Anna University Chennai M.E Biometrics and Cyber Security: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for ME Biometrics and Cyber Security at Anna University is INR 96,660 for the two-year programme. The first semester costs INR 36,060 (tuition INR 10,000 plus other fees INR 26,060), and each of semesters 2 to 4 costs INR 20,200. Optional hostel charges are up to INR 78,700 per year.

Ans. Yes. ME Biometrics and Cyber Security is one of the few postgraduate engineering programmes in India that specifically integrates biometric authentication technologies with cybersecurity principles. Anna University’s offering at College of Engineering, Guindy, is one of the earliest and most established such programmes in South India, making it particularly attractive for engineers interested in digital identity systems and information assurance.

Ans. Anna University accepts GATE scores in Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) and Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) for this programme. TANCET ME scores are also accepted under the CEETA PG category in the CEAP counselling process. GATE 2024, 2025, and 2026 scores are all valid for the current admission cycle.

Ans. Graduates can work as cybersecurity analysts, biometric systems engineers, information security managers, and digital forensics specialists. Key employers include CERT-In, NASSCOM cybersecurity centres, banks, government IT agencies, and technology companies with security product divisions. The combination of biometrics and cyber security makes this degree relevant for roles in national ID systems, e-governance, and secure payment technologies.

Ans. Yes. Students admitted to full-time ME programmes through GATE at AICTE-approved institutions like Anna University are eligible for the AICTE GATE scholarship of INR 12,400 per month. This stipend substantially offsets the programme’s total fee of INR 96,660, making GATE admission economically advantageous. The scholarship continues for the standard two-year duration subject to academic performance requirements.