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'''Annamalai University''' is one of Asia's largest public residential universities located in [[Annamalai Nagar]], [[Chidambaram]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India. The university is spread across {{convert|1500|acre|km2}} in Chidambaram and offers courses of higher education in science, engineering, humanities, agriculture and arts. The university was founded in 1929 by the entrepreneur Annamalai Chettiyar in the aftermath of the [[Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms]]. It was the first private University in India.<ref name="Sundar2013">{{cite book|author=Pushpa Sundar|title=Business and Community: The Story of Corporate Social Responsibility in India|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=seiICwAAQBAJ&pg=PA159|accessdate=27 June 2016|date=24 January 2013|publisher=SAGE Publications|isbn=978-81-321-1153-5|pages=159–}}</ref> It was taken over by the Tamil Nadu government in 2013.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/Government-introduces-bill-to-take-over-Annamalai-University/2013/04/16/article1546547.ece | title=Government introduces bill to take over Annamalai University | publisher=[[New Indian Express]] | date=16 April 2013 | accessdate=27 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Govt-takeover-of-Annamalai-University-challenged/articleshow/23928362.cms | title=Govt takeover of Annamalai University challenged | publisher=[[Times of India]] | date=11 October 2013 | accessdate=27 June 2016}}</ref>
'''Annamalai University''' is one of Asia's largest public residential universities located in [[Annamalai Nagar]], [[Chidambaram]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India. The university is spread across {{convert|1500|acre|km2}} in Chidambaram and offers courses of higher education in science, engineering, humanities, agriculture and arts. The university was founded in 1929 by the entrepreneur Annamalai Chettiyar in the aftermath of the [[Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms]]. It was the first private University in India.<ref name="Sundar2013">{{cite book|author=Pushpa Sundar|title=Business and Community: The Story of Corporate Social Responsibility in India|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=seiICwAAQBAJ&pg=PA159|accessdate=27 June 2016|date=24 January 2013|publisher=SAGE Publications|isbn=978-81-321-1153-5|pages=159–}}</ref> It was taken over by the Tamil Nadu government in 2013.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/Government-introduces-bill-to-take-over-Annamalai-University/2013/04/16/article1546547.ece | title=Government introduces bill to take over Annamalai University | publisher=[[New Indian Express]] | date=16 April 2013 | accessdate=27 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Govt-takeover-of-Annamalai-University-challenged/articleshow/23928362.cms | title=Govt takeover of Annamalai University challenged | publisher=[[Times of India]] | date=11 October 2013 | accessdate=27 June 2016}}</ref>


The university also provides more than 500 courses through [[distance education]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/distance_edu.htm |title=Distance Education |publisher=Annamalai University |date=March 2013}}</ref> The Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) of Annamalai University offers education to those people who are unable to attend the campus but who desire to study. It is credited with the largest enrollment in India and is well equipped with computers and other infrastructure, separate teaching faculty and administration, study centers, and computer training centers to serve its students. It was the first institution in India to offer postgraduate degree programmes in Applied Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Bioinformatics and Law through distance education. The Directorate of Distance Education also offers programmes in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Interior Design, Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Retail Management, Twinning, Health Science, a Commonwealth Youth Programme, Yoga, Music, Fire and Safety, Pharmaceutical and Taxation.
The university also provides more than 500 courses through [[distance education]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/distance_edu.htm |title=Distance Education |publisher=Annamalai University |date=March 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130118101436/http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/distance_edu.htm |archivedate=2013-01-18 }}</ref> The Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) of Annamalai University offers education to those people who are unable to attend the campus but who desire to study. It is credited with the largest enrollment in India and is well equipped with computers and other infrastructure, separate teaching faculty and administration, study centers, and computer training centers to serve its students. It was the first institution in India to offer postgraduate degree programmes in Applied Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Bioinformatics and Law through distance education. The Directorate of Distance Education also offers programmes in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Interior Design, Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Retail Management, Twinning, Health Science, a Commonwealth Youth Programme, Yoga, Music, Fire and Safety, Pharmaceutical and Taxation.


The University Grants Commission (India) (UGC) cancelled the recognition of the DDE courses in 2015. Annamalai authorities approached the Madras high court which has as of now stayed the UGC's cancellation order. As of Dec 2015 the matter is still pending in Madras High Court. The Directorate introduced a B.Ed. Programme through distance education in 2008-09 with the approval of National Council for Teacher Education, New Delhi.
The University Grants Commission (India) (UGC) cancelled the recognition of the DDE courses in 2015. Annamalai authorities approached the Madras high court which has as of now stayed the UGC's cancellation order. As of Dec 2015 the matter is still pending in Madras High Court. The Directorate introduced a B.Ed. Programme through distance education in 2008-09 with the approval of National Council for Teacher Education, New Delhi.
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==Scholarships and awards==
==Scholarships and awards==
[[File:Annamalai University - CSE Department.JPG|thumb|Annamalai University - CSE Department]]
[[File:Annamalai University - CSE Department.JPG|thumb|Annamalai University - CSE Department]]
A total of 356 scholarships and awards<ref>{{cite web |url=http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/scholorship.htm |title=Scholarships |publisher=Annamalai University}}</ref> are given to eligible candidates every year.
A total of 356 scholarships and awards<ref>{{cite web|url=http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/scholorship.htm |title=Scholarships |publisher=Annamalai University |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080721014126/http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/scholorship.htm |archivedate=2008-07-21 }}</ref> are given to eligible candidates every year.


==Campuses==
==Campuses==

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Annamalai University
MottoWith courage and faith
TypePublic
Established1929
ChancellorShri. Ch. Vidyasagar Rao
Vice-ChancellorProf. S. MANIAN
Location
Chidambaram
,
Tamil Nadu
,
India

11°23′27″N 79°42′53″E / 11.390845°N 79.714758°E / 11.390845; 79.714758
CampusRural
AffiliationsUGC
Websitewww.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in

Annamalai University is one of Asia's largest public residential universities located in Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India. The university is spread across 1,500 acres (6.1 km2) in Chidambaram and offers courses of higher education in science, engineering, humanities, agriculture and arts. The university was founded in 1929 by the entrepreneur Annamalai Chettiyar in the aftermath of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms. It was the first private University in India.[1] It was taken over by the Tamil Nadu government in 2013.[2][3]

The university also provides more than 500 courses through distance education.[4] The Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) of Annamalai University offers education to those people who are unable to attend the campus but who desire to study. It is credited with the largest enrollment in India and is well equipped with computers and other infrastructure, separate teaching faculty and administration, study centers, and computer training centers to serve its students. It was the first institution in India to offer postgraduate degree programmes in Applied Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Bioinformatics and Law through distance education. The Directorate of Distance Education also offers programmes in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Interior Design, Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Retail Management, Twinning, Health Science, a Commonwealth Youth Programme, Yoga, Music, Fire and Safety, Pharmaceutical and Taxation.

The University Grants Commission (India) (UGC) cancelled the recognition of the DDE courses in 2015. Annamalai authorities approached the Madras high court which has as of now stayed the UGC's cancellation order. As of Dec 2015 the matter is still pending in Madras High Court. The Directorate introduced a B.Ed. Programme through distance education in 2008-09 with the approval of National Council for Teacher Education, New Delhi.

Accreditation

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council has accredited Annamalai University with a grade of A' in 2014.[5]

Faculties

  1. Medicine[6]
  2. Dentistry[7]
  3. Agriculture[8]
  4. Engineering and technology[9]
  5. Arts[10]
  6. Education[11]
  7. Fine arts[12]
  8. Science[13]
  9. Indian Languages[14]
  10. Marine Sciences[15]

Scholarships and awards

Annamalai University - CSE Department

A total of 356 scholarships and awards[16] are given to eligible candidates every year.

Campuses

In 2006, Annamalai University opened its first Study Center in Toronto, Canada, offering programs in Music, Dance, Tamil and Yoga. Other overseas centres include the Al Mihad Institute, Dubai , OUR international (Dhafir Institute) Abu Dhabi and the Al Hilal Education Centre, Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates as well as the Al Noor Education Centre in Muscat, Oman.

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ^ Pushpa Sundar (24 January 2013). Business and Community: The Story of Corporate Social Responsibility in India. SAGE Publications. pp. 159–. ISBN 978-81-321-1153-5. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
  2. ^ "Government introduces bill to take over Annamalai University". New Indian Express. 16 April 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
  3. ^ "Govt takeover of Annamalai University challenged". Times of India. 11 October 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
  4. ^ "Distance Education". Annamalai University. March 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-01-18. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Institutions Accredited / Re-accredited by NAAC whose accreditation validity period is over".
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