Annamalai University Admission 2026

Annamalai University

Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu · Annamalai · Estd. 1929

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

Annamalai University 2026-27 admissions are open at www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/adm/. Application fee Rs 800 (online). Engineering admissions are through TNEA (3 May–2 June 2026) and MBA via TANCET 2026. Updated: 2026-05-09

About Annamalai University

Annamalai University is a public state university located at Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1929 by the philanthropist Rajah Sir Annamalai Chettiar, the university was originally a unitary residential teaching university. In 2013 the Government of Tamil Nadu took over the university, and it functions today under the Annamalai University Act, 2013 as a state university.

Annamalai University has 10 faculties and 49 departments offering 500+ UG, PG, MPhil, PhD, diploma and certificate programmes across arts, sciences, indian languages, education, fine arts, music, agriculture, engineering & technology, medicine (Rajah Muthiah Medical College), dentistry (Rajah Muthiah Dental College), Marine Sciences (Centre of Advanced Study), and pharmacy. The university operates a vast distance-education programme.

Annamalai University admissions are both merit and entrance-based. Engineering admissions are part of the TNEA pool conducted by Anna University. UG/PG admissions are online via www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/adm/. MBA admissions accept TANCET 2026; PhD admissions are through the Annamalai University PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹800 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

Merit + TNEA (Engg) + TANCET (MBA) + Annamalai entrance (select PG)

Conducted by Annamalai University, Chidambaram

Most Annamalai UG and PG admissions are merit-based on qualifying-examination marks. Engineering admissions (Faculty of Engineering & Technology) are made via TNEA conducted by Anna University. MBA admissions follow TANCET 2026; medical admissions follow NEET UG/PG. The university conducts its own entrance for select PG and PhD programmes.

Other accepted exams

Merit (Class 12 / Bachelor's)
TNEA
TANCET
NEET UG
NEET PG
Annamalai University entrance (select PG / PhD)
UGC-NET
GATE

Eligibility

UG: Class 10+2 from a recognised board with subject combinations as per programme; minimum 40-50% (relaxation for SC/ST/MBC/BC). BE/B.Tech (TNEA): 10+2 with PCM at 50%+ (45%/40% relaxations). MBBS/BDS: NEET UG qualified with the cut-off rank. PG: Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline with at least 50% (45% for SC/ST/MBC/BC). MBA: Bachelor's with at least 50% and a valid TANCET 2026 score. PhD: Master's with 55%+ and qualifying UGC-NET / GATE / Annamalai PhD entrance plus interview.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
Annamalai University 2026-27 admissions — applications open	TBA	Application	annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/adm	Open
TNEA 2026 — registration window (Annamalai engineering seats)	03 May 2026 – 02 Jun 2026	Application	tneaonline.org	Ongoing
TANCET 2026 — exam (Annamalai MBA)	09 May 2026	Entrance	tancet.annauniv.edu	Closed
Annamalai University counselling and seat allotment	TBA	Counselling	annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/adm	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

Annamalai University offers Tamil Nadu Government Post-Matric scholarships for SC/ST/MBC/BC, the Free Education scheme for BPL families, the Annamalai Endowment Scholarship for meritorious students, fee concessions for differently-abled candidates, and Government of India Post-Matric scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal.

Reservations

Tamil Nadu state reservation policy applies: BC 26.5%, BC-Muslims 3.5%, MBC 20%, SC 15%, SC-Arunthathiyar 3%, ST 1%, plus 7.5% horizontal Government School Quota. EWS, PwBD, sports and ex-servicemen quotas as per the Annamalai prospectus.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Annamalai University?

Annamalai University admits students primarily through Merit + TNEA (Engg) + TANCET (MBA) + Annamalai entrance (select PG). After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Annamalai University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Annamalai University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Annamalai University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Annamalai University accept Merit + TNEA (Engg) + TANCET (MBA) + Annamalai entrance (select PG) scores?

Merit + TNEA (Engg) + TANCET (MBA) + Annamalai entrance (select PG) is the primary basis for admission at Annamalai University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.