Annamalai University, Annamalainagar

Annamalai University, Annamalainagar is a prestigious unitary, teaching and residential institution established in 1929 by the visionary philanthropist Dr. Rajah Sir Annamalai Chettiar. Located in Annamalainagar, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, this Public State University has been a beacon of higher education in South India for over nine decades. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A++' grade. Annamalai University, Annamalainagar is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). The university offers a wide spectrum of academic programmes across Diploma, Certificate, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil., and PhD levels in diverse disciplines including Engineering, Science, Arts, Management, Medicine, Dentistry, Agriculture, Education, Fine Arts, and more. Annamalai University, Annamalainagar operates through 49 departments covering faculties of Arts, Science, Indian Languages, Education, Engineering & Technology, Agriculture, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and Marine Sciences. Admission to various programmes is based on merit and entrance examinations including CUET, university-specific entrance tests, NEET for medical courses, and direct admission for eligible candidates. The university has earned recognition through NIRF rankings and continues to maintain academic excellence with a strong emphasis on research, innovation, and holistic development of students. With a sprawling campus, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to quality education, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar has produced eminent alumni who have excelled in various fields nationally and internationally.