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Universities in Tamil Nadu

Universities in Tamil Nadu on the UGC list as on 11 November 2026 (73 in all): 2 central universities, 22 state universities, 9 state private universities, 36 deemed to be universities, 4 national institutes on the ugc list.

UniversityKindUGC statusWebsite
Academy of Maritime Education and Training
Kanathur		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
Alagappa University
Sivaganga District		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
Anna University
Chennai		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Annamalai University
Cuddalore		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women
Coimbatore		Deemed to be universitySection-III & 12BWebsite
B.S. Abdur Rahman Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research
Chennai		Deemed to be universitySection-III & 12BWebsite
Bharathiar UniversityState university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirappalli		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Central University of Tamil Nadu
Tiruvarur		Central university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Chennai Mathematical Institute
Kelambakkam		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE)
Chennai		Deemed to be universitySection-III & 12BWebsite
Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar SabhaNational instituteNot statedWebsite
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Research and Technology (DSIRT)
Perambalur		Deemed to be universitySection-IIINot listed
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Science and Research
Perambalur		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University
Tiruchirapalli		Private university2(f)Website
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Chennai		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS)
Chennai		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
Indian Institute of Information Technology,Design & Manufacturing(IIITDM)National instituteNot statedWebsite
Indian Institute of Technology
Chennai		National instituteNot statedWebsite
Indian Maritime University
Chennai		Central university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Jeppiaar University
Chennai		Private university2(f)Website
Joy University
Tirunelveli District		Private university2(f)Website
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education
Srivilliputhur		Deemed to be universitySection-III & 12BWebsite
Karpaga Vinayaga Educational Lore for LearningDeemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education
Coimbatore		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences
Coimbatore		Deemed to be universitySection-III & 12BWebsite
Madras University
Chennai		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Madurai Kamraj UniversityState university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Manonmaniam Sundarnar UniversityState university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research
Chennai		Deemed to be universitySection-III & 12BWebsite
Mother Teresa Women's UniversityState university2(f) & 12BWebsite
National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR)
Chennai		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
National Institute of Technology
Tiruchirapally		National instituteNot statedWebsite
NMV University
Virudhunagar		Private university2(f)Website
Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education
Kanyakumari District		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
P K Das Institute of Social Sciences, Health Sciences and TechnologyDeemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST)
Thanjavur		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
Periyar UniversityState university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science & Technology (PRIST)
Cafe road		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
PSN Institute of Higher Education and Research
Tirunelveli		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
Rathinam Global
Coimbatore		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
S.R.M Institute of Science and Technology
Chengalpattu District		Deemed to be universitySection-III & 12BWebsite
Sai University
Chennai		Private university2(f)Website
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Sriperumbudur		Deemed to be universitySection-III & 12BWebsite
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
Chennai		Deemed to be universitySection-III & 12BWebsite
Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA)
Thanjavur		Deemed to be universitySection-III & 12BWebsite
Shiv Nadar University
Kalavakkam		Private university2(f)Website
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya
Kanchipuram		Deemed to be universitySection-III & 12BWebsite
Sri Krishna Knowledge FoundationDeemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Chennai		Deemed to be universitySection-III & 12BWebsite
Sri Venkateswaraa University
Thoothukudi District		Private university2(f)Website
St. Joseph University
Villupuram		Private university2(f)Website
St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research
Chennai		Deemed to be universitySection-III & 12BWebsite
Takshashila University
Villupuram District		Private university2(f)Website
Tamil Nadu Fisheries University
Nagapattinam		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Tamil Nadu Open University
Chennai		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University
Chennai		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University
Chennai		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Tamil UniversityState university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Tamilnadu Agricultural UniversityState university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
Chennai		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R.Medical UniversityState university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Tamilnadu National Law University
Tiruchirapalli		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences UniversityState university2(f) & 12BWebsite
The Gandhiigram Rural Institute
Chinnalapatti		Deemed to be universitySection-III & 12BWebsite
The Tamil Nadu Dr.J Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University
Chennai		State university2(f)Website
Thiruvalluvar UniversityState university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai		Deemed to be universitySection-III & 12BWebsite
Vellore Institute of TechnologyDeemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
VELS Institute of Science Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS)
Tindivanam		Deemed to be universitySection-III & 12B Category-IWebsite
Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation
Salem		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite

What "UGC status" means

These are the UGC's own labels, shown as on its website. They say that the university is recognised. They do not rate its quality.

Questions people ask

How many universities are there in Tamil Nadu?

The UGC website lists 73 universities and similar institutions in Tamil Nadu as on 11 November 2026: 2 central universities, 22 state universities, 9 state private universities, 36 deemed to be universities, 4 national institutes on the ugc list.

How do I check if a university in Tamil Nadu is recognised?

Look for its name in the UGC list on this page or on ugc.gov.in. Also check that it is not on the UGC list of fake universities.

Which are the central universities in Tamil Nadu?

Central University of Tamil Nadu; Indian Maritime University.

Source and date. The lists are those published on the website of the University Grants Commission (ugc.gov.in), read on 11 November 2026. A university can be added, renamed or removed at any time. Before you take admission or pay a fee, check the institution yourself on ugc.gov.in. This is not a government site.

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