• The university holds 15 patents and 40 memorandums of understanding with research partners such as the FAO, IRRI, and USDA. MOU with Suriname's Technological University of the Americas
• MOU with FORBES Business School in Vijayawada and Sri Sankara Educational and Charitable Trust in Tripura's Tripurasundari College of Education.
• "The Times Higher Education World University Ranking - 2018" has ranked Annamalai University in the overall category at 801 - 1000, and in the life sciences category at 401 - 500. "The CWTS Leiden Ranking 2017" has ranked the University at 14th based on the number of publications.
• "The University was rated third in the CWTS Leiden Ranking 2017" on the scientific impact of universities and on universities' based on the proportion of publications.
• "Annamalai University was placed second among the Top 50 State Universities in Research Productivity by the CII in a report based on the "Indian Citation Index" Database.
• Annamalai University is ranked 11th among India's top 30 universities in "The Nielsen - India Today Ranking" (2017).

Annamalai University Ranking  

• Times Higher Education World University Ranking-2021

- 1000+ (Overall)

- 601+ (Clinical & Health subjects)

- 801-1000 (Engineering)

- 801+ (Life Sciences)

1000+ (Physical Sciences)

• QS World University Ranking 301-350 (Asia ranking)
• CWTS Leiden Ranking  23 (number of publications)

Annamalai University Distance Learning Admission 2021

Annamalai University's Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) was established in 1979. DDE Annamalai University offers over 200 different programmes of study in regular streams. DDE has the largest enrolment in India, which includes both study centres and computer training centres. It currently has 55 study centres in Tamil Nadu and 16 additional study centres spread across India.

Candidates can apply online at Annamalai University (Distance Education), Tamil Nadu's official website. For interested candidates, here are a few highlights of Annamalai University (Distance Education), Tamil Nadu admission-related information:

• For admission to UG programmes, candidates must have completed Class 12 or equivalent with relevant subjects and obtained the required marks from a recognised institute/board.
• For admission to PG programmes, candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree in the relevant field and obtained the required marks from a recognised institute/university.
• Selected candidates must attend a University-led counselling session for admission to both UG and PG courses.
• Aspirants may submit their completed application forms online.

Annamalai University Courses & Fees

It holds the distinction of being the first in India to provide Postgraduate Degree Programmes in Applied Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Bioinformatics, and Law via Distance Education. It also provides Fashion Design, Textile Design, Interior Design, Hotel Management and Catering Technology Programs, Retail Management, Twinning Programs, Health Science, Yoga, Music, Fire and Safety Programs.

Annamalai University Placement 2021

Placements at Annamalai University are available in all departments. Annamalai University's Directorate of Training, Placement, and Entrepreneurship organises industrial tours, career fairs, soft skills training, and campus selection programmes for students with the support of placement officials. Many southern companies come to campus to recruit students for a variety of job responsibilities and opportunities.

Every year, more than 80% of qualified candidates are put on campus, with more than 50% of students placed in top-tier firms. The highest compensation for top courses is usually around Rs 10-15 LPA, with the average wage around Rs 2-3 LPA and the lowest salary around Rs 1-2 LPA.

Annamalai University Scholarship Scheme 

Concessions on application fees: Are available for students who are from a minority group or who have converted to Christianity. The Government of Tamil Nadu offers students from the SC/ ST community and converted Christians a fee waiver for entrance/course application fees.

Concessions on tuition fees for SC/ST and Christian converts: The Government of Tamil Nadu provides full-tuition fee concession to students from the SC/ST group and converted Christians under rule 92 of the Tamil Nadu Education Rules.

Post-Matric Scholarship: Students from the SC/ ST community will be eligible for this scholarship, which will cover special fees, examination fees, and maintenance costs as long as their guardian's total annual income does not exceed Rs 50,000. (Rs 2.5 LPA for ST and Rs 2 LPA for converted Christians).

Higher Education Special Scholarships: Are provided to hostel students from SC/ ST and converted Christian groups who have an annual family income of less than Rs 2.5 lakh per annum. The government sets a restriction on the number of scholarships available.

Fee concession for blind students: Under this scheme, blind pupils, regardless of community, receive a complete tuition fee concession if their yearly parental income does not exceed Rs 24,000 per year.

Scholarships for women pursuing a postgraduate degree: This scholarship is given to PG students from the SC/ ST community who are studying in the Arts/ Science faculty.

First Graduate Tuition Price Concession: The Tamil Nadu government has ruled that candidates who would be the first graduate in their family receive a tuition fee reduction.