The academic year for first year engineering students will begin on August 10 in Anna University campus and on September 7 for colleges across the state, said AU vice chancellor.
Following the completion of admission for government quota seats, the seats for management quota in self financing engineering colleges are expected to be over by August end.
As per the plan the classes for those colleges are expected to commence on September 7.
A common syllabus is already in effect for the first four semesters across the state.
