The process of application to programs offered by the institute differs from course to course.

For BE/ B.Tech programs:

Candidates applying for BE/ B.Tech are required to apply through TNEA counselling. The process of application is as follows:

• Candidate should register for TNEA by using his/her name, date of birth, gender, mobile number.
• Once the registration is successful, the candidate can proceed to fill the online application form.
• Payment of TNEA application fee (INR 500 for general candidates and INR 250 for reserved category) can be done online.  
• A printout of the completed application form should be taken for future correspondence.
• A copy of the printed application from, accompanied by photocopies of educational documents, should be sent to the following address:

Secretary, TNEA

Anna University

Chennai – 600 025

The following documents will have to be submitted along with TNEA application form:

1. Original Special Reservation Form along with DD
2. HSC/Equivalent Mark Sheet
3. 10th Mark Sheet
4. HSC Hall Ticket
5. Transfer Certificate
6. Nativity Certificate only in electronic form/digitally signed e-Certificate.
7. Permanent Community Certificate Card for ST, SC, SCA, MBC & DNC, BC & BCM.
8. First Graduate Certificate and First Graduate Joint Declaration (if applicable)
9. Sri Lankan Tamil Refugee Certificate (if applicable)

For ME & MBA program:

Candidates applying for M.E. and MBA courses are required to apply through TANCET. The process of application for TANCET is as follows:

• Candidate must apply for TANCET by registering through the TANCET website.
• Both online and offline modes of application are offered by TANCET.
• Candidates are required to send a copy of the completed application form and photocopies of all relevant documents to “The Secretary, TANCET, Anna University, Chennai”
• In case of offline fee submission, a demand draft of INR 500 (INR 250 for reserved category) is to be enclosed with the application form.
• All TANCET applicants are required to take their respective tests on the assigned dates.
• Qualifying candidates are called for a university-level counselling based on which seats are allotted.

Documents Checklist:

1. X Std. Mark sheet
2. XII Std. Mark sheet or Diploma (3 years) Certificate
3. Qualifying degree Certificate
4. Provisional Certificate
5. Mark sheet Of all semesters or consolidated mark sheet
6. TANCET Call Letter
7. Transfer Certificate from the institution last studied
8. Valid GATE score card for (Engineering/Technology) category
9. Valid GATE score card and TANCET Hall Ticket for GATE (Engineering Science XE/Life Science XL) category
10. TANCET Hall Ticket, TANCET Mark Sheet
11. Permanent Community Certificate in card or in electronic form for BC / BCM, MBC / DNC & SC / SCA / ST contenders of Tamil Nadu
12. Certificate from District Medical Board for Differently Able candidates (if Applicable)
13. Nativity Certificate only in electronic form/ digitally signed e-Certificate. (if Applicable)
14. Experience Certificate (if applicable)

For Ph.D program:

Application form for admission to Ph.D program are available for download from the official college website. Completed application forms along with all the enclosures should be sent to:

The Director,

Centre for Research, Anna University

Chennai - 600 025.

Documents to be enclosed along with the application form:

1. Duly attested photocopies of certificates for proof of qualification (X standard or equivalent, HSC or equivalent, undergraduate & postgraduate mark sheets of all semesters & degree certificates)
2. Community certificate (if applicable).
3. Appointment order, Joining Report, Service certificate and NOC from the employer (If employed).
4. A brief one page write-up on the Research topic chosen and duly signed by the Supervisor, Joint Supervisor (if any) and the candidate.

Note: SC/ST candidates should produce original community certificate at the time of admission for claiming Tuition fee exemption