Annamalai University, Chidambaram

General Information about Annamalai University

Name of the University – Annamalai University
Established year of Annamalai University – 1929
Founder of Annamalai University – Dr.Rajah Sir Annamalai Chettiar
Motto of Annamalai University – With Courage and Faith
Chancellor of Annamalai University – Governor of Tamil Nadu (Surjit Singh Barnala as of 2010)
Vice Chancellor of Annamalai University – Dr.Ramanathan (As of 2010)
Present Founder and Pro Chancellor of Annamalai University – Dr. M.A.M.Ramaswamy(As of 2010)
Registrar of Annamalai University – Dr. M. Rathinasabapathi(As of 2010)
Location of Annamalai University – Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
Website of Annamalai University – www.anaamalaiuniversity.ac.in

Annamalai University has around 49 departments in various fields like Arts, Science and Engineering and 3240 staff members.

Annamalai University has been credited at B++ level among the universities by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.

Departments in Annamalai University

Faculty of Arts in Annamalai University

1. Department of English established in the year of 1929
2. Department of History established in the year of 1929
3. Department of Political Science established in the year of 1981
4. Department of Economics established in the year of 1929
5. Department of Sociology established in the year of 1954
6. Department of Commerce established in the year of 1955
7. Department of Population Studies established in the year of 1976
8. Department of Business Administration established in the year of 1978
9. Department of Library and Information Science established in the year of 1979
10. Department of Philosophy established in the year of 1929
11. Department of Centre for Rural Development established in the year of 1990

Faculty of Science in Annamalai University

1. Department of Maths established in the year of 1929
2. Department of Statistics established in the year of 1955
3. Department of Physics established in the year of 1929
4. Department of Chemistry established in the year of 1929
5. Department of Botany established in the year of 1932
6. Department of Zoology established in the year of 1934
7. Department of Marine Biology established in the year of 1959
8. Department of Earth Sciences established in the year of 1953
9. Department of Bio Chemistry and Bio Technology established in the year of 1994

Faculty of Indian Languages in Annamalai University

1. Department of Tamil Studies and Research established in the year of 1929
2. Department of Sanskrit established in the year of 1929
3. Department of Hindiestablished in the year of 1972
4. Department of Linguistics established in the year of 1956

Faculty of Engineering and technology in Annamalai University

1. Department of Civil Engineering established in the year of 1945
2. Department of Structural Engineering established in the year of 1978
3. Department of Mechanical Engineeringestablished in the year of 1945
4. Department of Manufacturing Engineering established in the year of 1984
5. Department of Electrical Engineering established in the year of 1948
6. Department of Instrumentation Engineering established in the year of 1987
7. Department of Chemical Engineeringestablished in the year of 1945
8. Department of Computer Science and Engineeringestablished in the year of 1984
9. Department of Pharmacy established in the year of 1982

Faculty of Education in Annamalai University

1. Department of Education established in the year of 1953
2. Department of Psycology established in the year of 1961
3. Department of Physical Education established in the year of 1974
4. Department of Adult Continuing Education and Extension Services established in the year of 2007

Faculty of Agriculture in Annamalai University

1. Department of Agronomy established in the year of 1980
2. Department of Entomology established in the year of 1982
3. Department of Micro Biology established in the year of 1958
4. Department of Agricultural Botany established in the year of 1989
5. Department of Agricultural Economics established in the year of 1993
6. Department of Agricultural Extension established in the year of 1994

Faculty of Medical in Annamalai University

1. Department of Medical Education established in the year of 1929
2. Department of Nursing established in the year of 1929

Distance Education in Annamalai University

Directorate of Distance Education in Annamalai University was established in the year of 1979. It offers 401 different courses under the regular stream. Annamalai University's Distance Education is credited with larger enrolment in India and it well equipped with necessary infrastructure.

SMS information centre is available in Distance Education department. Once the student register their mobile numbers, they may get periodical reminders of Tution fee last date, Exam Date, Result Publication date, etc.

Facilities in Annamalai University

Hostel facility in Annamalai University

University3

Malligai Illam, Thendral Illam, Mullai Illam, Engg& Tech Golden Jubilee Hostel, Kaveri Illam, Agriculture Hostel, Research Scholar Hostels, KRM Hostel, Women Students Hostel and Rose Hostel are the few Hostels available in Annamalai University.

Library in Annamalai University

University2

Annamalai University has full fledged library which has 36000sqft area. This library has nearly 463000 books. Library building has well controlled entrance lobby, Spacious Central Reading Hall, Reference hall, Periodicals Halls and separate Administrative Section.

In the year of 1975, UGC Study Centre was established. The aim of this study centre is to provide text books of the Students for reference.

Working hours of Annamalai University Library – 8 am to 8 pm daily.
Library works all years including Sunday except National Holidays.

Address of Annamalai University

Annamalai University,
Annamalai Nagar,
Chidambaram – 608002

Contact No of Annamalai University – 04144 – 238248, 238263, 238796
Fax number of Annamalai University – 04144 – 230080
Email of Annamalai University - info@annnamalaiuniversity.ac.in
Voice net number of Annamalai University – 04144 – 237356, 237357, 237358, 237359

How to Reach Annamalai University

Chidambaram is located in Cudallore district. Annamalai Nagar is situated 3km east of Chidambaram. Plenty of bus services available from Chidambaram to Annamalai Nagar.

Annamalai University, Chidambaram | College Details | Departments | Contact Details | Facilities