Universities and Higher Education Institutions in Tamil Nādu

The Publics Petition dated 11-11-1839 initiated the establishment of Madras University. It was in January 1840 with Mr.George Norton as its President, The University Board was constituted. In 1854 after a lapse of 14 years Government of India formulated a systematic educational policy for India and as... See more

Anna University was established on 4th September 1978 as a unitary type of University. It offers higher education in Engineering, Technology and allied Sciences relevant to the current and projected needs of the society.Besides promoting research and disseminating knowledge gained therefrom, it fosters... See more

Humanity has always turned to excellence as a flower turns towards the sun. Quality thus perceived, is an abiding interest in, and a desire to develop, whatever is regarded as excellent in Arts, scholarly pursuits of Sciences, Engineering, Technology, and Humanities. The need to educate and train young... See more

The Bharathiar University was established at Coimbatore by the Government of Tamilnadu in February, 1982 under the provision of the Bharathiar University Act, 1981 (Act 1 of 1982). The Postgraduate Centre of the University of Madras, which was functioning in Coimbatore before 1982 formed the core of... See more

Mission:-To develop and deliver Internet based learning material in Tamil language, literature and culture to global Tamil Communities and others interested.-To develop and deliver customised programmes to meet the cultural needs of the Tamil Communities in different parts of the world and help them... See more

Sri Ramachandra University was established in the year 1985 as part of the Sri Ramachandra Education & Health Trust under the leadership of Shri N.P.V. Ramasamy Udayar. Ever since its inception, the institute grew from strength to strength gaining the status of a “Deemed University” in September, 1994... See more

The University's Act states that, the University shall: * impart education and knowledge through various means suited to the Open and Distance Education Mode. * provide not only higher education to large sections of the population, but particularly disadvantaged segments of society. * encourage, coordinate... See more

Modern competitive sports require highly scientific and technical support systems that enable an individual athlete to achieve peak performance consistently. I am sure the advancement that takes place in the above said disciplines is quite useful to spot out and nurture the talents among the youth and... See more

The Annamalai University is a unitary, teaching and residential university. Annamalai University is an institution of higher learning with nearly 49 Departments. This is one of the very few institutions in India with all the Faculties located in the same campus. The University has well equipped Central... See more

The Gandhigram Rural Institute (GRI) was founded in 1956. With undying faith and deep devotion to Mahatma Gandhi’s revolutionary concept of ‘Nai Talim’ system of education, Gandhigram Rural Institute has developed academic programmes in Rural Development, Rural Economics and Extension Education, Rural... See more

Vinayaka Mission`s University was established in the year 2001. The Directorate of Distance Education commenced its programmes in 2005 with the objective of widening access to higher for diversified learners at national and global levels. The university status was conferred by Ministry of Human Resources... See more

Realizing the importance of education research in animal and fisheries sciences so as to increase its productivity towards better income generation for the resource poor farmers, the government of Tamilnadu established the first veterinary and animal sciences university in Asia on 20th September 1989... See more

Bharathidasan University established in February 1982, and was named after the great revolutionary Tamil Poet, Bharathidasan (1891-1968). The motto of the University "We will create a brave new world" has been framed from Bharathidasan's poetic words.The University endeavours to be true to such a vision... See more

The need to have a separate Medical University in Tamilnadu exclusively to deal with medical education and research at Under graduate, Post graduate and Doctoral level was keenly felt for over a period of years and was under active consideration of the State Government since 1980. The State Government... See more

VEL TECH group of educational institutions was established in 1990 by a well known industrialist couple dedicated to public service, Dr.R.Rangarajan and Dr.R. Sakunthala Rangarajan, who by then had 30 years of experience in developing industries and international trade. What took off as a modest school... See more

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In tune with the growing global trend of extending conventional University instructional mode to online, self learning, distance education methodology, Anna University has created the Centre for Distance Education. Through this initiative Anna University aims to impart quality technical professional... See more

The history of Institutions of this flagship University goes back to 1986 when Saveetha Medical and Educational Trust was started to provide medical relief, to promote education and to encourage research. On 18th November 1988, Saveetha Dental College was established. Subsequently, in the year 1992 Saveetha... See more

Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education comprising of the Noorul Islam College of Engineering as its constituent teaching unit, has been declared as a Deemed-to-be-University by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (Department of Higher Education), Government of India under section 3 of UGC Act... See more

Alagappa University accredited with 'A' Grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is located at Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu is accessible from Madurai and Tiruchirappalli Airports within two hours. The 440 acre green and lush campus houses all the academic activities. This University... See more