Annamalai University UG Counselling 2025 - Overview

For the academic year 2025-26, Annamalai University is conducting its own counselling exclusively for the following two Undergraduate (UG) professional programs:

Courses under On-Campus Counselling:

  • B.F.Sc. - Bachelor of Fisheries Science
  • B.Pharm. - Bachelor of Pharmacy

These are the only UG courses for which Annamalai University itself handles the admission and counselling process directly on campus, separate from TNAU or TNEA.

Eligibility Criteria for UG Counselling 2025 at Annamalai University

(For B.F.Sc. and B.Pharm. Courses)

Annamalai University conducts on-campus counselling for the following Undergraduate Professional Courses in 2025-26:

  • Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.)
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)

Candidates must satisfy the course-specific eligibility, age criteria, community reservation norms, and nativity conditions as outlined below.

A. Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.)

  1. General Eligibility

    • Must be a Citizen of India.
    • Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) registered under Section 7A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, are eligible upon submitting proof of registration.
  2. Educational Qualification

    Academic Stream:

    • Subjects Required in 10+2 / HSC / Equivalent:
      • Biology or Zoology & Botany
      • Chemistry and Physics
    • Minimum Eligibility Marks:
      Community Biology/Botany+Zoology (%) Physics+Chemistry (%) Overall Aggregate (%)
      OC / BC / BCM 60 60 70
      MBC / DNC 55 55 65
      SC / SCA / ST Pass Pass Pass

    Vocational Stream:

    • Subjects Required: Biology + Vocational Subjects related to Fisheries / Agriculture Practice / Agricultural Science
    • Vocational subject marks (out of 600) are converted to a percentage.
    • Minimum Marks:
      Community Biology (%) Vocational Subjects (%) Aggregate (%)
      OC / BC / BCM 60 60 70
      MBC / DNC 55 55 65
      SC / SCA / ST Pass Pass Pass

      Note:Vocational stream candidates are eligible only for seats reserved for them.

    Cut off calculation for BFSC:

  3. Age Limit

    Maximum Age: 21 years as on 1st July 2025

    SC/SCA/ST Candidates: No age limit

  4. Maximum Number of Attempts
    Community Maximum Attempts Allowed
    SC/SCA/ST 3
    Others 2
  5. Reservation & Special Categories

    • Reservation as per Tamil Nadu Government Rules.
    • 7.5% Government School Quota for students who studied from Class 6-12 in Tamil Nadu Government Schools (verified via EMIS number).
    • 5% seats reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, including 21 specified categories like blindness, cerebral palsy, autism, hemophilia, etc.
    • Disabled candidates are eligible for age relaxation, fee exemptions, and special reservation.

B. Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)

  1. General Eligibility

    Must be a Citizen of India.

    OCI registered under Section 7A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 are eligible with proof.

  2. Nativity Requirements

    Tamil Nadu Candidates:

    • Those who studied Classes VIII to XII in Tamil Nadu need not submit a Nativity Certificate.
    • Tamil Nadu natives who studied outside TN must submit a valid Nativity Certificate.
    • Children of Central/State Govt Employees serving in Tamil Nadu for the last 5 years can also apply (with proper employer certificate).

    Other State Candidates:

    • Eligible to apply.
    • Will be considered only under Open Competition (OC) and after Tamil Nadu candidates are exhausted.
  3. Educational Qualification

    Pass in Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) or equivalent with:

    • Group 1: Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology
    • Group 2: Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics with any other subject
  4. Minimum Eligibility Marks
    Community Subject-wise Pass (Theory & Practical) Aggregate in Science Subjects English
    OC / BC / BCM / MBC / DNC Min. 35% individually Min. 40% aggregate Min. 35% pass
    SC / SCA / ST Min. 35% individually Min. 35% aggregate Min. 35% pass
  5. Age Limit

    Must have completed 17 years on or before 31st December 2024.

    No upper age limit specified.

  6. B.Pharm Cutoff calculation:

Important Notes for Both Courses

  • Candidates producing grade sheets must submit actual marks; otherwise, minimum qualifying marks for that grade will be considered.
  • All admissions are provisional, subject to document verification during counselling.
  • Candidates applying under special categories (7.5% Quota / PwD / Ex-servicemen / Sports) must provide relevant valid certificates.

Admission Procedure - 2025 (BFSc & B.Pharm at Annamalai University)

Counselling Procedure (Common for BFSc & B.Pharm)
  1. Mode of Counselling
    • Online Counselling will be conducted at the Administrative Office, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Chidambaram.
  2. Counselling Schedule
  3. Special Category Counselling
    • Will be conducted prior to General Online Counselling.
  4. Counselling Fee
    • Rs.2000 for General Categories
    • Rs.500 for SC/SCA/ST Categories
    • Payment through online mode only. (Non-refundable)
  5. Important Note
    • Candidates failing to attend the counselling on the specified date/time will lose their claim for admission in that round.
    • No rescheduling will be allowed.
  6. Waiting List & Vacancies
    • Candidates who paid the counselling fee but didn't get a seat will be placed on a waiting list, considered for admission based on merit if vacancies arise.
  7. Rank Changes
    • If a candidate's ranking is updated after revaluation/re-totalling, they may attend counselling based on the revised rank.
  8. Declaration Requirement
    • At admission, candidates and their parent/guardian (if parents not alive) must sign a joint declaration (Annexure-VII).
Code of Conduct for Admitted Students

To ensure a professional, safe, and academic environment, all students must follow the Annamalai University Code of Conduct:

  1. General Behaviour
    • Be respectful and model students in conduct.
  2. University Rules
    • Strict adherence to university rules and regulations is mandatory.
  3. Ragging is strictly prohibited.
    • Involvement in ragging or past participation will lead to expulsion and criminal proceedings.
  4. Attendance Requirement
    • Minimum 75% attendance required to appear for university exams.
  5. Prohibited on Campus
    • Tobacco & Alcohol
    • Use of mobile phones/electronic gadgets in classrooms/exam halls/functions
    • Motorized vehicles, including two-wheelers
  6. Dress Code
    • Girls: Sarees/Churidars with dupatta
    • Boys: Trousers/Pants with formal shirt
    • Avoid: T-Shirts, Jeans, and modern casual outfits during university hours/functions
  7. Academic Discipline
    • Be punctual, attend all classes, and dedicate full effort to studies.

Annamalai University Counselling complete process- Flowchart:

Annamalai University Counselling complete process- Flowchart:

Fig) Flowchart for Annamalai university counselling

Annamalai University Admissions 2025 - Application Process for B.F.Sc. (Hons.) & B.Pharm

Application Registration Steps:
  1. Online Registration Only

    Candidates must apply only through online mode at:

    www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/adm

  2. One Application per Candidate
    • Submit only one application.
    • If applying under special reservation, enclose relevant annexures (I to V) and certificates.
  3. Application Number = Registration Number
    • After registration, you will receive an Online Application Number.
    • This acts as your official registration number and should be quoted in all future correspondence.
Submission of Application:

After online submission, the filled-in application must be:

  • Downloaded, Printed, and
  • Sent by Speed/Registered Post or in person to:
    THE REGISTRAR
    Annamalai University
    Annamalainagar
    Chidambaram
    Cuddalore District
    Tamil Nadu - 608002

Deadline: Must reach the university on or before 16.06.2025, 5:30 PM.

Application Registration Steps:
Category Fee
SC/SCA/ST โ‚น400
Others โ‚น800
Important Instructions:
  • Enclose all required certificates, including special reservation forms (if applicable).
  • Applications received after the deadline (even if booked on time) will not be accepted.
  • No photocopy / fax copies will be accepted.
  • Incomplete applications or missing documents will be rejected.
  • Both upper limbs, normal vision, and hearing are mandatory for all candidates (including physically disabled applicants).
Documents to Enclose (Hardcopy):
  • Printed online application
  • DD/Online payment proof
  • Certificates for:
    • Educational qualification
    • Community
    • Nativity
    • Special category (if applicable)
    • Any other relevant documents

Important Dates - Annamalai University UG Admission 2025

Event B.F.Sc (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy)
Last date for payment of counselling fee 07.08.2025, 5.00 PM (Extended from 31.07.2025) To be announced
Counselling / Allotment Dates Will be notified on official website To be announced

Keep checking the Annamalai University Admission Portal for latest updates.

B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy):

B.Pharm Provisional Merit List (2025-26)
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Annamalai University 2025 - Counselling Fee Payment Links

Pay Your Counselling Fee for B.F.Sc., B.Pharm, and Pharm.D Admissions 2025

If you have applied for the B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science), B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy), or Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy) programs at Annamalai University, make sure to complete your counselling fee payment before the specified deadlines to secure your participation in the allotment process.

Last Date for B.F.Sc.:07.08.2025 (Thursday), 5:00 PM (Extended from 31.07.2025)

B.Pharm & Pharm.D:Last date will be announced on the official website.

Course & Category Counselling Fee Payment Link
B.F.Sc. Academic Click Here (Closed)
B.F.Sc. Vocational Click Here (Closed)
B.F.Sc. Academic [Government Quota] Click Here (Closed)
B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) Pay Now
Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy) Pay Now

Annamalai University 2025-2026 - B.F.Sc. Provisional Admitted & Waiting Lists

Candidates applying for B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) at Annamalai University for the 2025-2026 academic session can now check the Provisional Admitted List and Waiting List for Academic, Vocational, and Government Quota categories.

S. No. Course & Category Description Link
1 B.F.Sc. (Academic) Provisional Admitted List / Waiting List View List
2 B.F.Sc. (Vocational) Provisional Admitted List / Waiting List View List
3 B.F.Sc. Academic - Government Quota Provisional Admitted List / Waiting List View List

Pay Your Admission Fees at Annamalai University

Course Admission Fee Payment Link
B.F.Sc. (Academic) Pay Now
B.F.Sc. (Vocational) Pay Now
B.Pharm Pay Now
Pharm.D Pay Now
FAQ Section

You will not be considered for seat allotment if the fee isn't paid by the last date.

No. Counselling fee must be paid online via this official link.

It depends on seat availability. Updates will be notified on the official website.

You are not eligible for this round of counselling.

No, changes are not allowed after final submission.

In-person (offline) counselling is conducted on the Annamalai University campus.

No. You must apply separately for hostel accommodation after admission.

It is based on the cutoff marks calculated from Biology, Physics, and Chemistry scores.

Yes, if you've applied and qualified for both, you may attend both sessions.

Originals of 10th & 12th mark sheets, TC, community certificate, nativity proof, and counselling call letter.

No official dress code, but neat formal attire is recommended.

Cutoff = (Biology / 2) + (Physics / 4) + (Chemistry / 4)

No, the counselling fee is non-refundable.

Yes, you can update during your in-person counselling session before seat confirmation.

No. NEET is not required for either course.

Check your call letter and the official counselling schedule published on the website.

Yes, with a proper authorization letter and identity proof.

Yes, late reporting may result in loss of priority or disqualification.

Visit the official rank list links provided for your community category.

Only if further rounds are announced and you meet the eligibility and cutoff.

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