List of Universities in Tamil Nadu in the Year 2026-27. 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 2025, following universities in Tamil Nadu which has been included in the list of top 100 Universities in India.
Based on the NIRF India Rankings 2025 released by the Ministry of Education, here are the top universities in Tamil Nadu.
It is important to note that IIT Madras is ranked #1 in India in the ‘Overall’ and ‘Engineering’ categories but is not ranked under the specific ‘University’ category (which typically excludes IITs). The list below focuses strictly on the University Category.
Top 10 Universities in Tamil Nadu (NIRF 2025)
| TN Rank | University Name | Location | National Rank (University Category) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | Coimbatore | #8 |
| 2 | S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai | #11 |
| 3 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | Chennai | #13 |
| 4 | Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) | Vellore | #14 |
| 5 | Anna University | Chennai | #20 |
| 6 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | Krishnankoil | #28 |
| 7 | SASTRA (Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy) | Thanjavur | #29 |
| 8 | Bharathidasan University | Tiruchirappalli | #36 |
| 9 | University of Madras | Chennai | #38 |
| 10 | Alagappa University | Karaikudi | #44 |
Key Highlights for 2025
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham remains the only university from Tamil Nadu to feature in the Top 10 Nationwide (Rank #8).
- Anna University continues to be the top-ranked State Public University in Tamil Nadu (Rank #20 Nationally in the University category).
- Private Deemed Universities dominate the top of the list, with SRM, Saveetha, and VIT securing high ranks within the top 15 nationally.
- Medical Dominance: Many of these universities, such as Saveetha (Rank #13) and SRM, also hold high rankings in the specific ‘Medical’ and ‘Dental’ categories of NIRF 2025.
Other Notable Mentions (Top 100)
- Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Rank #53)
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Rank #60)
- Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (Rank #73)
- Periyar University (Rank #94)
- Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women (Rank #99)
List of Universities in Tamil Nadu
There are more than 59 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 6.
- Total No. of Deemed Universities are 29.
Central Universities in Tamil Nadu
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Central University of Tamil Nadu | Central |
| Indian Maritime University | Central |
Central University of Tamil Nadu
🌐 Website: www.cutn.ac.in
📅 Established: 2009
📞 Phone: +91-4366-277230 / 277261
✉️ Email: admissions@cutn.ac.in
📍 Address: CUTN Bridge, Neelakudy, Tamil Nadu 610005, 🇮🇳 India
Indian Maritime University
🌐 Website: www.imu.edu.in
📅 Established: 2008
📞 Phone: +91 (44) 2453 9020 / 9027 / 9028
✉️ Emails:
• academicscell@imu.ac.in
• examcell@imu.ac.in
📍 Address: SH 49, VGP Uthandi Layout, Uthandi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600119, 🇮🇳 India
State Universities in Tamil Nadu
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Alagappa University | State |
| Anna University | State |
| Annamalai University | State |
| Bharathiar University | State |
| Bharathidasan University | State |
| Madras University | State |
| Madurai Kamraj University | State |
| Manonmaniam Sundarnar University | State |
| Mother Teresa Women’s University | State |
| Periyar University | State |
| Tamil Nadu Fisheries University | State |
| Tamil Nadu Open University | State |
| Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University | State |
| Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University | State |
| Tamil University | State |
| Tamilnadu Agricultural University | State |
| Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University | State |
| Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R.Medical University | State |
| Tamilnadu National Law University | State |
| Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | State |
| The Tamil Nadu Dr.J Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University | State |
| Thiruvalluvar University | State |
Alagappa University
🌐: www.alagappauniversity.ac.in
📅: 1985
📞: 04565-223100, 04565-226001
📧: registraralagappauniv@gmail.com, registrar@alagappauniversity.ac.in
📍: College Rd, Alagappa Puram, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu 630003
Anna University
🌐: www.annauniv.edu
📅: 1978
📞: 044-22358314, 044-22357080 / 81
📧: dircfa@annauniv.edu, dsa@annauniv.edu
📍: 12, Sardar Patel Rd, Guindy, Chennai, TN 600025
Annamalai University
🌐: www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in
📅: 1929
📞: +91-4144-238259
📧: au_regr@ymail.com
📍: Annamalainagar – 608002, Tamil Nadu
Bharathiar University
🌐: www.b-u.ac.in
📅: 1982
📞: +91-422-2422222, 2422223
📧: regr@buc.edu.in
📍: Maruthamalai Rd, Coimbatore, TN 641046
Bharathidasan University
🌐: www.bdu.ac.in
📅: 1982
📞: +91-431-2407092
📧: reg@bdu.ac.in
📍: Palkalaiperur, Tiruchirappalli – 620024, TN
Madurai Kamaraj University
🌐: www.mkuniversity.ac.in
📅: 1965
📞: +91-452-2458471
📧: registrar@mkuniversity.ac.in
📍: Palkalai Nagar, Madurai – 625021, TN
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
🌐: www.msuniv.ac.in
📅: 1992
📞: +91-462-2333741
📧: registraroffice@msuniv.ac.in
📍: Tirunelveli Rd, Abishekapatti, TN 627012
Mother Teresa Women’s University
🌐: www.motherteresawomenuniv.ac.in
📅: 1984
📞: +91-4542-241122
📧: registrar@motherteresawomenuniv.ac.in, registrar.mtwu@gmail.com
📍: Kodaikanal – 624101
Periyar University
🌐: www.periyaruniversity.ac.in
📅: 1998
📞: 0427-2345766 / 6268
📧: registrar@periyaruniversity.ac.in
📍: Periyar, Palkalai Nagar, TN 636011
TN Teacher Education University
🌐: www.tnteu.ac.in
📅: 2008
📞: 044-28389043 / 28389024
📧: registrar@tnteu.ac.in
📍: Gangaiamman Koil St, Karapakkam, Chennai – 600097
Tamil University
🌐: www.tamiluniversity.ac.in
📅: 1981
📞: +91-4362-226720
📧: tamilunivc@gmail.com
📍: Thanjavur – 613010, TN
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
🌐: www.tnau.ac.in
📅: 1971
📞: 0422-6611200
📧: info@tnau.ac.in
📍: Lawley Rd, Coimbatore 641003
Dr. Ambedkar Law University
🌐: www.tndalu.ac.in
📅: 1998
📞: 044-24641919 / 24957414
📧: registrar@tndalu.ac.in
📍: M.G.R. Salai, Taramani MRTS, Perungudi, Chennai – 600113
Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
🌐: www.tnmgrmu.ac.in
📅: 1989
📞: +91-44-22353574 / 22353093
📧: mail@tnmgrmu.ac.in
📍: No. 69, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai – 600032
Fisheries University
🌐: www.tnjfu.ac.in
📅: 2012
📞: 04365-256430, 9442601908
📧: registrar@tnjfu.ac.in
📍: Vettar River View Campus, Nagapattinam, TN 611002
Music & Fine Arts University
🌐: www.tnjjmfau.in
📅: 2013
📞: 044-24629035 / 9036
📧: tnmfau@gmail.com
📍: Dr.D.G.S. Dinakaran Salai, Chennai – 600028
National Law School (TNNLU)
🌐: www.tnnlu.ac.in
📅: 2012
📞: +91-431-2692101 / 2692111
📧: registrar@tnnlu.ac.in
📍: Dindigul Main Rd, Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli, TN 620009
Open University (TNOU)
🌐: www.tnou.ac.in
📅: 2004
📞: 044-24306600 / 6664, +91-9345913378
📧: directoradmissiontnou@gmail.com
📍: No. 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai – 600015
Physical Education & Sports University
🌐: www.tnpesu.org
📅: 2005
📞: +91-44-27477906 / 27477300
📧: regtnpesu@gmail.com
📍: Melakottaiyur, Chennai – 600127
Veterinary & Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS)
🌐: tanuvas.ac.in
📅: 1990
📞: +91-44-25551586 / 87, 25554555 / 56
📧: registrar@tanuvas.org.in
📍: Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai – 600051
Thiruvalluvar University
🌐: www.tvu.edu.in
📅: 2003
📞: +91-416-2274755 / 56 / 47
📧: tvuregistrar@gmail.com
📍: Serkadu, TN 632115
University of Madras
🌐: www.unom.ac.in
📅: 1857
📞: 044-25393409 / 9422 / 9746
📧: registrar@unom.ac.in
📍: Chepauk, Chennai – 600005
Private Universities in Tamil Nadu
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University | Private |
| Jeppiaar University | Private |
| Sai University | Private |
| Shiv Nadar University | Private |
| Sri Venkateswaraa University | Private |
| Takshashila University | Private |
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University
🌐 Website: www.dsuniversity.ac.in
📅 Established: 2021
📞 Phone: +91 6379901040 | +91 6379901041
📧 Email: enquiry@dsuniversity.ac.in
📍 Address:
NH-45, Trichy Chennai Trunk Road,
Samayapuram (Near Toll Plaza),
Tiruchirappalli – 621112, Tamil Nadu, India
Jeppiaar University
🌐 Website: www.jeppiaaruniversity.ac.in
📅 Established: 2021
📞 Phone: +91 99403 99911 | 044-2450 2818
📧 Email: admissions@jeppiaaruniversity.ac.in
📍 Address:
Kamaraj Nagar, Semmancheri,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600119
Sai University
🌐 Website: www.saiuniversity.edu.in
📅 Established: 2021
📞 Phone: +91 91500 10080 | +91 99400 59100
📧 Email: admissions@saiuniversity.edu.in
📍 Address:
One Hub Road, OMR,
Paiyanur, Tamil Nadu 603105
Shiv Nadar University (Chennai)
🌐 Website: www.snuchennai.edu.in
📅 Established: 2021
📞 Phone: 044 3506 9700 | 1800 208 1199
📧 Email: info@snuchennai.edu.in, admissions@snuchennai.edu.in
📍 Address:
Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR),
Kalavakkam – 603110,
Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India
Deemed Universities in Tamil Nadu
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Academy of Maritime Education and Training | Deemed to be Universities |
| Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | Deemed to be Universities |
| Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women | Deemed to be Universities |
| B.S. Abdur Rahman Institute of Science and Technology | Deemed to be Universities |
| Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | Deemed to be Universities |
| Chennai Mathematical Institute | Deemed to be Universities |
| Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) | Deemed to be Universities |
| Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute | Deemed to be Universities |
| Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) | Deemed to be Universities |
| Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | Deemed to be Universities |
| Karpagam Academy of Higher Education | Deemed to be Universities |
| Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences | Deemed to be Universities |
| Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research | Deemed to be Universities |
| National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR) | Deemed to be Universities |
| Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education | Deemed to be Universities |
| Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) | Deemed to be Universities |
| Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science & Technology (PRIST) | Deemed to be Universities |
| S.R.M Institute of Science and Technology | Deemed to be Universities |
| Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | Deemed to be Universities |
| Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | Deemed to be Universities |
| Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) | Deemed to be Universities |
| Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya | Deemed to be Universities |
| Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | Deemed to be Universities |
| St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research | Deemed to be Universities |
| The Gandhiigram Rural Institute | Deemed to be Universities |
| Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | Deemed to be Universities |
| Vellore Institute of Technology | Deemed to be Universities |
| VELS Institute of Science Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS) | Deemed to be Universities |
| Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation | Deemed to be Universities |
Academy of Maritime Education and Training
🌐 Website: ametuniv.ac.in
📅 Established: 2007
📞 Phone: 1800 108 3030 (Toll Free), +91 93443 91418
📧 Email: registrar@ametuniv.ac.in, admission@ametuniv.ac.in
📍 Address: 135, SH 49, Kanathur, Tamil Nadu 603112
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
🌐 amrita.edu
📅 2003
📞 044 – 27602165
📧 info@ch.amrita.edu
📍 337/1A, Vengal Village, Thiruvallur, TN – 601 103
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science
🌐 avinuty.ac.in
📅 1988
📞 +91-422-2440241 / 2435550
📧 registrar@avinuty.ac.in
📍 Coimbatore – 641 043, TN
B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute
🌐 crescent.education
📅 2008
📞 +91 44 22759236 / 22759200
📧 dean.academicresearch@crescent.education
📍 GST Road, Vandalur, Chennai 600048
Bharath Institute of Higher Education
🌐 bharathuniv.ac.in
📅 2002
📞 +91-44-22290247 / 22299013
📧 admission@bharathuniv.ac.in
📍 173, Agaram Main Rd, Selaiyur, Chennai 600073
Chennai Mathematical Institute
🌐 cmi.ac.in
📅 2006
📞 +91-44-71961000 / 27470226
📧 admissions@cmi.ac.in
📍 SIPCOT IT Park, Siruseri, Kelambakkam 603103
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
🌐 care.edu.in
📅 2008
📞 98412 02000 / 044 4741 1012
📧 registrar@care.edu.in
📍 Chettinad Health City, Kelambakkam – 603103
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
🌐 drmgrdu.ac.in
📅 2003
📞 +91 44 23782176 / 2186
📧 contact@drmgrdu.ac.in
📍 Poonamallee High Rd, Maduravoyal, Chennai 600095
Gandhigram Rural Institute
🌐 ruraluniv.ac.in
📅 1976
📞 0451-2452323
📧 grucc@ruraluniv.ac.in
📍 Gandhigram – 624 302, Dindigul District, TN
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS)
🌐 hindustanuniv.ac.in
📅 2008
📞 +91-44-22341389
📧 info@hindustanuniv.ac.in
📍 Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Padur, Kelambakkam, TN 603103
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Higher Education
🌐 kalasalingam.ac.in
📅 2006
📞 04563-289042/43/44/52
📧 info@kalasalingam.ac.in
📍 Anand Nagar, Krishnankoil – 626126
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education
🌐 kahedu.edu.in
📅 2008
📞 +91-422-2980011/14
📧 info@kahedu.edu.in
📍 Pollachi Main Rd, Eachanari, Coimbatore – 641021
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences
🌐 karunya.edu
📅 2004
📞 1800 889 9888, +91 9443292426
📧 info@karunya.edu
📍 Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore – 641114
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research
🌐 maher.ac.in
📅 2004
📞 +91 44 23643955 / 56
📧 info@maher.ac.in
📍 No. 12, Vembuliamman Koil St, KK Nagar, Chennai – 600078
Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education
🌐 niuniv.com
📅 2008
📞 +91 9087681548 / 49, 9486856101
📧 info@niuniv.com
📍 Kumaracoil – 629180, Kanyakumari District
Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST)
🌐 pmu.edu
📅 2007
📞 +91 4362 264600
📧 registrar@pmu.edu
📍 Periyar Nagar, Vallam, Thanjavur – 613403
Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science & Technology (PRIST)
🌐 prist.ac.in
📅 2008
📞 04362-265021 / 266960
📧 registrar@prist.ac.in
📍 Vallam, Trichy–Thanjavur Road, Tamil Nadu 613403
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
🌐 srmist.edu.in
📅 2002
📞 +91-44-27417000 / 27417777
📧 infodesk@srmist.edu.in
📍 SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603203, Chengalpattu
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
🌐 sathyabama.ac.in
📅 2001
📞 044-2450 3150 / 51 / 52 / 54 / 55
📧 registrar@sathyabama.ac.in
📍 Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai – 600119
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
🌐 saveetha.com
📅 2005
📞 044-26801050 / 8939994248
📧 admission@saveetha.com
📍 Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, Chennai, TN 602105
SASTRA University (Shanmugha Academy of Science, Tech & Research)
🌐 sastra.edu
📅 2001
📞 +91 4362 264101–108 / 350001
📧 admissions@sastra.edu
📍 Tirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur – 613401
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Vishwa Mahavidyalaya
🌐 kanchiuniv.ac.in
📅 1993
📞 +91 44-27264293 / 308 / 301
📧 contact@kanchiuniv.ac.in
📍 Enathur, Kanchipuram – 631561
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
🌐 sriramachandra.edu.in
📅 1994
📞 044-24765512 / 8027
📧 registrar@sriramachandra.edu.in
📍 Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai – 600116
St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research
🌐 spiher.ac.in
📅 2008
📞 +91 44 2655 5448 / 3720 / 3746
📧 admissions@spiher.ac.in
📍 Avadi, Chennai – 600054
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute
🌐 veltech.edu.in
📅 2008
📞 +91 74488 88953 / 94455 68802
📧 admission@veltech.edu.in
📍 38, ABM Avenue, R.A. Puram, Chennai – 600028
Vel’s Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS)
🌐 velsuniv.ac.in
📅 2008
📞 7305111222 / 95661-66777
📧 admission@velsuniv.ac.in
📍 PV Vaithiyalingam Rd, Pallavaram, Chennai – 600117
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)
🌐 vit.ac.in
📅 2001
📞 044-46277555
📧 ugadmission@vit.ac.in
📍 VIT Campus, Vellore – 632014
Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation
🌐 vmrfdu.edu.in
📅 2001
📞 +91 427 2529700
📧 admissions@vinayakamissions.com
📍 NH-47, Ariyanoor, Salem – 636308
