Anna University Chennai ME Engineering Design: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total course fee for the 2-year ME Engineering Design program at Anna University is INR 96,660, excluding hostel charges. Semester 1 costs INR 36,060 due to one-time registration and laboratory charges, while Semesters 2, 3, and 4 each cost INR 20,200. Optional hostel accommodation is available for up to INR 78,700 per year on campus.

Ans. Applicants must hold a BE or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Automobile Engineering, or an equivalent discipline from a recognised university. General category candidates need a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, while BC, MBC, SC, and ST candidates need at least 45%. A valid TANCET 2026 or GATE 2026 score in the Mechanical Engineering paper is also mandatory.

Ans. Anna University accepts both TANCET (CEETA PG) and GATE scores for ME Engineering Design. TANCET-qualified candidates go through the CEAP centralised counselling process. GATE-qualified candidates are admitted under a separate GATE quota and additionally qualify for the AICTE Post-Graduate Scholarship of INR 12,400 per month for the full 2-year program duration.

Ans. Graduates pursue careers in product design, R and D, finite element analysis, CAD engineering, and manufacturing process planning at automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery companies. Tamil Nadu’s large manufacturing base in the automobile and heavy industry sectors offers strong employment prospects. Graduates may also take up faculty positions or pursue doctoral research in design engineering.

Ans. The ME Engineering Design program at Anna University has an intake of 18 seats. These seats are distributed between TANCET and GATE quotas, with category-wise reservations for BC, MBC, SC, and ST candidates as per Tamil Nadu government norms. A competitive rank in TANCET or GATE is important given the limited seat availability.