Anna University, Chennai
Anna University, Chennai is a government institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1978. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Key facts
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Government: Multi-disciplinary university
- Established
- 1978
- Main entrance
- Merit or the university's entrance
- AISHE code
- U-0439
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in many subjects
- Eligibility
- Depends on the programme: Class 12 for UG, a bachelor's degree for PG.
- Approval to check
- A state university under a state Act (check UGC's list); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- State Public University
- Area
- Urban
- NIRF 2025 Management rank
- 88
- PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
- Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
- Before you apply
- This year's prospectus for seats and eligibility, NAAC grade and NIRF rank, fees and hostel. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
- Official website
- annauniv.edu
Questions about Anna University, Chennai
How do I get admission to Anna University, Chennai?
Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Does Anna University, Chennai have an entrance exam?
Anna University, Chennai admits through its own process rather than a national exam. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Is Anna University, Chennai a government or private institution?
Anna University, Chennai is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).
Where is Anna University, Chennai?
Anna University, Chennai is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
When was Anna University, Chennai established?
Anna University, Chennai was established in 1978.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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