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| name = Anna University Chennai Regional Office, Madurai<br />
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| established = 2010<br />
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| type = [[Public University|Public]]<br />
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| dean = Prof.Dr.V.Malathi (from 2018)<br />
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| vice_chancellor = R. Murugesan<br />
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| city = [[Madurai]]<br />
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| website = [http://autmdu.ac.in www.autmdu.ac.in]<br />
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'''Anna University Chennai - Regional Campus, Madurai''' formerly [[Anna University of Technology, Madurai]] is a technological university located at [[Madurai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. It was established on 2010 as a result of a decision to split [[Anna University]] into six universities, namely, [[Anna University, Chennai]], [[Anna University, Chennai]] - Taramani Campus, [[Anna University Chennai - Regional Office, Tiruchirappalli]], [[Anna University Chennai - Regional Office, Coimbatore]], [[Anna University Chennai - Regional Office, Tirunelveli]] and Anna University Chennai - Regional Office, Madurai.<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.autmdu.ac.in/aboutus.php |title=Welcome to Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore |work=autmdu |accessdate=13 June 2011}}</ref> <br />
It is an accredited university with powers to grant affiliations to colleges and universities conducting graduate and post graduate studies, as well as diploma courses, and is also recognized by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]]. Dr. R. Murugesan was the founding vice-chancellor and led a leadership team consisting of Dr. E.B. Perumal Pillai as the first registrar, Dr. G.Elangovan as controller of examinations), Dr. V. Malathi as director of academics, Dr. R. Subramaniam Pillai as director of admissions, Dr. T. Chitravel as director of research), Dr. S. Srinivasan as director of affiliations) and R. Sivaraman as deputy registrar administration.<br />
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The university had 46 affiliated colleges and three university campuses, at [[Madurai]], [[Ramanathapuram]] and [[Dindigul]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.annauniv.edu/cai/Regionmadurai.php|title=Madurai Region|website=www.annauniv.edu|access-date=2019-01-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://autmdu.ac.in/aboutus.php |title=Anna University of Technology Madurai |work=autmdu.ac.in |accessdate=7 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718052008/http://autmdu.ac.in/aboutus.php |archive-date=18 July 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><br />
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After functioning for a brief period inside the premises of Madurai Kamaraj University, it is presently located on National Highway 7 at a sprawling campus at the serene and historic location of Keelakuilkudi in Madurai. Located on a hillock adjacent to the world famous Samanar Hills, it offers the right ambiance for the academic environment.<br />
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On 14 September 2011 a bill was passed to merge back the universities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/tamil-nadu/article2455344.ece|title=The Hindu : States / Tamil Nadu : House passes Bill to amend Anna University Act|date=15 September 2011|work=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=18 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103033457/http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/tamil-nadu/article2455344.ece|archive-date=3 November 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> Though the university was merged with Anna University Chennai, it still functions as the regional campus and offers BTech and MTech degree programmes.<br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Education in India]]<br />
*[[Literacy in India]]<br />
*[[List of colleges and institutes in Madurai district]]<br />
*[[List of institutions of higher education in Tamil Nadu]]<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://autmdu.ac.in/index.php Official website]<br />
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