# List of institutions of higher education in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has both private and public universities, which either the government of India or the government of Tamil Nadu owns and manages. whereas various bodies and societies manage the private universities. Here is a list of research organizations and higher educational institutions in the state.

## Institutes of National Importance

The government of India gives the status of Institute of National Importance (INI) to the top institutes in India through the act of Parliament. An institute with the status of INI plays a crucial role in teaching and developing highly skilled students in the state or country. The government funds, recognizes, and supervises such institutions to develop learning centers in academics and research.

### List of institutes of national importance

| Name | Location | Date of establishment | Specialization |
| Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Madras | Chennai | 1918 | Hindi |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram | Chennai | 2007 | IT Enabled Design and Manufacturing |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology, Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | 2013 | Engineering and Technology |
| Indian Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | 4 January 2011 | Management |
| Indian Institute of Technology, Madras | Chennai | 1959 | Multidisciplinary (STEM) |
| Kalakshetra Foundation | Chennai | January 1936 | Classical Arts |
| National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur | Thanjavur | 1967 | Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management |
| National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | 1964 | Multidisciplinary (STEM) |
| Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development | Sriperumbudur | 1993 | Multidisciplinary |

## Universities

The higher education system in India includes both private and public universities. Universities in India are recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), which draws its power from the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
The types of universities include:
| | | | | | | | | | | Universities in India | Universities in India | Universities in India | Universities in India | Universities in India | Universities in India |
| Central Universities | Central Universities | Central Universities | Central Universities | Central Universities | Central Universities | State Universities | State Universities | State Universities | State Universities | State Universities | State Universities | | | | Deemed to be Universities | Deemed to be Universities | Deemed to be Universities | Deemed to be Universities | Deemed to be Universities | Deemed to be Universities | State Private Universities | State Private Universities | State Private Universities | State Private Universities | State Private Universities | State Private Universities |

### List of central universities

| Name | Location | Date of establishment | Specialization | Section | Section |
| Name | Location | Date of establishment | Specialization | 2(f) | 12(B) |
| Central University of Tamil Nadu | Tiruvarur | 30 September 2009 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | Yes |
| Indian Maritime University | Chennai | 14 November 2008 | Marine Sciences | Yes | Yes |

### List of state universities

| Name | Location | Date of establishment | Specialization | Section | Section |
| Name | Location | Date of establishment | Specialization | 2(f) | 12(B) |
| Alagappa University | Karaikudi | 9 May 1985 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | Yes |
| Anna University | Chennai | 4 September 1978 | Engineering and Technology | Yes | Yes |
| Annamalai University | Annamalainagar | 1 January 1929 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | Yes |
| Bharathiar University | Coimbatore | February 1982 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | Yes |
| Bharathidasan University | Tiruchirappalli | February 1982 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | Yes |
| Madurai Kamaraj University | Madurai | 1966 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | Yes |
| Manonmaniam Sundaranar University | Tirunelveli | 7 September 1990 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | Yes |
| Mother Teresa Women's University | Kodaikanal | 1984 | Women's University | Yes | Yes |
| Periyar University | Salem | 17 September 1997 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | Yes |
| Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Coimbatore | 1971 | Agriculture | Yes | Yes |
| Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University | Nagapattinam | 2012 | Aquaculture, and Fisheries | Yes | Yes |
| Tamil Nadu National Law University | Tiruchirappalli | 2012 | Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Tamil Nadu Open University | Chennai | 2002 | Distance Education | Yes | Yes |
| Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University | Chennai | 15 September 2005 | Physical Education, and Sports | Yes | No |
| Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University | Chennai | 1 July 2008 | Teachers Education | Yes | Yes |
| Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University | Chennai | 20 September 1989 | Veterinary, and Animal Sciences | Yes | Yes |
| Tamil University | Thanjavur | 15 September 1981 | Tamil | Yes | Yes |
| The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University | Chennai | 20 September 1997 | Legal | Yes | Yes |
| The Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University | Chennai | 14 November 2013 | Music, and Fine Arts | Yes | No |
| The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University | Chennai | 1989 | Medical | Yes | Yes |
| Thiruvalluvar University | Vellore | October 2002 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | Yes |
| University of Madras | Chennai | 5 September 1857 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | Yes |

### List of deemed to be universities

| Name | Location | Date of establishment | Specialization | Section | Section |
| Name | Location | Date of establishment | Specialization | III | 12(B) |
| AMET University | Kanathur | 21 August 2007 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |
| Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | Coimbatore | 13 January 2003 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |
| Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women | Coimbatore | 8 June 1988 | Women only | Yes | Yes |
| B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai | 16 December 2008 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |
| Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research | Chennai | 4 July 2002 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |
| Chennai Mathematical Institute | Kelambakkam | 15 December 2006 | Mathematics | Yes | No |
| Chettinad Academy of Research and Education | Kelambakkam | 4 August 2008 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | Yes |
| Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute | Chennai | 21 January 2003 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |
| Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science | Chennai | 5 May 2008 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |
| Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | Krishnankoil | 20 October 2006 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |
| Karpagam Academy of Higher Education | Coimbatore | 25 August 2008 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |
| Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences | Coimbatore | 23 June 2004 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |
| Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research | Chennai | 31 March 2004 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |
| Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education | Kumaracoil | 8 December 2008 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |
| Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology | Thanjavur | 17 August 2007 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |
| Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology (PRIST) | Thanjavur | 4 January 2008 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |
| Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai | 16 July 2001 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | Yes |
| Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences (SIMATS) | Chennai | 18 March 2005 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | Yes |
| Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy (SASTRA) | Thanjavur | 26 April 2001 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | Yes |
| Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya (SCSVMV) | Kancheepuram | 26 May 1993 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |
| Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | Chennai | 29 September 1994 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | Yes |
| SRM Institute of Science and Technology | Kattankulathur | 2 August 2002 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | Yes |
| St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research | Chennai | 26 May 2008 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |
| The Gandhigram Rural Institute | Dindigul | 3 August 1976 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | Yes |
| Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology (VISTAS) | Chennai | 15 October 2008 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |
| Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) | Vellore | 19 June 2001 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |
| Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies | Chennai | 4 June 2008 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |
| Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation | Salem | 1 March 2001 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |

### List of state private universities

| Name | Location | Date of establishment | Specialization | Section | Section |
| Name | Location | Date of establishment | Specialization | 2(f) | 12(B) |
| Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University | Tiruchirappalli | 25 February 2021 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |
| Jeppiaar University | Chennai | 26 February 2021 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |
| Sai University | Chennai | 28 April 2021 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |
| Shiv Nadar University | Kalavakkam | 8 February 2021 | Multidisciplinary | Yes | No |
| Takshashila University, Tamilnadu | Tindivanam | 5 September 2021 | Multidisciplinary | |
| Joy University, Tamilnadu | Tirunelveli | 14 July 2022 | Multidisciplinary | | |

## Constituent colleges of universities

| Name of the College | Category | Administering University | Location |
| Agricultural College And Research Institute, Chettinad | Agriculture | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Sivaganga |
| Agricultural College And Research Institute, Coimbatore | Agriculture | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Coimbatore |
| Agricultural College And Research Institute, Karur | Agriculture | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Karur |
| Agricultural College And Research Institute, Keezhvelur | Agriculture | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Nagapattinam |
| Agricultural College And Research Institute, Kudumiyanmalai | Agriculture | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Pudukottai |
| Agricultural College And Research Institute, Madurai | Agriculture | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Madurai |
| Agricultural College And Research Institute, Vazhavachanur | Agriculture | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Tiruvannamalai |
| Agricultural Engineering College And Research Institute, Coimbatore | Agriculture engineering | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Coimbatore |
| Agricultural Engineering College And Research Institute, Kumulur | Agriculture engineering | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Tiruchirapalli |
| Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute | Agriculture | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Tiruchirapalli |
| College of Engineering, Guindy | Engineering | Anna University | Guindy, Chennai |
| Community Science College And Research Institute, Madurai | Agriculture(food science) | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Madurai |
| Dr. M S Swaminathan Agricultural College And Research Institute, Eachangottai | Agriculture | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Thanjavur |
| Forestry College And Research Institute, Mettupalayam | Forestry | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Coimbatore |
| Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli | Engineering | Anna University | Tirunelveli |
| Government College of Engineering(IRTT), Erode | Engineering | Anna University | Erode |
| Horticultural College And Research Institute, Coimbatore | Agriculture | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Coimbatore |
| Horticultural College And Research Institute, Paiyur | Horticulture | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Krishnagiri |
| Horticultural College And Research Institute, Periyakulam | Horticulture | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Theni |
| Horticultural College And Research Institute for Women, Navalur kuttapattu | Horticulture | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Tiruchirapalli |
| Madras Institute of Technology | Engineering | Anna University | Chromepet, Chennai |
| School of Post Graduate Studies, Coimbatore | Post graduate studies | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Coimbatore |
| University college of engineering Kanchipuram | Engineering | Anna University | Kanchipuram |
| V.O Chidambaram Agricultural College And Research Institute, Killikulam | Agriculture | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Tirunelveli |
| Madras Medical College and Rajiv Gandhi General Hospital, Broadway | Allopathic medicine | Dr. M.G.R Medical University | Chennai |
| Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Washermanpet | Allopathic medicine | Dr. M.G.R Medical University | Chennai |
| Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital | Kilpauk | Chennai | 1960 | 150 | Allopathy |
| 04 | Government Medical College (Omandurar Government Estate) and Tamil Nadu Government Multi Super Speciality Hospital | Triplicane | Chennai | 2015 | 100 | Allopathy |
| 05 | Government Chengalpattu Medical College and Hospital | Chengalpattu | Kanchipuram | 1965 | 100 | Allopathy |
| 06 | Government Dharmapuri Medical College and Hospital | Dharmapuri | Dharmapuri | 2008 | 100 | Allopathy |
| 07 | Government Madurai Medical College and Rajaji Hospital | Madurai | Madurai | 1954 | 250 | Allopathy |
| 08 | K.A.P.Viswanatham Government Medical College and Hospital | Trichy | Trichy | 1997 | 150 | Allopathy |
| 09 | Government Thanjavur Medical College and Hospital | Thanjavur | Thanjavur | 1958 | 150 | Allopathy |
| 10 | Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital | Salem | Salem | 1986 | 100 | Allopathy |
| 11 | Government Thoothukudi Medical College and Hospital | Thoothukudi | Thoothukudi | 2001 | 150 | Allopathy |
| 12 | Kanyakumari Government Medical College and Hospital | Nagercoil | Kanyakumari | 2001 | 150 | Allopathy |
| 13 | Government Vellore Medical College and Hospital | Adukkamparai | Vellore | 2005 | 100 | Allopathy |
| 14 | Government Tiruvannamalai Medical College and Hospital | Thiruvannamalai | Thiruvannamalai | 2013 | 100 | Allopathy |
| 15 | Government Karur Medical College and Hospital | Karur | Karur | 2019 | 150 | Allopathy |
| 16 | Government Theni Medical College and Hospital | Theni | Theni | 2004 | 100 | Allopathy |
| 17 | Government Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital | Peelamedu | Coimbatore | 1966 | 150 | Allopathy |
| 18 | Government Tirunelveli Medical College and Hospital | Palayamkottai | Tirunelveli | 1965 | 250 | Allopathy |
| 19 | Government Sivagangai Medical College and Hospital | Melavaniyankudi | Sivagangai | 2012 | 100 | Allopathy |
| 20 | Government Thiruvarur Medical College and Hospital | Thiruvarur | Thiruvarur | 2010 | 100 | Allopathy |
| 21 | Government Villupuram Medical College and Hospital | Mundiyampakkam | Villupuram | 2010 | 100 | Allopathy |
| 22 | Government Pudukkottai Medical College and Hospital | Pudukottai | Pudukottai | 2017 | 150 | Allopathy |
| 23 | Government Dindigul Medical College and Hospital | Dindigul | Dindigul | 2021 | 150 | Allopathy |
| 24 | Government Namkkal Medical College and Hospital | Namakkal | Namakkal | 2008 | 150 | Allopathy |
| 25 | Government Ramanathapuram Medical College and Hospital | Ramanathapuram | Ramanathapuram | 2008 | 150 | Allopathy |
| 26 | Government Virudhunagar Medical College and Hospital | Virudhunagar | Virudhunagar | 2008 | 150 | Allopathy |
| 27 | Government Ooty Medical College and Hospital | Ooty | Nilgiris | 2008 | 150 | Allopathy |
| 28 | Government Tiruppur Medical College and Hospital | Tiruppur | Tiruppur | 2008 | 150 | Allopathy |
| 29 | Government Krishnagiri Medical College and Hospital | Krishnagiri | Krishnagiri | 2008 | 150 | Allopathy |
| 30 | Government Nagapattinam Medical College and Hospital | Nagapattinam | Nagapattinam | 2008 | 150 | Allopathy |
| 31 | Government Thiruvallur Medical College and Hospital | Thiruvallur | Thiruvallur | 2009 | 150 | Allopathy |
| 32 | Government Ariyalur Medical College and Hospital | Ariyalur | Ariyalur | 2009 | 150 | Allopathy |
| 33 | Government Kallakurichi Medical College and Hospital | Kallakurichi | Kallakurichi | 2009 | 150 | Allopathy |
| 34 | Government Erode Medical and Hospital | Perundurai | Erode | 1992 | 100 | Allopathy |
| 35 | Government Cuddalore Medical and Hospital | Chidambaram | Cuddalore | 1985 | 150 | Allopathy |

## Autonomous institutes

| University name | Location | District | Support | Specialization | Estd. |
| Bharathidasan Institute of Management | Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | Bharathidasan University | Management | 1984 |
| Central Electrochemical Research Institute | Karaikudi | Sivaganga | Center | Electrochemistry | 1948 |
| Central Institute of Brackish Water Aquaculture | Chennai | Chennai | Center | Aquaculture | 1987 |
| Central Leather Research Institute | Adyar | Chennai | Center | Leather research | 1948 |
| Central University of Tamil Nadu | Tiruvarur | Tiruvarur | Center | Humanities, sciences | 2009 |
| Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology | Thanjavur | Thanjavur | Center | Crop research | 1967 |
| Indian Institute of Handloom Technology | Salem | Salem | Center | Handloom technology | 1960 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | Center | Engineering | 2013 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing Kancheepuram | Kancheepuram | Kancheepuram | Center | Engineering | 2005 |
| Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | Center | Management | 2011 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Madras | Chennai | Chennai | Center | Engineering | 1959 |
| National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | Center | Engineering | 1964 |
| National Institute of Fashion Technology | Chennai | Chennai | Center | Fashion design | 1995 |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles & Management | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Center | Textile processing | 2002 |
| Tamil Nadu National Law School | Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | Center | Legal | 2014 |
| Indian Institute of Industry Interaction Education & Research (IIIER Chennai) | Chennai | Chennai | Center | Engineering & Management | 2014 |

### State and central government joint support institutes

| University name | Location | District | Support | Specialization | Estd. |
| Central Electro Chemical Research Institute (autonomous) | Karaikudi | Sivagangai | Department of Science and Technology (Govt of India) | Electrochemistry | 1948 |
| Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai | Chennai | Chennai | | Mathematics and Theoretical Sciences | 1962 |
| Indian Maritime University | Chennai | Chennai | | Maritime Studies | 2008 |
| Madras Institute of Development Studies (autonomous) | Chennai | Chennai | | | 1971 |
| Tamil Virtual Academy | Chennai | Chennai | Government of Tamil Nadu | Tamil language | 2001 |

## Colleges affiliated to universities

| Name of college | Category | University affiliation | Location | District | Support | Estd. |
| ICAT Design & Media College | Design & Media | | Chennai | Chennai | | 2004 |
| Adithya Institute of Technology | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore district | Private | 2008 |
| Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology | Engineering | Anna University | Karaikudi | Sivagangai | Government | 1952 |
| Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science | Liberal Arts and Science | Bharathiar University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Self-financing | 2018 |
| Alagappa College of Technology | Engineering | Anna University | Chennai | Chennai | Government | 1944 |
| Annai Teresa College of Education, | Arts and science | Anna University | Ariyakudi | Sivagangai | Charitable Trust | |
| Arunachala College of Engineering for Women | Engineering | Anna University | Nagercoil | Kanyakumari | Self-financing | 2009 |
| Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi | Arts and science | | Sivakasi | Virudhunagar | Aided | |
| Bannari Amman Institute of Technology | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Sathiyamangalam | Erode | Self-financing | 1996 |
| Bhajarang Engineering College | Engineering | Anna University | Thiruvallur | Thiruvallur | Self-financing | 2001 |
| Coimbatore Institute of Technology | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Aided | 1956 |
| College of Agricultural Technology | Agriculture | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Kullapuram | Theni | Self-financing | 2010 |
| Dr.MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women | | | | | | |
| Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering | Engineering | Anna University | Tiruchendur | Thoothukudi | Private | 1995 |
| Easwari Engineering College | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Chennai | Chennai | Self-financing | 1996 |
| Ethiraj College for Women | Arts and Sciences | Autonomous under University of Madras | Chennai | Chennai | Aided | 1948 |
| AGURCHAND MANMULL JAIN COLLEGE (Am Jain College) | Arts and Sciences | University of Madras | Chennai | Chennai | Aided | 1952 |
| Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu (FTIT) | | | | | | |
| Government Arts College, Karur | Arts and science | Bharathidasan University | Karur | Karur | Government | |
| Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | | | | | | |
| Government College of Engineering, Salem | | | | | | |
| Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science | | | | | | |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing Kancheepuram | | | | | | |
| Indra Ganesan College of Engineering | | | | | | |
| Institute of Road and Transport Technology | Engineering | Anna University | Erode | Erode | Government | 1984 |
| Jeppiaar Engineering College, Chennai | | | | | | |
| Jerusalem College of Engineering, Chennai, Chennai | | | | | | |
| Jaya Group of Colleges, | | University of Madras | Chennai | | Private | 1977 |
| J.K.K.Nattraja College of Arts & Science | Arts and Science | Periyar University | Komarapalayam | Namakkal | Aided, Self Financing | 1974 |
| J.K.K.Nattraja College of Engineering and Technology | Engineering | Anna University | Komarapalayam | Namakkal | Private | 2008 |
| J.K.K.Nattraja College of Education | Teacher Training | Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University | Chennai | Namakkal | Private | 2016 |
| J.K.K.Nattraja College of Nursing and Research | Nursing | Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University | Chennai | Chennai | Private | 2006 |
| J.K.K.Nattraja College of Pharmacy | Pharmacy | Pharmacy Council of India | New Delhi | New Delhi | Government | 1985 |
| J.K.K.Nattraja Dental College and Hospital | Medical | Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University | Chennai | Chennai | Private | 1987 |
| K L N College of Engineering, Madurai | Engineering | Anna University | Madurai | Madurai | | 1994 |
| KLN College of Information Technology, Madurai | Engineering | Anna University | Madurai | Madurai | | 2001 |
| Karpagam College of Engineering | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Self-financing | 2000 |
| Kongu Engineering College | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Erode | Erode | Self-financing | 1984 |
| KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Self-financing | 2009 |
| Kumaraguru College of Technology | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Self-financing | 1984 |
| KV Institute of Management and Information Studies | Management | Anna University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Self-financing | 2008 |
| Loyola College | | | | | | |
| Loyola Institute of Business Administration | | | | | | |
| M.Kumarasamy College of Engineering | Engineering | Anna University | Karur | Karur | Un-aided | |
| Madras Christian College | | | | | | |
| Madras School of Economics | Economics | Central University of Tamil Nadu, University of Madras | Chennai | Chennai | | 1995 |
| Mahendra Engineering College (Autonomous) | Engineering | Affiliated to Anna University | Mallasamudram | Namakkal | Private | 1995 |
| Mailam Engineering College | Engineering | Anna University | Tindivanam | Villupuram | Self-financing | 1998 |
| MAM College of Engineering and Technology | Engineering | Anna University | Trichy | | Self-financing | 1998 |
| Marthandam College of Engineering and Technology | Engineering | Anna University | Marthandam | Kanyakumari | | |
| Mepco Schlenk Engineering College | Engineering | Anna University | Sivakasi | Virudhunagar | private | 1985 |
| Mount Zion College of Engineering and Technology | Engineering | Anna University | Pudukkottai | Pudukkottai | Self-financing | 2001 |
| National Institute of Siddha | Medical | Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University | Chennai | Chennai | Aided | |
| Paavai Engineering College | | | | | | |
| Paavai College of Engineering | | | | | | |
| Parisutham Institute of Technology & Science | Engineering | Anna University | TANJORE | Tanjore | Private | 2008 |
| Presidency College | Arts and Science | Autonomous under University of Madras | Chennai | Chennai | Government | 1840 |
| PSG College of Arts and Science | Arts and Science | Autonomous under Bharathiar University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Aided | 1947 |
| PSG College of Technology | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Aided | 1951 |
| Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai | Engineering | Anna University | Thandalam | Chennai | Private | 1997 |
| Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Coimbatore | | | | | | |
| Rathinam College of Arts and Science | Arts & Science | Autonomous under Bharathiar University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | | |
| Rathinam Technical Campus | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | | |
| RMD Engineering College | | | | | | |
| RMK College of Engineering and Technology | | | | | | |
| RMK Engineering College | Engineering | Anna University | Gummidipoondi | Thiruvallur | Private | 1995 |
| Sri Krishna College of Engineering & Technology | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Kuniyamuthur | Coimbatore | Private | 1998 |
| Sacred Heart College, Thirupattur | Arts & Science | Thiruvalluvar University | Tirupattur | Tirupattur | Aides and self-financed | 1951 |
| S.A. Engineering College | | | | | | |
| Shree Venkateshwara Hi-Tech Engineering College | | | | | | |
| Sri Parasakthi College for Women | Arts and Sciences | Manonmaniam Sundaranar University | Coutrallam | Tirunelveli | | 1964 |
| St. Joseph College of Education | BEd (education) | Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University | Kalakad Road, Kadamboduvalvu, Nanguneri | Tirunelveli | Self-financing | 2007 |
| St. Joseph's College of Engineering | | | | | | |
| St. Peter's Engineering College | | | | | | |
| St. Thomas College, Chennai | | | | | | |
| Sri Sai Ram Engineering College | | | | | | |
| Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Self-financing | 1984 |
| Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering | | | | | | |
| SSN College of Engineering | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Kelambakkam | Chengalpattu | Private | 1996 |
| Sona College of Technology, Salem | | | | | | |
| The New College | | | | | | |
| Thiagarajar College of Engineering | | | | | | |
| Thiagarajar School of Management | | | | | | |
| Thiruthangal Nadar College | | | | | | |
| Valliammai Engineering College | Engineering | Anna University | Potheri | Kanchipuram | Self Financing | 1999 |
| Vidhyaa Giri College of Arts and Science, | Arts and science | Anna University | Karaikudi | Sivagangai | Aided | |
| Vickram College of Engineering | | | | | | |
| Velammal College of Engineering and Technology | | | | | | |
| Velalar College of Engineering and Technology | Engineering | Autonomous under Anna University | Erode | Erode | Self Financing | 2001 |
| Velammal Engineering College | | | | | | |
| Women's Christian College, Chennai | | | | | | |