Tirunelveli ranks high for the number of educational institutions in districts of Tamil Nadu. The following is the list of educational institutions in the district.
Universities
| University | Location | Year of founding | Enrolled students | Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manonmaniam Sundaranar University | Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli | 1990 | ||
| Anna University Chennai Regional Office, Tirunelveli | Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli | 2007 | ||
Arts & Science Colleges
| College Name | Location | Year of founding | Enrolled students | Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Ram Nallamani College of Arts and Science | Kodikurchi | |||
| J.P. College | Ayikudi | |||
| Rani Anna Government College | Tirunelveli | |||
| Mano College | Cheranmaga Devi | |||
| M.D.T.Hindu College | Pettai | |||
| Govt.College | Surandai | |||
| Sarah Tucker College | Palayamkottai | 1895 | ||
| St John's College | Palayamkottai | 1844 | ||
| St Xavier's College (Autonomous) | Palayamkottai | 1923 | ||
| Sadakathullah Appa College | Palayamkottai | 1971 | ||
| C.S.I. Jayaraj Annapackiam College | Nallur | 1997 | ||
| Sri Sarada College for Women | Tirunelveli | 1986 |
Law Colleges
| College Name | Location | Year of founding | Enrolled students | Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Law College | Palayamkottai |
B.ed Colleges
| College Name | Location | Year of founding | Enrolled students | Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Ignatius College of Education | Palayamkottai | 1957 |
Community Colleges
| College Name | Location | Year of founding | Enrolled students | Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mass Community College | Tirunelveli Main Road
Near River Bridge (Vaikkal Palam) Tenkasi- 627811 04633 224444 96774 78747 99944 77758 |
2012 | 40–50 | Bachelor in Applied Hospital Management
Bachelor in Applied Medical Laboratory Technology Bachelor Program of Hospital Related Course (3 years) |
Medical colleges
| College | Location | Year of Founding | Enrolled students | Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirunelveli Medical College | Palayamkottai | 1965 | MBBS, MD | |
| Government Siddha Medical College | Palayamkottai | 1964 | 160 | BSMS, MD |
Para-Medical Colleges (Tenkasi & Ambasamudram )
| College Name Location | 2 Years Diploma Courses 10th Pass and Above | 3 Years Bachelor Program 12th Pass and above |
|---|---|---|
| Tenkasi
Mass Community & Para-Medical College Tirunelveli Main Road Near River Bridge (Ambai Tirunelveli Roundana Junction) Ambasamudram Indian Medical Association Building College Road Near Merit School Ph:04633 224444 967 747 8 747 www.massgroups.co.in |
Hospital Management
Laboratory Technician ECG X-Ray Scan Operation Theatre & Ophthalmic Technician and All Nursing and Hospital & Laborataory Related Courses |
Bachelor in Applied Hospital Management Medical Laboratory Technology Bachelor Program of Hospital Related Course |
Distance Education Institution
| College Name | Location | Year of founding | Enrolled students | Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mass Community &
Para-Medical College & Mass Group of Institutions |
Tenkasi & Ambassamudram
967 747 8 747 www.massgroups.co.in |
2012 | 40–50 | All UG-PG & Diploma Courses Recognized by Tamil University Tanjore |
Computer Education Institutions
| College Name | Location | Year of founding | Enrolled students | Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mass Groups of Institutions | Tirunelveli Main Road- Azath Nagar Junction- Tenkasi-627811 04633 224444 967 747 8 747 ww.massgroups.co.in | 2012 | 40–50 | All Computer Education |
Engineering Colleges
| College Name | Location | Year of Founding | Enrolled Students | Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PET Engineering College | Vallioor | 2000 | 1,100 | B.E, M.E, MBA, MCA |
| Nellai College of Engineering | Maruthakulam | 2000 | 1,100 | B.E, M.E |
| VV College Of Engineering | Thisayanvilai | 2010 | 1100 | B.E, M.E |
| Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli | Tirunelveli | 1981 | Both UG and Masters in the following discipline:
Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Communication and Computer Science |
