Central University of Tamil Nadu

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Central University of Tamil Nadu
File:Logo Central University of Tamil Nadu.png
TypePublic
Established2009
ChancellorG. Padmanaban
Vice-ChancellorMuthukalingan Krishnan[1]
Location
Thiruvarur
,
Tamil Nadu
,
India

10°48′48″N 79°36′49″E / 10.8134°N 79.6137°E / 10.8134; 79.6137Coordinates: 10°48′48″N 79°36′49″E / 10.8134°N 79.6137°E / 10.8134; 79.6137
CampusRural
LanguageEnglish
Websitecutn.ac.in
Central University of Tamil Nadu is located in Tamil Nadu
Central University of Tamil Nadu
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
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Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) is a central university[2] located in Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu.

History[edit]

CUTN was established by the Government of India in 2009 under the Central Universities Act, 2009.[3] It was inaugurated in September 2009 and B. P. Sanjay has been appointed the first vice-chancellor (VC).[4] Aditya Prasad Dash was appointed VC in August 2015.[5]

G. Padmanabhan replaced V. Krishnamurthy as Chancellor in July 2018.[6] Karpaga Kumaravel replaced Aditya Prasad Dash as acting VC in August 2020.[7] A selection panel for a new VC was set in October 2020[8] and a shortlist was submitted in January 2021[9] but as of June 2021, no VC was appointed.[10] Prof. M. Krishnan has joined as new regular VC of CUTN on 6th August, 2021.[11]

Ranking[edit]

University and college rankings
General – India
NIRF (Universities) (2020)[12]101–150

CUTN was ranked in the 101–150 band among universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2020.[12]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "President Ram Nath Kovind approves appointments of vice chancellors of 12 central universities: Ministry of education". The Times of India 13:29 IST. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  2. ↑ "Central University Tamil Nadu". University Grants Commission (India). Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  3. ↑ "Central Universities Act, 2009" (PDF). Ministry of Law and Justice (Legislative Department). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2012.
  4. ↑ "Karunanidhi to inaugurate Central University at Tiruvarur". The Hindu. 10 September 2009. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  5. ↑ "VC hailed for transforming varsity into centre of excellence". The Hindu. 11 August 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  6. ↑ Kumar, K. Sambath (17 July 2018). "Former IISc director G Padmanabhan appointed CUTN chancellor". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  7. ↑ Kumar, K. Sambath (5 August 2020). "Karpaga Kumaravel assumes office as CUTN vice-chancellor". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  8. ↑ Kumar, Sampath (22 October 2020). "Selection panel set to search for next vice-chancellor of CUTN". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  9. ↑ "CUTN VC: Panel sends shortlist to education ministry". The Times of India. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  10. ↑ "Almost Half of All Central Universities Functioning Without a Regular Vice-Chancellor". The Wire. 1 June 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  11. ↑ "Vice Chancellor - CUTN". Retrieved 8 September 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2020 (Universities)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 11 June 2020.

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