Anna University Chennai ME Hydrology And Water Resources Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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

Ans. Candidates must hold a BE or B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Agricultural Engineering from a recognised university, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks for General category applicants. BC, MBC, SC, and ST candidates need at least 45% aggregate. A valid TANCET 2026 or GATE 2026 score in the Civil Engineering paper is mandatory.

Ans. Anna University accepts TANCET (CEETA PG) and GATE scores in the Civil Engineering paper for this program. TANCET candidates participate in the CEAP centralised counselling process. GATE-qualified candidates are admitted under a separate quota and additionally qualify for the AICTE Post-Graduate Scholarship of INR 12,400 per month throughout the program.

Ans. Graduates work as hydrologists, water resources engineers, irrigation planners, and groundwater specialists in government bodies such as the Central Water Commission, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, state irrigation departments, and international development agencies. Private sector roles in environmental consulting and infrastructure companies handling dam, reservoir, and irrigation projects are also available.

Ans. The program covers surface water hydrology, groundwater hydraulics, watershed management, reservoir engineering, flood frequency analysis, irrigation water management, water quality modelling, and remote sensing applications in hydrology. Students gain practical skills in hydrological data analysis, GIS-based watershed modelling, and design of water supply and drainage systems through laboratory and fieldwork components.