Annamalai University ME admission 2023 is ongoing through CEETA PG supplementary counselling. The provisional allotment for CEETA PG 2023 supplementary counselling will be released on August 01. The last date to join the university/college for candidates allotted seats in the supplementary allotment is August 04, 2023. Check Annamalai University Admission 2023

Annamalai University ME Admission Dates 2023

The following dates have been announced by the university on their official website. 

Event Dates 
CEETA PG Supplementary Counselling 2023
Choice Filling and Locking of Choices by the Candidate July 28 – July 30, 2023
Publication of Tentative Allotment  July 30, 2023
Confirmation of Tentative Allotment  July 30 – July 31, 2023
Publication of Provisional Allotment  August 01, 2023
Date of Joining the University / College August 04, 2023
CEETA PG SCA to SC Counselling
Choice Filling and Locking of Choices by the Candidate August 02 – August 04, 2023
Publication of Tentative Allotment  August 04, 2023
Confirmation of Tentative Allotment  August 04 – August 05, 2023
Publication of Provisional Allotment  August 06, 2023
Date of Joining the University / College August 09, 2023

Annamalai University ME Eligibility Criteria

In order to apply for the ME course at Annamalai University, the candidates must full fill the eligibility criteria.

  • Must have a recognised bachelor's degree from a relevant discipline such as B.E/B.Tech from a recognized university are eligible for admission in the Master of Engineering program or
  • Must have passed a Bachelor's Degree Programme of this university or any other university in required disciplines.

Annamalai University ME Admission Criteria

Admission to M.E/M.tech program of Annamalai University is conducted through Common Engineering Entrance Test for Admission (CEETA PG) or GATE scores followed by TANCA Counselling.

Annamalai University ME Application Process

The admission process at AU requires the following:

  • The application process is completely online for AU. Candidates must register and apply online on their official website
  • Download the Application Form from their official website
  • Click on Applications Tab->Post Graduation Form Download Link
  • The application form must be downloaded and sent with all enclosures through speed/registered post or in person to the following address in the given deadline:

The Registrar

Annamalai University 

Annamalainagar Chidambaram 

Cuddalore District 

Tamil Nadu Pin-608002

  • Acknowledgement will be sent to the registered email on receipt of the filler in online application by post for M.E program which is drawn in favour of the registrar.

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Annamalai University ME Course Details

The AU’s ME Program offers 21 specialisations in 10 departments of engineering as mentioned below. 

Department Programme
Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering
Environmental Engineering and Management
Water Resources Engineering & Management
Civil & Structural Engineering Structural Engineering
Construction Engg. and Management
Geotechnical Engineering
Disaster Management and Engg.
Mechanical Engineering Thermal Power
Energy Engineering and Management
Manufacturing Engineering Manufacturing Engineering
Welding Engineering
Nano Material and Surface Engineering
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Rehabilitative Instrumentation
Microelectronics and MEMS
Electrical Engineering Embedded Systems
Smart Energy Systems
Power System
Process Control and Instrumentation
Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering
Food Processing Technology
Industrial Bi Technology
Industrial Safety Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering Computer Science and Engineering
Information Technology Information Technology
Electronics and Communication Engineering Communication Systems
  • The two-year program is divided into 4 semesters. 
  • There is compulsory 4 weeks Internship/Industrial Training/Thesis at the end of the final semester in order to complete the course. 
  • Thesis Phase is part of the semester and carried out just like an elective subject for continuous assessment purpose.
  • Each of the specialisations have a credit-elective based system which varies from course to course

The elective system is briefly explained below as a general overview of the ME Program. Depending on each specialisation the Electives and Semester Structure may slightly vary.

Course Number Credits
Core Courses 10 28
Electives 6 18
Seminars 1 1
Industrial Training 1 2
Thesis 2 16
TOTAL 20 65

Syllabus:

  • The Syllabus for each ME Program is very detailed and varies as per the specialisation chosen across the 27 AU offers. 

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Annamalai University ME Placements

Annamalai University has international recognition with a world rank of 1776 making it a reputed institution. 

  • The university has a splendid record of recruitment with 96% of the students getting placed into reputed companies. 
  • Some of the key recruiters at AU are Tech Mahindra, Renault, and key manufacturing and automobile companies. 
  • An average salary of INR 4.5-5 LPA with the highest salary offering being INR 15 lakhs.
  • AU has an impressive record of 90% placement guarantee to students across their UG and PG Programmes collectively. 

There is no clear placement statistics about the ME Programmes at AU.

  • A total of 250+ students were placed in the previous academic year with over 32% of the students being placed in top companies. These form a large alumni network of the AU. 
  • 80% of eligible students are recruited out of which 90% are placed in the core industries.
TCS HCL Technologies IBM
TVS Electronics Larsen and Toubro Limited Accenture
Renault Infosys Wipro
  • Sector-Wise operations and engineering students are hired the most (36% approximately) for placements in respective companies.

Annamalai University Value-Added Programs:

  • The ME Programs offered at AU are focused on holistic development of students to help them imbibe appropriate industrial knowledge. The college runs several value-added programmes for its ME Students such as:
Department Value-Added Programs
Mechanical Renewable Energy and IOT
Manufacturing Business Analytics
Electronics and Communication Antenna Design using HFSS
Electronics and Instrumentation Basics of Robotics
Information Technology Web Development
Computer Science
  • Machine Learning with Python
  • Data Analytics with R

Other activities include special programmes, conferences, seminars, collaborative research programmes in coordination with government and non-government organisations. 

  • The Department of Engineering has tie-up with the Tennessee Technological University (TTU), USA, to enable an academic exchange program of staff and students.
  • The university has several other National and International Tie-ups across USA, Australia, Japan, and across India as well (Delhi,Kerala).

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Annamalai University ME FAQs

Ques. Can students appearing for final year examination of Bachelor’s program apply for AU’s ME?

Ans. Yes, students appearing for the final year exams of their Bachelor’s program can apply. Candidates must register themselves on the official website and complete the admission registration processes.

Ques. Does AU provide any scholarships for ME candidates? 

Ans. The students of Annamalai University can avail Government Scholarships as per their eligibility. These are state-run scholarships that can be availed under different categories such as SC/ST/minority communities. The other scholarships are Higher Education Special Scholarship and Fellowship programmes offered by Funding Agencies. Also, students who have passed specific examinations such as G.A.T.E. are eligible for a stipend from the AICTE which is continued depending on the performance of the student.

Ques. Can postgraduate students apply for the ME Program in AU?

Ans. Yes. The minimum requirement to enter the ME programs at AU is a Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline such as B.E./B.Tech equivalent. So, postgraduate students can definitely apply for the ME Programmes at AU.

Ques. Is there a separate entrance exam for the ME Programs at AU?

Ans. No, there is no separate entrance exam held by the AU. The mandatory exams in order to be eligible for ME admissions is the Common Engineering Entrance Test for Admission (CEETA PG).

Ques. Is there any reservation for minority communities for the ME Programs in AU?

Ans. Yes, at AU there is a 3% reservation given to special students, students of minorities, small communities and the SC/ST Categories. Reservation along with special scholarships is also provided for these students.

Ques. What is the fee for the ME course in AU?

Ans. The total fees for the two year ME programme ads up to INR 55,050/ To 63,050.