Central For Research: Admission, Course ,Fees, Ranking
Chennai, India • Public
Centre for Research ,Chennai ,Tamil Nadu
Overview
Latest Updates
- TANCET 2025 registration process to MBA and MCA courses will start in the month of Jan 2025.
- TNEA application form 2025 for admission to BE/BTech courses will be released in May 2025.
- TANCET 2025 admit card will be released on Feb 21, 2025.
- CEETA-PG process will start on Feb 21, 2025.
- JNU-CEEB registration will begin on Feb 8, 2025- Mar 6, 2025.
- TANCET 2025 Exam will start on Mar 9, 2025.
- TANCET 2025 Result will be announced on Mar 28, 2025.
- NATA Registration will begin from Mar 1,2025 - Apr 1, 2025.
Central For Research Anna University Chennai was established in 1978 and is a state-level university. Anna University Chennai is recognized by UGC and AIU. It is ranked 13 under the university category by NIRF 2024 and 1 under the Interdisciplinary Science Ranking by Times Higher Education 2025. Anna University Chennai is also accredited ‘A’ grade by NAAC.
Anna University Chennai fees range from INR 12K to INR 13 L, depending on the course. The University offers UG, PG, Diploma, Doctorate courses across its 4 campuses. Anna University Chennai courses admission are based on merit list and entrance exams score. The highest package offered at the university placement 2023 was INR 40 Lakhs. The top recruiters in 2023 included Accenture, Bank of America and Barclays.
Highlights:
Particulars | Details |
Top Recruiters | Accenture, Bank of America and Barclays |
Highest Salary 2023 | INR 40 LPA |
Ranking | ● Ranked 13 under the university category by NIRF 2024. ● Ranked 1 under the Interdisciplinary Science Ranking by Times Higher Education 2025. ● Ranked 20 under the overall category by the NIRF Ranking 2024 ● 383 QS World University Ranking 2025. |
NAAC accreditation | A |
Fees Range | INR 12K to INR 13 L |
University Type | State university. |
Recognition By | UGC, AIU |
Admission process | Merit or Entrance exam |
Entrance Exams | TANCET MBA, TNEA, CEETA, GATE, JEE Main |
Year of Establishment | 1978 |
Application mode | Online |
Area | 189 acre |
Ranking:
With its good reputation, Anna University has been ranked by NIRF, QS World University Rankings, The Week, Times Higher Education, US News, Outlook etc in different categories.. Below are ranking of Anna University by NIRF:
Category | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
Architecture and planning | 29 | N/A | 34 |
Engineering | 17 | 13 | 14 |
Innovation | N/A | N/A | 10 |
In 2024 Anna University ranked 20 in the overall category by NIRF.
● In 2024 Anna University ranked 13 in the University category by NIRF.
● In 2024 Anna University rank 69 in the Management category by NIR.F
Centre for Research ,Chennai ,Tamil Nadu
Programs
Central For Research Anna University offers UG and PG 340 courses. All these course fees range from 12k - 13 L. The following table provides information on all the Anna University courses and total tuition fees:
Courses | Total Tuition Fees |
MCA | 12K - 2.6L |
MBA/PGDM | 12K - 6L |
M.Tech/M.E | 40K - 7.8L |
B.Sc | 60K -7.4L |
M.Sc | 12K - 7.4L |
B.Arch | 2.5L - 5L |
M.Arch | 50K - 2L |
B.Plan | 48K |
M.Phil | 1.3L |
M.Plan | 52K |
Master of Business Administration [MBA]
Bachelor of Arts [BA]
Centre for Research ,Chennai ,Tamil Nadu
Admissions
All these courses require a minimum 10+2 , and graduation with 45% - 50% eligibility and valid scores in GATE, CEETA, and NATA, etc. Here are the details for few of our in demand courses among the students:
Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
B.Tech/B.E | 10+2 :40-60% Exams : TNEA, CBSE 12th |
MCA | Graduation : 50% Exams : TANCET, AMIE exam |
MBA/PGDM | 10+12 : 50-60% Graduation with 50-60% Exams : TANCET, MAT |
M.Tech/M.E | 10+12 : 45% Graduation with 45-60% Exams : CEETA, GATE |
Ph.D | Exams : UGC NET, CSIR NET |
B.Sc | 10+12 : 75% Exams : CBSE 12th, Tamilnadu 12th
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M.Sc | 10+12 : 75% Exams : TANCET, CBSE 12th |
B.Arch | 10+12 : 50% Exams : NATA, TNEA |
M.Arch | Graduation : 50% Exams : CEETA, GATE |
BBA | Exams : CBSE 12th ,Tamilnadu 12th |
B.Plan | 10+12 : 45% Exams : TNEA, CBSE 12th |
M.Plan | Graduation : 50% Exams : CEETA |
B.A | Exams : CBSE 12th ,Tamil Nadu 12th |
B.C0m | Exams : CBSE 12th ,ISC |
Executive MBA/PGDM | Exams : CBSE 12th ,ISC |
Important Date
Central For Research Anna University admission and registrations important dates both upcoming and expected are given as follows:
Important Events | Dates |
TANCET 2025 registration process to MBA and MCA courses will begin | 15 Feb, 2025 |
TANCET 2025 admit card date | Feb 21, 2025 |
TNEA application form 2025 for admission to BE/BTech courses will be released | May 2025 |
CEETA-PG process start date | Feb 21, 2025 |
JNU-CEEB registration | Feb 8, 2025- Mar 6, 2025 |
TANCET 2025 Exam Date | Mar 9, 2025 |
TANCET 2025 Result Date | Mar 28, 2025 |
NATA Registration | Mar 1,2025 - Apr 1, 2025 |
Central For Research Anna University Chennai Cut-off
Central For Research Anna University offers admission on B.E/BTech program based on TNEA cutoff. Below are the cut-off details for B.Tech 2024:
Course | Cutoff |
B.E in Computer Science and Engineering | 38989 |
B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 43059 |
B.E Mechatronic Engineering | 78713 |
B.Tech. in Information Technology | 44023 |
B.Tech. in Electronic and Communication Engineering | 37112 |
Centre for Research ,Chennai ,Tamil Nadu
Placements
According to the NIRF 2024 report, 1926 students have been placed during Anna University placement drive. Top recruiters are Accenture, Bank of America, Barclays, Amazon, Ifosys, Cipla, Wipro and SAP. A total of 1842 students were placed during Central For Research Anna University placements 2023. The highest package offered was INR 40 Lakhs in 2023.
Particulars | Placements statistics (2023) | Placements statistics (2024) |
Highest Package | INR 40 LPA | - |
Average Package | INR 8.54 LPA | INR 7.5 LPA |
Students Placed | 1842 | 1926 |
Top Recruiters | ● Accenture ● Bank of America ● Barclays
| ● Amazon ● Cipla ● Vodafone ● TCS ● WIPRO ● Infosys ● Flipkart ● Siemens |
Top Recruiters
Centre for Research ,Chennai ,Tamil Nadu
Scholarships
Anna University offers scholarships to students on merit based and to economically weaker students. To avail the scholarship some conditions would be applied. Students are also eligible for availing a number of scholarships offered by state and central government.
Centre for Research ,Chennai ,Tamil Nadu
Infrastructure
Central For Research Anna University provides hostel facilities for both male and female students with separate hostel buildings. Hostel has basic amenities like electricity, furniture, and wifi.
Hostel Name (Boy’s and Girl’s) | Accommodation | Fees (Approx) |
College of Engineering | 2 - seater room | 35,000 - 50,000/yr |
School of Architecture and planning | 2 - seater room | 35,000 - 50,000/yr |
Alumni Association College of Technology | 2 - seater room | 40,000 - 60,000/yr |
Post Graduate | 2 - seater room | 50,000 - 70,000/yr |