Anna University
(Anna University)Last Updated: Jun 08, 2026
Established
1978
Campus Size
200.00 Acres
Total Students
10,000
Faculty
550
Student-Faculty
18:1
Anna University Admission Cutoff Marks and Merit Thresholds
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 |