Meenakshi University, Chennai

Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (Meenakshi University) was formed on 14th June 2004 on behalf of Meenakshi Ammal Trust which was founded in the year 1983. The trust is involved in various educational activities like giving awards, scholarships, grants and aids to Indian citizens for study and research in the fields of education, Indian culture and fine arts etc. The aim of the trust is to provide education to the underprivileged sections of the society by starting various education al institutions to spread knowledge and to promote and advance the cause of education and the Indian Culture by running Schools, Engineering, Medical, Dental and Paramedical Institutions, Hospitals, Libraries, Hostels and similar institutions for the benefit of the public. In a very short period time, the trust has grown from a humble beginning to the status of Deemed University.