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

 

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]

1 courses • 2 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Arts [BA]

1 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

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

Master of Business Administration [MBA]

1

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

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Total Seats

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Tuition Fees

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Exams

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Eligibility

1

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

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Total Seats

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Tuition Fees

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Exams

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Eligibility

FAQs related to Admissions

A total of 92+ courses are offered in the doctoral program at AU.


 Yes, it is an entrance exam for admission in various programs at AU. 


Yes, scholarships are based on class performance, economically needy students, and government-set requirements.


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


FAQS

 AU offers approx INR 5.36  LPA median package for M.Pharm students.


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

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

AU hostels provide wi-fi internet, security, gym facilities, and laundry facilities.


AU offers a wide range of courses including B.Tech, BBA, M.Tech, B.Pharma, MBA, etc.


The university premises are in Annamalai Nagar, near Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India