Anna University NIRF ranking 2026
Anna University is a government institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its NIRF institution ID is U-0439.
This 2026 profile uses NIRF 2025 as the latest published ranking edition. The strongest listed 2025 result is Engineering #20 with a score of 63.51. The latest edition contains 6 published categories: Engineering, University, Research, Architecture, Overall and Management.
The yearly tables run from newest to oldest. A smaller rank number represents a better position, and scores are out of 100; compare scores within the same category rather than across different NIRF categories.
Only categories in which Anna University has a published NIRF rank for the respective year are listed below. An omitted category means no ranking row is available on this profile for that year.
Anna University NIRF 2025 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2025 is Engineering #20 with a score of 63.51. Compared with 2024, 1 improved and 5 moved to weaker positions. Rank and score can move in different directions because the final position also depends on other institutions in the category.
| Category | Rank | Score | Change from 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 20 | 63.51 | Declined by 6 places |
| University | 20 | 61.22 | Declined by 7 places |
| Research | 26 | 55.09 | Declined by 9 places |
| Architecture | 28 | 54.60 | Improved by 6 places |
| Overall | 29 | 60.06 | Declined by 9 places |
| Management | 88 | 46.92 | Declined by 19 places |
Anna University NIRF 2024 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2024 is University #13 with a score of 63.85. Compared with 2023, 1 improved, 4 moved to weaker positions and 1 has no adjacent-edition comparison. Rank and score can move in different directions because the final position also depends on other institutions in the category.
| Category | Rank | Score | Change from 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 13 | 63.85 | Improved by 1 place |
| Engineering | 14 | 65.34 | Declined by 1 place |
| Research | 17 | 58.39 | Declined by 4 places |
| Overall | 20 | 62.77 | Declined by 2 places |
| Architecture | 34 | 51.16 | First published row on this profile |
| Management | 69 | 48.92 | Declined by 20 places |
Anna University NIRF 2023 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2023 is Engineering #13 with a score of 65.06. Compared with 2022, 4 improved and 1 stayed unchanged. Rank and score can move in different directions because the final position also depends on other institutions in the category.
| Category | Rank | Score | Change from 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 13 | 65.06 | Improved by 4 places |
| Research | 13 | 59.65 | Improved by 8 places |
| University | 14 | 60.48 | Improved by 6 places |
| Overall | 18 | 62.36 | Improved by 4 places |
| Management | 49 | 51.67 | No rank change |
Anna University NIRF 2022 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2022 is Engineering #17 with a score of 61.41. Compared with 2021, 4 improved and 2 moved to weaker positions. Rank and score can move in different directions because the final position also depends on other institutions in the category.
| Category | Rank | Score | Change from 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 17 | 61.41 | Improved by 1 place |
| University | 20 | 56.22 | Declined by 4 places |
| Research | 21 | 52.85 | Improved by 11 places |
| Overall | 22 | 58.08 | Improved by 3 places |
| Architecture | 29 | 48.82 | Declined by 7 places |
| Management | 49 | 50.72 | Improved by 8 places |
Anna University NIRF 2021 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2021 is University #16 with a score of 54.97. Compared with 2020, 1 improved, 4 moved to weaker positions and 1 has no adjacent-edition comparison. Rank and score can move in different directions because the final position also depends on other institutions in the category.
| Category | Rank | Score | Change from 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 16 | 54.97 | Declined by 4 places |
| Engineering | 18 | 58.31 | Declined by 4 places |
| Architecture | 22 | 51.25 | Declined by 4 places |
| Overall | 25 | 54.42 | Declined by 5 places |
| Research | 32 | 47.87 | First published row on this profile |
| Management | 57 | 46.62 | Improved by 2 places |
Anna University NIRF 2020 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2020 is University #12 with a score of 58.71. Compared with 2019, 5 moved to weaker positions. Rank and score can move in different directions because the final position also depends on other institutions in the category.
| Category | Rank | Score | Change from 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 12 | 58.71 | Declined by 5 places |
| Engineering | 14 | 59.89 | Declined by 5 places |
| Architecture | 18 | 48.73 | Declined by 6 places |
| Overall | 20 | 58.10 | Declined by 6 places |
| Management | 59 | 44.81 | Declined by 16 places |
Anna University NIRF 2019 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2019 is University #7 with a score of 60.35. Compared with 2018, 5 moved to weaker positions. Rank and score can move in different directions because the final position also depends on other institutions in the category.
| Category | Rank | Score | Change from 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 7 | 60.35 | Declined by 3 places |
| Engineering | 9 | 63.12 | Declined by 1 place |
| Architecture | 12 | 53.29 | Declined by 6 places |
| Overall | 14 | 60.35 | Declined by 4 places |
| Management | 43 | 45.75 | Declined by 15 places |
Anna University NIRF 2018 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2018 is University #4 with a score of 62.82. Compared with 2017, 2 improved, 1 moved to weaker positions, 1 stayed unchanged and 1 has no adjacent-edition comparison. Rank and score can move in different directions because the final position also depends on other institutions in the category.
| Category | Rank | Score | Change from 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 4 | 62.82 | Improved by 2 places |
| Architecture | 6 | 50.83 | First published row on this profile |
| Engineering | 8 | 67.04 | No rank change |
| Overall | 10 | 62.82 | Improved by 3 places |
| Management | 28 | 50.28 | Declined by 5 places |
Anna University NIRF 2017 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2017 is University #6 with a score of 56.50. This is the first published ranking year available on this profile.
| Category | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| University | 6 | 56.50 |
| Engineering | 8 | 63.97 |
| Overall | 13 | 56.50 |
| Management | 23 | 49.81 |
Anna University NIRF Ranking Trends (2017–2025)
The table compares the first and latest published row for each recurring category. “Latest” means the newest year in which that category appears, which may be earlier than the latest overall edition.
| Category | First listed result | Latest listed result | Net rank movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | #8 · 2017 · 63.97 | #20 · 2025 · 63.51 | Declined by 12 places |
| University | #6 · 2017 · 56.50 | #20 · 2025 · 61.22 | Declined by 14 places |
| Research | #32 · 2021 · 47.87 | #26 · 2025 · 55.09 | Improved by 6 places |
| Architecture | #6 · 2018 · 50.83 | #28 · 2025 · 54.60 | Declined by 22 places |
| Overall | #13 · 2017 · 56.50 | #29 · 2025 · 60.06 | Declined by 16 places |
| Management | #23 · 2017 · 49.81 | #88 · 2025 · 46.92 | Declined by 65 places |
Anna University Placement record reported in the official submissions
These institution-reported placement figures come from the official NIRF 2025 Engineering submission. Placement rate is placed students divided by graduating students; higher-studies counts are shown separately.
| Graduating batch | Programme | Graduates | Placed | Placement rate | Median salary | Higher studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | PG, 2 years | 538 | 324 | 60.2% | ₹7.50 lakh | 22 |
| 2023-24 | UG, 4 years | 1,588 | 1,149 | 72.4% | ₹8.00 lakh | 189 |
Median salary is the middle reported salary among placed graduates; it is not the highest salary. These submitted outcomes are not an independent audit by NIRFRank.
Anna University Student profile in the 2025 submission
The 2025 submission reports 10,458 students across the programme groups below, including 4,103 women, 204 students from outside the home state, 82 international students and 2,657 receiving institution scholarship or fee-reimbursement support.
| Programme group | Total | Women | Outside state | International | Institution support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG [4 Years Program(s)] | 9,134 | 3,524 | 160 | 81 | 2,243 |
| PG [2 Year Program(s)] | 1,324 | 579 | 44 | 1 | 414 |
Anna University PhD and Sponsored Research Data
The table keeps PhD scholars, awarded doctorates and sponsored-project counts separate. A project count records reported activity; it is not a measure of project value or research impact.
| Academic year | Full-time PhD scholars | Part-time PhD scholars | PhDs awarded | Sponsored projects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 1,113 | 623 | 208 | 95 |
| 2022-23 | — | — | 230 | 93 |
| 2021-22 | — | — | 270 | 116 |
Anna University NIRF Engineering Ranking Score Breakdown
These five NIRF component scores are out of 100 and explain different parts of the published category score. They describe the selected editions and do not predict a future rank.
| Pillar | 2017 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| TLR — Teaching, Learning and Resources | 63.62 | 69.43 |
| RPC — Research and Professional Practice | 67.63 | 62.80 |
| GO — Graduation Outcomes | 67.99 | 63.28 |
| OI — Outreach and Inclusivity | 59.71 | 51.12 |
| PR — Perception | 50.21 | 60.73 |
How to interpret a missing category-year
“No published row on this profile” means only that this page's imported ranking data has no rank and score for that category and year. It does not prove that Anna University was ineligible, did not participate or was excluded. Compare ranks within the same NIRF category and between published editions.
Anna University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · NIRF ID IR-O-U-0439
At a glance
Anna University is a government institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its best current NIRF result is #20 in University (2025). Its official submission reports a UG placement rate of 72.4% and a ₹8L median annual salary for the 2023-24 graduating batch. The latest student-strength disclosure covers 10,458 students.
2023-24
1,149 / 1,588
NIRF 2025
full + part-time
NIRF University journey & 2025 category scoreboard
Rank in every category published for this edition. Open any category to understand its result and movement.
UniversityNIRF 2025 Rank#20 Score61.22
NIRF University journey
Rank #6 → #20 since 2017; score 56.50 → 61.22.
The rank line is Anna University's all-India position in NIRF University: #6 in 2017 to #20 in 2025. Lower is better.
University 2025 summary
- Current rank
- #20
- Score (out of 100)
- 61.22
- Last year rank
- #13
- Movement vs previous
- 7
- Best rank
- #4
- Ranking trend
- Declining
EngineeringNIRF 2025 Rank#20 Score63.51
ResearchNIRF 2025 Rank#26 Score55.09
ArchitectureNIRF 2025 Rank#28 Score54.60
OverallNIRF 2025 Rank#29 Score60.06
ManagementNIRF 2025 Rank#88 Score46.92
Placements — official numbers
UG placement rate 50.0% → 72.4%; latest median salary ₹8L. These are NIRF submission values, not marketing claims.
- 1,149 placed — 72.4% of the batch
- 189 chose higher studies
- 250 reported another outcome
Half of the 1,149 placed graduates earned above this and half earned below.
- Seven-year high
- ₹8L
- Placement rate
- 72.4%
Salary and placement rate, year by year
What this means: These are graduate outcomes, not staff pay. Median salary means half of placed graduates earned more and half earned less, so one unusually large offer cannot distort it like an average. The placement rate rose from 50.0% to 72.4%. The reported median salary moved from ₹5L in 2017-18 to ₹8L in 2023-24.
PG (two-year) placements
Latest three graduating batches.
Who studies here
Student strength from the NIRF 2025 submission.
Research & PhD
Research capacity behind the RPC pillar.
Where the institution spends its money
Faculty and staff salary expenditure ₹197.56 Cr → ₹317.34 Cr. Latest library expenditure is below the first reported year.
Year by year, 2017-18–2023-24
Keep these charts separate: This chart is what the institution spends, while the placement chart is what graduates earn. The salary line is the faculty and staff pay bill: ₹197.56 Cr in 2017-18 to ₹317.34 Cr in 2023-24. Latest reported library spending is ₹1.83 Cr and new lab-equipment spending is ₹30.21 Cr.
Official sources
Every deep-profile fact links back to an official NIRF submission.
The five NIRF pillars
Perception (PR) improved most: 43.9 → 72.8. Outreach & Inclusivity (OI) is the lowest latest pillar.
What the lines mean: Each line is a score out of 100: TLR covers teaching and resources, RPC research, GO graduation outcomes, OI outreach and inclusion, and PR peer perception. Anna University improved most in Perception (PR) (43.9 → 72.8). Its latest strongest pillar is Perception (PR) at 72.8, while Outreach & Inclusivity (OI) is lowest at 51.3.
Questions about Anna University
Ranking searches on the left, wider student questions on the right — every answer is based on the same official submissions.
Anna University ranking questions
What is Anna University NIRF ranking 2025?
Anna University's best listed NIRF 2025 result on NIRFRank is University rank #20 with a score of 61.22.
Which NIRF categories include Anna University in 2025?
Anna University appears in the NIRF 2025 University, Engineering, Research, Architecture, Overall and Management ranking categories on this profile.
Is Anna University private or government?
Anna University is marked as a government institution in the NIRFRank institution registry.
Where is Anna University located?
Anna University is listed in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Students also ask
What is the median placement salary of Anna University graduates?
The official submission reports a ₹8L median annual salary for placed UG four-year graduates in 2023-24, with 1,149 of 1,588 graduates placed (72.4%). The latest PG two-year median is ₹7.5L.
What is Anna University's best NIRF category?
University is its best current result at #20 in NIRF 2025, with a score of 61.22.
How many students does Anna University have?
The latest official student-strength disclosure reports 10,458 students, including 204 from outside the state and 82 international students.
Is Anna University improving in research?
Its NIRF RPC pillar moved from 54.6 in 2017 to 54.9 in 2025. The latest disclosure also reports 1,736 PhD scholars.
How much does Anna University spend on faculty, labs and its library?
Latest reported expenditure includes ₹317.34 Cr for faculty and staff salaries, ₹30.21 Cr for new lab equipment, and ₹1.83 Cr for the library. These are institution expenses, not graduate placement salaries.
Data source: NIRF, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Ranking cards and deep-profile facts are limited to official data published through the selected 2025 edition.