Resume Format for Anna University Students (Free Builder)

Anna University students share a lot when it comes to placements: CGPA on a 10-point scale, NPTEL courses, in-plant training, paper presentations at symposiums, and recruiters who ask about arrears.

This format puts all of that in the right place, so your resume looks familiar to the recruiters who visit Tamil Nadu campuses every year.

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How to show your academics

  • Degree: 'B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering, [College], Anna University', with CGPA as '8.2 / 10'
  • 12th and 10th: board (State Board, CBSE, Matriculation) and percentage
  • Lateral entry? Add your diploma with the polytechnic and percentage
  • A one-line academic note: 'No standing arrears' if true

What to include that recruiters expect

  • NPTEL certificates, especially Elite or Gold
  • In-plant training and internships, with what you did
  • Paper presentations and symposium prizes under Achievements
  • NSS, NCC and club roles under Positions of responsibility
  • Your final-year project, marked clearly

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Two-column or graphic-heavy designs that ATS tools read in the wrong order
  • A long objective that says nothing specific ("seeking a challenging position…")
  • Listing 30 skills, including ones you can't answer interview questions on
  • Project bullets that describe the project but not what you did
  • No numbers anywhere: users, accuracy, marks, time saved
  • A second page full of hobbies and personal details like father's name and date of birth

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Questions

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Should I mention my arrears?

Don't list past arrears on the resume. If you have none, a line saying 'No standing arrears' helps. If asked in a form or interview, answer honestly.

Is CGPA or percentage better?

Write it the way your marksheet shows it: CGPA for Anna University degrees, percentages for school. If a company asks for a percentage, use your university's conversion rule.

Can I use this for arts and science colleges too?

Yes. The builder has examples for B.Sc, BCA, B.Com, BBA, MBA and MCA, for colleges under Madras, Bharathiar, Bharathidasan and other universities.