Universities in Tamil Nadu

56 universities in Tamil Nadu with admission details for 2026.

University admissions in Tamil Nadu 2026

Tamil Nadu has one of India's most robust higher education ecosystems. VIT University in Vellore is among the top private engineering institutions in the country. Anna University governs engineering admissions across hundreds of affiliated colleges through TNEA centralised counselling.

Engineering admissions for government colleges in Tamil Nadu go through TNEA. Private deemed universities like VIT and SRM conduct their own entrance exams — VITEEE and SRMJEEE respectively. Medical admissions go through NEET and state counselling.

Entrance exams accepted by Tamil Nadu universities: VITEEE TNEA CUET NEET JEE Main

Academy of Maritime Education and Training

Private / Deemed

Alagappa University

State NAAC A+ NIRF #47

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Private / Deemed NAAC A++ NIRF #7

Anna University

State NAAC A+ NIRF #13

Annamalai University

State NAAC A NIRF #125

Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women

Private / Deemed NAAC A+ NIRF #98

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology

Private / Deemed

Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research

Private / Deemed NAAC A NIRF #73

Bharathiar University

State NAAC A+ NIRF #26

Bharathidasan University

Tiruchirappalli

State NAAC A NIRF #36

Central University of Tamil Nadu

Chennai Mathematical Institute

Private / Deemed

Chettinad Academy of Research and Education

Private / Deemed NAAC A NIRF #79

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University

Private / Deemed

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute

Private / Deemed

Gandhigram Rural Institute

Private / Deemed

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science

Private / Deemed NAAC A NIRF #125

Indian Maritime University

Jeppiaar University

Private / Deemed

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Higher Education

Srivilliputhrur

Private / Deemed NAAC A NIRF #30

Karpagam Academy of Higher Education

Private / Deemed

Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences

Private / Deemed NAAC A NIRF #125

Madurai Kamraj University

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

State NAAC A NIRF #93

Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research

Private / Deemed

Mother Teresa Women’s University

Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education

Private / Deemed

Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology

Private / Deemed

Periyar University

State NAAC A++ NIRF #56

Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology

Private / Deemed

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Private / Deemed NAAC A++ NIRF #12

Private / Deemed

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

Private / Deemed NAAC A NIRF #51

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences

Private / Deemed NAAC A+ NIRF #11

Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy

Private / Deemed NAAC A NIRF #28

Shiv Nadar University Chennai

Private / Deemed

Sri Chandrasekharandra Saraswati Vishwa Mahavidyalaya

Private / Deemed

Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute

Private / Deemed

St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research

Private / Deemed

Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University

Tamil University

Tamilnadu Agricultural University

Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University

Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

Tamilnadu Fisheries University

Tamilnadu Music and Fine Arts University

Tamilnadu National Law School

Tamilnadu Open University

Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University

Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

Thiruvalluvar University

University of Madras

State NAAC A+ NIRF #39

Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology

Private / Deemed NAAC A NIRF #96

Vellore Institute of Technology

Private / Deemed NAAC A++ NIRF #10

Vel’s Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies

Private / Deemed

Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation

Private / Deemed