Anna University

(Anna University)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu Government | Est. 1978

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Last Updated: Jun 08, 2026

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Established

1978

Campus Size

200.00 Acres

Total Students

10,000

Faculty

550

Student-Faculty

18:1

Government-Regulated Fee Structure for Engineering and Professional Programs

Fee Structure - Anna University

Anna University's CEG and MIT campuses charge government-regulated fees - among the lowest for top-ranked engineering colleges in India. As a Tamil Nadu state university, fees are further subsidized for TN domicile students. The university's TNEA counselling determines seat allocation for 80% of seats.

CEG Campus Fee Structure (2024-25)

Program	Annual Tuition	Other Fees/Year	Total 4-Year Cost
B.E./B.Tech (Government Quota)	₹50,000	₹8,000-12,000	₹2.32-2.48 Lakh
B.E./B.Tech (Management Quota)	₹1.50-2.00 Lakh	₹8,000-12,000	₹6.32-8.48 Lakh
M.E./M.Tech (GATE)	₹25,000-35,000	₹5,000-8,000	₹60,000-86,000 (2 years)
MBA (CEG)	₹50,000-65,000	₹10,000-15,000	₹1.20-1.60 Lakh (2 years)
M.Sc. / MCA	₹30,000-40,000	₹5,000-8,000	₹70,000-96,000 (2 years)

MIT Campus Fee Structure

Program	Annual Fee	Total Duration Fee	Note
B.E./B.Tech	₹50,000-55,000	₹2.00-2.20 Lakh (4 years)	Same as CEG govt quota
M.E./M.Tech	₹25,000-35,000	₹50,000-70,000 (2 years)	GATE-based admission

Anna CEG vs Tamil Nadu Engineering Colleges - Fee Comparison

Institution	B.E./B.Tech Total Fee	Avg CTC	Fee-to-Package Ratio
Anna CEG (Govt)	₹2.32-2.48 Lakh	₹9.50 LPA	1:38-41 (excellent)
NIT Trichy	₹6.00-7.00 Lakh	₹14.80 LPA	1:21-25
VIT Vellore	₹8.00-8.50 Lakh	₹8.77 LPA	1:10-11
SRM KTR	₹10.00-11.00 Lakh	₹6.50 LPA	1:6-7
PSG Tech	₹3.00-4.00 Lakh	₹7.50 LPA	1:19-25
SSN College	₹5.00-6.00 Lakh	₹8.00 LPA	1:13-16

Hostel & Living Costs in Chennai

Expense	Monthly	Annual
CEG Hostel	₹500-800	₹6,000-9,600
Mess Fee	₹3,000-4,500	₹36,000-54,000
Chennai Living	₹2,000-3,500	₹24,000-42,000
Total On-Campus	₹5,500-8,800/month	₹66,000-1,05,600/year

Scholarships Available

TN Government Merit Scholarship: First Graduate scholarship (₹10,000-20,000/year) for students who are the first in their family to attend college - covers 40-50% of CEG tuition.

BC/MBC/SC/ST Fee Waiver: Complete tuition fee waiver for backward class and SC/ST students in Tamil Nadu - effectively free education at CEG.

GATE Stipend for M.E./M.Tech: GATE-qualified M.Tech students receive ₹12,400/month MHRD stipend - more than covering all costs and making M.Tech at Anna University a net-positive financial decision.

Fees Structure at Anna University

Lowest Fees

₹96,000

Highest Fees

₹165,000

Courses with Fees

Course	Duration	Total Fees (Approx)	Fee Breakdown
B.Tech Information Technology Full Time	4 Years	₹138,000	-
B.Tech Chemical Engineering Full Time	4 Years	₹138,000	-
BE Computer Science Full Time	4 Years	₹138,000	-
BE Electronics & Communication Full Time	4 Years	₹138,000	-
BE Mechanical Engineering Full Time	4 Years	₹138,000	-
BE Civil Engineering Full Time	4 Years	₹138,000	-
BE Production Engineering Full Time	4 Years	₹138,000	-
BE Manufacturing Engineering Full Time	4 Years	₹138,000	-
BE Industrial Engineering Full Time	4 Years	₹138,000	-
BE Mining Engineering Full Time	4 Years	₹138,000	-
BE Biomedical Engineering Full Time	4 Years	₹138,000	-
BE Automobile Engineering Full Time	4 Years	₹138,000	-
BE Electrical & Electronics Engineering Full Time	4 Years	₹138,000	-
BE Printing & Packaging Technology Full Time	4 Years	₹138,000	-
BE Rubber & Plastics Technology Full Time	4 Years	₹138,000	-
BE Aeronautical Engineering Full Time	4 Years	₹138,000	-
ME Full Time	2 Years	₹96,660	-
MBA Full Time	2 Years	₹137,000	-
MCA Full Time	2 Years	₹100,000	-
B.Arch Full Time	5 Years	₹165,000	-
M.Arch Full Time	2 Years	₹96,000	-
PhD Full Time	5 Years	₹125,000	-