Annamalai University vs Indian Agricultural Research Institute
A side-by-side look at Annamalai University in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi, Delhi, both offering M.Tech, M.Sc and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Annamalai University | Indian Agricultural Research Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Deemed |
| Location | Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu | New Delhi, Delhi |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹2.2L | ₹42.5k – ₹79.5k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹18 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #101-150, University | #16, University |
| Programmes listed | 9 | 3 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0443 | U-0101 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | annamalaiuniversity.ac.in | iari.res.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 ₹42,500 at Indian Agricultural Research Institute.
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute lists the higher top package: ₹18 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Annamalai University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Annamalai University at 101-150 (University) and Indian Agricultural Research Institute at 16 (University).
- Annamalai University is in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and Indian Agricultural Research Institute is in New Delhi, Delhi, about 1,940 km apart.
- Annamalai University is a government institution and Indian Agricultural Research Institute is a deemed-to-be university.
- Annamalai University lists 9 programmes and Indian Agricultural Research Institute 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 Indian Agricultural Research Institute lists 3; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Annamalai University (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Sc
- B.Pharm
