Annamalai University NIRF ranking 2026
Annamalai University is a government institution in Annamalainagar, Tamil Nadu. Its NIRF institution ID is U-0443.
This 2026 profile uses NIRF 2025 as the latest published ranking edition. The strongest listed 2025 result is Agriculture #38 with a score of 47.30. The latest edition contains 2 published categories: Agriculture and Pharmacy.
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 Annamalai 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.
Annamalai University NIRF 2025 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2025 is Agriculture #38 with a score of 47.30. Compared with 2024, 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 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 38 | 47.30 | Declined by 11 places |
| Pharmacy | 42 | 54.68 | Declined by 15 places |
Annamalai University NIRF 2024 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2024 is Pharmacy #27 with a score of 58.19. Compared with 2023, 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 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 27 | 58.19 | Declined by 1 place |
| Agriculture | 27 | 49.92 | Declined by 4 places |
Annamalai University NIRF 2023 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2023 is Agriculture #23 with a score of 47.46. Compared with 2022, 1 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 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 23 | 47.46 | First published row on this profile |
| Pharmacy | 26 | 57.39 | Declined by 11 places |
Annamalai University NIRF 2022 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2022 is Pharmacy #15 with a score of 59.84. Compared with 2021, 1 improved. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 15 | 59.84 | Improved by 1 place |
Annamalai University NIRF 2021 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2021 is Pharmacy #16 with a score of 57.86. Compared with 2020, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 16 | 57.86 | Declined by 4 places |
| Medical | 40 | 49.13 | Declined by 5 places |
| Engineering | 166 | 34.23 | First published row on this profile |
Annamalai University NIRF 2020 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2020 is Pharmacy #12 with a score of 59.88. Compared with 2019, 1 moved to weaker positions 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 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 12 | 59.88 | No rank change |
| Medical | 35 | 46.47 | Declined by 9 places |
Annamalai University NIRF 2019 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2019 is Pharmacy #12 with a score of 57.76. Compared with 2018, 1 improved and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 12 | 57.76 | Improved by 8 places |
| Medical | 26 | 46.63 | Declined by 2 places |
Annamalai University NIRF 2018 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2018 is Pharmacy #20 with a score of 49.22. Compared with 2017, 1 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 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 20 | 49.22 | Declined by 7 places |
| Medical | 24 | 47.79 | First published row on this profile |
Annamalai University NIRF 2017 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2017 is Pharmacy #13 with a score of 50.91. Compared with 2016, 1 improved and 2 have 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 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 13 | 50.91 | First published row on this profile |
| University | 56 | 38.59 | Improved by 1 place |
| Overall | 92 | 38.59 | First published row on this profile |
Annamalai University NIRF 2016 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2016 is University #57 with a score of 57.58. This is the first published ranking year available on this profile.
| Category | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| University | 57 | 57.58 |
Annamalai University NIRF Ranking Trends (2016–2025)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | #23 · 2023 · 47.46 | #38 · 2025 · 47.30 | Declined by 15 places |
| Medical | #24 · 2018 · 47.79 | #40 · 2021 · 49.13 | Declined by 16 places |
| Pharmacy | #13 · 2017 · 50.91 | #42 · 2025 · 54.68 | Declined by 29 places |
| University | #57 · 2016 · 57.58 | #56 · 2017 · 38.59 | Improved by 1 place |
Annamalai University Placement record reported in the official submissions
These institution-reported placement figures come from the official NIRF 2025 Pharmacy 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 | 27 | 25 | 92.6% | ₹5.73 lakh | 2 |
| 2023-24 | UG, 4 years | 66 | 54 | 81.8% | ₹3.02 lakh | 12 |
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.
Annamalai University Student profile in the 2025 submission
The 2025 submission reports 528 students across the programme groups below, including 301 women, 6 students from outside the home state, 0 international students and 0 receiving institution scholarship or fee-reimbursement support.
| Programme group | Total | Women | Outside state | International | Institution support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG [4 Years Program(s)] | 294 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PG [6 Year Program(s)] | 171 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PG [2 Year Program(s)] | 44 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| PG [3 Year Program(s)] | 19 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Annamalai 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 | — | — | — | 0 |
| 2022-23 | — | — | — | 0 |
| 2021-22 | — | — | — | 0 |
Annamalai University NIRF Agriculture 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 | 2023 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| TLR — Teaching, Learning and Resources | 57.98 | 53.11 |
| RPC — Research and Professional Practice | 26.87 | 23.79 |
| GO — Graduation Outcomes | 61.25 | 69.22 |
| OI — Outreach and Inclusivity | 46.22 | 46.54 |
| PR — Perception | 51.43 | 57.43 |
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 Annamalai University was ineligible, did not participate or was excluded. Compare ranks within the same NIRF category and between published editions.
Annamalai University
Annamalainagar, Tamil Nadu · NIRF ID IR-G-U-0443
At a glance
Annamalai University is a government institution in Annamalainagar, Tamil Nadu. Its best current NIRF result is #38 in Agriculture (2025). Its official submission reports a UG placement rate of 81.8% and a ₹3.02L median annual salary for the 2023-24 graduating batch. The latest student-strength disclosure covers 528 students.
2023-24
54 / 66
NIRF 2025
full + part-time
NIRF Agriculture journey & 2025 category scoreboard
Rank in every category published for this edition. Open any category to understand its result and movement.
AgricultureNIRF 2025 Rank#38 Score47.30
NIRF Agriculture journey
Rank #23 → #38 since 2023; score 47.46 → 47.30.
The rank line is Annamalai University's all-India position in NIRF Agriculture: #23 in 2023 to #38 in 2025. Lower is better.
Agriculture 2025 summary
- Current rank
- #38
- Score (out of 100)
- 47.30
- Last year rank
- #27
- Movement vs previous
- 11
- Best rank
- #23
- Ranking trend
- Declining
PharmacyNIRF 2025 Rank#42 Score54.68
Placements — official numbers
UG placement rate 82.2% → 81.8%; latest median salary ₹3.02L. These are NIRF submission values, not marketing claims.
- 54 placed — 81.8% of the batch
- 12 chose higher studies
- 0 reported another outcome
Half of the 54 placed graduates earned above this and half earned below.
- Seven-year high
- ₹3.02L
- Placement rate
- 81.8%
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 fell from 82.2% to 81.8%. The reported median salary moved from ₹1.94L in 2017-18 to ₹3.02L 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 ₹10.74 Cr → ₹12.14 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: ₹10.74 Cr in 2017-18 to ₹12.14 Cr in 2023-24. Latest reported library spending is ₹0.01 Cr and new lab-equipment spending is ₹0.04 Cr.
Official sources
Every deep-profile fact links back to an official NIRF submission.
The five NIRF pillars
Graduation Outcomes (GO) improved most: 61.3 → 69.2. Research (RPC) 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. Annamalai University improved most in Graduation Outcomes (GO) (61.3 → 69.2). Its latest strongest pillar is Graduation Outcomes (GO) at 69.2, while Research (RPC) is lowest at 23.8.
Questions about Annamalai University
Ranking searches on the left, wider student questions on the right — every answer is based on the same official submissions.
Annamalai University ranking questions
What is Annamalai University NIRF ranking 2025?
Annamalai University's best listed NIRF 2025 result on NIRFRank is Agriculture rank #38 with a score of 47.30.
Which NIRF categories include Annamalai University in 2025?
Annamalai University appears in the NIRF 2025 Agriculture and Pharmacy ranking categories on this profile.
Is Annamalai University private or government?
Annamalai University is marked as a government institution in the NIRFRank institution registry.
Where is Annamalai University located?
Annamalai University is listed in Annamalainagar, Tamil Nadu.
Students also ask
What is the median placement salary of Annamalai University graduates?
The official submission reports a ₹3.02L median annual salary for placed UG four-year graduates in 2023-24, with 54 of 66 graduates placed (81.8%). The latest PG two-year median is ₹5.73L.
What is Annamalai University's best NIRF category?
Agriculture is its best current result at #38 in NIRF 2025, with a score of 47.30.
How many students does Annamalai University have?
The latest official student-strength disclosure reports 528 students, including 6 from outside the state and 0 international students.
Is Annamalai University improving in research?
Its NIRF RPC pillar moved from 26.9 in 2023 to 23.8 in 2025.
How much does Annamalai University spend on faculty, labs and its library?
Latest reported expenditure includes ₹12.14 Cr for faculty and staff salaries, ₹0.04 Cr for new lab equipment, and ₹0.01 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.