What is the Anna University B.E. admission process for 2026?

B.E. admission to Anna University constituent colleges (CEG, MIT, ACT, SAP) is through TNEA 2026. No entrance exam is required. Candidates are ranked by Class 12 PCM marks cutoff. Round 1 choice filling starts July 20, 2026 at tneaonline.org.

When does the TNEA 2026 choice filling start for Anna University?

TNEA Round 1 choice filling opens July 20, 2026 at tneaonline.org. Round 1 allotment is expected on July 24, 2026. Candidates should keep all required documents ready for online verification before filling preferences.

What is the minimum cutoff for B.E. at Anna University CEG campus?

CEG Guindy is among the highest-demand engineering colleges in TNEA. Computer Science and Engineering at CEG typically requires a cutoff above 195.5/200 for the Open category. Electrical, Electronics, and Mechanical engineering branches have cutoffs in the 190 to 195 range. Exact cutoffs vary by round and category each year.

How is M.E. admission done at Anna University 2026?

M.E./M.Tech admission is through CEAP-2026, managed by the Centre for Admissions (CFA) at cfa.annauniv.edu. GATE-qualified candidates and CEETA-PG qualifiers apply separately. GATE category allotment was completed in June 2026. CEETA-PG allotment and joining concluded by July 7, 2026. Check tancet.annauniv.edu for stray vacancy rounds.

Is GATE mandatory for M.E. admission at Anna University?

GATE is not mandatory but is the primary pathway for the GATE category in CEAP-2026. Candidates without GATE scores can apply through the CEETA-PG category by appearing in CEETA-PG 2026, conducted by Anna University. GATE candidates get a separate and earlier round of choice filling.

What is the TANCET MBA counselling schedule at Anna University for 2026?

TANCET 2026 MBA rank list is expected on July 15, 2026. MBA choice filling Round 1 is scheduled from July 30 to August 2, 2026. Round 1 seat allotment is expected by August 10, 2026. All TANCET counselling is at tancet.annauniv.edu.

Is there any entrance exam for Anna University B.E. 2026?

No. TNEA 2026 is entirely marks-based. Anna University B.E. admission uses Class 12 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The TNEA cutoff is calculated as (Physics marks / 2) plus (Chemistry marks / 2) plus Mathematics marks, giving a maximum of 200.

Does Anna University have a management quota for engineering?

No. Anna University and its constituent colleges (CEG, MIT, ACT, SAP) are government institutions. All B.E. seats are filled through TNEA counselling. There is no management quota or NRI quota at the constituent campuses.

What are the application fees for TNEA 2026?

TNEA 2026 application fee is INR 500 for General candidates, INR 250 for SC/ST candidates, and INR 100 for Special Reservation candidates. TNEA counselling fee is INR 5,000 (General) and INR 1,000 (SC/ST/SCA). Fee is paid at tneaonline.org.

What scholarships are available for Anna University students?

SC/ST students from Tamil Nadu get full tuition fee waiver at Anna University constituent colleges. BC/MBC/DNC students can apply for Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship. All eligible students can apply for the Central Sector Scholarship (INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per year) through the National Scholarship Portal. GATE-qualified M.E. students receive INR 12,400 per month from AICTE.

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

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ME at Anna University Chennai is a 2-year Full Time PG Degree. The course is offered in 59 specializations. The most popular specializations include Industrial Safety Engineering, Biometrics and Cyber Security, Computer Science And Engineering.

The total ME Fees at Anna University Chennai for 2025 - 2026 academic year is ₹ 96,660. This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 40,000.

To be eligible for the Anna University Chennai ME program, candidates must have passed Graduation with 50% + TANCET (or equivalent). ME admissions at Anna University Chennai are offered based on CEETA PG.

Read the section below for further details on Anna University Chennai ME admission 2026, fees, hostel fees, cutoff, placement, rankings and more.

Master of Engineering [ME]

Total Fees:₹96,660

3.8(13 Reviews)59 Courses2 Years Full Time

Disclaimer: Offered by both department and affiliated colleges.

Offered By:

College of Engineering, Anna University - [CEG], Chennai

(Based on 3.5K views last year)

Median Salary₹6,00,000

Eligibility:

Graduation with 50% + TANCET

Application Date:

16 May - 02 Jun 2026

Industrial Safety Engineering

₹96,660

(Based on 432 views last year)

Biometrics and Cyber Security

₹96,660

(Based on 295 views last year)

Anna University Chennai ME Fees

Anna University Chennai ME Fees 2025 - 2026 is ₹ 96,660 for the entire course duration. This is an decrease of -19.45% (~₹23) from the previous year fee. Students must pay approximately ₹ 48,330 per year.

The total ME fees covers-

Total tuition fee of ₹ 40,000
A Refundable Caution fee of ₹ 5,000
Total other fee of ₹ 51,660

The hostel fees for Anna University Chennai is 1.57 Lakhs.

Based on 13 reviews and 4.39 K views collected by Collegedunia last year, the most popular ME specialisation is Industrial Safety Engineering, Biometrics and Cyber Security, Computer Science And Engineering.

ME Industrial Safety Engineering total fees is ₹ 96,660
ME Biometrics and Cyber Security total fees is ₹ 96,660
ME Computer Science And Engineering total fees is ₹ 96,660

Quota:

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fees	₹ 40,000
caution fees*	₹ 5,000
other fees	₹ 51,660
total academic fees	₹ 96,660
hostel fees	₹1.57 Lakhs
total fees	₹ 2.54 Lakhs

* Fees is refundable

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Anna University Chennai ME Admission 2026

Students must have Graduation with 50% + TANCET to be eligible for ME admission at Anna University Chennai.

Anna University Chennai ME Admission Dates 2026

The application deadline for admission to Anna University Chennai ME program was August 09 - August 11, 2025.

Important Events

Events	Dates
Counselling Date	Jul 28, 2026 Upcoming

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Result Date	Jun 28, 2026
Registration Dates	Mar 16, 2026 - Apr 10, 2026
Exam Date	Apr 10, 2026

Anna University Chennai ME Ranking

Anna University Chennai is ranked by several ranking agencies such as The Week, NIRF, Outlook. Some of these rankings are as follows-

#12 out of 286 under The Week Ranking 2025.
#20 out of 300 under NIRF Ranking 2025.
#10 out of 25 under Outlook Ranking 2025.

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#188 out of 500 (2026) #9th Chennai #21 Tamil Nadu	-
	#12 out of 286 (2025) #2nd Chennai #3 Tamil Nadu	-
	#20 out of 300 (2025) #3rd Chennai #5 Tamil Nadu	#14 out of 300 (2024) #3rd Chennai #5 Tamil Nadu
	#10 out of 25 (2025)	#10 out of 25 (2024)
	#34 out of 146 (2026)	#20 out of 160 (2025) #2nd Chennai #2 Tamil Nadu
	#601-800 out of 800 (2020)	-

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Comments

Found 3 Comments

raviteja palaparthi

Jul 21, 2023 07:03

Hi sir For mtech part time courses available for 2023 admissions

Shikhar Srivas

Jul 27, 2023 20:50

Yes, AU Chennai does offer distance mode education to various courses including M.Tech course.

sivashankar

Dec 28, 2022 07:49

For part-time MBA students at anna university, what is the class timing?

Sinbad Chongtham

Dec 29, 2022 10:51

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.

nayana k menon

Dec 1, 2022 22:44

hi can i take admission in mba without entrance?if not, what is the valid score for tancet?

Sinbad Chongtham

Dec 2, 2022 17:38

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.

raviteja palaparthi

Jul 21, 2023 07:02

Hi sir, Good morning In Anna University for available mtech part time courses

Sweta Kumari

Jul 24, 2023 21:06

Anna University Distance Education does not provide MTech part-time.

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