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Yes, the allocation of Annamalai University seats is subject to rules of reservation. Thus, the university does reserve seats for candidates belonging to ST/SC/SCA/MBC/BC/BCM/OC communities. Moreover, reservation for these categories is made as per the Rules of Reservations of the Government of Tamil Nadu. Other than this, 5% of the total seats have been reserved for differently abled persons. 

In 2024, the BArch cutoff at IIEST Shibpur witnessed a huge shift from previous years. The closing rank for the general category was 2166, whereas in 2023 it was 855 and in 2022 it was 1034. This upward trend in cutoff ranks shows that there is less competition for the programme this year. In addition, the cut-off ranks for the past three years have varied, indicating changing applicant performance and interest levels in the BArch programme, also indicating changes in demand as well as academic standards among potential applicants.

Annamalai University offers a total of 234 seats under its ME programme. This implies that a total of 234 students can take admission to the ME programme in a single batch. Moreover, the distribution of seats among various ME specialisations may vary, depending on the university's specific allocation. 

Note: The above-mentioned seat intake is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change.

GMCH Chandigarh conducts GMCH Combined Entrance Test (GCET) to shortlist applicants for BSc admission. The seats are allocated through the subsequent counselling process based on the GCET ranks of applicants. However, to be eligible for the conuselling rounds, applicants are required to score the minimum qualifying marks in the GCET, which are as follows:

• General/General PwD category: 45% or more
• SC/SC PwD category: 40% or more

The Bachelor of Architecture programme at IIEST Shibpur closed at 2166 in Round 5 for the category of General All India under the 2024 admission cycle. This rank is taken as a cut-off rank to guarantee admission to the course based on scores secured by students in JEE Main. The cutoff trends over the last few years have been fluctuating, and 2024 indicates a rise in the closing rank, which means less competition for this specialisation compared to previous years. These rankings are decided through the counselling process of the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA).

ME seats at Annamalai University are allocated based on marks obtained in the CEETA PG examination conducted by Anna University. Thus, candidates seeking admission must register and appear for the aforementioned exam. Moreover, the students seeking admission must apply for the preferred course by visiting the official website of the university. After submitting the application, students must participate in the CEETA counselling process. If shortlisted, students are required to report to the allocated institute/college/university for verification of documents. Lastly, students must pay admission to secure their seats.

Each semester of Annamalai University ME in CSE, students study various core subjects related to the chosen specialisation. These subjects help students develop a strong foundation in the course. Some of the core subjects included in the curriculum are: 

• Embedded Control Systems and Internet of Things (IoT)
• Advanced Data Structures
• Machine Learning
• Analysis of Algorithms

Yes, the ME in Environmental Engineering curriculum at Annamalai University includes elective subjects. During the two-year course duration, students get to choose various subjects from a list of professional and open electives. Listed below are some of the subjects included in the curriculum:

• Noise Pollution and Control Engineering
• Air Pollution Meteorology and Modelling
• Climate Change and Adaptation
• Water Quality Modelling
• Environmental Biotechnology
• Environmental Sociology
• Energy Engineering

Candidates seeking BSc admission at GMCH Chandigarh must submit an application fee online at the time of filling the Part-I of the application form. The fee is non-refundable. It must be paid using online modes of payments, such as Credit Card, Debit Card, Netbanking, etc. It cannot be deposited in any other form, such as cash, cheque, demand draft etc. The category-wise application fee for BSc admission at the college is as follows:

• General + Other Categories: INR 2,000 + Bank charges (if any)
• SC/PwD Category: INR 1,000 + Bank charges (if any)

Anna University conducts CEETA PG exam. The exam is held in March. Candidates seeking admission to Annamalai University's ME courses must register and appear for the exam. The application for the exam can be submitted by visiting the official website of Anna University.

Annamalai University ME specialisations are spread across different fields of Engineering. In total, the university offers nine specialisations under the ME programme. Check out the below list to know all the ME courses offered by the university:

• ME Environmental Engineering
• ME Structural Engineering  
• ME Thermal Power Engineering  
• ME Manufacturing Engineering  
• ME Power System Engineering  
• ME Communication Systems  
• ME Process Control and Instrumentation
• ME Chemical Engineering  
• ME Computer Science and Engineering  

Annamalai University ME eligibility criteria define the requirements to be fulfilled by candidates seeking admission to the ME programme. As per an official brochure, candidates who have completed a BE/BTech degree in a relevant stream from a recognised university are eligible to apply for the ME programme. Students must also have a valid score in the CEETA PG exam. 

Yes, IIEST Shibpur does provide a full-time MPlan at the PG level. The duration of the course is two years. The institute provides MPlan in Urban and Regional Planning. For details, students can refer to the following key highlights:

NOTE: The mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and, hence, is indicative.

Annamalai University offers an ME programme with many specialisations. The fee for a few specialisations differs from the rest. Thus, the total tuition fee for the ME programme ranges from INR 50,000 to INR 1.1 lakh. 

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Yes, Annamalai University offers an ME programme. Under this programme, students get to choose from a wide array of specialisations, including Computer Science Engineering, Structural Engineering, etc. Check out the below table to know the key highlights of this programme:

Note: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.

Candidates who intend to join the MPlan course at the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) Shibpur must satisfy particular eligibility criteria. The candidates need to have completed a Bachelor's degree in any relevant discipline. For General, General-EWS, and OBC categories, 60% aggregate or a 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale is expected. For SC/ST/PwD categories, the mark percentage or CGPA is 55% or 6.0, respectively. Another condition is that one must have a valid GATE score, and final-year students may apply provisionally. Admission is finalised through CCMT counselling.

The total tuition fee for the IIEST Shibpur MPlan is INR 1.7 lakh. The fee structure of IIEST Shibpur has different fee heads apart from the tuition fees. This includes the hostel fees, security deposit, and other one-time fees. Students have to pay the first installment of the course to secure their seats. Besides that, a one-time admission fee of INR 3,000 is required to be submit that the time of admission. On the other hand, the fee mentioned above is taken from the official website. It is still indicative because it is subject to change.