TNPSC Thervupettagam

Private Universities in Tamilnadu

July 15 , 2018 2325 days 1942 0
  • Two bills adopting the establishment of Shiv Nadar Univesity and Sai University were passed in the Tamilnadu assembly.
  • Shiv Nadar University would be established by SSN Trust of Industrialist Shiv Nadar
  • Sai University is the backed by NASSCOM founder – mentor K.V.Ramani.
  • As per the provisions of the two bills adopted in the assembly, the two universities will be self- financing institutions and would be allowed to establish constituent colleges, regional centres, and additional campuses and study centres.
  • The decision of the TN Government to establish two private universities assumes significance as there are currently no private universities in the state. The state government took over the control of Annamalai University, a reputed private university in 2013. However, there is any number of deemed universities in the state.
  • The universities “shall reserve 35% of seats in each course of study for resident students of Tamil Nadu” and this shall be made following the communal reservation as per law in force.

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