Anna University was established on 4th September 1978 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and named after C.N. Annadurai, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. It was formed by merging four renowned technical institutions, including the College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG), which dates back to 1794, making it one of the oldest engineering institutions in India.

Over time, Anna University became the affiliating body for many engineering colleges across Tamil Nadu. While it has gone through structural changes over the years, it remains a major center for technical education and research in India.

Official website of Colleges: https://www.annauniv.edu/

Facilities

Anna University’s main campus is in Guindy, Chennai, with satellite campuses in Taramani, Madurai, Tirunelveli, and Coimbatore. The university offers state-of-the-art facilities across disciplines:

Academic Departments – Strong faculties in engineering, technology, architecture, applied sciences, and management.

Libraries – The main library and departmental libraries house a massive collection of books, journals, theses, and digital materials.

Research Centers – Centers for nanoscience, crystal growth, biotechnology, hydrology, and high voltage engineering, among others.

Hostels – On-campus hostels for boys and girls with dining halls, Wi-Fi, and recreational amenities.

Computing Facilities – High-speed internet, computing labs, and centralized digital learning systems.

Sports Infrastructure – Stadium, gymnasium, courts, and tracks for indoor and outdoor games.

Incubation and Innovation Hubs – Support for startups and entrepreneurship through AU-TBI (Technology Business Incubator) and research parks.

Reputation

Anna University is regarded as one of India’s premier public engineering universities and holds an iconic status in South India. It is especially known for:

High-quality engineering education, especially in mechanical, civil, ECE, CSE, and IT.

Being a top-ranked university in NIRF (consistently within the top 20 engineering institutions).

Producing highly employable graduates, with many alumni working in top tech companies, PSUs, academia, and research organizations.

Strong industry-academic linkages and a reputation for competitive admissions and academic discipline.

Hosting prestigious institutions like CEG (College of Engineering, Guindy), ACT (Alagappa College of Technology), and SAP (School of Architecture and Planning).

The university also has international collaborations and is widely respected for its contribution to technical research and higher education in India.