Annamalai University Distance Education (AUDDE):Admission, Courses
Cuddalore, India
Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education ,Cuddalore ,Tamil Nadu
Overview
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Annamalai University (AU) was established in 1929 and is one of the premier state universities in Chidambaram Tamil Nadu. NIRF 2024 ranks AU 151-200 overall and Agriculture 27. University Grants Commission recognized Annamalai University under the UGC Act, of 1956. Annamalai University is accredited with an A+ grade by NAAC and recognized by the AICTE, NBA, NCTE, and ICAR. Annamalai University fees vary between ₹4,700 and ₹71,470 Annually. AU also offers scholarships and financial aid annually to deserving meritorious candidates.
Annamalai University offers programs UG, PG, and doctoral, and popular courses are B.E., B.Sc. Agriculture, MBA, M.Pharm, and Ph.D. Admissions at Annamalai University are based on Entrance exams such as TNEA and TANCET, which also depend on the merit of the students and 10+2 marks. The university comprises one thousand acres and has well-equipped hostels, a library with seventy thousand books minimum, and modern lab. Annamalai University has a very good placement cell and the placement rate is 74.4%, with a median salary offer of ₹3.82 LPA, whereas top recruiters are Wipro, Cognizant, and HCL technologies.
Annamalai University is equipped with very good hostel accommodation for boys and girls separately which costs around ₹ 50,000/- ₹ 60,000/- per annum. It still maintains its position as a renowned educational, research, and placement center in South India. It offers programs across multiple faculties which include; Sciences, Arts, Engineering and Technology, and Agriculture.
Annamalai University: Quick Highlights
Particulars | Details |
Top Recruiters | Wipro, Capgemini, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, TVS Electronics, Cognizant, etc. |
Fees Range | INR 4,700 – 71,470 Annually |
University Type | State University |
Ranking | ● 151 out of 200 by NIRF in 2024. ● 27 NIRF in 2024 (Agriculture). ● A+ grade by NAAC. ● Accredited by AICTE, NBA, NCTE, AND ICAR. |
Entrance Exams | ● TNEA for engineering. ● TANCET, ● 12th standard scores. |
Year of Establishment | 1929 |
Popular Courses | B.E, B.Pharma, B.Sc. Agriculture, MBA, M.Pharma, Pharm.D, etc. |
University Campus | Around 1000 acres |
Application Mode | Online |
Annamalai University: Ranking
AU has been on the list of the top engineering colleges of India with all the academic facilities and amenities. AU ranks between 151-200 among top colleges in India as per 2024 NIRF overall ranking. In the agriculture field, NIRF ranking is 27th, and in the B.E field it ranks between 151-200 positions in India.
NIRF Ranking
Category | 2024 | 2023 |
Overall | 151-200 |
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Agriculture | 27 | 26 |
B.E | 151-200 | 151-200 |
Pharmacy | 27 | 26 |
Other Ranking:
Organization | Ranking |
Outlook Ranking | 10 |
IIRF Ranking | 75 |
QS Ranking | 39 |
Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education ,Cuddalore ,Tamil Nadu
Programs
AU offers a wide variety of UG and PG programs including B.Tech, B.Pharma, B.Sc. Agriculture, M.Tech, MBA, M.Pharma, etc. Annamalai University's fee structure, depending on the course you choose, varies depending on courses and department, and the students are offered flexible fee payment options. For undergraduate courses it varies between ₹ 42,000 – ₹ 56,580 Annually and for postgraduate courses it varies between₹ 4,700 – 71,470 Annually.
Courses | Approximate Fees (First year) |
B.E. | ₹ 53,650 |
B.Sc (Honr) | ₹ 56,580 |
B.Sc | ₹56,030 |
MBA | ₹ 29,050-61,200 |
M.Sc. | ₹ 4,700 – 71,470 |
B.Ed | ₹ 42,000 |
BA | ₹ 56,030 - 57,050 |
M.A. | ₹ 5,585 – 7,595 |
PhD | ₹ 22,100 |
M.Pharma | ₹ 1.03 L |
Master of Business Administration [MBA]
Bachelor of Arts [BA]
Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education ,Cuddalore ,Tamil Nadu
Admissions
AU offers different types of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral level programs, admission is based on entrance exams like TNEA, TANCET, and AU’s entrance exam. Apart from that, for every stream several courses are provided students have fulfilled all the eligibility criteria according to courses and cleared entrance exam. For undergraduate courses students have to appear in TNEA and for postgraduate courses students have to appear in the TANCET exam and for some courses collage take some internal test.
Courses | No. of Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
B.E. | 13 | 10+2 (min 50%) |
B.Sc (Honr) | 1 | 10+2 (min 50%) |
B.Sc | 12 | 10+2 (min 50%) |
MBA | 15 | Graduation (min 50%) |
M.Sc. | 60 | B.Sc. (min 50%) |
B.Ed | 18 | Graduation (min 50%) |
BA | 7 | 10+2 (min 50%) |
M.A. | 36 | B.A. (min 50%) |
PhD | 92 | Masters (min 55%) |
M.Pharma | 6 | B.Pharm(min 50%) |
Annamalai University: Important Dates
Event | Date |
TANCET Exam Registration 2025 | TANCET Exam Registration 2025 |
TANCET Exam 2025 | 2nd week of March 2025 |
TNEA Exam Registration 2025 | Start on May 2025 |
Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education ,Cuddalore ,Tamil Nadu
Placements
Annamalai University has a strong placement cell, and the placement rate of the university is 74.4% including all streams and courses. The average package for engineering students is around INR 3.82 LPA and the average package for undergraduate students in pharmacy is ₹ 3.120lpa and Postgraduate in pharmacy the median package is ₹ 5.36 lpa -₹ 8.72.
Particulars | Details |
Total Eligible Students (All Programs) | 4,202 |
Total Students Placed | 3,128 |
Overall Placement Rate | 74.4% |
Average Salary Package | INR 3.82 LPA |
Courses | Median Package(2022) | Median Package(2021) | Median Package(2020) |
B.Pharm | INR 3.12 LPA | INR 2.76 LPA | INR 2.16 LPA |
M.Pharm | INR 5.36 LPA | INR 5.12 LPA | INR 2.40 LPA |
M.Pharm(3Years) | INR 8.72 LPA | INR 8.22 LPA | INR 3.16 LPA |
Pharm. D | INR 10,35 LPA | INR 10.11 LPA | INR 3.16 LPA |
Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education ,Cuddalore ,Tamil Nadu
Infrastructure
Hostel Facilities
Annamalai University has separate hostels for boys and girls including all the facilities like 24*7 wifi college campuses as well as hostels and emergency medical facilities. In total, there are 18 hostels, of which 9 are for boys and 9 are for girls. The mess charges are included in the hostel fees. The hostels are well-guarded by the hostel warden and other security staff.
Particular | Details |
Hostel Fees(Boys) | INR 50,000 annually |
Hostel Fees(Boys) | INR 60,000 annually |
Security Fees | 8800. |
Annamalai University Facilities
Annamalai University has ample and highly sophisticated infrastructural amenities to support all the academic as well as co-curricular pursuits of students.. Also, the campus size is 25 acres and has developed hostel accommodation, a library of 70000 books and above, modern laboratories, and games and sports in the university campus.
Particulars | Details |
Hostel | Separate for boys and girls, mess facilities |
Library | 70,000+ books, digital resources |
Sports | Basketball, badminton, gymnasium |
Laboratories | Modern engineering and computer labs |