Thiruvalluvar University [TUV], Vellore established in 2002 is a State University. TUV Vellore is approved by UGC. Admission in Thiruvalluvar University is offered in Engineering, Management and Humanities at UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ Certificate level.
Since 2002, Thiruvalluvar University has been providing adequate resources and facilities for the advancement of research and knowledge dissemination along with focus on the upliftment of economic and social aspects of the city. It is approved by the UGC and accredited by NAAC with “B+” Grade. It is also a member of the AIU.
Its vision statement states that it desires to inculcate morals, creativity, and ethics among students to transform society with cultural sustainability. It aims to promote a motivating environment where students are provided with multiple opportunities to improve their skills and become effective personalities.
The university has various departments like Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, English, Tamil, Mathematics, Zoology, Computer Science, Physics, and Commerce.
Applicants can find the Application Form on the official website of Thiruvalluvar University where they can apply for admission in different courses offered here. To pursue UG courses, applicants must have passed 12th from an institute as equivalent to the Higher Secondary Examination of the Government of Tamil Nadu. Whereas, to study PG courses they have to qualify for a 3-year Bachelor’s Degree program from a recognised University. They must remember the general instructions of admissions that are mentioned below:
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| Institute Name | Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore |
| Estd. Year | 2002 |
| Approved/Recognised by | UGC |
| Type | State University |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ Certificate |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Dr. THAMARAI SELVI SOMASUNDARAM |
| Address | Serkadu, Vellore - 632115, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Contact Number | 0416-2274755, 2274756 |
| Official Website | https://www.tvu.edu.in/ |
To develop the personalities of students and to make them globally competent, the university has a Placement Cell that hosts campus recruitment drives to offer students jobs in different sectors. Internship opportunities are also provided where students can get practical exposure to upgrade their skills. Counselling sessions regarding higher studies and placement opportunities are also conducted within the campus for students. Necessary training activities are hosted by the cell for students employable as per the requirements of different industries. The main responsibility of the cell is to conduct sessions for skill development in various sections like Resume Writing, Interviews, Public Speaking, Presentations, Management, Leadership, and others. It also provides students with supportive activities and resources for their career planning.
The sprawling campus of Thiruvalluvar University is spread across an area of approximately 112+ acres at Serkadu, Vinnampalli, Tamil Nadu. The campus comprises of multiple infrastructural facilities to support effective and smooth teaching-learning procedures. The major facilities of the university are:
Thiruvalluvar University got establishment in the year 2002 under the Thiruvalluvar University Act, 2002. The act was passed by the Tamil Nadu Government on 16th October 2002 to establish the institute with the motive to empower the society with high education. Currently, the University is in Vellore Fort which is a fort in Vellore Town. The overall circumference of the fort is around 2600 meters.
The Thiruvalluvar University was once the Post Graduation Extension Center, Madras University, which operated at the fort campus, Vellore. The University has got its name from the greatest Tamil poets Thiruvalluvar.
The University has a vision of delivering knowledge with the mission of empowerment through higher education for achieving the goals of:
The University offers postgraduate (coursework) as well as Ph.D. (research coursework) in the field of chemistry, biotechnology, economics, English, mathematics, zoology, and Tamil. The courses that Thiruvalluvar Institute of Distance Education (TIDE) offers are a computer application, science commerce, business administration, and arts. The University and its affiliated colleges, conduct semester/non-semester examinations for undergraduate and postgraduate degree students. Apart from the academics and research sections, this township offers central as well as other facilities.
Thiruvalluvar University was brought into existence by the Tamil Nadu Government at Vellore. The University got inaugurated on 16th October 2002 by the respected Chief Minister Selvi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa. The University campus covers a large area of 113 acres in Serkkadu which is close to Vallimalai. In India, there is a requirement of such an educational institution that can fulfill the need of the community belonging to the different region. The University was formed keeping in mind the requirement of the people.
Further, the global objective to bring the University in existence was to give a sacred place to the students for learning with complete concentration. For grooming the students with research and development programs, the institute provided excellent facilities for both scholars and students. By deeply associating with the principles of Saint Thiruvalluvar, the University works on bringing out a complete individual who can take the country to the pinnacle of success in the future. The University has the vision to create a motivating aura and maker students aware of their social responsibilities. It also aims to make women empowered and self-reliant so they can work for the growth of the country.
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