Annamalai University Chidambaram offers a wide range of UG, PG, and Doctoral programs in streams such as Science, Management, and Education.

At the undergraduate level, the university provides courses like B.Sc, B.Ed, BE, B.Pharm, B.Sc + M.Sc, with fees ranging from INR 16,800- INR 3.54 Lakhs.

For postgraduate courses, including PG Programs, MA, M.Sc, and MBA, the fees range from INR 16,400 - INR 2.27 Lakhs.

At the doctoral level, Ph.D. course is offered, with fees between INR 78,030 and INR 1.57

Annamalai University Chidambaram also offers part-time courses, which include Diploma, PG Diploma, Certification.

Annamalai University Popular Courses And Fees 2025

Some of the most popular programs at Annamalai University include BE, B.Sc + M.Sc, M.Sc, MBA and Ph.D.

  • BE Fees for 4 years is 2.14 Lakhs.
  • B.Sc + M.Sc Fees for 5 years range from INR 65,000- INR 88,500.
  • M.Sc Fees is INR 16,400 - INR 68,800 for the entire 2 years duration.
  • MBA Fees is INR 1.16 Lakhs - INR 1.60 Lakhs for the entire 2 years duration.
  • Ph.D, is the flagship program of the university and the total fee fees at Annamalai University Chidambaram, range between INR 78,030 and INR 1.57 Lakhs for the full 3-year program.
Courses Eligibility

Total Fee
(INR)
BE 10+2 with 50% + TNEA 2.14 Lakhs
B.Sc + M.Sc 10+2 in Science Stream 65,000 - 88,500
M.Sc Graduation 16,400 - 68,800
MBA Graduation 1.16 Lakhs - 1.60 Lakhs
Ph.D Post Graduation 78,030- 1.57 Lakhs

Annamalai University BE Fees 2025

Annamalai University Chidambaram BE is offered as a 4 Years Full Time program. The Total BE Fees for the batch 2025-2026 is INR 2.14 Lakhs.

For admission into the BE programmes (Bachelor of Engineering) at Annamalai University, there is no university-specific entrance exam. Instead, admissions are carried out through the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) process.

Admission Process is based entirely on the TNEA rank list, which is determined by marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at the 10+2 level.

The program is offered in multiple fields like Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical And Electronics Engineering. Some of the popular BE specializations include:

Specializations Eligibility Total Fee
(INR)
Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering 10+2 with minimum 45% marks 2.14 Lakhs

Annamalai University BE Fees

Annamalai University B.Sc Fees 2025

Annamalai University Chidambaram B.Sc is offered as a 3 Years Full Time program. Annamalai University Chidambaram B.Sc Total Fees 2025-2026 range from INR 54,000 to INR 3.54 Lakhs.

The program is offered in multiple fields like Agriculture, Horticulture, Sports Science and Fisheries Science.

Specializations Eligibility Total Fee
(INR)
B.F.Sc
(Bachelor of Fisheries Science)		 10+2 from a recognized board or equivalent with Biology/Zoology and Botany along withChemistry and Physics together 1.02 Lakhs
Sports Science 10+2 with minimum 50% marks(Science subject) 54,000
Agriculture, Horticulture 10+2 from a recognized board or equivalent with the following subject groups:Group I: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Group II: Physics, Chemistry, Biology + one elective (Biotech, Microbiology, Biochem, CS, Home Science, Agriculture, Horticulture, Informatics Practices, Environmental Science) 1.63 Lakhs
Agriculture- Self Supporting 3.54 Lakhs

Annamalai University B.Sc fee

Annamalai University UG Fees 2025

Annamalai University offers a wide range of undergraduate programs across courses like B.Ed, B.P.Ed, and B.P.E.S., and many more.

The table below outlines the eligibility, duration and total fees for Annamalai University undergraduate courses for the 2025 academic session.

Courses Duration Eligibility Total Fee
(INR)
B.P.Ed
(Bachelor of Physical Education)		 2 Years Bachelor’s degree with 50% + sports participationORBachelor’s with 45% + Physical Education electiveORBachelor’s with 45% + participation in National/State/University/Inter-college events / top-3 positionORBachelor’s with 45% + 3 years teaching experience (for deputed teachers/coaches) Additional: Max age 30 (relaxation for SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/widows), medically fit, 200 seats, admission via merit & selection test (minimum 50%). 53,800
B.Ed Bachelor’s/Master’s in Science, Social Science, or Humanities with 50% marksORB.E./B.Tech. (Science/Math specialization) with 55% marks. 86,420
BPES
(Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports)		 3 years 10+2 from a recognized board or equivalent + Admission Test 53,800
B.Dance
(Bachelor of Fine Arts-Dance)		 4 years 10+2 from a recognized board or equivalent 16,800
B.Music
(Bachelor of Fine Arts-Music)
B.Pharm 10+2 from a recognized board or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany & Zoology/Mathematics (Theory & Practical) with 35% each and 40% aggregate. 1.60 Lakhs

Annamalai University Integrated Program Fees 2025

Annamalai University Chidambaram offers a 5 years Integrated program in B.A + M.A and B.Sc + M.Sc. The course is offered as an on-campus full-time program.

AU Chidambaram B.Sc + M.Sc total fees range from INR 65,000- INR 88,500.
AU Chidambaram BA + MA total fees range from INR 30,500- INR 58,000.

The table below outlines the eligibility and total fees for Annamalai University B.Sc + M.Sc course for the 2025 academic session.

Specializations Eligibility Total Fees
(INR)
Biotechnology 10+2 with any Science subject with minimum 40% aggregate. 88,500
Microbiology 10+2 with Biology as one subject
Software Engineering Mathematics as one subject at 10+2 level
Information Technology
M.Sc. Clinical Psychology 10+2 with any Science subject with minimum 40% aggregate. 68,000
Geology 65,000

The table below outlines the eligibility and total fees for Annamalai University B.A + M.A course for the 2025 academic session.

Specializations Eligibility Total Fee
(INR)
English, Economics, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Population Studies 10+2 from a recognized board or equivalent 30,500
Rural Development 33,000
M.Lib.I 58,000
M.Com 46,000

Annamalai University Integrated Fee

Annamalai University ME Fees 2025

Annamalai University Chidambaram ME program is offered as a 2 Year Full Time program. Annamalai University Chidambaram ME Total Fees 2025-2026 is INR 1.23 Lakhs- INR- 1.41 Lakhs.

The program is offered in multiple fields like Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical And Electronics Engineering. Some of the popular ME specializations include:

Specializations Eligibility Total Fee
(INR)
Environmental Engineering B.E./B. Tech in Civil, Civil & Structural, Environmental, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Biochemical, Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, Chemical & Environmental Engg. 1.23 Lakhs
Structural Engineering B.E./B. Tech in Civil, Civil & Structural Engg.
Thermal Power Engineering B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automobile Engg.
Manufacturing Engineering B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical, Production, Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Automobile, Aeronautical, Marine, Materials Science Engg.
Chemical Engineering B.E./B. Tech in Chemical, Petroleum Engg., Petrochemical Technology
Power System Engineering B.E./B. Tech in Electrical & Electronics Engg. / AMIE 1.41 Lakhs
Communication Systems Engineering B.E./B. Tech in Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Instrumentation & Control Engg.
Process Control And Instrumentation Engineering B.E./B. Tech in Electronics & Instrumentation, Electrical & Electronics, ECE, Instrumentation & Control, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Biomedical Instrumentation
Computer Science And Engineering B.E./B. Tech in CSE, CSE (AI & ML), CSE (Data Science), Software Engg., ECE, IT

Annamalai University ME Fees

Annamalai University M.Sc Fees 2025

Annamalai University Chidambaram M.Sc Course is offered as a 2 Years Full Time program. The Total M.Sc Fees for the batch 2025-2026 ranges from INR 16,400 to INR 68,800.

The program is offered in multiple fields like Computer Science, Botany, Physics, Zoology, Chemistry and many more.

Specializations Eligibility Total Fee
(INR)
Computer Science B.Sc. Computer Science / IT / Software Dev. / Software Engg. / BCA or equivalent 35,400
Data Science Any Bachelor’s with Mathematics/Statistics as core/ancillary subject 70,200
Botany B.Sc. Botany / Plant Biology / Plant Biotechnology with 50% 29,600
Zoology B.Sc. Zoology with Botany & Chemistry (ancillary)
OR
B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology/Botany/Chemistry with 50%
Chemistry B.Sc. Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry with 50% 40.000
Biochemistry B.Sc. Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Chemistry / Botany / Zoology with 50%
Geology B.Sc. Geology 30,800
Mathematics B.Sc. Mathematics with 50% 21,200
Statistics B.Sc. StatisticsORB.Sc. Mathematics/Computer Science with Statistics course
Microbiology B.Sc. Microbiology / Biotechnology / Zoology / Botany / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Physics with ancillary in Microbiology/Zoology/Botany 68,000
Biotechnology B.Sc. Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Botany / Zoology with 50%
Physics B.Sc. Physics with Mathematics as ancillary & 50% 32,200

Annamalai University M.Sc Fees

Annamalai University MBA Fees 2025

Annamalai University Chidambaram MBA is offered as a 2 Years Full Time program.
Annamalai University Chidambaram MBA Total Fees 2025-2026 ranges from INR 1.16 Lakhs - INR 1.60 Lakhs.

The program is offered in multiple fields like General, Executive Programme in MBA (NLC), Executive Programme in MBA (Part-Time).

Specializations Eligibility Total Fee
(INR)
General Graduation with min 50% + TANCET 1.16 Lakhs
Executive Programme in MBA
(NLC)		 Graduation with min 50% + 2 Years Work Experience 1.60 Lakhs
Executive Programme in MBA
(Part-Time)

Annamalai University MBA Fees

Annamalai University MBA Fees

Annamalai University PG Fees 2025

Annamalai University Chidambaram PG Course includes many specializations in M.Pharm, M.Ed, M.Com, M.C.A and more, open to students who have passed graduation.

Some of the popular PG specializations includes:

Courses Eligibility Total Fee
(INR)
M.Pharm Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree with 50% of marks 2.27 Lakhs
M.Ed 50% in B.Ed. / B.A.Ed. / B.Sc.Ed 1.01 Lakhs
MA Rural Management Graduation 16,800
M.Com 22,400
M.C.A Graduation + TANCET 64,590

Annamalai University Diploma Fees 2025

Annamalai University Chidambaram Diploma programs across various fields for a duration of 1 year.

Below are some popular diploma courses such as Aquaculture, Quality Management, Journalism, along with their eligibility and fee details, while many more options are also available for students to explore.

Specializations Eligibility

Total Fee
(INR)
Fresh Water Aquaculture 10+2 from a recognized board or equivalent 2,000
Quality Management, Production Management B. E/ A.M. I. E. /Diploma /M.Sc. (Mathematics orStatistics)/M.A. Economics/ B.B.A/ B.E. (Agriculture) 4,500
Industrial Automation and IoTfor Industry 5.0 B.E/Diploma 25,000
Energy and Auditing Management Bachelor’s/ A.M.I.E 70,000
Journalism 10+2 from a recognized board or equivalent 4,000
Folklore

Annamalai University PG Diploma Fees 2025

Annamalai University Chidambaram provides a variety of 1-year Postgraduate Diploma programs in multiple disciplines.
Some of the popular options include Industrial Safety, Guidance and Counselling, HR Development and Organizational Psychology and many more.

The table below lists their eligibility and fee details, along with several other choices available for students.

Specializations Eligibility Total Fee
(INR)
Industrial Safety Diploma or Degree in anybranch of Engineering orTechnology or B. Sc.,(Physics/Chemistry) 20,000
Health Care DataAnalytics Bachelor’s Degree or otherrelevant advanced degree 80,000
Guidance and Counselling Degree in Psychology / Education (B.Ed.) / Sociology / B.S.W. / Any Professional degree including MBBS / B.Sc. Nursing / M.Sc. (Yoga) 25,000
Human Resource Development and Organizational Psychology Graduation
Yoga Therapy 10th / 10+2 / UG Degree / MBBS / BAMS (Ayurveda) / BNYS (Naturopathy) /BSMS (Siddha) / BHMS (Homeopathy) / BPT(Physiotherapy) / BOT (Occupational Therapy) / B.Sc.Nursing / B.Sc. / M.Sc. (Yoga) 6,000

Annamalai University Certificate Course Fees 2025

Annamalai University Chidambaram offers a wide range of Certificate programs across various fields for a 6 month duration. Popular options include IoT for Power Engineering, Research and Academic Ethics, Research and Academic Ethics.

The table below presents their eligibility and fee details, along with many more certificate courses for students to explore.

Specializations Eligibility Total Fee
(INR)
IoT for Power Engineering B.E/Diploma 30,000
Energy Management andEnergy Audit
Research and Academic Ethics 10+2 from a recognized board or equivalent 3,000
Spoken Tamil for Non-native speakers U.G., P.G. pursuing graduates and Research Scholars 2,500
Violin / Vocal / Veena / Flute / Mridangam /Nagasvaram / Thavil / Dance (Bharathanattiyam) Attained the age of 15 years 5,500

Annamalai University Executive Program Fees 2025

Annamalai University Chidambaram offers a wide range of Executive programs across various fields for 1 year duration. Popular options include

The table below presents their eligibility and fee details, along with many more certificate courses for students to explore.

Specializations Eligibility Total Fee
(INR)
Cloud Computing and Devops B.E in any discipline 50,000
Artificial Intelligence in Food Technology B.E (Food Technology, ComputerScience/IT/Engineering,Or related fields,) or Diploma (Foodtechnology or IT) 1.03 Lakhs
VLSI Design and Technology BE (ECE/EEE/EIE/CSE/IT) or Diploma (ECE/EEE/CSE) 80,000
Structural Stability, Cost & Valuation ofStructures Diploma/ BE
(Completed or Ongoing)		 30,000
Damage Assessment, Repair & Rehabilitation ofStructures 10+2/Diploma/ITI/B.E
(Completed orOngoing)		 40,000

Annamalai University Ph.D. Fees 2025

Annamalai University offers Ph.D. programs in a wide range of disciplines for a minimum 3-year duration.
Admission to the PhD programme shall be done based on the candidate’s performance in the Entrance examination and Interview conducted by the University. The candidates who secure 50% marks in entrance test and interview are eligible for admission.

Below are some popular specializations along with their eligibility and fee details, while many more options are also available for students to choose from.

Specializations Eligibility Total Fee
(INR)
Marine Biotechnology Master’s in Marine Biotechnology/related Life Sciences with 55% marks or equivalent CGPA 1.38 Lakhs
Chemical Engineering M.E./M.Tech in relevant branch with 55% marks or equivalent CGPA 1.57 Lakhs
English Master’s in English/related specializations with 55% marks or equivalent CGPA 78,030
History Master’s in History/related specializations with 55% marks or equivalent CGPA
Zoology Master’s in Zoology/related specializations with 55% marks or equivalent CGPA 1.18 Lakhs
Mathematics Master’s in Maths/related specializations with 55% marks or equivalent CGPA

Note: The Ph.D. fee structure provided is applicable for the 2024–2025 academic session and has not yet been revised by the university for the 2025-2026 session.

Annamalai University P.hD Fees

Annamalai University Hostel Fees 2025

Annamalai University is a residential University and admission to the hostel is compulsory. The details of charges for accommodation in different hostels are as given below.

Programme Hostel Name Caution Deposit (INR) Annual Hostel & Mess Charges (INR) Total Fee
(per annum)(INR)
Ph.D Pothigai Illam (Men) / Thamarai Illam (Women) – 55,000 55,000
M.Ed. 5,000 45,000 50,000
B.Ed., B.P.Ed. / B.P.E.S./ M.P.Ed., B.Sc + M.Sc, B.A + M.A, M.Sc, M.A, UG, PG 50,000 55,000
M.Pharm R.S.A. Hostel (Men) / E.T.G.J. Hostel (Women) 45,000 50,000
ME 50,000 55,000
B.Pharm Travencore Hostel (Men) / E.T.G.J. Hostel (Women)
B.F.Sc Students of Marine Biology KayalIllam
BE E.T. Golden Jubilee Hostel (Engg. Girl’s Hostel) Travancore Hostel (Boy’s Hostel)

NOTE: The hostel & mess charges for SC/SCA/ST students are subsidized, hence significantly lower than the regular fee structure.

Category Hostel Name Caution Deposit
(INR)		 Annual Hostel & Mess Charges
(INR)		 Total Fee
(per annum)
(INR)
SC/SCA/ST
(Any Programme)		 Any Hostel 5,000 19,000 24,000

Annamalai University Courses and Fees 2025 FAQs

Ques. What are some offbeat courses that make Annamalai University stand out?

Ans. Annamalai University isn’t just about the usual BA, B.Sc., or MBA – it has some truly unique options:

  • Marine Biology & Ocean Studies – ideal for students passionate about marine life and coastal ecosystems.
  • Music, Dance & Performing Arts – the university is one of the few in India blending classical arts with academics.
  • Herbal Science & Rural Development Studies – perfect for those interested in sustainable living and grassroots innovations.
  • Pharmacy & Marine Biotechnology – cutting-edge courses connecting science with industry needs.
  • This mix of traditional, cultural, and futuristic programmes makes Annamalai University a special academic destination.

Ques. Is the hostel fee at Annamalai University the same for all students?

Ans. Not exactly, the hostel fees at Annamalai University are thoughtfully structured.

  • General students: Hostel + Mess charges are around ₹50,000–₹55,000 per annum depending on the programme.
  • Reserved Category (SC/SCA/ST) students: They receive a subsidized hostel fee of ₹24,000 per annum, making higher education more inclusive.
  • Hostels are divided into separate blocks like Pothigai Illam (Men) and Thamarai Illam (Women), with well-planned facilities.
  • This tiered fee system reflects the university’s commitment to affordability and access.

Ques. What types of scholarships are available for students at Annamalai University?

Ans. Annamalai University ensures that financial challenges don’t hold back deserving students.

  • Government Scholarships: Students from SC/ST categories are eligible for Post-Matric Scholarships, covering tuition and hostel fees.
  • Merit Scholarships: High-performing students in UG/PG programmes can apply for merit-based concessions.
  • Endowment Scholarships: The university also administers scholarships funded by alumni and philanthropists, supporting bright students in specialized courses.
  • Fee Concessions: Economically weaker students can apply for partial fee waivers through university recommendations.
  • These initiatives make Annamalai University one of the most student-friendly institutions when it comes to financial support.

Ques. Are the Ph.D. fees at Annamalai University revised regularly?

Ans. Interestingly, the Ph.D. fee structure at Annamalai University for 2024–2025 has not been revised yet.

  • The university maintains a stable fee framework, which gives research scholars predictability in planning their studies.
  • However, students are advised to check the Directorate of Research portal for updates, as revisions may occur in upcoming academic years.
  • The affordability of Ph.D. programmes continues to make Annamalai University an attractive choice for researchers nationwide.