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Estd. 1928 (Tamil Nadu Act 1 of 1929) · Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India
Estd. 1928 (Tamil Nadu Act 1 of 1929)
Admissions office, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram. Mon–Sat, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm.
+91 4144 238 248Annamalai is governed under the Annamalai University Act, 1928, enacted as Tamil Nadu Act 1 of 1929. Day-to-day administration rests with the Vice-Chancellor, assisted by the Registrar, the Finance Officer and the Controller of Examinations. Policy decisions are taken by the Executive Council; academic decisions by the Academic Council.
The university publishes the minutes of both councils within thirty days of each meeting. Members of the public may inspect them at the Registrar's office on working days.
Office
Holder
Chancellor
Dr. S. Ramanathan
Vice-Chancellor
Prof. K. Arumugam
Pro-Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Lakshmi Narayanan
Registrar
Shri R. Venkatesan
Finance Officer
Smt. A. Kamala
Controller of Examinations
Dr. M. Senthil Kumar
Dean of Students
Dr. F. Naseema
Librarian
Dr. P. R. Nair
Meets quarterly
The university's chief executive body. Approves the budget, appointments, statutes and all matters of policy.
Meets twice a year
Controls curricula, examinations and academic standards. Chaired by the Vice-Chancellor.
Meets quarterly
Examines the annual budget, accounts and audit reports before they go to the Executive Council.
Meets as required
One per faculty. Design syllabi, recommend examiners and review results each semester.
Body
Scheduled meetings
Executive Council
August, November, February, May
Academic Council
September, March
Finance Committee
July, October, January, April
Boards of Studies
July and December, by faculty
Read the statute that defines these bodies and their powers.
University Act