List of institutions of higher education in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is home to some of the most reputed institutes for higher education in India. Arts and science colleges include Madras Christian College, Loyola College, Chennai, Presidency College, Chennai, Pachaiyappa's College, PSG College of Arts and Science, Government Arts College, Coimbatore, St Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli, National College, Tiruchirappalli and American College, Madurai. Management education institutes include the Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Loyola Institute of Business Administration, PSG Institute of Management Coimbatore and Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli. Engineering institutes include the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram, College of Engineering Guindy, Madras Institute of Technology, Alagappa College of Technology, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore SSN College of Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and SASTRA University. Institutes for medical education include Christian Medical College Vellore, Madras Medical College, Stanley Medical College, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research and PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research.
Universities[]
State universities[]
University name | Location | District | Support | Specialization | Estd. | Weblink |
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Alagappa University | Karaikudi | Sivagangai | State | Humanities, sciences | 1985 | [1] |
Anna University | Chennai | Chennai | State | Engineering | 1978 | [2] |
Annamalai University | Chidambaram | Cuddalore | State | Humanities, sciences | 1929 | [3] |
Bharathiar University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | State | Humanities, sciences | 1982 | [4] |
Bharathidasan University | Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | State | Humanities, sciences | 1982 | [5] |
Madurai Kamaraj University | Madurai | Madurai | State | Humanities, sciences | 1965 | [6] |
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University | Tirunelveli | Tirunelveli | State | Humanities, sciences | 1992 | [7] |
Mother Teresa Women's University | Kodaikanal | Dindigul | State | Humanities, sciences | 1984 | [8] |
Periyar University | Salem | Salem | State | Humanities, sciences | 1998 | [9] |
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | State | Agriculture | 1971 | [10] |
Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University | Nagapattinam | Nagapattinam | State | Fisheries and aquaculture | 2012 | [11] |
Tamil Nadu Open University | Chennai | Chennai | State | Humanities, sciences | 2004 | [12] |
Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University | Chennai | Chennai | State | Sports | 2005 | [13] |
Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University | Chennai | Chennai | State | Education | 2008 | [14] |
Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University | Chennai | Chennai | State | Veterinary | 1990 | [15] |
Tamil University | Thanjavur | Thanjavur | State | Humanities, sciences | 1981 | [16] |
The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University | Chennai | Chennai | State | Law | 1998 | [17] |
The Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University | Chennai | Chennai | State | Music and arts | 2013 | [18] |
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University | Chennai | Chennai | State | Medical | 1989 | |
Thiruvalluvar University | Vellore | Vellore | State | Humanities, sciences | 2003 | [20] |
University of Madras | Chennai | Chennai | State | Humanities, sciences | 1857 | [21] |
Deemed to be universities[]
University name | Location | District | Support | Specialization | Estd. |
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AMET University | Chennai | Chennai | Private | Marine | 1993 |
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Private | Engineering, Arts, Science, Journalism, Social work, medicine and humanities | 1994 |
Avinashilingam University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Private | Engineering, medicine and humanities | 1987 |
Bharat University | Chennai | Chennai | Private | Engineering, medicine and humanities | |
B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | Vandalur | Kanchipuram | Private | Engineering, medicine and humanities | |
Chennai Mathematical Institute | Chennai | Chennai | Center-aided | Mathematics | 1989 |
Chettinad University | Chennai | Chennai | Private | Medicine | 2008 |
Gandhigram Rural Institute | Dindigul | Dindigul | Central | Arts,Education,Engineering,Management,Science and Humanities | 1956 |
Hindustan University | Chennai | Chennai | Private | Engineering, medicine, arts and humanities | 1985 |
Kalasalingam University | Krishnankoil | Virudhunagar | Private | Engineering, medicine and Humanities | |
Karpagam University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Private | Engineering, arts, science and humanities | |
Karunya University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Private | Engineering, medicine and humanities | |
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute | Chennai | Chennai | Private | Engineering, medicine and humanities | |
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research | Chennai | Chennai | Private | Engineering, medicine and humanities | |
Noorul Islam University | Thuckalay | Kanyakumari district | Private | Engineering, medicine and humanities | |
Periyar Maniammai University | Thanjavur | Thanjavur | Private | Engineering, medicine and humanities | |
PRIST University | Thanjavur | Thanjavur | Private | Engineering | 1985 |
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University - Coimbatore Campus | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Private | Special education, computer and agriculture | 2005 |
Sathyabama University | Chennai | Chennai | Private | Engineering and humanities | |
Saveetha University | Chennai | Chennai | Private | Engineering and medicine | 2005 |
Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA University) | Thanjavur | Thanjavur | Private | Engineering, science, law and humanities | |
SRM Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai | Chennai | Private | Engineering, medicine and humanities | 1986 |
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya | Kanchipuram district | Kanchipuram district | Private | Engineering, medicine and humanities | 1993 |
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute | Chennai | Chennai | Private | Engineering, medicine and humanities | |
St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research | Avadi | Chennai | Private | Architecture,Engineering, Humanities and Science | 2008 |
Vels University | Chennai | Chennai | Private | Engineering, medicine and humanities | |
Vel Tech Dr.RR & Dr.SR Technical University | Avadi | Chennai | Private | Engineering | 1990 |
Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation, Deemed University | Salem | Salem | Private | Engineering, medicine and humanities | |
VIT University | Vellore | Vellore | Private | Engineering, medicine and humanities | 1984 |
Autonomous institutes[]
University name | Location | District | Support | Specialization | Estd. |
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Bharathidasan Institute of Management | Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | Bharathidasan University | Management | 1984 |
Central Institute of Brackish Water Aquaculture | Chennai | Chennai | Center | Aquaculture | 1987 |
Central Leather Research Institute | Chennai | Chennai | Center | Leather research | 1948 |
Central University of Tamil Nadu | Tiruvarur | Tiruvarur | Center | Humanities, sciences | 2009 |
Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology | Thanjavur | Thanjavur | Center | Crop research | 1967 |
Indian Institute of Handloom Technology | Salem | Salem | Center | Handloom technology | 1960 |
Indian Institute of Information Technology Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | Center | Engineering | 2013 |
Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing Kancheepuram | Chennai | Chennai | Center | Engineering | |
Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | Center | Management | 2011 |
Indian Institute of Technology Madras | Chennai | Chennai | Center | Engineering | 1959 |
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | Center | Engineering | 1964 |
National Institute of Fashion Technology | Chennai | Chennai | Center | Fashion design | |
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles & Management | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Center | Textile processing | 2002 |
Tamil Nadu National Law School | Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | Center | Legal | 2014 |
State and central government joint support institutes[]
University name | Location | District | Support | Specialization | Estd. |
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Central Electro Chemical Research Institute (autonomous) | Karaikudi | Sivagangai | CSIR | Electrochemical | 1948 |
Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai | Chennai | Chennai | Department of Atomic Energy | 1962 | |
Indian Maritime University | Chennai | Chennai | Maritime Studies | 2008 | |
Madras Institute of Development Studies (autonomous) | Chennai | Chennai | 1971 | ||
Tamil Virtual Academy | Chennai | Chennai | Government of Tamil Nadu | Tamil language | 2001 |
Colleges affiliated to universities[]
Name of college | Category | University affiliation | Location | District | Support | Estd. |
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ICAT Design & Media College | Design & Media | Chennai | Chennai | 2004 | ||
Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology | Engineering | Anna University | Karaikudi | Sivagangai | Government | 1952 |
Liberal Arts and Sceince | Bharathiar University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Self-financing | 2018 | |
Alagappa College of Technology | Engineering | Anna University | Chennai | Chennai | Government | 1944 |
American College, Madurai | Science | M.K | Madurai | Madurai | Aided | 1881 |
Annai Teresa College of Education,[1] | Arts and science | Anna University | Ariyakudi | Sivagangai | Charitable Trust | |
Arunachala College of Engineering for Women | Engineering | Anna University | Nagercoil | Kanyakumari | Self-financing | 2009 |
Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi | Arts and science | Sivakasi | Virudhunagar | Aided | ||
Bannari Amman Institute of Technology | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Sathiyamangalam | Erode | Self-financing | 1996 |
Coimbatore Institute of Technology | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Aided | 1956 |
College of Agricultural Technology | Agriculture | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Kullapuram | Theni | Self-financing | 2010 |
Dr.MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women | ||||||
Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering | Engineering | Anna University | Tiruchendur | Thoothukudi | Private | 1995 |
Ethiraj College for Women | Arts and Sciences | Autonomous under University of Madras | Chennai | Chennai | Aided | 1948 |
Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu (FTIT) | ||||||
Government Arts College, Karur | Arts and science | Bharathidasan University | Karur | Karur | Government | |
Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | ||||||
Government College of Engineering, Salem | ||||||
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science | ||||||
Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing Kancheepuram | ||||||
Indra Ganesan College of Engineering | ||||||
Institute of Road and Transport Technology | Engineering | Anna University | Erode | Erode | Government | 1984 |
Jeppiaar Engineering College, Chennai | ||||||
Jerusalem College of Engineering, Chennai, Chennai | ||||||
Jaya Group of Colleges, | University of Madras | Chennai | Private | 1977 | ||
J.K.K.Nattraja College of Arts & Science[2][3] | Arts and Science | Periyar University | Komarapalayam | Namakkal | Aided, | 1974 |
J.K.K.Nattraja College of Engineering and Technology[4][5] | Engineering | Anna University | Komarapalayam | Namakkal | Private | 2008 |
J.K.K.Nattraja College of Education | Teacher Training | Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University | Chennai | Namakkal | Private | 2016 |
J.K.K.Nattraja College of Nursing and Research | Nursing | Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University | Chennai | Chennai | Private | 2006 |
J.K.K.Nattraja College of Pharmacy[6] | Pharmacy | Pharmacy Council of India | New Delhi | New Delhi | Government | 1985 |
J.K.K.Nattraja Dental College and Hospital[7][8] | Medical | Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University | Chennai | Chennai | Private | 1987 |
K L N College of Engineering, Madurai | Engineering | Anna University | Madurai | Madurai | 1994 | |
KLN College of Information Technology, Madurai | Engineering | Anna University | Madurai | Madurai | 2001 | |
Karpagam College of Engineering | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Self-financing | 2000 |
Kongu Engineering College | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Erode | Erode | Self-financing | 1984 |
KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Self-financing | 2009 |
Kumaraguru College of Technology | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Self-financing | 1984 |
Loyola College | ||||||
Loyola Institute of Business Administration | ||||||
M.Kumarasamy College of Engineering | Engineering | Anna University | Karur | Karur | Un-aided | |
Madras Christian College | ||||||
Madras School of Economics | Economics | Central University of Tamil Nadu, University of Madras | Chennai | Chennai | 1995 | |
Mahendra Engineering College (Autonomous) | Engineering | Affiliated to Anna University | Mallasamudram | Namakkal | Private | 1995 |
Mailam Engineering College | Engineering | Anna University | Tindivanam | Villupuram | Self-financing | 1998 |
MAM College of Engineering and Technology | Engineering | Anna University | Trichy | Self-financing | 1998 | |
Marthandam College of Engineering and Technology | Engineering | Anna University | Marthandam | Kanyakumari | ||
Mepco Schlenk Engineering College | Engineering | Anna University | Sivakasi | Virudhunagar | private | 1985 |
Mount Zion College of Engineering and Technology | Engineering | Anna University | Pudukkottai | Pudukkottai | Self-financing | 2001 |
National Institute of Siddha | Medical | Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University | Chennai | Chennai | Aided | |
Paavai Engineering College | ||||||
Paavai College of Engineering | ||||||
Parisutham Institute of Technology & Science | Engineering | Anna University | TANJORE | Tanjore | Private | 2008 |
Presidency College | Arts and Science | Autonomous under University of Madras | Chennai | Chennai | Government | 1840 |
PSG College of Arts and Science | Arts and Science | Autonomous under Bharathiar University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Aided | 1947 |
PSG College of Technology | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Aided | 1951 |
Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai | Engineering | Anna University | Thandalam | Chennai | Private | 1997 |
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Coimbatore | ||||||
Rathinam College of Arts and Science | ||||||
RMD Engineering College | ||||||
RMK College of Engineering and Technology | ||||||
RMK Engineering College | Engineering | Anna University | Gummidipoondi | Thiruvallur | Private | 1995 |
Sacred Heart College, Thirupattur | Arts & Science | Thiruvalluvar University | Tirupattur | Tirupattur | Aides and self-financed | 1951 |
S.A. Engineering College | ||||||
Shree Venkateshwara Hi-Tech Engineering College | ||||||
Sri Parasakthi College for Women | Arts and Sciences | Manonmaniam Sundaranar University | Coutrallam | Tirunelveli | 1964 | |
St. Joseph College of Education | BEd (education) | Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University | Kalakad Road, Kadamboduvalvu, Nanguneri | Tirunelveli | Self-financing | 2007 |
St. Joseph's College of Engineering | ||||||
St. Peter's Engineering College | ||||||
St. Thomas College, Chennai | ||||||
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College | ||||||
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Self-financing | 1984 |
Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering | ||||||
SSN College of Engineering | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Kelambakkam | Chengalpattu | Private | 1996 |
Sona College of Technology, Salem | ||||||
The New College | ||||||
Thiagarajar College of Engineering | ||||||
Thiagarajar School of Management | ||||||
Thiruthangal Nadar College | ||||||
Valliammai Engineering College | Engineering | Anna University | Potheri | Kanchipuram | Self Financing | 1999 |
Vidhyaa Giri College of Arts and Science,[9] | Arts and science | Anna University | Karaikudi | Sivagangai | Aided | |
Vickram College of Engineering | ||||||
Velammal College of Engineering and Technology | ||||||
Velalar College of Engineering and Technology | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Erode | Erode | Self Financing | 2001 |
Velammal Engineering College | ||||||
Women's Christian College, Chennai |
Constituent colleges of universities[]
Name of the College | Category | Affiliated to University | Location |
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Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli | Engineering | Anna University of Technology Tirunelveli | Tirunelveli |
College of Engineering, Guindy | Engineering | Anna University | Guindy, Chennai |
Madras Institute of Technology | Engineering | Anna University | Chromepet, Chennai |
University college of engineering Kanchipuram | Engineering | Anna University | Kanchipuram |
See also[]
- List of Tamil Nadu Government educational institutions
- List of Tamil Nadu Government Medical Colleges
References[]
- ^ Annai Teresa College of Education Official Website
- ^ J.K.K.Nattraja College of Arts and Science Official Website
- ^ J.K.K.Nattraja College of Arts and Science approved by Periyar University
- ^ J.K.K.Nattraja College of Engineering and Technology Official Website
- ^ J.K.K.Nattraja College of Engineering and Technology affiliated to Anna University
- ^ The Indian Pharmaceutical Association Annual Activity Report 2014–2015)
- ^ Health & Family Welfare Department(Government of Tamil Nadu)
- ^ Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University)
- ^ Vidhyaa Giri College of Arts and Science Official Website
External links[]
- Colleges in Tamil Nadu
- Colleges in Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Government official website
- Lists of universities and colleges in Tamil Nadu