Anna University
(Anna University)Last Updated: Jul 31, 2026
Established
1978
Campus Size
200.00 Acres
Total Students
10,000
Faculty
550
Student-Faculty
18:1
Anna University Cutoff 2025 - TNEA Counseling, Branch-Wise & Category-Wise
Anna University (AU) Chennai admits engineering students through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) - a state-level counseling based on Class 12 marks. Anna University's main campus (CEG - College of Engineering, Guindy, and ACT - Alagappa College of Technology) has the highest cutoffs in Tamil Nadu. TNEA counseling allocates seats across 500+ engineering colleges in TN, but AU's CEG campus is by far the most competitive. PG admissions use GATE/CAT/TANCET scores.
TNEA 2024 Cutoff - CEG Campus (General)
| Program | TNEA Cutoff (out of 200) | Approximate Rank | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE CSE | 197-199 | 50-200 | 100 |
| BE ECE | 195-198 | 100-400 | 120 |
| BE EEE | 192-196 | 200-600 | 80 |
| BE Mechanical | 190-195 | 400-1000 | 120 |
| BE Civil | 186-192 | 800-2000 | 80 |
| BE Chemical | 184-190 | 1000-3000 | 60 |
| B.Arch (SAP) | NATA score 120-140 | - | 40 |
TNEA cutoff scores are calculated as 50% of Math marks + 50% of Physics + Chemistry average (all out of 100, totaling 200). CSE at CEG requires 197-199/200 - meaning near-perfect Class 12 scores in PCM. This is the highest engineering cutoff in Tamil Nadu.
Year-Wise Trend - CEG CSE
| Year | TNEA Cutoff | General Closing Rank | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 197-199 | 50-200 | 100 |
| 2023 | 196-198 | 80-250 | 100 |
| 2022 | 196-198 | 100-300 | 90 |
GATE Cutoff - M.E./M.Tech (Anna University)
| Program | GATE Score | GATE Rank (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| ME CSE | 550-650 | 1000-3000 |
| ME Communication Systems | 500-600 | 1500-5000 |
| ME Structural Engineering | 450-550 | 2000-6000 |
| ME Manufacturing | 400-500 | 3000-8000 |
Anna University vs Other Institutions - Cutoff Comparison
| Institution | CSE Cutoff | Exam | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna University CEG | TNEA 197-199/200 | TNEA (12th marks) | Tamil Nadu |
| NIT Trichy | JEE 93-96 percentile | JoSAA | Tamil Nadu |
| Jadavpur University | WBJEE 500-800 | WBJEE | West Bengal |
| College of Engineering Pune | MHT-CET 97-99 percentile | MHT-CET | Maharashtra |
| IIT Madras | JEE Adv Rank 500-1500 | JoSAA | Tamil Nadu |
Anna University CEG is Tamil Nadu's most competitive engineering college after IIT Madras and NIT Trichy. The TNEA system (based on Class 12 marks) means students must score near-perfect in board exams - a different challenge from JEE-based admissions.
Anna University GATE Cutoff (2023)
| Year | Branch / Programme | Category | Cutoff Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Round 1 | General | 710.00 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | OBC-NCL | 638.00 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | SC | 462.00 |
Disclaimer: Cutoff ranks and scores listed for Anna University are based on previously published data from the relevant entrance exams and are indicative only. Actual cutoffs vary each year based on applicant pool and seat availability. Verify current cutoffs from the institute's official website or the respective exam authority's official website.