About College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University
College of Engineering Guindy, founded in 1794 as a School of Survey and now an Anna University campus, runs B.E., M.E./M.Tech and M.Sc courses across 19 departments.
College of Engineering Guindy is one of the oldest technical institutions in Asia. It began in 1794 as a School of Survey near Fort St. George, became a civil engineering school in 1858 and the College of Engineering in 1861, and moved to Guindy in 1920. When Anna University was formed in 1978, CEG became one of its constituent colleges. Its department portals list 19 departments, from Mechanical, Civil and Computer Science to Mining, Printing and Packaging, and Media Sciences. Courses include B.E. degrees such as Mechanical Engineering, M.E. programmes such as Energy Engineering and Product Design, and M.Sc programmes.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test, Merit
B.E. and B.Tech seats are filled through the Tamil Nadu engineering admission counselling for Anna University departments, based on Class 12 marks. M.E., M.Tech and M.Sc applicants go through the Anna University PG admission process, using TANCET/CEETA-PG or GATE for engineering. PhD admission is notified by the Anna University Centre for Research.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Labs
- Library
Where these courses lead
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Electrical Engineer
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Research Scientist
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras
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Frequently asked questions
How old is CEG?
It traces its start to 1794, when it began as a School of Survey.
Is CEG part of Anna University?
Yes, it became a constituent college when Anna University was formed in 1978.
Does CEG offer M.Sc courses?
Yes, for example M.Sc Electronic Media in the Department of Media Sciences.
How do I contact CEG?
Dean office phone 044-22358491 or email deanceg@annauniv.edu.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Campus History - CEG · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- About CEG · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- CEG departments - Anna University · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Courses Offered - Mechanical Engineering CEG · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Courses Offered - Media Sciences CEG · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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