Annamalai University vs Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
A side-by-side look at Annamalai University in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM 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 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹2.2L | ₹60k – ₹8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹2 Cr |
| NIRF 2025 | #101-150, University | #1, Overall |
| Programmes listed | 9 | 6 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0443 | U-0456 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | annamalaiuniversity.ac.in | iitm.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 ₹60,000 at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras).
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists the higher top package: ₹2 Cr, against ₹12 LPA at Annamalai University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Annamalai University at 101-150 (University) and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) at 1 (Overall).
- Both are in Tamil Nadu: Annamalai University in Chidambaram and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) in Chennai, about 190 km apart.
- Annamalai University lists 9 programmes and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists 6; 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 Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists 6; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Annamalai University (3)
- MCA
- B.Sc
- B.Pharm
