Annamalai University vs Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
A side-by-side look at Annamalai University in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and MCA 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 | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹2.2L | ₹1.8L – ₹7L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹45 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #101-150, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 9 | 9 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0443 | U-0549 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | annamalaiuniversity.ac.in | aktu.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 Annamalai University: from ₹30,000, against ₹1.8 lakh at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University.
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University lists the higher top package: ₹45 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Annamalai University.
- Annamalai University is ranked 101-150 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Annamalai University is in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University is in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, about 1,730 km apart.
- Annamalai University lists 9 programmes and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University lists 9; 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 Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
Only at Annamalai University (3)
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (3)
- B.Arch
- Hotel Management
- M.Pharm
