ANNA UNIVERSITY

CHENNAI - 600 025

Admissions to
B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Plan Degree Programmes
under
Consortium of Industries of Anna University
2024-25

INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

 CENTRE FOR ADMISSIONS
Anna University, Chennai – 600 025
Guidelines for Admissions to B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Plan. Degree
Programmes under Consortium of Industries of Anna University
2024-25
Through the Consortium of Industries of Anna University, there is a provision for an
eligible Industry to sponsor a candidate for the B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Plan. Degree Programmes
offered in the University Departments of Anna University, viz., Collegeof Engineering
(CEG), Guindy, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT), Chromepet, A.C. College of
Technology (ACT), Guindy and School of Architecture & Planning (SAP), Guindy. The
Industry can register & submit an application online through the Web Portal
cfa.annauniv.edu/cfa
The basic eligibility criteria for the companies are stipulated in Section A. The details on
Sponsorship under Consortium of Industries of Anna University is stipulated in
Section B. The information related to the Application, Fee, Counseling & Admission
process is stipulated in Section C & the MoU related information is stipulated in
Section D.

SECTION A
Basic Eligibility Criteria for the Industries
1. An Industry applying for sponsorship shall be either Public Limited or Private Limited.
2. The Industry must have been registered under the Indian Companies Act, 1956 having
works / factories within Tamil Nadu /Andhra Pradesh / Telangana / Karnataka / Kerala /
Puducherry.
3. The Industry shall be a reputed one and engaged in the manufacturing / productivity
process or other related process of any material which shall be related to the discipline
under any one of the faculties, viz., Faculty of Civil Engineering / Mechanical
Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/ Information & Communication Engineering/
Electronics & Communication Engineering / Technology / Architecture & Planning of
Anna University.
4. The industry must have been registered atleast three years prior to the date of signing of
the MoU with Anna University.
5. The annual turnover of the industry, averaged over the last three financial years should be
greater than or equal to Rs. 1 crore
6. It is mandatory to submit the details of PAN, GSTIN & EPF registration.
7. The Industry shall upload the Balance Sheets and ITR returns for the last three financial
years (2020-21,2021-22 &2022-23).
8. The industry should submit the auditor certificate as per the format (Annexure I) attached

SECTION B
Sponsorship under Consortium of Industries
1. An Industry can submit an online application for sponsoring a candidate to a specific Faculty
of Engineering / Technology / Architecture & Planning of Anna University.

2. The list of Faculties of Engineering / Technology / Architecture & Planning and the
corresponding B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Plan. programmes falling under the ambit of Consortium of
Industries are specified in Annexure II. The sponsored candidate becomes eligible for all the
branches specified under the Faculty of Engineering / Technology / Architecture & Planning
of the sponsorship application.

3. The Registered e-mail id of the Industry (SPoC) will receive all the communications. However,
during the Registration of application, the e-mail id and DIN of the Managing Director (MD)
of the company is to be provided. A declaration in the format (Annexure III) duly signed by
the MD should be uploaded during the Online application process.

All communications will be sent to the registered e-mail id and copied to that of the MD and
that of the candidate. All the correspondence will be strictly through e-mail / AU Web portal
only.

4. The application uploaded through Online mode by the Industry along with all the relevant
documents shall be processed by a Committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor.

5. An Inspection Committee appointed by the Vice-Chancellor will inspect all the infrastructure
facilities of the Industry and interact with the competent authorities of the Industry and
technical staff members. The committee will submit its recommendation on the qualification
of the Industry which includes a clear and committed projection of future exchange activities
with the University, to come under the ambit of the ‘Consortium of Industries’ and the
appropriate Faculty of Engineering / Technology / Architecture & Planning of the University
for future collaborative work.
6. The industries shall provide the following:

a. Registered Office address

b. Address of the Industry owned facility / Infrastructure to be inspected by the Committee.
After the submission of the online application, any change in the address will not be
accepted.
7. During the online application process the industry will have to pay a non-refundable
application fee of Rs. 2,500/- (+18% GST).
8. The industry will have to pay a non – refundable Inspection Fee during the online application
process as detailed below:
 Rs.30,000/- (+18% GST), if the Inspection venue is in the district of Chennai / Thiruvallur
/ Kanchipuram / Chengalpet
 Rs.40,000/- (+18% GST), if the Inspection venue is in the other districts of Tamil Nadu
 Rs.50,000/- (+18% GST) for Industries outside Tamil Nadu

9. If an industry is rejected by the Inspection Committee, the industry may appeal within
3 working days by paying a non-refundable fee of Rs.40,000/- (+18% GST). The appeal
received from the registered email of the SPoC of the industry/ AU Web portal alone will be
considered. A Three Member Committee may be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor to
re-inspect. The decision of the committee is final.

10. The eligibility conditions for the sponsored candidate:

a. Candidate should be an Indian Citizen
b. Candidate should satisfy one of the Nativity criteria specified in Annexure IV
c. A pass in the H.Sc. or its equivalent with a minimum average percentage in
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together as given below:
Minimum Average Marks in %
Community (Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry)
OC 45%

BC / BCM / MBC & DNC / SC / SCA / ST 40%

11. The eligible candidates sponsored by the qualified companies will be called for counseling in
the order of merit. Merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the prescribed subjects
reduced to 200 (Mathematics:100, Physics + Chemistry: 100) in the qualifying examination
(XII std.).
 12. In cases where more than one candidate has got the same marks in the common merit list, the
inter-se-merit among such candidates shall be determined in the order of priority as specified
below. (i) percentage of marks in Mathematics (ii) percentage of marks in Physics (iii)
percentage of marks in the optional subject (iv) percentage of total marks in XII Standard
Examination (v) date of birth (elder will be given preference) and (vi) Random number
Assigned (higher value will be given preference)

13. No communal reservation is followed for allotment under Consortium of Industries.

14. Only 5% of the total sanctioned intake (supernumerary seats) in each branch of study is
available for Consortium of Industries quota.

SECTION C

Application, Counseling and Admission Process

1. The Industry can register & fill in the application online through the Web Portal
cfa.annauniv.edu/cfa

2. A non-refundable Application Fee of ₹ 2500/- (+18% GST) per Faculty (Engineering /

Technology / Architecture & Planning) shall be paid by the Industry.

3. List of documents to be uploaded is given in Annexure V

4. The Industry shall pay a non-refundable Inspection Fee as applicable.

5. If the Industry is qualified and the candidate is eligible, the candidate will be asked to participate
in Counselling in the order of Merit.

6. The candidate is eligible to choose any one of the branches specified (Annexure II) under the
Faculty of Engineering / Technology / Architecture & Planning, for which the Industry has
qualified.

7. If the candidate is successful in securing a seat, the sponsoring Industry shall execute an MoU
with the University, which shall contain the terms and conditions of Anna University.

8. The Industry shall pay the necessary Consortium Fee to the University, prior to the signing of
the MoU. The Payment is to be made Online in favour of ‘The Director, Centre for Admissions,
Anna University, Chennai – 25’. This amount shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
The Consortium fee for B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Plan. is as follows:

Programme Consortium Fee (in Rs.)

B.E. / B. Tech. / B.Plan. 15,00,000/- (+18% GST)

9. Once the seat allotment is done, change of Branch or Institution will not be permitted.
 SECTION D
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
under Consortium of Industries of Anna University

1. The agreement shall, on the expiry of 2/3/4/5 years (as per the duration of the programme) from
the date of execution, stands terminated without any notice, unless it is specifically extended by
the Vice-Chancellor on valid reasons. Companies which fail to fulfill the objectives of the
consortium will be disqualified for future MoUs with the University after the tenure period.

2. The Industry can sponsor only one candidate in the year of signing the MoU. The Industry
cannot sponsor any other candidate during the tenure of the MoU.

3. The Industry shall impart industrial training for at least a total of 10 students with a minimum
of 3 students per year. In addition to that, the Industry shall arrange Industrial visits and extend
support to the students of the University in the accomplishment of Industrial projects. Any
default in providing such facilities may render the Industry liable for being debarred from future
MoUs.

4. The University shall consider conducting Refresher Courses / Training Programmes / Guest
Lectures etc., for the benefit of the staff of the Industry on payment of prescribed fees to the
University.

5. In case of any dispute, the decision of the Vice-Chancellor shall be final and binding on all the
parties.

IMPORTANT DATES

Commencement of Online Registration of Applications 06.03.2024

Last date for Registration and Online Submission 31.05.2024

 ANNEXURE I
To
The Director
Centre for Admissions
Anna University
Chennai – 600 025.
CERTIFICATE

1. Name of the Industry :

2. Address of the Registered Office :

3. Date of Incorporation as per :

Registration Certificate issued by MCA
4(a) The Company is : Public Ltd. / Private Ltd. /Others
(b) If ‘Others’, specify the nature of the :
company
5. PAN :

6. GST :

7. EPF Registration Number

8. For the last three financial years (year
ending 31st March 2021 / 2022 /2023)
(a) ITR filed by the Industry : YES / NO
(b) Balance Sheet submitted by the :
YES / NO
Industry
9. Annual Turnover of the Industry as per : FY 2020-21
Balance sheet
FY 2021-22

FY 2022-23

10. Average Annual Turnover (over the

last three financial years )

This Certificate is issued as per the request of the above Industry, applying under
‘Consortium of Industries – Anna University’.

Date: Signature of the Auditor with Seal

 ANNEXURE – II
Undergraduate Degree Programmes under Consortium of Industries

Sl. No. NAME OF THE PROGRAMME CAMPUSES

FACULTY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
1. B.E. Civil Engineering CEG
2. B.E. Geoinformatics CEG
FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
3. B. E. Mechanical Engineering CEG
4. B.E. Materials Science and Engineering CEG
5. B.E. Mining Engineering CEG
6. B.E. Printing and Packaging Technology CEG
7. B.E. Manufacturing Engineering CEG
8. B.E. Industrial Engineering CEG
9. B.E. Aeronautical Engineering MIT
10. B.E. Automobile Engineering MIT
11. B.E. Production Engineering MIT
12. B.E. Robotics and Automation Engineering MIT
FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
13. B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering CEG
14. B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering MIT
FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
15. B.E. Computer Science and Engineering CEG & MIT
16. B.Tech. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science MIT
17. B. Tech. Information Technology CEG & MIT
FACULTY OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
18. B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering CEG & MIT
19. B.E. Biomedical Engineering CEG
FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY
20. B.Tech. Chemical Engineering ACT
21. B.Tech Ceramic Technology ACT
22. B.Tech Industrial Biotechnology ACT
23. B.Tech Food Technology ACT
24. B.Tech Pharmaceutical Technology ACT
25. B.Tech Leather Technology ACT
26. B.Tech. Petroleum Engineering and Technology ACT
27. B. Tech. Textile Technology ACT
28. B. Tech. Apparel Technology ACT
29. B.Tech Rubber and Plastics Technology (MIT) MIT
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
30. B.Plan. SAP
 ANNEXURE III
To
The Director
Centre for Admissions
Anna University
Chennai – 600 025.

CERTIFICATE

Name of the Industry :

Address of the Registered Office :

Address of the Industry owned :

facilities /Infrastructure

It is hereby certified that the above mentioned industry is submitting an application

under Consortium of Industries for UG / PG admission in the Faculty of ------------
----------------.
Name of the Managing Director :
DIN :
E-mail Id of the Managing Director :
E-mail Id of the SPoC :

Date: Signature of the Managing Director

with Seal
 ANNEXURE IV
NATIVITY CRITERIA

The candidate should satisfy one of the following Nativity criteria:

i. Tamil Nadu candidates who have passed VIII, IX, X, XI and XII Std. from schools
situated in Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply. They need not produce Nativity Certificate
for verification.

ii. Tamil Nadu native candidates who have passed any of the VIII, IX, X, XI and XII Std.
or their equivalent examination from schools situated outside Tamil Nadu can also apply.
They should submit Nativity Certificate only as digitally signed e-Certificate.

iii. Children of Central Government Employees may also apply for admission, irrespective
of their native, provided their parents or guardians (only if both parents are not alive)
have been serving in Tamil Nadu continuously for the past FIVE YEARS at the time of
submission of application. This should be supported by producing a certificate from the
employer of the parent or guardian, to that effect.

iv. Children of employees in Public Sector or Government recognized Institutions who at the
time of submission of application for admission employed in Tamil Nadu continuously
for the past five years may also apply irrespective of their domicile. A certificate from
the employer stating that the person is a Permanent Employee of the Firm or Institution
concerned with evidence like Income Tax return, PF Slips, etc. and is working in Tamil
Nadu continuously for the past FIVE YEARS has to be produced.

v. Sons and daughters of All India service Tamil Nadu cadre officers are eligible to apply.
A Self declaration from the parent in this regard is to be produced.

vi. Other State candidates who have studied VIII, IX, X, XI and XII Std. in Tamil Nadu are
eligible to apply. They need not produce Nativity Certificate.

Note:
1. Applications without proper Nativity Certificate for Category (ii) without proper employer
certificate for categories (iii) and (iv) and without self-declaration from the parent for category
(v) will not be considered.
2. Category (vi) need not produce employer certificate / nativity certificate.
 ANNEXURE V

DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED WHILE REGISTERING THE APPLICATION

The scanned copies of all the relevant documents (listed below) should be uploaded online
at the time of submission of Online Application. All the files should be in pdf format only (Max
file size 2 MB).

1. Letter addressed to the Registrar (in the Industry letter head) including
 Name of the sponsored candidate – School studied (past 5 years).
 Faculty to which Application is filed.

2. XI and XII / H.Sc. Mark sheets.

3. X Mark sheet.

4. Industry Brochure.

5. Balance Sheet – Last 3 years (Financial year: 2020-21, 2021-22 & 2022-23)

6. IT Assessment – Last 3 years (Financial year: 2020-21, 2021-22 & 2022-23)

7. Industry Registration Certificate.

8. Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Industry.

9. Auditor Certificate (Annexure I)

10. Certificate by the MD (Annexure III)

11. Duly signed Affidavit – On (Rs.20) Stamp paper (Annexure VI)

IMPORTANT:
The Candidates are informed that the admission will only be Provisional. At any stage, if
the candidateis found ineligible on verification of original certificates by the Competent
Authority, the admission will be cancelled / he or she will be asked to discontinue from the
program.
 ANNEXURE VI

FORMAT FOR AFFIDAVIT

(Must apply in Rs.20/- Stamp Paper)

Affidavit of Sri.............................................. Managing Director/Director

of M/s...................... ..............................
(Name of the Industry)

I, ............................................................................ …a ……………………,
(Name of the Director / M.D-Employer) (Religion)

aged about...........years, Son I Daughter of...........................................residing at

................................. . ....................:............... .......... . ...... .........................................

do hereby solemnly affirm and sincerely state as follows:

I ...................................... am the Managing Director/Director/Authorised Signatory

(Name of t h e Director / M.D-Employer)

of the Industry M/s.................................................•.....................................

(Name of the Industry)

which is registered under the Indian Companies Act 1956.

I state that the Industry propose to sponsor............................................................

(Candidate's Name)

S/o...................................................for admission in............... ................

(Faculty Applied for)

in Anna University, Chennai for the Academic year 2024-2025.

I solemnly affirm and sign on this..........day of ..........................,2024

Signature of
Managing DirectorI Director /Authorised
Signatory
Company Seal
M/s ..............................................Ltd.