University of Madras, Chennai

The University of Madras is one of the three oldest universities

in India (along with the University of Calcutta and the University

of Mumbai). The University of Madras, organized on the model of

the University of London, was incorporated on 5 September 1857 by

an Act of the Legislative Council of India. The university is situated

in the southern city of Chennai (formerly known as Madras). It has

four campuses in the city - Chepauk, Marina, Guindy and Taramani.

More than 50 Departments offer a range of specialisation subjects.

In 2004, all engineering courses of the University were shifted

to Anna University. The University provides affiliation to several

colleges for numerous courses. The various departments of the University

also conduct research in addition to teaching. There are nearly

43 external research institutes in addition to centres of excellence

within the University.

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council has conferred

the "Five star Status" to the University of Madras. The

University of Madras has been given the status of "University

with Potential for Excellence" by the University Grants Commission.

The first ever demand for higher education in Madras Presidency

was voiced forth in a Public Address to The Right Honourable Lord

John Elphinstone G.C.H., Governor of Madras signed by 70,000 Native

Inhabitants when the Governor in Council was contemplating "some

effective and liberal measures for the establishment of an improved

system of national education". This public petition which was

presented by the then Advocate General Mr. George Norton on 11.11.1839

pressed the need for an English College in the Madras city. Pursuant

to this, Lord Elphinstone evolved a plan for the establishment of

a Central Collegiate Institution or a University. This University

had twin Departments (1) High School for the cultivation of English

literature, regional language, philosophy and science, (2) College

providing instruction in the higher branches of literature, philosophy

and science.

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

Contact Details of University of Madras, Chennai

Vice-Chancellor

Prof. S. Ramachandran

Vice-Chancellor, University of Madras

Chepauk, Chennai-600 005,

Tamil Nadu, South India

Telephone: 91-44-25361074, 25399401 (Off.)

Fax: 91-44-25367654

E-mail:vcoffice@unom.ac.in, vchome@md3.vsnl.net.in

VC's Secretariat : Tel : 25399563

Registrar I/C

Dr. M. Ranganatham

Tel : 91-44-25361055

Fax:91-44-25360749

E-mail:registrar@unom.ac.in

Registrar's Secretariat : Tel : 91-44-25399570

Controller of Examinations

Dr. K. Murugesan

University of Madras

Chepauk Campus, Chennai - 600005

Tel : 91-44-25368496, 25399405

Fax:25368496

Email:coe@unom.ac.in

COE'S Secretariat : Tel : 91-44-25399417

Additional Controller of Examinations (IDE)

Thiru.

University of Madras

Chepauk Campus, Chennai - 600005

University Students Advisory Bureau - USAB

Director I/c.,

Dr. V.D. Swaminathan

Chepauk Campus, Chennai - 600005

Tel :91-44-25392255, 25399518

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