List of Universities in Tamil Nadu in the Year 2024-25. Name, website, phone number, email ID and contact address of top new Government Universities and Private Universities. Central, State Universities and Deemed Universities.
Top University in Tamil Nadu
According to the official NIRF Ranking 2023, there are top 22 universities in Tamil Nadu which has been included in the list of top 100 Universities in India.
| NIRF Ranking 2023 | Name of University | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | Coimbatore |
| 8 | Vellore Institute of Technology | Vellore |
| 13 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | Chennai |
| 14 | Anna University | Chennai |
| 18 | S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai |
| 21 | Bharathiar University | Coimbatore |
| 26 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy | Thanjavur |
| 29 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | Srivilliputtur |
| 30 | Alagappa University | Karaikudi |
| 41 | Bharathidasan University | Tiruchirappalli |
| 50 | University of Madras | Chennai |
| 51 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai |
| 53 | Madurai Kamaraj University | Madurai |
| 57 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | Chennai |
| 59 | Periyar University | Salem |
| 66 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | Chennai |
| 72 | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Coimbatore |
| 81 | Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women | Coimbatore |
| 82 | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education | Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu District |
| 83 | Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli | Tirunelveli |
| 89 | Central University of Tamil Nadu | Tiruvarur |
| 92 | M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute | Chennai |
List of Universities in Tamil Nadu
There are more than 56 universities in Tamil Nadu as on date. Out of which:-
- Total No. of Government Universities are 24.
- Central Universities are 2.
- State Universities are 22.
- Total No. of Private Universities are 4.
- Total No. of Deemed Universities are 28.
Central Universities
| University Name | Website | Year | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central University of Tamil Nadu | www.cutn.ac.in | 2009 | Phone No: +91-4366-277230 / 277261 E-mail: admissions@cutn.ac.in Address: CUTN Bridge, Neelakudy, Tamil Nadu 610005, India |
| Indian Maritime University | www.imu.edu.in | 2008 | Phone No: +91 (44) 2453 9020, +91 (44) 2453 9027 / 2453 9028 E-mail: academicscell@imu.ac.in, examcell@imu.ac.in Address: SH 49, VGP Uthandi Layout, Uthandi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600119 |
State Universities
| University Name | Website | Year | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alagappa University | www.alagappauniversity.ac.in | 1985 | Phone No: 04565 – 223100, 04565 – 226001 E-mail: registraralagappauniv@gmail.com, registrar@alagappauniversity.ac.in Address: College Rd, Alagappa Puram, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu 630003 |
| Anna University | www.annauniv.edu | 1978 | Phone No: 044 – 2235 8314, 044 – 2235 7080 / 81 E-mail: dircfa@annauniv.edu, dsa@annauniv.edu Address: 12, Sardar Patel Rd, Anna University, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600025 |
| Annamalai University | www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in | 1929 | Phone No: +(91)4144-238259 E-mail: au_regr@ymail.com Address: Annamalainagar – 608002, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Bharathiar University | www.b-u.ac.in | 1982 | Phone No: +91-422-2422222, 2422223 E-mail: regr@buc.edu.in Address: Maruthamalai Road, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641046 |
| Bharathidasan University | www.bdu.ac.in | 1982 | Phone No: 91 431 2407092 E-mail: reg@bdu.ac.in Address: Palkalaiperur, Tiruchirappalli – 620 024 Tamil Nadu, India |
| Madurai Kamraj University | www.mkuniversity.ac.in | 1965 | Phone No: +91-0452-2458471 E-mail: registrar@mkuniversity.ac.in Address: Palkalai Nagar, Madurai – 625021, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Manonmaniam Sundarnar University | www.msuniv.ac.in | 1992 | Phone No: +91 462-2333741 E-mail: registraroffice@msuniv.ac.in Address: Tirunelveli Rd, Abishekapatti, Tamil Nadu 627012 |
| Mother Teresa Women’s University | www.motherteresawomenuniv.ac.in | 1984 | Phone No: +91-4542-241122 E-mail: registrar@motherteresawomenuniv.ac.in, registrar.mtwu@gmail.com Address: Kodaikanal-624101 |
| Periyar University | www.periyaruniversity.ac.in | 1998 | Phone No: 0427-234-5766/6268 E-mail: registrar@periyaruniversity.ac.in Address: Periyar, Palkalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu 636011 |
| Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University | www.tnteu.ac.in | 2008 | Phone No: 044 – 28389043, 044 – 28389024 E-mail: registrar@tnteu.ac.in Address: Gangaiamman Koil Street, Karapakkam, adjacent to Govt.High School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600097 |
| Tamil University | www.tamiluniversity.ac.in | 1981 | Phone No: +91 4362 226720 E-mail: tamilunivc@gmail.com Address: Tamil University, Thanjavur – 613010 Tamil Nadu, India |
| Tamilnadu Agricultural University | www.tnau.ac.in | 1971 | Phone No: 0422 6611200 E-mail: info@tnau.ac.in Address: Lawley Road, Coimbatore 641003 |
| Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University | www.tndalu.ac.in | 1998 | Phone No: 044-24641919 / 24957414 E-mail: registrar@tndalu.ac.in Address: M.G.R. Salai, Near Taramani [ MRTS ] Railway Station, Perungudi, Chennai – 600 113 |
| Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University | www.tnmgrmu.ac.in | 1989 | Phone No: +91 44 22353574/ 22353093 E-mail: mail@tnmgrmu.ac.in Address: No. 69, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai – 600032, Tamil Nadu India. |
| Tamilnadu Fisheries University | www.tnjfu.ac.in | 2012 | Phone No: 04365-256430, 9442601908 E-mail: registrar@tnjfu.ac.in Address: Vettar River View Campus, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu 611002 |
| Tamilnadu Music and Fine Arts University | www.tnjjmfau.in | 2013 | Phone No: 044 – 2462 9035 / 044 – 2462 9036 E-mail: tnmfau@gmail.com Address: The Tamil Nadu Dr.J Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University, Dr.D.G.S. Dinakaran Salai, Chennai – 600 028. |
| Tamilnadu National Law School | www.tnnlu.ac.in | 2012 | Phone No: +91 431 2692101/ 2692111 E-mail: registrar@tnnlu.ac.in Address: Dindigul Main Road, Navalurkuttappattu, Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620009 |
| Tamilnadu Open University | www.tnou.ac.in | 2004 | Phone No: 044-2430-6600/6664, +91 9345913378 E-mail: directoradmissiontnou@gmail.com Address: No 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015. |
| Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University | www.tnpesu.org | 2005 | Phone No: +91-44-27477906, 044 – 27477300 E-mail: regtnpesu@gmail.com Address: Melakottaiyur, Chennai – 600127, India |
| Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | tanuvas.ac.in | 1990 | Phone No: +91-44-25551586/ 87, 25554555/ 56 E-mail: registrar@tanuvas.org.in Address: Madhavaram Milk Colony Rd, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600051, India |
| Thiruvalluvar University | www.tvu.edu.in | 2003 | Phone No: +(91)-416-2274755, 2274756, 2274747 E-mail: tvuregistrar@gmail.com Address: Serkadu, Tamil Nadu 632115 |
| University of Madras | www.unom.ac.in | 1857 | Phone No: 044 – 2539 3409, 2539 9422, 2539 9746 E-mail: registrar@unom.ac.in Address: Chepauk, Chennai – 600005 |
Private Universities
| University Name | Website | Year | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University | www.dsuniversity.ac.in | 2021 | Phone No: +91 6379901040 | 6379901041 E-mail: enquiry@dsuniversity.ac.in Address: NH-45, Trichy Chennai Trunk Road, Samayapuram (Near Samayapuram Toll Plaza), Tiruchirappalli – 621 112, Tamil Nadu, India. |
| Jeppiaar University | www.jeppiaaruniversity.ac.in | 2021 | Phone No: +91 9940399911, 044-2450 2818 E-mail: admissions@jeppiaaruniversity.ac.in Address: Kamaraj Nagar, Semmancheri, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600119 |
| Sai University | www.saiuniversity.edu.in | 2021 | Phone No: +91 9150010080, +91 99400 59100 E-mail: admissions@saiuniversity.edu.in Address: One Hub Road, OMR, Paiyanur, Tamil Nadu 603105 |
| Shiv Nadar University | www.snuchennai.edu.in | 2021 | Phone No: 044 3506 9700, 1800 208 1199 E-mail: info@snuchennai.edu.in, admissions@snuchennai.edu.in Address: Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Kalavakkam – 603 110, Chengalpattu (Dt), Tamil Nadu, India. |
Deemed Universities
| University Name | Website | Year | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Maritime Education and Training | www.ametuniv.ac.in | 2007 | Phone No: 1800 108 3030 (Tool Free), 91 – 93443 91418 E-mail: registrar@ametuniv.ac.in, admission@ametuniv.ac.in Address: 135, SH 49, Kanathur, Tamil Nadu 603112 |
| Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | www.amrita.edu | 2003 | Phone No: 044 – 27602165 E-mail: info@ch.amrita.edu Address: 337/1A, Vengal Village, Thiruvallur Taluk & District – 601 103 Tamil Nadu, India |
| Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women | www.avinuty.ac.in | 1988 | Phone No: +91 -422-2440241/ 2435550 E-mail: registrar@avinuty.ac.in Address: Coimbatore – 641 043, Tamilnadu. India |
| B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | www.crescent.education | 2008 | Phone No: +91 44 22759236 / 22759200 E-mail: dean.academicresearch@crescent.education Address: GST Road, Vandalur, Chennai 600 048 |
| Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | www.bharathuniv.ac.in | 2002 | Phone No: +91-44-2229 0247, 91-44-2229 9013 E-mail: admission@bharathuniv.ac.in Address: 173, Agaram Main Rd, Selaiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600073 |
| Chennai Mathematical Institute | www.cmi.ac.in | 2006 | Phone No: +91-44-7196 1000, +91-44-2747 0226 E-mail: admissions@cmi.ac.in Address: H1, SIPCOT IT Park, Siruseri Kelambakkam 603103, India |
| Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) | www.care.edu.in | 2008 | Phone No: 98412 02000, 044 4741 1012 E-mail: registrar@care.edu.in Address: Chettinad Health City, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kelambakkam – 603 103 |
| Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute | www.drmgrdu.ac.in | 2003 | Phone No: +91 44 2378 2176, +91 44 2378 2186 E-mail: contact@drmgrdu.ac.in Address: Poonamallee High Rd, Vishwas Nagar, Maduravoyal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600095 |
| Gandhigram Rural Institute | www.ruraluniv.ac.in | 1976 | Phone No: 0451-2452323 E-mail: grucc@ruraluniv.ac.in Address: Gandhigram – 624 30, Dindigul District, TAMIL NADU |
| Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) | www.hindustanuniv.ac.in | 2008 | Phone No: +91-44-2234 1389 E-mail: info@hindustanuniv.ac.in Address: Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Padur, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu 603103, India |
| Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Higher Education | www.kalasalingam.ac.in | 2006 | Phone No: 04563289042/ 43/44/52 E-mail: info@kalasalingam.ac.in Address: Anand Nagar, Krishnankoil-626126, |
| Karpagam Academy of Higher Education | www.kahedu.edu.in | 2008 | Phone No: +91-422-2980011/14 E-mail: info@kahedu.edu.in Address: Pollachi Main Road, Eachanari Post, Coimbatore – 641 021, Tamil Nadu, India. |
| Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences | www.karunya.edu | 2004 | Phone No: 1800 889 9888 (Toll Free), +91 9443292426 E-mail: info@karunya.edu Address: Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore – 641 114, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research | www.maher.ac.in | 2004 | Phone No: +91 44 23643955, +91 44 23643956 E-mail: info@maher.ac.in Address: No. 12, Vembuliamman Koil Street, West K.K. Nagar,Chennai -600 078. Tamil Nadu |
| Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education | www.niuniv.com | 2008 | Phone No: +91 9087681548/49, +91 9486856101 E-mail: info@niuniv.com Address: Kumaracoil – 629 180, Kanyakumari District, Tamilnadu, India |
| Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) | www.pmu.edu | 2007 | Phone No: +91 4362 264600 E-mail: registrar@pmu.edu Address: Periyar Nagar, Vallam, Thanjavur – 613403, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science & Technology (PRIST) | www.prist.ac.in | 2008 | Phone No: 04362-265021/266960 E-mail: registrar@prist.ac.in Address: Trichy–Thanjavur Road,, Vallam,, Cafe road, Tamil Nadu 613403, India |
| S.R.M. Institute of Sciences and Technology | www.srmist.edu.in | 2002 | Phone No: +91-44- 27417000, +91-44-27417777 E-mail: infodesk@srmist.edu.in Address: SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203 Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu. |
| Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | www.sathyabama.ac.in | 2001 | Phone No: 044 – 2450 3150/ 51/ 52/ 54/ 55 E-mail: registrar@sathyabama.ac.in Address: Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai – 600 119. Tamilnadu, INDIA. |
| Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | www.saveetha.com | 2005 | Phone No: 044-26801050 / 8939994248 E-mail: admission@saveetha.com Address: Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, Kanchipuram – Chennai Rd, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602105 |
| Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy (SASTRA) | www.sastra.edu | 2001 | Phone No: +91 4362 264101 – 108, +91 4362 350001 E-mail: admissionssastra.edu Address: Tirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur – 613401 Tamilnadu, India |
| Sri Chandrasekharandra Saraswati Vishwa Mahavidyalaya | www.kanchiuniv.ac.in | 1993 | Phone No: (91) 44-27264293, 27264308, 27264301 E-mail: contact@kanchiuniv.ac.in Address: Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Street, Enathur, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India PIN: 631 561 |
| Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute | www.sriramachandra.edu.in | 1994 | Phone No: 044-2476 5512, 044-24768027 E-mail: registrar@sriramachandra.edu.in Address: No.1 Ramachandra Nagar Porur, Chennai – 600 116, Tamil Nadu, India. |
| St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research | www.spiher.ac.in | 2008 | Phone No: +91 44 2655 5448/ 3720/3746 E-mail: admissions@spiher.ac.in Address: Avadi, Chennai-600 054, Tamil Nadu. |
| Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology, | www.veltech.edu.in | 2008 | Phone No: +91 74488 88953 / 94455 68802 E-mail: admission@veltech.edu.in Address: 38,ABM Avenue, (Opp. Crowne Plaza Hotel), R.A.Puram,Chennai – 600 028 |
| Vel’s Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS) | www.velsuniv.ac.in | 2008 | Phone No: 7305111222, 95661-66777 E-mail: admission@velsuniv.ac.in Address: PV Vaithiyalingam Rd, Velan Nagar, Krishnapuram, Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600117 |
| Vellore Institute of Technology | www.vit.ac.in | 2001 | Phone No: 044-46277555 E-mail: ugadmission@vit.ac.in Address: VIT, Vellore – 632014, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation | www.vmrfdu.edu.in | 2001 | Phone No: +91 427 2529700 E-mail: admissions@vinayakamissions.com Address: Sankari Main Road (NH-47), Ariyanoor, Salem – 636 308, Tamil Nadu, India. |