College of Engineering, Anna University, (CEG) Chennai

College of Engineering, Anna University,... Highlights

Attribute	Details
Established	1794 (Oldest Engineering College in India)
Location	Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Affiliation	Anna University
Campus Area	223 acres
Programs Offered	UG, PG, Ph.D. in Engineering & Technology

College of Engineering, Anna University,... Important Dates

(Tentative)

Event	Date (Tentative)	Details
TNEA Registration (B.E./B.Tech.)	May – June	Online application for UG admissions (Tamil Nadu students)
TNEA Rank List Release	June	Merit list based on 12th board marks
TNEA Counseling	July – August	Choice filling & seat allotment process
TANCET Exam (M.E./M.Tech.)	March	Entrance exam for PG admissions
TANCET Result Announcement	April	Scorecard available for PG aspirants
TANCA Counseling (M.E./M.Tech.)	July – August	Counseling & seat allocation for PG courses
Ph.D. Admission Application	January & July	Entrance exam-based Ph.D. admission cycle
Placement Season	September – March	Campus recruitment by top companies
Tech Fest – Kurukshetra	February	Annual international technical festival
Culturals – Techofes	March	Inter-college cultural extravaganza
Sports Fest	January – February	Annual sports meet & competitions

 

Refer to official notifications for exact dates.

College of Engineering, Anna University,... Admission Process

For Undergraduate (B.E./B.Tech.)

1. Eligibility – Candidates must have completed 10+2 (HSC) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects.
    
2. Admission Mode – Based on Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA), which considers 12th board exam marks (Merit-based, no entrance exam).
    
3. TNEA Counseling – Anna University conducts online counseling where students apply, get ranked based on cutoff marks, and choose preferred branches.
    

For Postgraduate (M.E./M.Tech.)

4. Eligibility – Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in a relevant field with a minimum required percentage.
    
5. Admission Mode – Based on TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test) or GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) scores.
    
6. Counseling – Anna University conducts centralized TANCA (Tamil Nadu Common Admission) counseling for seat allocation.
    

For Ph.D. Programs

7. Eligibility – Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Sciences with a minimum required CGPA/percentage.
    
8. Admission Mode – Based on Anna University’s Ph.D. Entrance Exam and an interview.
    
9. Research Proposal & Selection – Candidates must submit a research proposal, which is evaluated along with their academic records before final selection.

College of Engineering, Anna University,... Scholarship

To help deserving and underprivileged students, CEG provides a range of scholarships. Government-funded programs such as the First Graduate Tuition Fee Waiver, BC/MBC/DNC, SC/ST, and private/industry-sponsored scholarships are examples of scholarships. Additionally, academically exceptional students can pursue their education without financial limitations by applying for merit-based scholarships.

Scholarship Name	Eligibility	Benefit
First Graduate Tuition Fee Waiver	First graduate in family	Full tuition fee waiver
BC/MBC/DNC Scholarships	Backward/Most Backward Classes	Tuition & maintenance support
SC/ST Government Scholarships	SC/ST category students	Full fee waiver & stipend
Merit-Based Scholarships	High academic performance	Financial aid based on merit
Industry-Sponsored Scholarships	Outstanding students in technical fields	Partial or full fee sponsorship

College of Engineering, Anna University,... Placements

 

With prestigious companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, TCS, Infosys, Qualcomm, and Intel hiring students, CEG has a stellar placement record. The highest compensation packages in leading tech companies surpass 40 LPA, while the average package falls between 6 and 10 LPA. To guarantee that students obtain real-world experience and land well-paying jobs, the university's placement cell arranges internships, industry training, and recruitment drives.

 

 

 

Discipline	Highest Package (INR)	Median Package (INR)
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)	40,00,000	10,89,000
Electronics and Communication (ECE)	24,50,000	10,77,304
Electrical and Electronics (EEE)	20,00,000	7,50,000
Civil Engineering	6,60,000	5,50,000
Mechanical Engineering	15,00,000	7,50,000

 

 

College of Engineering, Anna University,... Rankings

The Week Ranked 12 for B.Tech by out of 275 in India 2024

The Week Ranked 12 for B.Tech by out of 275 in India 2024

The Week Ranked 12 for B.Tech by out of 131 in India 2023

NIRF Ranked 9 for B.Tech by out of 200 in India 2019

IIRF Ranked 143 for B.Tech by out of 170 in India 2023

IIRF Ranked 107 for B.Tech by out of 192 in India 2022

College of Engineering, Anna University,... Courses & Fees

Course	1st Year Fees	Eligibility
BE	₹47K ( 1st Year Fees )	10+2 with 50% + TNEA
B.Tech	₹47K ( 1st Year Fees )	10+2 with 50% + TNEA
M.Tech	₹56K ( 1st Year Fees )	Graduation with 50% + TANCET

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College of Engineering, Anna University,... Ratings & Reviews

Academics

9.7 / 10

Faculty

9.1 / 10

Infrastructure

9.7 / 10

Placement

9.5 / 10

Social Life

9.1 / 10

Accommodation

9.2 / 10

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