The Publics Petition dated 11-11-2025 initiated
the establishment of Madras University. It was in January 1840
with Mr.George Norton as its President, The University Board was
constituted. In 1984 after a lapse of 14 years Government of India
formulated a systematic educational policy for India and as a
sequel to this on 5th September 1857 by an act of legislative
council of India. The University of organised and the Model of
London University.
Madras University is the mother of almost all the Old Universities
of Southern India. The University area of Jurisdiction has been
confined to, however, 3 districts of Tamil Nadu in recent years.
This is consequent to establishment of various Universities in
the State and demarcation of the University territories. This
University has been growing from strength to strength while widening
its teaching and research activities.
The Organisation structure of Madras University encompuses :
1. The Senate
2. The Syndicate
3. The Academic Council
4. The Faculties
5. The Finance Committee
6. The Board of Studies
His excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu is the Chancellor of
The University.
The Vice-Chancellor who is appointed by a term period is the principle
executive officer. The Registrar of the University Who is the
Secretary of the Syndicate is the custodian of all the records
and Chief Administrator. Yet another function the Examination
of the University is managed by Office of the Controller of Examinations.
The University imparts both Under Graduate and Post Graduate Education
to the Affiliated Institutions which are spread over the district
of Chennai, Thrivallur and Kanchipuram. Apart from teaching research
activities in Arts, Humanities, Science, Management and Technology
are the main portals at the University. A number of institutions
affiliated to Madras University Concentrate in research activities
were Ph.D., Programme is available in the respective specialisations.
University has also offer teaching and Research in 4 Campuses
of Madras University. The University Department of study and Research
which are 68 Departments spread over in 4 Campuses organised into
18 Schools offer Post Graduate Courses in respective specialisation
part time and full time Ph.D. Programmes, Diploma and Certificate
Programmes.
Accessing the need for educating large number of the people in
the Country The University offered both under Graduate and Post
Graduate education through the Institute of Correspondence Education
of the University of Madras. The Institute which is popularly
called ICE of Madras offers courses both under Open University
System and Regular formal University system. Some of the courses
offered by ICE as no parallel in this country to name a few,
1. B. Music - Traditional Indian Music
2. M. Music - Indian Music at Post Graduate level
3. M.A. in Vaishnavism and Christian Studies - The courses of
religious Philosophy
M.Sc. in Psychology and M.Sc. in Geography - well designed practical
and Professional training for the aspiring graduate in the respective
specialisations.
In recent years, The University by its quality education has been
accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
with the highest rating. The UGC has recognised as the first centre
for potentials of excellence in the Country.
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