercoil
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, Anna University Regional Campus, Tirunelveli
B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Anna University Regional Campus, Coimbatore
B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Anna University Regional Campus, Madurai
B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University College of Engineering, Ariyalur
B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University College of Engineering, Thirukkuvalai
B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University V.O.C. College of Engineering, Thoothukudi
B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University College of Engineering, Dindigul
B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University College of Engineering, Panruti
B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University College of Engineering, Nagercoil
B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University College of Engineering, Pattukkottai
B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University College of Engineering, Kancheepuram
B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University College of Engineering, Arni
B.E. Electrical and Computer Engineering, University College of Engineering, Tindivanam
B.E. Electrical and Computer Engineering, University College of Engineering, Ramanathapuram
B.E. Electrical and Computer Engineering, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
B.E. Electronics and Computer Engineering, University College of Engineering, Thirukkuvalai
B.E. Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering), University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
B.E. Geo-Informatics, Anna University Regional Campus, Tirunelveli
B.E. Geo-Informatics, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
B.Tech. Information Technology, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
B.Tech. Information Technology, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, Chromepet, Chennai
B.Tech. Information Technology, University College of Engineering, Villupuram
B.Tech. Information Technology, University College of Engineering, Tindivanam
B.Tech. Information Technology, University College of Engineering, Nagercoil
B.Tech. Information Technology, University College of Engineering, Dindigul
B.Tech. Information Technology, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
B.E. Manufacturing Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
B.E. Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
B.E. Production Engineering, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, Chromepet, Chennai
B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, Chromepet, Chennai
B.Tech. Leather Technology, Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) campus, Chennai
B.E. Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
B.E. Mechanical Engineering, University College of Engineering, Ariyalur
B.E. Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
B.E. Mechanical Engineering, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
B.E. Mechanical and Smart Manufacturing, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
B.E. Mechanical Engineering, University College of Engineering, Villupuram
B.E. Mechanical Engineering, University College of Engineering, Arni
B.E. Mechanical Engineering, University College of Engineering, Kancheepuram
B.E. Mechanical Engineering, Anna University Regional Campus, Coimbatore
B.E. Mechanical Engineering, University College of Engineering, Thirukkuvalai
B.E. Mechanical Engineering, University College of Engineering, Panruti
B.E. Mechanical Engineering, University College of Engineering, Pattukkottai
B.E. Mechanical Engineering, Anna University Regional Campus, Tirunelveli
B.E. Mechanical Engineering, University College of Engineering, Nagercoil
B.E. Mechanical Engineering, University V.O.C. College of Engineering, Thoothukudi
B.E. Mechanical Engineering, Anna University Regional Campus, Madurai
B.E. Mechanical Engineering, University College of Engineering, Ramanathapuram
B.E. Mechanical Engineering, University College of Engineering, Dindigul
B.E. Mining Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
B.Tech. Petroleum Engineering and Technology, Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) campus, Chennai
B.Tech. Pharmaceutical Technology, Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) campus, Chennai
B.Tech. Pharmaceutical Technology, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
B.E. Printing and Packaging Technology, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
B.E. Robotics and Automation, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, Chromepet, Chennai
B.Tech. Rubber and Plastics Technology, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, Chromepet, Chennai
B.Tech. Textile Technology, Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) campus, Chennai
B.Tech. Food Technology, Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) campus, Chennai
B.Plan. (Bachelor of Planning), School of Architecture and Planning (SAP) campus, Chennai
M.Arch. (General), School of Architecture and Planning (SAP) campus, Chennai
M.E. Avionics, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, Chromepet, Chennai
M.E. Aeronautical Engineering, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, Chromepet, Chennai
M.E. Aerospace Technology, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, Chromepet, Chennai
M.E. Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.Tech. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
M.Tech. Computational Biology, Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) campus, Chennai
M.Tech. Biotechnology, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
M.Tech. Biotechnology, Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) campus, Chennai
M.E. Computer Science and Engineering (AI and ML), Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, Chromepet, Chennai
M.Tech. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science and Cyber Security), College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. Computer Science and Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.Tech. Information Technology, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, Chromepet, Chennai
M.Tech. Chemical Engineering, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
M.Tech. Chemical Engineering, Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) campus, Chennai
M.Tech. Chemical Engineering (Pipeline Engineering), Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) campus, Chennai
M.Tech. Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals, Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) campus, Chennai
M.E. Geotechnical Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. Remote Sensing and Geomatics, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. Structural Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.Tech. Climate Change and Disaster Management, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. Construction Engineering and Management, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. Irrigation Water Management, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. Transportation Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. Embedded System Technologies, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. VLSI Design and Embedded Systems, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, Chromepet, Chennai
M.E. Communication and Networking, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, Chromepet, Chennai
M.E. Communication Systems, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. VLSI Design, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. Applied Electronics, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. Power Electronics and Drives, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. Power Systems Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. High Voltage Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. Energy Engineering, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
M.Tech. Environmental Science and Technology, Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) campus, Chennai
M.E. Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. Environmental Engineering, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
M.E. Quality Engineering and Management, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.Tech. Industrial Safety and Hazard Management, Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) campus, Chennai
M.E. Instrumentation Engineering (Industrial Automation), Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, Chromepet, Chennai
M.E. Control and Instrumentation Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.Tech. Leather and Footwear Technology, Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) campus, Chennai
M.Tech. Ceramic Technology, Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) campus, Chennai
M.Tech. Rubber Technology, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, Chromepet, Chennai
M.Tech. Nano Science and Technology, Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) campus, Chennai
M.E. Automobile Engineering, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, Chromepet, Chennai
M.E. Thermal Engineering (Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning), College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. Thermal Engineering (Engines and Hybrid Technology), College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. Thermal Engineering (Solar Energy), College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. Thermal Engineering (Energy Systems), College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. Manufacturing Engineering, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, Chromepet, Chennai
M.E. Product Design and Development, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. Engineering Design, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. Computer Integrated Manufacturing, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.E. Mechatronics, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, Chromepet, Chennai
M.E. Printing and Packaging Technology, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.Tech. Textile Technology, Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) campus, Chennai
M.Sc. Applied Chemistry (2 years), College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.Sc. Computer Science (5 years integrated), College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.Sc. Applied Geology (2 years), College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.Sc. Materials Science (2 years), College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.Sc. Mathematics (2 years), College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.Sc. Medical Physics (2 years), College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
MBA, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
MBA, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
MBA (Tourism Management), College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
MBA, Anna University Regional Campus, Coimbatore
MBA, Anna University Regional Campus, Madurai
MBA, University College of Engineering, Nagercoil
MBA (Business Analytics), Anna University Regional Campus, Coimbatore
MCA, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
MCA (Evening, self-supporting), College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
MCA, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.Tech. Food Technology, Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) campus, Chennai
M.Arch. (Landscape), School of Architecture and Planning (SAP) campus, Chennai
M.Sc. Electronic Media (2 years), College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.Sc. Electronic Media (5 years integrated), College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Chennai
M.Plan., School of Architecture and Planning (SAP) campus, Chennai
M.Plan. (Transportation Planning), School of Architecture and Planning (SAP) campus, Chennai
Practical information about day-to-day life while pursuing this program at Anna University in Chennai, the country. This covers the campus environment, accommodation, daily living and available safety and student-support services.
Anna University (AU)'s four Chennai campuses are College of Engineering Guindy (CEG, teaching since 1794), Alagappa College of Technology (ACT, 1944) and the School of Architecture and Planning (SAP, 1957), all on Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, and the Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) at Chromepet. Three regional campuses (Coimbatore, Madurai, Tirunelveli) and 13 University Colleges of Engineering across Tamil Nadu teach Anna University B.E./B.Tech. branches, and some offer MBA, MCA or M.E./M.Tech.
Anna University (AU)'s CEG hostels charged UG students INR 42,625 at first-year entry in 2025-26, covering semester residential and maintenance charges, a mess advance of INR 17,500 and deposits. CEAP 2026 lists CEG and ACT hostels at INR 45,684 a year with mess of about INR 3,000 a month, MIT at INR 77,200 a year, and BIT Campus at INR 22,800 a year. Anna University runs separate international hostels, Flora for men and Lavender for women; foreign nationals get hostel details from the Centre for International Relations.
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Anna University (AU)'s Chennai campus hostels serve both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, according to TNEA 2026 college data for CEG, ACT, SAP and MIT. Mess charges are billed separately from room rent: about INR 3,000 a month at CEG and ACT in CEAP 2026. No menu for specific religious or regional diets is published, so ask the hostel office before arrival.
Anna University (AU) lists an anti-ragging phone line for each campus in TNEA 2026 (CEG 044-2235 8491, MIT 99620 85868), and every Chennai entrant signs an anti-ragging declaration with a parent at admission. The university runs a POSH (prevention of sexual harassment) cell. Hostels have resident counsellors, including at the international hostels. Anna University (AU)'s Centre for Admissions handles foreign-national, NRI and CIWGC applications (FNRIcfa@gmail.com, 044-2235 8314), and the Centre for International Relations advises admitted international students on fees and hostels (admissions.cir@annauniv.edu). Indian entrants may claim the First Graduate tuition concession, the 7.5 per cent government-school waiver or the Post-Matric Scholarship.
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