List of educational institutions in Tirunelveli district
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 | Enrolled students | 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 | Enrolled students | Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
- ^ https://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1908998.pdf
- ^ "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.
