Tamil Nadu has both private and public universities, which either the government of India or the government of Tamil Nadu owns and manages. whereas various bodies and societies manage the private universities. Here is a list of research organizations and higher educational institutions in the state.
Institutes of National Importance
The government of India gives the status of Institute of National Importance (INI) to the top institutes in India through the act of Parliament. An institute with the status of INI plays a crucial role in teaching and developing highly skilled students in the state or country. The government funds, recognizes, and supervises such institutions to develop learning centers in academics and research.
List of institutes of national importance
Institutes of Eminence
The Institutions of Eminence scheme has been launched in order to implement the commitment of the government to empower higher educational institutions and to help them become world-class teaching and research institutions. This will enhance affordable access to high-quality education for ordinary Indians.
List of institutes of eminence
No. | Name | Location | Date of establishment | Specialization | Website |
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1 | Indian Institute of Technology, Madras | Chennai | 1959 | Multidisciplinary | https://www.iitm.ac.in/ |
Universities
The higher education system in India includes both private and public universities. Universities in India are recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), which draws its power from the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.[1]
The types of universities include:
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CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES | STATE UNIVERSITIES | DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITIES | STATE PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of central universities
No. | Name | Location | Date of establishment | Specialization | Section | Website | |
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2(f) | 12(B) | ||||||
1 | Central University of Tamil Nadu | Tiruvarur | 30 September 2009 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | Yes | https://cutn.ac.in/ |
2 | Indian Maritime University | Chennai | 14 November 2008 | Marine Sciences | Yes | Yes | https://imu.edu.in/ |
List of state universities
List of deemed to be universities
List of state private universities
No. | Name | Location | Date of establishment | Specialization | Section | Website | |
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2(f) | 12(B) | ||||||
1 | Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University | Tiruchirappalli | 25 February 2021 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No | https://www.dsuniversity.ac.in/ |
2 | Jeppiaar University | Chennai | 26 February 2021 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No | https://jeppiaaruniversity.ac.in/ |
3 | Sai University | Chennai | 28 April 2021 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No | https://saiuniversity.edu.in/ |
4 | Shiv Nadar University | Kalavakkam | 8 February 2021 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No | https://www.snuchennai.edu.in/ |
Autonomous institutes
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 | Department of Science and Technology (Govt of India) | Electrochemistry | 1948 |
Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai | Chennai | Chennai | Mathematics and Theoretical Sciences | 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
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 |
Government College of Engineering(IRTT), Erode | Engineering | Anna University | Erode |
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
References
- ↑ "University Grants Commission Act, 001956" (PDF). Union Human Resource Development Ministry. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
- ↑ 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