Archive · 27 May 2025
Tamil Nadu Universities to Focus on Faculty, Placements and Revenue
The government is giving money to universities in Tamil Nadu to help teachers get better at their jobs and to help students find jobs after school.
They want teachers to go to training and the universities to find out what kind of jobs are available near them so they can help students prepare.
Universities can raise fees a little, and they are encouraged to sell items like mugs to earn more money.
They also plan to hire retired teachers and make it easier to register for Ph.D programs.
Tamil Nadu universities to receive ₹200 crore for faculty development.
Registrars must ensure faculty participate in development programs.
Universities to focus on improving student placements.
Universities permitted to revise fees by less than 20%.
Universities encouraged to generate revenue through merchandise.
- Who
- Higher Education Secretary C. Samayamoorthy and university Registrars
- What
- Universities directed to improve faculty performance, placements, and revenue generation.
- When
- May 2025
- Where
- Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To enhance faculty skills, increase student employment, and boost university finances.
- Funding for Faculty Development
- ₹200 crore
- Faculty Development Scheme
- Naan Mudhalvan
- Deadline for result publication
- June 15
- Academic Year Start
- July 1
- Permitted Fee Revision
- Less than 20%