List of educational institutions in Tirunelveli district

Last updated September 15, 2025

Tirunelveli ranks high for the number of educational institutions in districts of Tamil Nadu. The following is the list of educational institutions in the district.

Universities

University	Location	Year of founding	Courses Offered
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University ^[1]^[2]	Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli	1990
Anna University Chennai Regional Office, Tirunelveli ^[3]	Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli	2007
Joy University	Vadakangulam, Tirunelveli	2022	School of Computational Intelligence School of Agricultural Sciences School of Design School of Entrepreneurship & Management School of Law School of Nursing School of Pharmacy School of Life & Health Sciences School of Arts & Natural Sciences School of Engineering

Arts & Science Colleges

College Name	Location	Year of founding
Sri Ram Nallamani College of Arts and Science	Kodikurchi
J.P. College	Ayikudi
Tirunelveli Dakshina Mara Nadar Sangam College	Kallikulam	1965
Rani Anna Government College	Tirunelveli
Mano College	Cheranmaga Devi
M.D.T.Hindu College	Pettai
Govt.College	Surandai
Sarah Tucker College ^[4]	Palayamkottai	1895
St John's College	Palayamkottai	1844
St Xavier's College (Autonomous)	Palayamkottai	1923
Sadakathullah Appa College ^[5]	Palayamkottai	1971
C.S.I. Jayaraj Annapackiam College	Nallur	1997
Sri Sarada College for Women	Tirunelveli	1986

Law Colleges

College Name	Location	Year of founding	Enrolled students	Courses Offered
Government Law College	Palayamkottai

B.ed Colleges

College Name	Location	Year of founding	Enrolled students	Courses Offered
St. Ignatius College of Education	Palayamkottai	1957

Community Colleges

College Name	Location	Year of founding	Enrolled students	Courses Offered
Mass Community College	Tirunelveli Main Road Near River Bridge (Vaikkal Palam) Tenkasi- 627811 04633 224444 96774 78747 99944 77758	2012	40–50	Bachelor in Applied Hospital Management Bachelor in Applied Medical Laboratory Technology Bachelor Program of Hospital Related Course (3 years)

Medical colleges

College	Location	Year of Founding	Enrolled students	Courses Offered
Tirunelveli Medical College	Palayamkottai	1965		MBBS, MD
Government Siddha Medical College	Palayamkottai	1964	160	BSMS, MD

Para-Medical Colleges (Tenkasi & Ambasamudram )

College Name Location	2 Years Diploma Courses 10th Pass and Above	3 Years Bachelor Program 12th Pass and above
Tenkasi Mass Community & Para-Medical College Tirunelveli Main Road Near River Bridge (Ambai Tirunelveli Roundana Junction) Ambasamudram Indian Medical Association Building College Road Near Merit School Ph:04633 224444 967 747 8 747 www.massgroups.co.in Devendrar College of Physiotherapy	Hospital Management Laboratory Technician ECG X-Ray Scan Operation Theatre & Ophthalmic Technician and All Nursing and Hospital & Laborataory Related Courses	Bachelor in Applied Hospital Management Medical Laboratory Technology Bachelor Program of Hospital Related Course Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy

Distance Education Institution

College Name	Location	Year of founding	Enrolled students	Courses Offered
Mass Community & Para-Medical College & Mass Group of Institutions	Tenkasi & Ambassamudram 967 747 8 747 www.massgroups.co.in	2012	40–50	All UG-PG & Diploma Courses Recognized by Tamil University Tanjore

Computer Education Institutions

College Name	Location	Year of founding	Enrolled students	Courses Offered
Mass Groups of Institutions	Tirunelveli Main Road- Azath Nagar Junction- Tenkasi-627811 04633 224444 967 747 8 747 ww.massgroups.co.in	2012	40–50	All Computer Education

Engineering Colleges

College Name	Location	Year of Founding	Enrolled Students	Courses Offered
PET Engineering College	Vallioor	2000	1,100	B.E, M.E, MBA, MCA
Nellai College of Engineering	Maruthakulam	2000	1,100	B.E, M.E
VV College Of Engineering	Thisayanvilai	2010	1100	B.E, M.E
Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli	Tirunelveli	1981		Both UG and Masters in the following discipline: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Communication and Computer Science

References

↑ Sujatha, R. (17 August 2022). "Vice-Chancellors appointed to three varsities". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X . Retrieved 16 June 2025.
↑ "Gensis of the Tirunelveli diocese trust" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 October 2023.
↑ "House passes Bill to amend Anna University Act". The Hindu. 15 September 2011. Archived from the original on 3 November 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
↑ "Sarah Tucker College, Palyamkottai, Tamil Nadu (India)". cuac.anglicancommunion.org. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
↑ "Sadakathullah Appa College, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, India". sadakath.ac.in. Retrieved 16 June 2025.

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[1] Sujatha, R. (17 August 2022). "Vice-Chancellors appointed to three varsities". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X . Retrieved 16 June 2025.

[2] "Gensis of the Tirunelveli diocese trust" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 October 2023.

[3] "House passes Bill to amend Anna University Act". The Hindu. 15 September 2011. Archived from the original on 3 November 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2025.

[4] "Sarah Tucker College, Palyamkottai, Tamil Nadu (India)". cuac.anglicancommunion.org. Retrieved 16 June 2025.

[5] "Sadakathullah Appa College, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, India". sadakath.ac.in. Retrieved 16 June 2025.

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