The Annamalai University owes its existence to the wisdom, benefaction and philanthropy of a far-sighted visionary- Dr. Rajah Sir Annamalai Chettiar of Chettinad. The University that had started with only seven departments in 1929 has over the years developed into a well-known institution of higher learning with 49 departments under 10 faculties thus gaining the reputation of being one of the few Institutions in India with all faculties under one roof.

Departments

Arts
English
History
Political Science & Public Admin.
Economics
Commerce
Sociology
Population Studies
Business Administration
Library and Information Science
Philosophy
Division of Centre for Rural Development
Science
Mathematics
Statistics
Physics
Chemistry
Biochemistry & Biotechnology
Botany
Zoology
Earth Science
Division of Microbiology
Division of Computer & Information Sciences
Marine Sciences

Marine Biology
Indian Languages

Tamil
Hindi
Sanskrit
Linguistics
Engineering & Technology

Civil Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics & Instrumentation Engg.
Chemical Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Engineering English
Engineering Mathematics
Engineering Physics
Engineering Chemistry
Pharmacy
Education
Psychology
Education
Life Long Learning
Physical Education
Fine Arts
Music

Agriculture
Agronomy
Entomology
Plant Pathology
Microbiology
Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry
Genetics & Plant Breeding
Horticulture
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Extension
Division of Animal Husbandary
Medicine
Dermotology, Venereal & Leprosy
Ortho Paedics
ENT
Ophthalmology
Psychiatry
Radiology
Phy. Medicine & Rehab / Physio.
Anaesthesiology
Neuro Surgery
Urology
Plastic Surgery
Nursing
Anatomy
Physiology
Bio Chemistry
Pharmacology
Pathology
Micro Biology
Forensic Medicine
Community Medicine
Medicine
Surgery
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Paediatrics
TB & Chest Diseases
Dentistry


Facilities
Hostels
Yoga Centre
Equal Opportunity Cell: SC/ST Cell: Enabling Unit
Centralised Instrumentation and Service Laboratory
Co-Operative Stores
Main Library
Publication Division
Hospital
Staff Recreation Club
Campus Internet Centre
FEAT Library
Guest House
Auditorium
Water & Power Supply

Members of the Academic Council

1.
Dr. S. Manian M.Sc., Ph.D (Chairman)
Vice-Chancellor
Annamalai University.
Annamalainagar - 608 002.

2.
Selvi. Apoorva, I.A.S.,
Secretary to Government,
Higher Education Department,
Secretariat,
Chennai – 600 009.

3.
Dr. J. Radhakrishnan, I.A.S.,
Secretary to Government,
Health and Family Welfare Department,
Secretariat,
Chennai – 600 009.

4.
Thiru S.S. Poovalingam.,
Secretary to Government i/c,
Law Department,
Secretariat,
Chennai – 600 009.

5.
Thiru A.L. Somayaji, B.Com., B.L.,
Senior Advocate and Advocate General of Tamil Nadu,
29/2, Valmiki Street, Thiruvanmiyur,
Chennai – 600 041.

6.
Tmt. S. Madhumathi, I.A.S.,
Director,
Directorate of Technical Education,
Guindy, Chennai - 600 025.

7.
Thiru Kanur K. Balasundaram, M.A., M.Ed.,
Kanur Post,
Kattumannar Kovil Taluk,
Cuddalore District.

8.
Thiru S.D. Poongundran, B.E.,
No. 9, M.A.C. Avenue,
Semmandalam,
Cuddalore – 607 001.

9.
Thiru M.P.S. Sivasubramanian, M.L.A., (Neyveli)
Kulakarai Street, Muthandikuppam,
Perperiyankuppam, Panruti T.K.,
Cuddalore D.T.
Pincode – 607 805.

10.
Dr. M. Devadass, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., F.Pb.S.,
Director,
Directorate of Collegiate Education,
9th floor, EVK Sampath Building,
College Road, Chennai -600 006.

11.
Dr. S. Geethalakshmi, M.D.,
Director, Directorate of Medical Education,
No.162, Near Kmc Hospital,
EVR Periyar Salai, Kilpauk, Chennai-600 010.

12.
Dr. R. Rajendran, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Dean, Faculty of Arts
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar - 608 002.

13.
Dr. M. Sabesan, M.Sc.(Ag.)., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Dean, Faculty of Science,
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar - 608 002.
14.

Dr. K. Kathiresan, M.Sc., Ph.D., D.Sc., F.N.I.E.
Dean, Faculty of Marine Sciences,
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar - 608 002.

15.
Dr. V. Thiruvalluvan, M.A., Ph.D.
Dean, Faculty of Indian Languages,
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar - 608 002.

16.
Dr. S. Velusami, M.E., Ph.D.
Dean, Faculty of Engg. & Technology,
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar - 608 002.

17.
Dr. R. BABU Ph.D.,
Dean i/c, Faculty of Education,
Annamalai University,
Annamalainagar - 608 002.

18.
Dr. R. Rajendran, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Dean i/c. Faculty of Fine Arts
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar - 608 002.

19.
Dr. M. Ravichandran, M.Sc.(Ag.)., Ph.D.
Dean i/c, Faculty of Agriculture,
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002.

20.
Dr. P.V.S. Prasad, M.D.,
Dean, Faculty of Medicine,
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar - 608 002.

21.
Dr. V. Krishnan i/c, M.D.S.
Dean, Faculty of Dentistry,
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar - 608 002.