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Annamalai University course fees range from INR 6,310 for a Post Graduate Diploma to INR 5,06,370 for the Pharm.D programme. The flagship Bachelor of Engineering (BE) covers 12 specialisations at a uniform INR 4,19,600 for four years. MBA (specialisation track) costs INR 1,09,720 for two years. Master of Engineering (ME) runs from INR 1,08,480 to INR 2,46,400 for two years depending on the specialisation. Agriculture programmes carry separate general and management quota pricing, with B.Sc Agriculture (management) costing INR 7,17,110 compared to INR 4,60,380 under the general quota. No hostel data is available in the current fee cycle.
Annamalai University Course and Fees Quick Overview
- Annamalai University, a state private deemed university in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, offers BE, ME, MBA, M.Sc, Ph.D, MBBS, BDS, Pharm.D, B.Sc Agriculture, and over 150 other programmes across full-time and distance education modes.
- BE (all 12 branches): INR 4,19,600 for four years. Year 1 costs INR 1,08,650. Years 2 through 4 cost INR 1,03,650 each.
- MBA (specialisations): INR 1,09,720 for two years. ME (engineering PG): INR 1,08,480 to INR 2,46,400 depending on the specialisation and programme format.
- Ph.D fees vary by discipline: INR 87,300 (arts/social sciences/commerce), INR 1,31,700 to INR 1,53,300 (sciences), INR 1,74,900 (engineering), INR 2,86,875 (agriculture).
- B.Sc Agriculture management quota costs INR 7,17,110, a 55.8% premium over the general quota of INR 4,60,380.
- Pharm.D at INR 5,06,370 is the most expensive programme at Annamalai University. Post Graduate Diploma courses are the most affordable at INR 6,310 each.
- Distance education B.Tech (Chemical, IT) costs INR 2,06,160 for eight years (INR 25,770 per year), roughly half the cost of full-time BE over four years.
Annamalai University Courses and Fees 2026
| Course | Duration | Total Fees (General) |
|---|---|---|
| Pharm.D | 6 years | INR 5,06,370 |
| B.Sc Agriculture (management quota) | 4 years | INR 7,17,110 |
| B.Sc Agriculture (general) / B.Sc Horticulture | 4 years | INR 4,60,380 |
| BE (all 12 branches) | 4 years | INR 4,19,600 |
| M.Pharm (Industrial Pharmacy / Pharmacology / Quality Assurance) | 2 years | INR 3,22,200 |
| Bachelor of Fisheries Science [BFSc] | 4 years | INR 3,26,620 |
| B.Pharm | 4 years | INR 3,67,000 |
| ME (CSE / Communication / Power System / Process Control) | 2 years | INR 2,46,400 |
| ME (Chemical / Environmental / Manufacturing / Structural / Thermal) | 2 years | INR 2,28,800 |
| MBA (standard) | 2 years | INR 2,18,120 |
| MBA (specialisations: Business Analytics / Finance / HR / IB / Infrastructure) | 2 years | INR 1,09,720 |
| MA (all 11 subjects) | 2 years | INR 1,19,600 |
| MCA | 2 years | INR 1,66,590 |
| M.Com | 2 years | INR 1,26,400 |
Annamalai University BE Fees 2026
At INR 4,19,600 for four years, BE at Annamalai University carries a uniform fee across all 12 specialisations: AI and Machine Learning, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Information Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Year 1 costs INR 1,08,650 (tuition INR 53,650, other fees INR 55,000). Years 2 through 4 each cost INR 1,03,650 (tuition INR 53,650, other fees INR 50,000). The INR 5,000 premium in Year 1 reflects one-time admission-related other charges. Lateral entry BE costs INR 3,15,950 over three years across the same specialisations. BE admission at Annamalai University runs through TNEA counselling on JEE Main or Tamil Nadu board scores.
Annamalai University BE Specializations and Fees 2026
| Specialization | Year 1 | Years 2-4 (each) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI and Machine Learning | INR 1,08,650 | INR 1,03,650 | INR 4,19,600 |
| Chemical Engineering | INR 1,08,650 | INR 1,03,650 | INR 4,19,600 |
| Civil Engineering | INR 1,08,650 | INR 1,03,650 | INR 4,19,600 |
| Civil and Structural Engineering | INR 1,08,650 | INR 1,03,650 | INR 4,19,600 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | INR 1,08,650 | INR 1,03,650 | INR 4,19,600 |
| Data Science | INR 1,08,650 | INR 1,03,650 | INR 4,19,600 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | INR 1,08,650 | INR 1,03,650 | INR 4,19,600 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 1,08,650 | INR 1,03,650 | INR 4,19,600 |
| Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | INR 1,08,650 | INR 1,03,650 | INR 4,19,600 |
| Information Technology | INR 1,08,650 | INR 1,03,650 | INR 4,19,600 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | INR 1,08,650 | INR 1,03,650 | INR 4,19,600 |
| Mechanical Engineering | INR 1,08,650 | INR 1,03,650 | INR 4,19,600 |
| BE Lateral Entry (all branches) | 3 years | INR 3,15,950 | |
Annamalai University MBA and ME Fees 2026
Annamalai University’s MBA portfolio splits into two tiers. The standard MBA costs INR 2,18,120 as a total fee. Specialisation MBAs in Business Analytics, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, and Infrastructure Management cost INR 1,09,720 for two years at INR 54,860 per year. MBA admission runs through TANCET scores. The ME (Master of Engineering) programme divides by specialisation: two-year ME in CSE, Communication Systems, Power System Engineering, and Process Control and Instrumentation costs INR 2,46,400 (Year 1: INR 1,25,700, Year 2: INR 1,20,700). ME in Chemical, Environmental, Manufacturing, Structural, and Thermal Engineering costs INR 2,28,800 for two years. Longer-format ME programmes (Construction, Disaster Management, Energy Engineering, IT, Nano Materials, Water Resources, Welding Technology) cost INR 1,08,480 total.
| Programme | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| MBA (standard) | INR 2,18,120 |
| MBA (Business Analytics / Finance / HR / IB / Infrastructure) | INR 1,09,720 |
| ME (CSE / Communication / Power System / Process Control) | INR 2,46,400 |
| ME (Chemical / Environmental / Manufacturing / Structural / Thermal) | INR 2,28,800 |
| ME (Embedded Systems / Micro Electronics / Rehabilitative Instrumentation) | INR 1,22,480 |
| ME (Construction / Disaster Management / Energy / IT / Nano Materials / Water Resources / Welding) and M.Tech (Food Process / Industrial Biotech / Industrial Safety) | INR 1,08,480 |
Annamalai University Fees for Other Courses 2026
The science postgraduate portfolio at Annamalai University covers more than 30 M.Sc specialisations with fees ranging from INR 1,20,400 (Applied Psychology) to INR 2,63,850 for agricultural science subjects under the general quota. M.Sc Data Science (INR 1,72,200) and Biotechnology (INR 1,70,800) are among the higher-priced non-agricultural science programmes. MA across 11 humanities subjects (Economics, English, Hindi, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Political Science, Population Studies, Sociology, Tamil, and Rural Management) costs INR 1,19,600 for two years. Ph.D fees divide into four tiers by faculty: humanities and social sciences at INR 87,300, science disciplines at INR 1,31,700 to INR 1,53,300, engineering at INR 1,74,900, and agriculture at INR 2,86,875. Post Graduate Diploma programmes across 15 subjects each cost a flat INR 6,310, the lowest-fee professional qualification at the university.
| Course | Total Fees (General) |
|---|---|
| M.Sc Agriculture (Agronomy / Entomology / Plant Pathology / Soil Science / Vegetable Science) | INR 2,63,850 |
| M.Sc Data Science | INR 1,72,200 |
| M.Sc Biotechnology / Microbiology / Marine Biotechnology | INR 1,70,800 |
| M.Sc Coastal Aquaculture / Marine Biology | INR 1,59,800 |
| M.Sc Applied Geology / Genetics | INR 1,43,640 |
| M.Sc Biochemistry / Chemistry | INR 1,42,000 |
| M.Sc Computer Science | INR 1,37,390 |
| M.Sc Botany / Zoology | INR 1,31,600 |
| M.Sc Mathematics / Statistics | INR 1,25,200 |
| MA (Economics / English / Hindi / History / Linguistics / Philosophy / Political Science / Sociology / Tamil) | INR 1,19,600 |
| MDS (Conservative Dentistry / Orthodontics / Periodontics / Prosthodontics / and 7 other specialisations) | INR 1,36,000 |
| MFA (Dance / Music) | INR 1,13,800 |
| Ph.D (Arts / Commerce / Social Sciences) | INR 87,300 |
| Ph.D (Sciences: Physics / Botany / Geology / Microbiology / Zoology) | INR 1,31,700 |
| Ph.D (Sciences: Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Chemistry) | INR 1,53,300 |
| Ph.D (Engineering disciplines) | INR 1,74,900 |
| Ph.D (Agriculture) | INR 2,86,875 |
| Post Graduate Diploma (Aquaculture / Biotechnology / Finance / Genetic Engineering / HR / Human Rights / Industrial Safety / Marketing / Public Health / Rural Development / Yoga / and others) | INR 6,310 |
Annamalai University Agriculture and Allied Health Fees 2026
Agriculture and health science programmes at Annamalai University command the widest fee spreads on campus. B.Sc Agriculture (general quota) and B.Sc Horticulture cost INR 4,60,380 for four years. The management quota version of the same programme costs INR 7,17,110, a difference of INR 2,56,730. M.Sc Agriculture in Agronomy, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, and Vegetable Science costs INR 2,63,850 under the general quota and INR 3,63,020 under management. Pharm.D leads the entire university at INR 5,06,370 for the six-year programme. B.Pharm costs INR 3,67,000 for four years. M.Pharm (Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Quality Assurance) costs INR 3,22,200 for two years. Bachelor of Fisheries Science costs INR 3,26,620 for four years. These programmes reflect the university’s strength in life sciences. Annamalai operates one of the few campuses in Tamil Nadu with integrated engineering, agriculture, and medical programmes under a single deemed university framework.
Annamalai University Application Fees 2026
Online applications for Annamalai University programmes are submitted through the official admission portal at annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/adm/. The general application fee is INR 800 for online submissions.
- Online application (general): INR 800 per application
- UG programmes: INR 400 (as per some programme-level notifications)
- PG programmes: INR 500 (as per some programme-level notifications)
- BE admission: Through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions). TNEA registration fees are paid separately to the TNEA authority, not to the university.
- MBA admission: Through TANCET. TANCET registration is paid separately to Anna University.
Programme-specific application fees and deadlines vary by faculty. Verify the current cycle amounts at annamalaiuniversity.ac.in before applying.
Annamalai University Courses and Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the total BE fee at Annamalai University 2026?
Ans. BE at Annamalai University costs INR 4,19,600 for four years, uniform across all 12 specialisations: CSE, Data Science, AI and ML, Electrical and Electronics, ECE, Electronics and Instrumentation, Civil, Civil and Structural, Chemical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, and IT. Year 1 is INR 1,08,650 and Years 2 through 4 are INR 1,03,650 each. BE admission is through TNEA counselling.
Ques. What is the per-year BE fee at Annamalai University?
Ans. Year 1 of BE at Annamalai University costs INR 1,08,650 (tuition INR 53,650, other fees INR 55,000). Years 2, 3, and 4 each cost INR 1,03,650 (tuition INR 53,650, other fees INR 50,000). The INR 5,000 first-year premium reflects one-time other charges collected at entry, not repeated in subsequent years.
Ques. What is the MBA fee at Annamalai University?
Ans. MBA at Annamalai University has two pricing tiers. The standard MBA costs INR 2,18,120 in total. Specialisation MBAs in Business Analytics, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, and Infrastructure Management cost INR 1,09,720 for two years at INR 54,860 per year. Admission is through TANCET scores.
Ques. What is the ME fee at Annamalai University?
Ans. ME (Master of Engineering) at Annamalai University varies by specialisation. CSE, Communication Systems, Power System Engineering, and Process Control and Instrumentation cost INR 2,46,400 for two years. Chemical, Environmental, Manufacturing, Structural, and Thermal Engineering cost INR 2,28,800. Construction, Disaster Management, Energy, IT, Water Resources, and Welding Technology programmes cost INR 1,08,480 total.
Ques. What is the B.Sc Agriculture fee at Annamalai University?
Ans. B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) under the general quota costs INR 4,60,380. Under the management quota, the same programme costs INR 7,17,110. B.Sc Horticulture (general) also costs INR 4,60,380. The management quota premium of INR 2,56,730 is the largest fee difference between quotas at Annamalai University.
Ques. What is the Ph.D fee at Annamalai University?
Ans. Ph.D fees at Annamalai University are set by faculty: arts, social sciences, and commerce subjects cost INR 87,300. Science disciplines (Physics, Botany, Geology, Microbiology, Zoology) cost INR 1,31,700. Biochemistry, Biotechnology, and Chemistry cost INR 1,53,300. Engineering subjects cost INR 1,74,900. Agriculture Ph.D (Agronomy, Entomology, Genetics, Horticulture, Plant Pathology) costs INR 2,86,875.
Ques. What is the application fee for Annamalai University 2026?
Ans. The general online application fee at Annamalai University is INR 800. Some UG programmes are listed at INR 400 and some PG programmes at INR 500 per application. TNEA registration (for BE) and TANCET registration (for MBA) are paid separately to those authorities. Verify current amounts at annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/adm/ before applying.
Ques. What is the M.Sc fee at Annamalai University?
Ans. M.Sc fees at Annamalai University range from INR 1,20,400 (Applied Psychology) to INR 2,63,850 (agricultural science subjects under general quota). Data Science costs INR 1,72,200. Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Marine Biotechnology cost INR 1,70,800 each. Mathematics and Statistics cost INR 1,25,200. M.Sc agricultural science subjects (Agronomy, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Soil Science) cost INR 2,63,850 general or INR 3,63,020 management quota.
Ques. What are the MA fees at Annamalai University?
Ans. MA at Annamalai University costs INR 1,19,600 for two years across all 11 specialisations: Economics, English, Hindi, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Political Science, Population Studies, Rural Management, Sociology, and Tamil. MSW also costs INR 1,19,600. M.Com (including Accounting and Finance, Co-operative Management) costs INR 1,26,400.
Ques. Does Annamalai University offer distance education at lower fees?
Ans. Yes. Distance education B.Tech (Chemical Engineering and Information Technology) at Annamalai University costs INR 25,770 per year for eight years, totalling INR 2,06,160. That is roughly half the cost of full-time BE (INR 4,19,600 for four years). Distance programmes follow the same syllabus but are structured for working professionals or those unable to attend full-time.
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At Annamalai University, you are eligible for a part-time Ph.D. in Yoga if you hold a relevant Master’s degree with required minimum marks and qualify the entrance/UGC-NET (if applicable). As self-employed, submit a self-declaration NOC on letterhead stating flexible work schedule and research commitment. Confirm guidelines with the university.
Candidates applying to the Ph.D. programs should have to pass in Master’s Degree with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) or in an examination recognized as equivalent to it. Annamalai University also conducts its own entrance examination for admission to the various pharmacy and Ph.D. programs. You can apply online from the official website of Annamalai University.
M.Phil programs are not offered in distance learning mode. Moreover, according to the New Education Policy of the country, M.Phil programs have been discontinued from the 2022-23 academic session.
Annamalai offers admission to its B.P.Ed program based on the merit of the Qualifying Examination, Sports and Games Participation, Games and Sports skill test, Track and Field Skill test, and Bonus marks for possession of a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. You can apply for admission once you have completed a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Annamalai University offers good placement opportunities for B.Sc Agriculture students. Students in their final year of their program are eligible to take part in the placement drives organized by the Placement cell of the university. For more information, please visit Annamalai University Placements.
DDE Annnamalai University offers PG Diploma in Guidance and Counseling mode in distance learning mode. You can apply for admission in this program, if you have a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks from a recognized university. You can apply for admission till 30 October 2022.
Yes, Annamalai University Directorate of Distance Education, offers one year of Diploma in Computer Applications. To be eligible for the course you must have passed your 10th standard or an equivalent from a recognized board.
For more information, refer to this link: Annamalai University DDE, Diploma Admission
The Bar Coucil of India does not approve LLB or Law degree courses in distance learning mode. You cannot pursue LLB courses in distance learning mode.
Yes, you can pursue B. Sc. in psychology course after you intermediate with 80% marks. The eligibility criteria for the course are you must have a science stream with English with a minimum of 50% marks.
No, Annamalai University doesn't offer PhD in applied psychology course in distance mode of education. The institute offers PhD programs in only regular on campus mode.
Yes, DDE Annamalai University offers M.Sc Botany course in distance learning mode. The total course fee for the course is INR 22100. Admission to this course is based on academic merit. You can submit your applciation form till 24 August 2022.
Yes, Annamalai University offers M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology. The course is of a one-year duration. The total fee of the course is INR 38,050. Admission to the course is based on a written test and personal interview.
No, MSc clinical Specialization is not offered by the institution. You can explore other MSc programs that are available here. The institute offers MSc in more than 60 different specialization.
Annamalai University is one of India’s largest public residential universities located in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. The institution is top ranked public University that offers various undergraduate, Post graduate, diploma and PhD programs.