Dravidian University, Kuppam, Chittoor District

Dravidian University, Kuppam, Chittoor District, established in 1997, is a unique Central University located in Kuppam, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, India. The university was established by an Act of Parliament with the specific mandate to promote and develop studies and research in Dravidian linguistics, literature, culture, and heritage. Spread across 1000 acres of scenic campus at the tri-junction of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, Dravidian University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and holds a distinctive position as India's first university dedicated to Dravidian studies. The university offers a diverse range of academic programmes across Diploma, Certificate, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD levels in disciplines including Dravidian Linguistics, Literature, Ancient History, Culture Studies, Archaeology, Epigraphy, Manuscriptology, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Education, and Science subjects. Admission to various programmes is conducted through entrance examinations conducted by the university itself, along with consideration of merit-based selections. The institution serves as a premier centre for research and higher learning, attracting scholars from across South India and beyond who are interested in exploring the rich Dravidian civilisation, languages including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Tulu, and associated cultural traditions spanning over 5000 years.