Annamalai University vs Central University of Tamil Nadu
A side-by-side look at Annamalai University in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and Central University of Tamil Nadu in Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, both offering MBA / PGDM, B.Sc and M.Tech and 2 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Annamalai University | Central University of Tamil Nadu |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu | Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹2.2L | ₹16k – ₹60k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #101-150, University | #83, University |
| Programmes listed | 9 | 7 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0443 | U-0449 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | annamalaiuniversity.ac.in | cutn.ac.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Central University of Tamil Nadu: from ₹16,000, against ₹30,000 at Annamalai University.
- Both list a highest package of ₹12 LPA.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Annamalai University at 101-150 (University) and Central University of Tamil Nadu at 83 (University).
- Both are in Tamil Nadu: Annamalai University in Chidambaram and Central University of Tamil Nadu in Thiruvarur, about 70 km apart.
- Annamalai University lists 9 programmes and Central University of Tamil Nadu lists 7; 5 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Annamalai University lists 9 programmes in all and Central University of Tamil Nadu lists 7; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Sc
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Annamalai University (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MCA
- B.Pharm
Only at Central University of Tamil Nadu (2)
- BA
- MA
