Annamalai University: Courses, Admission 2024, Fees, Rankings, Placements

Annamalai University Chidambaram allocates a total of 1800 seats for B.E./B.Tech programs, with 1080 seats at Annamalai University, 540 seats at VSB Engineering College, and 180 seats at IMA - International Maritime Academy.

Completing an ME course from Annamalai University provides students with a broad career scope. After completion of the programme, students can apply for job profiles such as Software Engineer, Data Engineer, Data Scientist, Electrical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, and more. Fresh graduates are generally offered a salary ranging from INR 5 LPA to INR 6 LPA. 

However, the pay and job title may differ from student to student depending on the student's skill, knowledge, and experience. Moreover, those who wish to start their own venture can take up the entrepreneurial road. Such students can consider enrolling in an MBA to learn about Management and business development.

Annamalai University MBA fees range between INR 28,100 - INR 2.5 lakh. The fee mentioned here is the total tuition fee along with some other components taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative. Additionally, the fee range given above is a cumulative of courses offered by the university on-campus as well as through its affiliated colleges, hence may vary. The total course fee includes several components such as the hostel charges (if applicable), registration fee, admission fee, alumni fee, caution deposit, etc. For detailed fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the University.

After completing DPharm from Annamalai University, students can pursue various jobs such as Laboratory Assistants, Pharmaceutical Executives, Medical Representatives, Scientific Officers, and more. Generally, fresh DPharm graduates can expect to start with a salary in the range of INR 3 LPA to INR 4 LPA.

However, this is an estimate. The starting salary may vary from student to student depending on knowledge and skill level. The below table contains some of the prospective job profiles and respective average salaries after completing DPharm degree:

Note: The above-mentioned salaries are based on industry averages. 

Yes, the Annamalai University 2024-25 brochure states the age limit set for admission to its various UG courses, including BSc. As per the guidelines, candidates, who are more than 17 years old. Apart from this, the upper age limit set for admissions is 21 years old. Only those candidates who fulfill this and course-specific requirements will be considered for admission. However, for SC/ST/SA  candidates, there is no age limit.

Yes, Annamalai University offers a BSc programme. Under this programme, students get to choose from various specialisations, including Nursing, Agriculture, MLT, and more. Tabulated below are the key highlights of this programme.

Note: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.

The university offers four-year full-time BE/BTech courses in various specialisations on-campus and through affiliated colleges. In addition, apart from the regular BE degree, Annamalai University also offers part-time BE courses covering four specialisations. BE Lateral entry courses are also available. Admission to the UG courses is based on merit, seats are further allotted to the shortlisted candidates through TNEA counselling. Some of the specialisations in which the course is offered are Chemical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering and Electrical & Electronics Engineering, which have been accredited by the NBA with an ‘A’ Grade.

Yes, Annamalai University offers a six-year PharmD course in a full-time mode. Additionally, Annamalai University also offers a three-year Doctor of Pharmacy Post Baccalaureate course in a full-time mode. Candidates who meet the course-specific eligibility criteria can apply by visiting the university website (annamalaiuniversity.ac.in). The university shortlist candidates on the basis of merit in the last qualifying exam. Shortlisted candidates further need to participate in counselling for the seat allotment.

The university publishes a merit list after the conclusion of the application process for shortlisting candidates. Shortlisted students further need to take part in the counselling round. Annamalai University PharmD merit list further includes details such as rank, category, name of the candidate, application number, and cutoff marks. As per the university 2022 provisional merit list for PharmD, the first rank was given to a candidate with 98.16 marks and the last rank with 50.16 marks. For the complete merit list and the admitted candidates list, Click Here.

The total course fee includes multiple fee components such as the admission fee, tuition fee, security deposit, hostel fee (if applicable), etc. For seat confirmation, candidates need to pay some amount of fee. The table given below mentions the fee for both Pharmacy courses:

NOTE: The fee mentioned here is the total tuition fee and is taken from an unofficial source, hence is indicative. For detailed fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the University.

Annamalai University BTech fees range between INR 1.5 Lacs and INR 7 lakh. The fee mentioned here is the total tuition fee with some other components and is taken from an unofficial source, hence is indicative. For the detailed fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the University. Moreover, the total course fee includes several fee components, including the caution deposit, alumni fee, hostel charges (if applicable), etc. At the time of form filling, candidates must also pay the application fee.

During 2023 placements, 66% of BTech and 90% of M.Tech students were placed. From 2021 to 2023, a fluctuating trend was observed in the BTech placement rate and an improving trend was recorded in the M.Tech placement rate. Take a look at the below table to know the Annamalai University placement rate trends for Engineering courses:

Annamalai University offers an ME programme with many specialisations. The fee for a few specialisations differs from the rest. Thus, the total tuition fee for the ME programme ranges from INR 50,000 to INR 1.1 lakh. 

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Core subjects help students develop a strong foundation in the course. Some of the core subjects included in the BSc in Agriculture curriculum of Annamalai University are:

• Principles of Agronomy and Agricultural Heritage
• Fundamentals of Plant Physiology
• Principles of Analytical Chemistry
• Fundamentals of Agricultural Meteorology
• Weed Management
• Irrigation Management
• Fundamentals of Entomology
• Agronomy of Field Crops

Annamalai University Chidambaram offers scholarships to undergraduate and postgraduate students as financial assistance. Some of the scholarships provided by the university are mentioned below:

Only the students who fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria, which is Class 12 pass with at least 40% can apply. Aspirants can apply via online mode. The step-by-step process for Annamalai University BPharm application form is as follows:

1. Visit the official website (annamalaiuniversity.ac.in) and register online.
2. Fill in the application form with all the mandatory details.
3. The next step is to pay the application fee of INR 800.
4. Upload all the required documents as mentioned below and click on the submit now button to complete the process.

NOTE: The mentioned application fee is as per past years' data and hence the actual amount may vary.

Annamalai University ME admissions are facilitated via Anna University. As per an official document released by Anna University, the ME admissions are subject to rules of reservation as framed by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Check the below table to know the entire breakup for reservation for different categories:

As per the Annamali University Cutoff 2024, the Round 3 closing rank for MBBS admission was 17596, for the General All India category.  Among the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff was closed at 17844. For the SC AI category candidates, the cutoff rank was closed at 136699. For the ST AI category, the cutoff rank for MBBS was 159902. Candidates can find the Annamali University Cutoff details here. 

Annamalai University offers a comprehensive BPharm programme for a duration of three years. Under this course, the university offers a total of 100 seats. This implies that a total of 100 students can pursue the course in a single academic year. To get a seat, students must apply for the course at the official website of the university.