Here is the list of Universities in the state of Tamil Nadu. This list includes Central, State, Private and Deemed Universities.
1. Academy of Maritime Education and Training, 5107, H2, 2nd Avenue, 1st Floor, Anna Nagar, Chennai – 600 0 40. (Deemed University)
2. Alagappa University, Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi-630 003 (State University).
3. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore-641 105. (Deemed University)
4. Anna University, Guindy, Chennai-600 025. (State University) #
5. Annamalai University, Annamalainagar-608 002 (State University)
6. Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore-641 043. (Deemed University)
7. B.S. Abdur Rahman Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.(Deemed University)
8. Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research, Chennai-600 073 (Deemed University)
9. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore-641 046 (State University).
10. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-620 024 (State University).
11. Central University of Tamil Nadu, C/o Collectorate Annexe, Tiruvarur – 610 001, Tamil Nadu (Central University)
12. Chennai Mathematical Institute, Plot Nos. D-19 & D-20, SIPCOT IT Park, Padur Post, Siruseri – 603 103, Tamil Nadu.(Deemed University)
13. Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), Padur, Kelambakkam, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu.(Deemed University)
14. Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram-624 302. (Deemed University)
15. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS), Padur, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Kelamballam, Kancheepuram District. (Tamilnadu). (Deemed University)
16. Indian Maritime University, Chennai – 600 119, (Central University)
17. Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Higher Education, Anand Nagar, Krishnankoil, Virudhunagar – 626 190, via Srivilliputhrur, Tamilnadu. (Deemed University)
18. Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Pollachi Main Road, Coimbatore, (Deemed University)
19. Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore-641 114. (Deemed University)
20. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai-600 095 (Deemed University)
21. Madras University, Chennai-600 005 (State University).
22. Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai-625 021(State University).
23. Manonmaniam Sundarnar University, Thirunelveli-627 012. (State University)
24. Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai-600 092. (Deemed University)
25. Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal-624 102 (State University).
26. Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kumaracoil, Thuckalay, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu – 629 175. (Deemed University).
27. Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST), Periyar Nagar, Vallam, Thanjavur -613 403, Tamil Nadu (Deemed University)
28. Periyar University, Salem-636 011 (State University).
29. Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science & Technology (PRIST), Yagappa Chavadi, Thanjavur – 614 904, Tamilnadu(Deemed University)
30. S.R.M. Institute of Sciences and Technology, Chennai – 600033. (Deemed University)
31. Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai-600 119. (Deemed University)
32. Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Post Box No. 6 No. 162, Poonamalle High Road, Velappanchavadi, Chennai-600 077(Deemed University)
33. Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology, Research & Academy (SASTRA), Thanjavur-613 402. (Deemed University)
34. Sri Chandrasekharandra Saraswati Vishwa Mahavidyalaya, Kancheepuram-631 561.(Deemed University)
35. Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai-600 116. (Deemed University)
36. St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai. (Deemed University)
37. Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai – 600 005. (State University).
38. Tamil University, Thanjavur-613 005 (State University).
39. Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641 003 (State University).
40. Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai-600 028 (State University).
41. Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 032 (State University).
42. Tamilnadu Fisheries University, First Linebeach Road, Nagapattinam – 611001, Tamilnadu.
43. Tamilnadu National Law School, Navalur Kuttapattu, Srirangam Taluk, Tiruchirapalli – 620 009, Tamilnadu.
44. Tamilnadu Open University, Directorate of Technical Education Campus, Guindy, Chennai- 600 025 (State University).
45. Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University, 8th Floor, EVA Sampat Maaligai,College Road, Chennai (State University)
46. Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai-600 051 (State University).
47. Thiruvalluvar University, Fort,Vellore-632 004 (State University)
48. Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamilnadu. (Deemed University)
49. Vel’s Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamilnadu (Deemed University)
50. Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore-632 014. (Deemed University)
51. Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation, Salem-636 308. (Deemed University)
# The Acts related to the following State Universities have been repealed by the State Government of Tamilnadu vide Act No. 20 of 2011. The following Universities are valid for the period indicated against each of them
(a) Anna University of Technology, Chennai ( 19.06.2010 to 01.08.2012)
(b) Anna University of Technology, Tiruchirapalli (01.02.2007 to 01.08.2012)
(c) Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore (01.02.2007 to 01.08.2012)
(d) Anna University of Technology, Tirunelveli (17.07.2007 to 01.08.2012)
(e) Anna University of Technology, Madurai (19.06.2010 to 01.08.2012)