Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Main entrance
MottoReaching the Unreached
TypePublic
Established1990 (1990)
ChancellorGovernor of Tamil Nadu
Vice-ChancellorN. Chandrasekar[1]
Location
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

8°45′52″N 77°38′57″E / 8.76444°N 77.64917°E / 8.76444; 77.64917
CampusRural
AffiliationsUGC, NAAC
Websitehttp://www.msuniv.ac.in

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU) is a public university located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India. It was split from Madurai Kamaraj University on 7 September 1990 to cater to the needs of the people of the three southernmost districts of Tamil Nadu — Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Kanyakumari. It is named after the Tamil scholar and professor Manonmaniam Sundaram Pillai.[2]

The university has 6 constituent University colleges[3] (also known as "Mano colleges"[4]) with 29[5] departments in arts, languages, sciences, engineering and technology, teaching 2,384 university students as of 2025.[5] 104 other colleges in the Kanyakumari, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli districts are also affiliated with MSU.[2][6] This includes six colleges over 100 years old, such as Sarah Tucker College, the oldest women's college in Southern India.[3]

Overall, the university provides education to approximately 130,885 students in person and 11,236 students via distance education.[2]

Accreditation

The University Grants Commission has accorded its approval for getting financial assistance since 29 March 1994. The university is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council of India with 'A' grade status. The University Act authorizes the functioning of the Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education outside the university jurisdiction and the courses offered through this mode are recognized by the Distance Education Council of India.

Campuses

Its main campus is a 520 acres (2.1 km2) site in Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli, where the majority of the university departments are located. Another 120 acres (0.49 km2) campus in Alwarkurichi houses the Sri Parama Kalyani Centre for Environmental Sciences department, and a 70 acres (280,000 m2) campus at Rajakkamangalam houses the Centre for Marine Sciences and Technology.

Constituent colleges

College District Year founded Campus size Courses offered
Tisayanvilai Tirunelveli 2009 5 acres BA Tamil, English, BCom, BSc Mathematics, MA English, M.Com[7]
Govindaperi Tirunelveli 2000 5.5 acres BA Tamil, English, BBA, BCom, BSc Computer science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, MA English, MCom, MSc Mathematics[8]
Puliangudi Tenkasi 2000 BA English, BBA, BCom, BSc Computer Science, Mathematics[9]
Nagampatti Thoothukudi 2003 33 acres BA Tamil, BBA, BCom, BSc Mathematics[10]
Naduvakurichi, Sankarankovil Tenkasi BA English, BBA, BCom, BSc Computer Science, Mathematics[11]
Panagudi Tirunelveli 2010 BA Tamil, English, BCom, BSC Mathematics, MCom[12]

Community colleges

The community colleges offer diploma courses of one-year duration to those interested in entrepreneurial enterprises. The Extension Learning Programme offers diploma and certificate courses on skill development.

Affiliated colleges

College Year founded Notes
Sarah Tucker College, Palayamkottai 1895 First women's college in Southern India
Scott Christian College, Nagercoil 1809
St. Xavier's College, Palayamkottai 1923
The Madurai Diraviyam Thayumanavar Hindu College, Tirunelveli 1879
St John's College, Palayamkottai 1844[13]

References

  1. ^ Sujatha, R. (17 August 2022). "Vice-Chancellors appointed to three varsities". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "About MSU". Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  3. ^ a b "Information brochure, Eligibility and Fees Structure for Certificate, D.Pharm. and Post Graduate Diploma Programmes 2024-25" (PDF). Manonmaniam Sundaranar University.
  4. ^ "Faculty members of Mano Colleges stage dharna against termination of services". The Hindu. 13 May 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Manonmaniam Sundaranar University". Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  6. ^ "Affiliated Colleges". Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  7. ^ "MSU College Tisaiyanvilai". Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  8. ^ "MSU College Govindaperi". Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  9. ^ "MSU College Puliangudi". Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  10. ^ "MSU College Nagampatti". Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  11. ^ "MSU College Naduvakurichi". Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  12. ^ "MSU College Panagudi". Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  13. ^ "ST. JOHN'S HISTORY". St.John's College, Palayamkottai. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
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