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Annamalai University [AU] campus
Annamalai University Chidambaram
StateTier 2NAAC A+State

Annamalai University [AU]

Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu · Est. 1929

NIRF Rank#2012025
Rating3.8/5197 reviews
Views2.5kthis month
Avg Package₹3.20 Lper annum
Highest Pkg₹6.00 Lper annum
Courses255+programs
FAQs8questions
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About Annamalai University Chidambaram

Annamalai University [AU] (est. 1929) is an engineering institute located in Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram. NAAC A+ · Approved by NCTE, AICTE, NBA.

#201NIRF Rank
₹3.20 LAvg Package
₹6.00 LHighest Pkg
1929Established

Quick Info

LocationAnnamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
AccreditationNAAC A+
Approved ByNCTE, AICTE, NBA
Rankings#201 NIRF · #13 Indiatoday · #10 Outlook
AdmissionTNEA, TANCET

Courses & Fees

ProgramDuration
Bachelor of Engineering [BE]4 yrs
Ph.D3 yrs

Admission 2026

Merit-based admission through entrance exams. Seats allotted via official counselling based on rank, category & branch preference.
TNEATANCET

What Students Love

  • As a university, it helps students develop many skills beyond their course and also build friendships across different departments.
  • It provides some hospital exposure during internships.
  • The course structure includes all the subjects needed for students from medicine-related fields.
  • Teachers give assignments and seminars that are useful for learning.
  • The hostel environment is pleasant and enjoyable to live in.

Areas of Improvement

  • There are no placements, and the fee structure does not feel worth it.
  • It is far from Chennai Central, around 300 km away.
  • The fees are high and should ideally be reduced.
  • The exam syllabus is too vast to study comfortably within the given time.
  • The surrounding areas are often not kept clean.

Courses & Fees (1 programs)

CourseDurationDegreeFeesSeats
BE Computer Science and Engineering4 YearsFull Time₹52K

Admission 2026

BE/B.Tech

Registration & Uploading Documents - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]

May 07, 2026

Jun 06, 2026

Last Date for Uploading Documents - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]

Jun 09, 2026

Certificate Verification - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]

Jun 10, 2026

Jun 20, 2026

Publication of Rank List - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]

Jun 27, 2026

Grievances Redressal - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]

Jun 28, 2026

Jul 02, 2026

Govt (7.5%) Special Reservation Counseling - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]

Jul 07, 2026

Jul 08, 2026

General Special Reservation Counseling - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]

Jul 09, 2026

Jul 11, 2026

All

NEET Application Date

National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test

Feb 07, 2026

Mar 07, 2026

NEET Admit Card Release Date

National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test

Apr 30, 2026

NEET Exam Date

National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test

May 03, 2026

Registration & Uploading Documents - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]

May 07, 2026

Jun 06, 2026

Last Date for Uploading Documents - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]

Jun 09, 2026

NEET Result Release Date

National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test

Jun 14, 2026

Certificate Verification - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]

Jun 10, 2026

Jun 20, 2026

Placements

Average Package

₹3.20 L

per annum

Highest Package

₹6.00 L

per annum

Course-wise Placement Data

CourseYearAvg PackageHighest PackageMedian Package
M.Phil/Ph.D in Pharmacy2024₹11.36 L
Diploma in Pharmacy2024₹9.35 L
B.Pharm2024₹3.02 L
B.Sc (Agriculture)2024₹1.80 L
BE/B.Tech2024₹2.50 L
M.Pharm2024₹5.73 L
M.Sc (Agriculture)2024₹4.31 L
ME/M.Tech2024₹4.27 L

Students Placed

M.Phil/Ph.D in Pharmacy · 2024

29 / 29 admitted

100% placement rate

Diploma in Pharmacy · 2024

6 / 6 admitted

100% placement rate

B.Pharm · 2024

54 / 66 admitted

82% placement rate

B.Sc (Agriculture) · 2024

478 / 656 admitted

73% placement rate

BE/B.Tech · 2024

262 / 649 admitted

40% placement rate

M.Pharm · 2024

25 / 27 admitted

93% placement rate

M.Sc (Agriculture) · 2024

132 / 193 admitted

68% placement rate

ME/M.Tech · 2024

17 / 22 admitted

77% placement rate

Recruiting Companies

InfosysInfosys
WiproWipro
TCSTCS
AccentureAccenture
IBMIBM
CognizantCognizant
CapgeminiCapgemini
AmazonAmazon
HCL TechnologiesHCL Technologies
MicrosoftMicrosoft
OracleOracle
Larsen & Toubro LimitedLarsen & Toubro Limited
TVS ElectronicsTVS Electronics
Standard Chartered BankStandard Chartered Bank
SterliteSterlite
Sterlite TechnologiesSterlite Technologies
M. N. Dastur & Company (P) LtdM. N. Dastur & Company (P) Ltd
NOCLNOCL

Rankings & Recognition

Government & Official

NIRF

Overall· 2025#101
B.Tech· 2025#201
Pharmacy· 2025#42
Agriculture· 2025#38
Medical· 2021#40

International

THE

Overall· 2024#1501
Paramedical· 2020#601
Science· 2020#801
Life Sciences· 2020#501

US News

Overall· 2022#1636

CWUR

Overall· 2022#1988

QS

Overall· 2020#39

Indian Media

India Today

Overall· 2025#13

Outlook

Overall· 2025#10
MBA· 2020#28

IIRF

MBA· 2025#69
Pharmacy· 2025#28
Medical· 2025#56
Physiotherapy· 2025#28

Student Reviews (197)

3.8

197 reviews

Excellent
75
Very Good
70
Average
26
Poor
17
Terrible
9
Infrastructure
3.9
Social Life
4.0
Academics
4.1
Faculty
3.9
Placements
3.8
Hostel & Food
3.0

Campus Facilities

Library
Comp Labs
Laboratory
Sports
Cafeteria
Medical
Auditorium
Hostel
Gym
Security

FAQs (8)

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