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{{Short description|University in Tamil Nadu, India}} | |||
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'''Manonmaniam Sundaranar University''' is a university in the [[India]]n state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It was hived off the [[Madurai Kamaraj University]] on 7 September 1990. | '''Manonmaniam Sundaranar University''' is a university in the [[India]]n state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It was hived off the [[Madurai Kamaraj University]] on 7 September 1990. | ||
The motto of the university is "In Pursuit of Excellence". It is named after the Tamil scholar/professor [[Manonmaniam Sundaram Pillai]]. The university has 24 departments in arts, languages, sciences, engineering and technology. 102 colleges in the [[ | The motto of the university is "In Pursuit of Excellence". It is named after the Tamil scholar/professor [[Manonmaniam Sundaram Pillai]]. The university has 24 departments in arts, languages, sciences, engineering and technology. 102 colleges in the [[Kanyakumari]], [[Tenkasi]], [[Thoothukudi]] and [[Tirunelveli district|Tirunelveli]] districts are affiliated to it. | ||
==Campuses== | ==Campuses== | ||
Its main campus is a {{convert|520|acre|km2}} site in Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli where the majority of the university departments function. Another {{convert|120|acre|km2}} campus at [[Alwarkurichi]] houses the Sri Parama Kalyani Centre for Environmental Sciences department | Its main campus is a {{convert|520|acre|km2}} site in Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli where the majority of the university departments function. Another {{convert|120|acre|km2}} campus at [[Alwarkurichi]] houses the Sri Parama Kalyani Centre for Environmental Sciences department and a {{convert|70|acre|m2}} campus at [[Rajakkamangalam]] houses the Centre for Marine Sciences and Technology. | ||
==Constituents== | ==Constituents== | ||
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The departments receive research projects from funding agencies in India, Europe, the United States, Japan and UNO. The university offers postgraduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes (part-time and full-time). MSU is the first to offer Choice-Based Credit System. The university has a National Service Scheme and Youth Welfare Department. | The departments receive research projects from funding agencies in India, Europe, the United States, Japan and UNO. The university offers postgraduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes (part-time and full-time). MSU is the first to offer Choice-Based Credit System. The university has a National Service Scheme and Youth Welfare Department. | ||
==Accreditations== | ==Accreditations== | ||
The University Grants Commission, New Delhi has accorded its approval for getting financial assistance since 29 March 1994. The university is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council of India with 'A' grade status. The University Act authorizes the functioning of the Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education outside the university jurisdiction and the courses offered through this mode are recognized by the Distance Education Council of India. | The University Grants Commission, New Delhi has accorded its approval for getting financial assistance since 29 March 1994. The university is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council of India with 'A' grade status. The University Act authorizes the functioning of the Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education outside the university jurisdiction and the courses offered through this mode are recognized by the Distance Education Council of India. | ||
==Community colleges== | ==Community colleges== | ||
The community colleges offer diploma courses of one-year duration to those interested in entrepreneurial enterprises. The Extension Learning Programme offers diploma and certificate courses on skill development. | The community colleges offer diploma courses of one-year duration to those interested in entrepreneurial enterprises. The Extension Learning Programme offers diploma and certificate courses on skill development. | ||
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[[Category:Manonmaniam Sundaranar University| ]] | [[Category:Manonmaniam Sundaranar University| ]] | ||
[[Category:Education in Tirunelveli]] | [[Category:Education in Tirunelveli]] | ||
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1990]] | [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1990]] | ||
[[Category:1990 establishments in Tamil Nadu]] | [[Category:1990 establishments in Tamil Nadu]] | ||