Anna University is a public state university located in Tamil Nadu, India. The main campus is in Chennai. It was originally established on 4 September 1978 and was named after C.N. Annadurai, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. After taking many different forms over the years, as per a September 2020 bill passed in the Tamil Nadu Legislative assembly, the varsity is now reconstituted to be an affiliating university for engineering colleges across Tamil Nadu excluding the engineering colleges that are part of Anna Technological and Research University. The University is now the affiliating authority for close to 550 engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu.
Aruppukottai is a town and a municipality in Virudhunagar district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Aruppukottai's classical name is "Sengattu Aravakotai". Aruppukottai is about 50 km from Madurai. It is in the middle of Madurai-Tuticorin National Highways NH-38. The small villages and towns surrounding Aruppukottai are famous for production of jasmine. Aruppukottai is always famous for producing yarn. Sri Ramana Maharishi was born in Tiruchuli near Aruppukottai town. Aruppukottai was part of king Sethupathi of Ramnad. King Sethupathi has Zamin Palace in Palyampatti. Aruppukottai is well known for its high quality educational institutions. As of 2011, the town had a population of 87,722. After Madurai it is the only nearby city to have well built and maintained theaters. The town also hosts two famous temples – Arulmigu Meenakshi Chokkanatha Swamy Temple built in 13th century by Pandiya King Maravarma Sundarapandiya Thevar and Malaiyarasan Temple..
Thoothukudi, is a port city, a municipal corporation and an industrial city in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The city lies in the Coromandel Coast of Bay of Bengal. Thoothukudi is the capital and headquarters of Thoothukudi district. It is located about 590 kilometres southwest of Chennai, 190 kilometres northeast of Thiruvananthapuram and 580 kilometres southeast of Bengaluru. According to Confederation of Indian Industry, Thoothukudi has the second highest Human Development Index in Tamil Nadu next to Chennai. Thoothukudi City serves as the headquarters of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited. Major educational establishments in the city include Government Thoothukudi Medical College, Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Maritime Academy, V.O. Chidambaram College, Kamaraj College, Anna University and Government Polytechnic College. V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust is one of the fastest growing Major Ports in India. Thoothukudi is an "Emerging Energy and Industrial hub of South India".
Kovilpatti is an industrial town and special grade municipality in Thoothukudi District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the second largest town in the district and 12th largest town in Tamil Nadu. The town is spread around an area of 49 square kilometres (19 sq mi) and had a population of 95,097 in 2011 with the urban agglomeration having a population of above 3 lakhs. The Sithirai festival of the Shenbagavalli Poovananathar temple is celebrated annually in mid-April. Kovilpatti is the leading producer of matches in the country and hence gets the name "Matchless city of Matches". It stands second in the firework industry in the country just after Sivakasi. Kovilpatti is famous for its unique candy kadalai mittai and is referred to as "Land of Homemade sweets and Savouries". Manthithoppu Transgenders' Milk Producers' Cooperative Society (MTMPCS) - The first cooperative society in the country to be run by trans people was set up at Manthithoppu in Kovilpatti by the former Thoothukudi district Collector Mr. Sandeep Nanduri
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) is an agricultural university located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Tirunelveli district is one of the 38 districts of Tamil Nadu state in India. It is the largest district in terms of area with Tirunelveli as its headquarters. The district was formed on 1 September 1790 by the British East India Company, and comprised the present Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi, Tenkasi and parts of Virudhunagar and Ramanathapuram district. As of 2011, the undivided district had a population of 3,077,233.
Thoothukudi District is one of the 38 districts of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. The district was formed by bifurcation of Tirunelveli district on 20 October 1986. Thoothukudi is the district headquarters and largest city of the district. The district is known for fishing as well as pearl cultivation, with an abundance of pearls being found in the seas offshore. Thoothukudi district has many historical sites such as Adichanallur and the ancient trade port of Korkai.
Thisayanvilai is a Taluk in Tirunelveli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University is a university in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It was hived off the Madurai Kamaraj University on 7 September 1990.
Govindammal Aditanar College for Women is a college situated in Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, India. It is affiliated with Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. It teaches arts and science degrees for both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as certification courses and a research Ph.D. in Mathematics. The college was founded by Sivanthi Adithan in 1987 and is fully financed by the Aditanar Educational Trust, with no financial aid from the government.
Don Bosco Community College is a technical skill training institute in West Marianathapuram, near Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India, founded in 2003. It provides diploma programmes in Tailoring, Computer, Kindergarten Teacher, House Electrician, Welding and Two wheeler mechanism to the target group of poor, marginalized, dropout youth and rural women. The institute is run by the Salesian Priests of Tiruchy Salesian Province. The community college is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU).
Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU) is the 20th university in Tamil Nadu, founded in 2012 in Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam district. It was established under Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Act, 2012. The Act was amended in 2014. It was renamed after the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. J. Jayalalithaa. The Department of Fisheries was started in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) during 1973. The Fisheries College, Thoothukudi was established in 1977 and the first batch of students for B.F.Sc., Programme were admitted. The Fisheries College was upgraded as Fisheries College and Research Institute (FCRI) during the year 1989. The Fisheries College and Research Institute (FCRI), Thoothukudi became a constituent Institute of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) with effect from 20 September 1989. Tamil Nadu Fisheries University (TNJFU) was established on 19 June 2012 with head quarters at Nagapattinam. In due course of time, the TNJFU have gained widespread recognition as University of excellence. It also has a engineering program named B.Tech Fisheries Engineering first of its kind in India.
Thoothukudi Medical College, also known as TKMC, or Government Medical College Thoothukudi, is one among the premier medical institutions in South India, located in the city of Thoothukudi, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The college is affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and is recognised by the National Medical Commission of India and World Health Organization.
Pope's College, is a general degree college located in Sawyerpuram, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1880. The college is affiliated with Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. This college offers different courses in arts, commerce and science.
G.Venkataswamy Naidu College, Kovilpatti is a general degree college in Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. It was established in 1966. The college is affiliated with Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. It offers courses in arts, commerce, and science.
St. Mary's College, Thoothukudi, is a women's general degree college located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1948. The college is affiliated with Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. This college offers different courses in arts, commerce and science.
Nazareth Margoschis College, is a general degree college located in Pillaiyanmanai, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1967. The college is affiliated with Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. This college offers different courses in arts, commerce and science.
A.P.C. Mahalaxmi College for Women, is a women's general degree college located in Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1973. The college is affiliated with Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. This college offers different courses in arts, commerce and science.
Holy Cross Home Science College, is a women's general degree college located in Tuticorin, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1975. The college is affiliated with Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. This college offers different courses in arts, commerce and science.
