About

Madurai Kamaraj University

Madurai Kamaraj University is on its relentless journey for the past 53 years. The University came into being through a bill passed in the Legislative Assembly of the State in the year 1965. Thus, it is a statutory university owned and funded by the Government of Tamil Nadu and the University Grants Commission. This University is a member of Association of Indian universities and one of the nine universities in India with the status of University with Potential for Excellence. Currently it holds a total of 77 renowned Departments and 20 Schools. In addition to the Departments and Schools, the University has 21 academic centres and 21 quasi academic supportive units. It has 24 autonomous colleges, 14 aided colleges, 33 self financing colleges, 18 approved institutions, 4 evening colleges, 6 constituent colleges, and one university College catering to the higher education needs of a large number of students from rural and urban areas. The Madurai Kamaraj University offers 41 post graduate, 35 M.Phil., and 17 Diploma / P.G. Diploma / Certificate courses in the various departments. Presently, 66 U.G. and 45 P.G. courses are offered in the affiliated colleges. At present 2428 students and research scholars are on the roll.