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Annamalai University vs GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT)

A side-by-side look at Annamalai University in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT) in Rajam, Andhra Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and M.Tech. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

Annamalai UniversityChidambaram, Tamil NaduGovernmentNIRF 2025, University #101-150GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT) logoGMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT)Rajam, Andhra PradeshPrivate

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailAnnamalai UniversityGMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT)
TypeGovernmentPrivate
LocationChidambaram, Tamil NaduRajam, Andhra Pradesh
Course fee range₹30k – ₹2.2L₹1.2L – ₹3.6L
Highest package₹12 LPA₹33 LPA
NIRF 2025#101-150, UniversityNot ranked
Programmes listed93
StreamsScienceScience
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0443C-17958
In the official registersUGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHEUGC, UGC-2F, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE
Official websiteannamalaiuniversity.ac.in gmrit.edu.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 ₹1.2 lakh at GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT).
  • GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT) lists the higher top package: ₹33 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Annamalai University.
  • Annamalai University is ranked 101-150 in the NIRF 2025 University category; GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT) is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
  • Annamalai University is in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT) is in Rajam, Andhra Pradesh, about 890 km apart.
  • Annamalai University is a government institution and GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT) is a private institution.
  • Annamalai University lists 9 programmes and GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT) lists 3; 3 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 GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT) lists 3; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (3)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • MBA / PGDM
  • M.Tech

Only at Annamalai University (5)

  • MCA
  • B.Sc
  • B.Pharm
  • M.Sc
  • Ph.D

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