Anna university established under state act

KHELO INDIA UNIVERSITY GAMES ACHIEVEMENTS 1 st Memorial Day of Prof.M.Anandakrishnan, Former Vice Chancellor, Anna University, Chennai - Programme Live from 27.05.2022, 03.00 p.m.(IST) Beware of fake notifications/e-mails regarding Anna University Admissions Seminar on Rewriting the History of Tamils Imperatives of Scientific and Technological Explorations for Unearthing the Rich Cultural Heritage - Live on 18.06.2022 6.00 p.m. onwards Live streaming - Thirukkural Conference Journey to Unesco - 2022 "Opportunities in Engineering Education - career guidance" - addressed by Vice Chancellor Order of Preference in the selection of most preferred branch (Computer Science) of Anna University colleges based on past 5 years data "Inaugural function of Education Summit, Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam" at Varanasi, 7-9 July 22

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Largest Technological University in the world with over 7.5 lakhs students

Asia's oldest technical institution founded in 1794 and the oldest one established outside Europe

As per QS World Ranking 2023, Anna University secured global rank of 551 - 560, which is 13 th place among the Indian Universities

Asia's oldest technical institution founded in 1794 and the oldest one established outside Europe

As per QS World Ranking 2025, Anna University secured global rank of 383, which is 10 th place among 46 Indian Universities

Anna University, Chennai Ranked 1 in "State Public University Category" in NIRF 2024

Anna University bagged NSS National Award (First Rank) in India among the University Category for the year 2020-2021

Institution of Eminence (IOE) status was recommended by UGC Empowered Expert Committee

University Grants Commission awarded "University with Potential for Excellence (UPE)" status to Anna University in Biomedical Engineering & Instrumentation

First Institution in India offering undergraduate Program in Mechanical, Electrical and Aerospace Engineering and several other Post Graduate Programs

First Microsatellite (ANUSAT) launched by an educational institution in April 2009 by PSLV – CA C12

Housing several Unique National Facilities – IRS, CGC, EMMRC, NHHID, AIC, ANIHEES, NCSCM

India's first RPTO (Remote Pilot Training Organization) in the small and medium category under UAS Rules 2021 approved by DGCA, GoI

Tamil Nadu Government established Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Corporation (TNUAVC) partnering with MIT, Anna University in 2022

Anna University bagged Clarivate India Research Citation Excellence Award (2021) for highest citations among the State Universities in India

Received "District Green Champion Award" from Ministry of Education, GoI (2021-22)

Anna Community Radio (Anna CR) 90.4 MHz – The first community radio in India by an Educational Institution in 2004 and declared as 'lead community radio station' by Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, GoI in 2022

Ranked 8 th in the world in the Sustainable Development Goal - Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG7) by Times Higher Education(THE) - impact ranking based on research output and field weightage citation impact in (2021 - 22)

Welcome To University

Anna University was established on 4th September, 1978 as a unitary type of University. This University was named after Late Dr.C.N.Annadurai, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. It offers higher education in Engineering, Technology, Architecture and Applied Sciences relevant to the current and projected needs of the society. Besides promoting research and disseminating knowledge gained therefrom, it fosters cooperation between the academic and industrial communities. Read More

QS World University Rankings 2025 - 383 rd in the world and 10 th among 46 Indian Institutions

Anna University, Chennai Ranked 1 in "State Public University Category" in NIRF 2024

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Historic Journey of Asia's oldest technical Institute by Historian Sriram V

CEG71 Golden Jubilee Celebration by Alumni of CEG 1971 at Vivekananda Auditorium, CEG on 19.12.2022

Convocation 2022

42 nd Convocation of ANNA UNIVERSITY

National Service Scheme Awards 2020-21

National Service Scheme Award 2020-21

MoU signed with SIPCOT

MoU signed (on 10/10/22) with SIPCOT for the development of Medical Device park in Tamilnadu in the presence of Honourable Chief Minister.

Independence Day Celebration

The Independence Day was celebrated on Thursday, 15/8/2024.The Commissioner of Technical Education, Mr.T.Abraham, IAS, Directorate of Technical Education, hoisted the National Flag at the Main Building of CEG campus, Chennai and delivered the Independnce Day address

NIRF 2024

Anna University, Chennai Ranked 1 in State Public University Category in NIRF 2024

NIRF 2024

Anna University, Chennai Ranked 1 in State Public University Category in NIRF 2024

College of Engineering Guindy

CEG Campus

Madras Institute of Technology

MIT Campus

Alagappa College of Technology

ACT Campus

School of Architecture and Planning

SAP Campus

News & Events View More

Six Days Workshop on Tamils in Technology Centre for Development of Tamil in Engineering and Technology

One Day Workshop on Writing Science, Engineering and Technology in Tamil Centre for Development of Tamil in Engineering and Technology

Recruitments View More

Recruitment of Project Associate / Project Assistant AU-NLCIL Innovation Hub for Energy, Environment & Sustainability (ANIHEES)

Recruitment of Project Staff - RUSA 2.0 PO3 project Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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Message from the Vice-Chancellor

Greetings to all!

The major vision of Anna University will be towards developing a sustainable higher education system, through
a) delivery of state of art teaching and learning, b) research and innovation, c) creation of entrepreneurial ecosystem, and d) outreach activities addressing the social, economic, and environmental targets. The core objective of the University is to work for the upliftment of the humanity at large.

We are receiving increasing recognition and accolades nationally and internationally; we have been scaling greater heights in University rankings and are committed towards attaining even better position in the coming days. We have ambitious plans to demonstrate exponential growth in the coming years. Our academic departments and research centres span the fields of engineering, technology, science, management and architecture working in collaboration with regional and national partners to find pragmatic solutions to a wide range of societal and business challenges

Untiring efforts will always be invested in revamping the curriculum with contemporary methods of blended learning, and the focus will be towards attaining academic excellence. Effective strategies will be implemented towards: creating a Multidisciplinary research ecosystem - Translating research into innovation - Product development - Technology Transfer - Business Incubation - Creating Job givers instead of Job seekers. In addition to the above, we are consistently striving towards establishing an efficient and continuous Internal Quality Assurance System - Best practices - Benchmarking - Green initiatives. The university is situated in a serene environment. The serenity along with a multifaceted structure of curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities will shape a holistic - physical, mental and intellectual growth of students.

The present governance of Anna University assures a transparent management system with participative organizational structure, motivating the star performers through awards and incentives. The University puts in sustained efforts to create brand equity in all its intellectual pursuits.

On behalf of the University family, I wish the students enjoyable learning experience while pursuing their objectives, making the University proud of their attainments. I assure the students that your talent will be honed and you will be exposed to cutting edge and competitive environment through your zealous participation in the corporate life of this great alma mater. Anna University - the exemplary temple of learning has created several eminent personalities in the past and we hope to see more in the near future.

Dr. R. Velraj

University Events

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Teachers Day was celebrated on 5/9/23. Vice Chancellor Prof.Dr.R.Velraj addressed the Teachers of Anna University and appreciated their efforts in the University's achievements & provided an outline on the need of "Rising Expectations on AU Teachers in Today's context"

77th Independence Day was celebrated at Anna University on 15.8.2023. The Vice Chancellor Prof.Dr.R.Velraj hoisted the tricolour flag. The Registrar, Deans of CEG,ACT, SAP & MIT campuses, Professors, staff members & students participated in the celebration.

Hon'ble Minister of Youth Welfare & Sports Development Govt of Tamil Nadu Thiru.Udhayanidhi Stalin distributed the awards and delivered the Chief Guest Address. Thiru.Atulya Misra,IAS.,Additional Chief Secretary Youth Welfare & Sports Development Department,Govt of TN delivered the special Address.

74th Republic Day was celebrated at Anna University on 26.01.2023. The Vice Chancellor Prof.Dr.R.Velraj hoisted the tricolour flag. The Registrar, Deans of CEG,ACT, SAP & MIT campuses, Professors, staff members & students participated in the celebration.

Thiruvalluvar Day was celebrated on 16/01/23 at AU. Vice Chancellor garlanded the Thiruvalluvar statue at main campus and paid tributes with Registrar. Deans, Professors & staff members

Vice-Chancellor, Prof.R.Velraj addressed Faculty to commemorate the birth anniversaries of Veerapandiya Kattabomman and Veeramangai Velunachiyar.

Dr.R.Velraj, Vice-Chancellor, inaugurated Book Exhibition at CEG, Anna University on 23rd Nov'21. Dr.G.Ravikumar, Registrar, Dr.D.Arivudainambi, Director of University Library and faculty members were attended.

Notable Alumni

• Bharat Ratna Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam
  
• Aerospace Engineering, MIT

After graduating from the Madras Institute of Technology in 1960, Kalam joined the Aeronautical Development Establishment of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (by Press Information Bureau, Government of India) as a scientist after becoming a member of the Defence Research & Development Service (DRDS).

Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam was an Indian aerospace scientist who served as the 11 th president of India from 2002 to 2007.

• Dr.Verghese Kurien
  
• Mechanical Engineering, CEG

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