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Anna University Chennai MBA: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Chennai, Tamil NaduState UniversityEstd 1978NAAC Grade A++
Fee range
INR 1,30,020 to INR 2,22,300
2 years, no hostel, lowest to highest course
Median pay
INR 5 LPA
Class of 2025, both courses
Intake
100
seats in both courses
Placement rate
71%
Class of 2025 batch placed
In This Page▾
01About this degreeThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Specialisations at a glanceBoth MBA courses with their fees, seats and ratings
03Which specialisation should you pick?Who each course suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
04EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
05Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
06Admission DatesNext year's expected calendar, month by month
07FeesThe full course cost for each course
08Which courses will your marks get you?What each entry route opens, by your degree marks
09ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
10PlacementsPay, who got placed and the companies that hired
11How does it compare?The same degree at colleges in its league, side by side
12FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About Anna University MBA
Anna University offers a two-year, full-time MBA through its Department of Management Studies on the CEG campus in Guindy, Chennai. There are two courses with 100 seats in all: the regular MBA with 60 seats and Tourism Management with 40. Apart from a few NRI and foreign seats, every seat is filled through TANCET and the TN MBA counselling held by DoTE. The regular MBA costs INR 1,30,020 for two years without hostel, and Tourism Management costs INR 2,22,300. NIRF ranked the university #88 in management in 2025. The Class of 2025 had a median pay of INR 5 LPA, and 71% of the batch was placed.
Anna University MBA at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 2 Years |
| Number of MBA Specialisations | 2 courses: regular MBA and Tourism Management |
| Total Seats | 100 |
| Admission Through | TANCET, then TN MBA counselling by DoTE |
| Minimum Eligibility | Any degree with 50%, or 45% for reserved groups |
| Total Fees | INR 1,30,020 to INR 2,22,300 |
| Tourism Management Fees | INR 2,22,300 |
| Scholarship Available | Fee waiver for Tamil Nadu SC and ST students |
| Median Package 2025 | INR 5 LPA |
| Placement Rate 2025 | 71% |
| NIRF Management Rank | #88 in 2025 |
| Collegedunia MBA Rank | #139 in 2026 |
Anna University MBA Fees
The regular MBA costs INR 1,30,020 for two years and Tourism Management costs INR 2,22,300, both without hostel. The tuition fee is INR 15,000 a semester in the regular MBA and INR 31,500 in Tourism Management. You pay the semester fee online before each semester. The caution deposit of INR 7,000 comes back when you leave. Other State students pay INR 500 more at admission.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| One-time fees | INR 9,160 | Once, at admission |
| Semester fee, regular MBA | INR 1,20,860 | INR 30,215 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Semester fee, Tourism Management | INR 2,13,140 | INR 53,285 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Caution deposit | INR 7,000 | Once, refundable |
| Total, regular MBA | INR 1,30,020 | One-time fees + four semesters |
| Total, Tourism Management | INR 2,22,300 | One-time fees + four semesters |
Anna University MBA Admission Dates
The 2026 cycle ended with reporting at CEG on 27 Aug 2026 and 28 Aug 2026. TANCET was held on 9 May 2026 and TN MBA allotment came out on 9 Aug 2026. The 2027 dates are not out, so the dates block below gives the expected months.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| TANCET 2026 registration, last date | 10 Apr 2026 | Over |
| TANCET MBA exam | 9 May 2026 | Over |
| TANCET result | 22 May 2026 | Over |
| TN MBA counselling registration | 4 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2026 | Over |
| TN MBA rank list | 16 Jul 2026 | Over |
| MBA choice filling | 1 Aug 2026 to 4 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Provisional allotment | 9 Aug 2026 | Over |
| End of counselling | 14 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Reporting at CEG | 27 Aug 2026 to 28 Aug 2026 | Over |
Anna University MBA Eligibility
You need a three-year degree with 50% marks, or 45% if you are BC, BCM, MBC, SC, SCA or ST from Tamil Nadu. You also need a TANCET MBA score. Final-year students can write TANCET and apply. The same rule holds for both courses.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | A three-year bachelor's degree, or B.E., B.Tech, B.Arch or B.Pharm |
| Marks | 50% in the degree, 45% for BC, BCM, MBC, SC, SCA and ST students from Tamil Nadu |
| Exam | A TANCET MBA score |
| NRI and CIWGC seats | No TANCET; merit on degree marks |
Anna University MBA Admission Process
You write TANCET, register for TN MBA counselling, fill your choices, confirm the seat, and then pay and report at CEG. DoTE holds the counselling online and gives seats by TANCET rank and community. You pay the initial deposit before choice filling, and you must confirm an allotted seat within two days.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Write TANCET | Anna University holds the MBA paper in May. |
| Register for counselling | Apply on the TN MBA portal in June and upload your papers. |
| Fill choices | List the MBA courses you want, best first. |
| Confirm the seat | Accept and join, or wait for a higher choice. |
| Pay and report | Pay online, then report at CEG with originals. |
Anna University MBA Branches and Seats
The regular MBA has 60 seats at INR 1,30,020 and Tourism Management has 40 seats at INR 2,22,300. The regular MBA is government funded, while Tourism Management is self-supporting, so it costs more. Both courses fill through the same TANCET counselling. Each course name below opens its own course page.
| Course | Seats | Full fee, no hostel |
|---|---|---|
| MBA in Tourism Management | 40 | INR 2,22,300 |
| MBA with Human Resource, the regular MBA | 60 | INR 1,30,020 |
Anna University MBA Entry routes
The NRI and CIWGC routes take 5% of the seats each, and foreign nationals take another 5%. Every other seat goes through TANCET and TN MBA counselling, where your TANCET mark sets your rank. The university does not publish a closing TANCET mark for its MBA.
| Route | Who can use it | What decides the seat |
|---|---|---|
| TANCET and TN MBA counselling | Any student with a degree and a TANCET score | TANCET rank, community and your choices |
| NRI or CIWGC | Children of NRIs or of Indian workers in Gulf countries, 5% of seats each | Degree marks |
| Foreign national | Foreign students, 5% of seats | Degree marks |
Anna University MBA Placements
The Class of 2025 had 77 graduates and 55 of them were placed, which is 71% of the batch, at a median pay of INR 5 LPA. The median was INR 8 LPA for the Class of 2023 and INR 6 LPA for the Class of 2024. The university reports one figure for both courses together. It does not publish an average pay.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Graduates, Class of 2025 | 77 |
| Placed, Class of 2025 | 55 |
| Batch placed | 71% of the Class of 2025 |
| Median pay, Class of 2025 | INR 5 LPA |
| Median pay, Class of 2024 | INR 6 LPA |
| Median pay, Class of 2023 | INR 8 LPA |
| Top recruiters | Oracle India, BNY Mellon, Frutta and Zoho |
Anna University MBA Scholarships
Tamil Nadu SC, SCA and ST students pay only INR 4,900 in fees on the regular MBA, a waiver of INR 1,25,120. On Tourism Management the same students get INR 2,17,400 off through the post-matric scholarship if family income is below INR 2.5 Lakhs. BC and MBC students can claim the tuition fee through the state post-matric scholarship.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu SC and ST fee waiver | SC, SCA or ST students from Tamil Nadu, regular MBA | INR 1,25,120 |
| Post-matric scholarship, Tourism Management | SC, SCA or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs | INR 2,17,400 |
| BC and MBC post-matric scholarship | BC or MBC, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs | Tuition fee, INR 60,000 on the regular MBA |
Anna University MBA Ranking
NIRF ranked Anna University #88 in management in 2025, and Collegedunia ranks its MBA #139 in 2026. NIRF looks at teaching, research and graduate results. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF, Management | 2025 | #88 |
| Collegedunia, MBA | 2026 | #139 |
Anna University MBA Course Structure
The regular MBA has core papers in year 1, a summer internship, and six electives from two specialisation areas in year 2. Tourism Management follows the same pattern with tourism papers. You pick two areas out of Finance, Marketing, Human Resource, Systems, Business Analytics and Operations.
| Part | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Core papers such as Human Resource, taught to every student |
| Summer internship | At least four weeks after year 1, with a viva |
| Year 2, regular MBA | Six electives, three each from two specialisation areas |
| Specialisation areas | Finance, Marketing, Human Resource, Systems, Business Analytics, Operations |
| Tourism Management | Tourism papers such as Human Resource Management in Tourism, plus six electives |
Anna University MBA specialisations
Master of Business Administration [MBA]
2 Years · Full Time · 2 courses
Total fees
INR 1,30,020 to INR 2,22,300
425 reviews2.0K views last year
Median pay
INR 5 LPA, Class of 2025, both courses
Eligibility
Any degree with 50%, 45% for reserved groups
Exam and counselling
TANCET, then TN MBA counselling
Taught at
Department of Management Studies, CEG campus
INR 2,22,300
Total fees
Seats
40
Tuition a year
INR 63,000
INR 1,30,020
Total fees
Seats
60
Tuition a year
INR 30,000
Which MBA specialisation should you pick at Anna University?
Specialisation
MBA in Tourism Management, a self-supporting course (Tourism Management)
40 seats. INR 2,22,300 for two years without hostel. A self-supporting course.
Pick it if:
You want a job with travel and consumer firms: Blinkit and Delight Travellers hired students of this course in the 2025-26 university placement list.
You want tourism taught as a subject of its own: the course has papers such as Human Resource Management in Tourism in year 1.
Your TANCET mark may miss the regular MBA: this course has its own 40 seats in the same counselling, so list it right after the regular MBA.
Skip it if:
You want the lowest fee at the university: this course costs INR 92,280 more than the regular MBA over two years.
You are SC or ST and your family earns above INR 2.5 Lakhs: the post-matric scholarship stops at that income, so you pay the full fee here.
Regular MBA with Human Resource as a specialisation (Human Resource)
60 seats. INR 1,30,020 for two years without hostel. The government-funded regular MBA.
Pick it if:
You want to study HR: Human Resource is one of six specialisation areas in the regular MBA, and you pick two of them.
You want the lowest fee: the regular MBA costs INR 1,30,020 for two years, and Tamil Nadu SC and ST students pay only INR 4,900 of it.
You want jobs with banks and tech firms: Oracle India, BNY Mellon and Zoho hired regular MBA students in the 2025-26 university placement list.
Skip it if:
Your TANCET mark is low: the 60 seats go by TANCET rank in state counselling, and the university publishes no closing mark to plan with.
You want HR as your only subject: you must take two specialisation areas with three electives each, so HR is half of your electives.
Counsellor's advice
If you want the lower fee and a choice of two specialisation areas, list the regular MBA first and Tourism Management second. If you are sure of a tourism career, list Tourism Management first; both seats come from the same TANCET rank list.
MBA Eligibility▾
Degree marks: A three-year bachelor's degree with 50%. It is 45% for BC, BCM, MBC, SC, SCA and ST students from Tamil Nadu.
Degrees that count: Any three-year degree, or B.E., B.Tech, B.Arch or B.Pharm.
Exam needed: A TANCET MBA score. Final-year students can write it and apply.
Same rule, every branch: The regular MBA and Tourism Management use the same marks rule and the same TANCET rank list.
NRI and CIWGC seats: 5% of seats each, filled on degree marks with no TANCET.
MBA Admission Process▾
Write TANCET: Anna University holds the MBA paper in May. Your mark decides your rank.
Register for TN MBA counselling: DoTE opens it in June. Upload your papers and pay INR 800, or INR 400 if you are SC, SCA or ST.
Fill your course order: List the regular MBA and Tourism Management in the order you want them. Pay the INR 5,000 initial deposit first.
Confirm the seat: Accept and join, or wait for a higher choice in the upward round. Confirm within two days or you lose the seat.
Pay and report: Pay the fee online on the university portal, then report at CEG with your originals and the allotment order.
MBA Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out. These estimates hold for both courses.
Tentative
Jan 2027
TANCET 2027 registration opens
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Apr 2027
TANCET registration, last date
The 2026 form closed on 10 Apr 2026.
Tentative
May 2027
TANCET MBA exam
The 2026 paper was on 9 May 2026.
Tentative
May 2027
TANCET result and scorecard
The 2026 result came out on 22 May 2026.
Tentative
Jun 2027
TN MBA counselling application
Upload your papers and pay the registration fee.
Tentative
Jul 2027
TN MBA rank list
Rank is by TANCET mark; check it for errors within five days.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Choice filling and seat allotment
Four days for MBA choice filling, then the allotment.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Fee payment on the university portal
Upload papers and pay online before you report.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check at CEG
Bring originals for the check.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
Expected soon after reporting.
Source: TANCET 2026 brochure and the DoTE TN MBA 2026 schedule.
Anna University MBA Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost. Fees differ by specialisation: tap yours.
Specialisation
Semester fee, regular MBA
Per semester × 4, INR 30,215 a semester
INR 1,20,860
Semester fee, Tourism Management
Per semester × 4, INR 53,285 a semester
INR 2,13,140
One-time fees
One time, at admission
INR 9,160
Add caution deposit
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 7,000
Education loan EMI
INR 2,192
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
385%
median first-year pay INR 5 LPA, Class of 2025, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 2,310
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
365%
median first-year pay INR 5 LPA, Class of 2025, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 3,748
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
225%
median first-year pay INR 5 LPA, Class of 2025, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 3,866
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
218%
median first-year pay INR 5 LPA, Class of 2025, vs the full fee
Source: CEG MBA fee structure for AY 2026-27.
Which MBA courses will your marks get you at Anna University?
Pick your route and degree marks. The marks floor changes with the route.
Your route
Your degree marks, TANCET, OC
Your degree marks, TANCET, BC, MBC, SC or ST
Your degree marks, NRI or CIWGC
TANCET, OC · degree marks 60% or more
Yes, you are in: Tourism Management, Human Resource. Your marks clear the 50% floor; your TANCET rank then decides the seat.
TANCET, OC · degree marks 50% to 59.9%
Yes, you are in: Tourism Management, Human Resource. Your marks clear the 50% floor; your TANCET rank then decides the seat.
TANCET, OC · degree marks 45% to 49.9%
Not this route: Tourism Management, Human Resource. This route needs 50% in the degree.
TANCET, OC · degree marks below 45%
Not this route: Tourism Management, Human Resource. This route needs 50% in the degree.
TANCET, BC, MBC, SC or ST · degree marks 60% or more
Yes, you are in: Tourism Management, Human Resource. Your marks clear the 45% floor for Tamil Nadu students of these groups; your TANCET rank decides the seat.
TANCET, BC, MBC, SC or ST · degree marks 50% to 59.9%
Yes, you are in: Tourism Management, Human Resource. Your marks clear the 45% floor for Tamil Nadu students of these groups; your TANCET rank decides the seat.
TANCET, BC, MBC, SC or ST · degree marks 45% to 49.9%
Yes, you are in: Tourism Management, Human Resource. Your marks clear the 45% floor for Tamil Nadu students of these groups; your TANCET rank decides the seat.
TANCET, BC, MBC, SC or ST · degree marks below 45%
Not this route: Tourism Management, Human Resource. This route needs 45% in the degree.
NRI or CIWGC · degree marks 60% or more
Yes, you are in: Tourism Management, Human Resource. Your marks clear the 50% floor, and degree marks decide the merit list.
NRI or CIWGC · degree marks 50% to 59.9%
Yes, you are in: Tourism Management, Human Resource. Your marks clear the 50% floor, and degree marks decide the merit list.
NRI or CIWGC · degree marks 45% to 49.9%
Not this route: Tourism Management, Human Resource. This route needs 50% in the degree.
NRI or CIWGC · degree marks below 45%
Not this route: Tourism Management, Human Resource. This route needs 50% in the degree.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The university does not publish the TANCET mark at which its MBA seats closed, so this checker shows only the marks floor. Ask the TN MBA admissions office at GCT Coimbatore for last year's allotment list before you fill choices.
Anna University MBA Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim on the regular MBA fee.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who the scheme is for.
Tamil Nadu SC and ST fee waiver
INR 1,25,120
Government of Tamil Nadu, applied by the university at admission
You pay only INR 4,900 of the fees, plus the refundable deposit.
Who qualifies: SC, SCA or ST student from Tamil Nadu, any family incomeClaim it at admission
Not eligible on your answersBC and MBC post-matric scholarship
INR 60,000
BC, MBC and Minorities Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu
Covers the tuition fee of INR 15,000 a semester, for all four semesters.
Who qualifies: BC or MBC, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply on the state portal after you join
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the Admission Cell about paying the fee semester by semester.
Anna University MBA Placements
Figures for this degree only, not the whole university.
Class of 2025, the MBA batch that graduated in 2024-25, both courses.
Median pay
INR 5 LPA
Batch placed
71%
Students placed
55
Graduates
77
Top recruiters, 2025-26
Oracle IndiaBNY MellonFruttaZohoBlinkitDelight TravellersKalerisSaint-GobainAther EnergyTCS
Placement insights
Tech and finance firms hire most. Oracle India and BNY Mellon took four students each in the 2025-26 list, and Frutta took three.
The median fell from INR 8 LPA for the Class of 2023 to INR 6 LPA in 2024 and INR 5 LPA in 2025.
The 2025-26 university list shows 18 regular MBA students and 4 Tourism Management students placed through the placement cell.
One university placement cell serves UG and PG students of all four Chennai campuses, so MBA students share its drives with engineering batches.
Good to know
One student takes one job. Once you accept a final offer, you cannot sit for another company.
You must register on the placement portal before the deadline, or you cannot join any drive.
Every MBA student does a summer internship of at least four weeks after year 1.
If you apply to a company and skip a stage, you are barred until you give a written apology.
Source: NIRF 2026 data, the university placement list and its placement policy.
Anna University MBA vs similar colleges
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Total fees2 years, regular MBA, no hostel
INR 1,30,020
one-time + semester fees
INR 92,000
INR 38,020 less
INR 17,56,245
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Median payClass of 2025, whole MBA batch
INR 5 LPA
NIRF 2026 data
INR 9 LPA
INR 4 LPA more
INR 10 LPA
INR 5 LPA more
INR 8.8 LPA
INR 3.8 LPA more
Not published
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
71%
Class of 2025
100%
29 points higher
99%
28 points higher
97%
26 points higher
Not published
Seatssanctioned MBA intake
100
both courses
210
110 more
120
20 more
1,050
950 more
Not published
NIRF rankManagement, 2025
#88
NIRF 2025
#84
4 places higher
#96
8 places lower
#56
32 places higher
#26
62 places higher
In short
PSG Tech lists only its tuition fee, which is lower, and it placed its whole batch at a median of INR 9 LPA. If your TANCET rank reaches both, weigh Coimbatore and that pay against the Chennai campus here.
In short
BIM Trichy costs about INR 16 Lakhs more but reports a median of INR 10 LPA and placed nearly every student. If that fee is within reach it can pay back faster; if not, this seat is far cheaper.
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SRMIST has ten times the seats and a higher median, but charges INR 9 Lakhs. If you want a large private campus and can pay, compare its offer; if the fee matters, take the seat here.
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Amrita ranks far higher in NIRF but charges INR 12 Lakhs and has not published 2025 figures for this comparison. If you get both, weigh that rank against a fee about nine times higher.
FAQs on Anna University MBA
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
How do I get admission to the MBA at Anna University?▾
Write the TANCET MBA paper in May, then register for TN MBA counselling held by DoTE. List the regular MBA and Tourism Management in your choice order. Confirm the allotted seat within two days, pay the fee online and report at CEG with your originals.
Is the fee the same for both MBA courses?▾
No. The regular MBA costs INR 1,30,020 for two years without hostel and Tourism Management costs INR 2,22,300, which is INR 92,280 more. The regular MBA is government funded; Tourism Management is self-supporting.
Is HR a separate MBA here?▾
No. Human Resource is one of six specialisation areas inside the regular MBA. You pick two areas and take three electives in each, so HR can be half of your electives.
How many MBA seats are there?▾
There are 100 seats: 60 in the regular MBA and 40 in Tourism Management. NRI and CIWGC students get 5% of seats each, and foreign nationals another 5%.
What TANCET mark do I need?▾
The university does not publish a closing TANCET mark. You need 50% in your degree, or 45% if you are BC, BCM, MBC, SC, SCA or ST from Tamil Nadu, and then your TANCET rank decides the seat.
Does placement differ by course?▾
The university publishes one figure for both courses: a median of INR 5 LPA and 71% placed for the Class of 2025. Its 2025-26 list shows 18 regular MBA and 4 Tourism Management students placed through the placement cell.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay one-time fees at admission and then a semester fee before each of the four semesters, so the full amount is never due at once.
Do I get money back if I leave after allotment?▾
If you do not join after counselling, 80% of the initial deposit comes back on request. The caution deposit of INR 7,000 is returned when you leave the university.
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Yes, AU Chennai does offer distance mode education to various courses including M.Tech course.
Anna University conducts the classes for part-time programs from 4:45 pm to 7:30 pm. Students will be given a time table and the classes will be conducted accordingly.
To get admission in the MBA program Anna University you must take TANCET. Admission is based on the merit of TANCET. The university releases the cut-off for the respective categories of students. The average cut-off for General category students is 38-40.
Anna University Distance Education does not provide MTech part-time.