The University of Madras was formally established on September 5, 1857 and undertook as its motto ‘Doctrina Vim Promovet Insitam’ (Learning promotes [one’s] innate talent). Robert Chisholm was commissioned in 1861 to build the University’s first building, now a magnificent renovated heritage monument.
The University of Madras was the first to introduce autonomous colleges within the University system in 1978-79. since then, 25 out of the 178 affiliated institutions has become autonomous. The opening of the golden page in the history of the University of Madras with the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accrediting it at the ‘Five Star’ level took place in 2000. That year also saw the University Grants Commission (UGC) according the University the special status well as for research in the focused area of herbal medicine. Presently NAAC has reaccredited the University of Madras with ‘A’ Grade. The first Vice-Chancellor of the University as Sir Christopher Rawlinson, the Chief justice of the Madras. This practice of part time Vice-Chancellors (majority from the High Court bench ) was to continue until 1923. The University at its inception comprised of four faculties – Arts, Law, Medical and Engineering, and examined candidates for degree in all these disciplines. However, consequent amendments to the Madras University Act, the Medical and Engineering Colleges earlier affiliated to this University have been since shifted to the newly created Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Dr. MGR Medical University and the Anna University respectively.
The innovations introduced in the last decade have been many. At present there are 70 teaching and research departments in the University, grouped under 17 Schools. Within the Chennai Metropolitan area the University is now spread over six campuses such as (1) The Chepauk Main Campus. (2) The Guindy Campus, (3) the Marina Campus, (4) the Taramani Campus, (5) the Chetput Campus (The Madras University Union), (6) the Maduravoyal Campus (Field Laboratory). The University offers several Masters and Research Programs.
Post Graduate programmes
MBA- Master of Business Administration - 2 Years
• General
• Marketing
• Finance
• Fashion Apparel Management
• Human Resource
• Systems
MCA- Master of Computer Application - 3 Years
M.Sc(IT)- Information Technology - 2 Years
M.Sc(TFD)-Textiles & Fashion Design - 2 Years
Under Graduate programmes 2 Years
B.Sc(AFD)- Apparel Fashion Design
BBA- Bachelor of Business Administration
BCA - Bachelor of Computer Application
B. Com - Bachelor of Commerce in Computer Application
Diploma programmes - 1 Years
Diploma in Textile and Fashion Design
Alagappa University-Karaikudi
MFT has been recognized as a collaborative programme institute by Alagappa Univeristy, Karaikudi, TamilNadu. The University was established under a Act of Tamil Nadu State Legislature in 1985. It has jurisdiction over two Revenue Districts of Tamil Nadu and has in its ambit 15 Post-Graduate Departments, 2 Constituent Colleges and 26 Affiliated Colleges offering courses in various disciplines catering to the educational needs of more than a lakh of students.The University has emerged from the galaxy ofInstitutions initially founded at Karaikudi by the munificent and multifaceted personality (late)Dr.R.M.Alagappa Chettiar.The Alagappa University has emerged as a pioneer institution in offering undergraduate full time courses in B.S. Apparel fashion designing and B.S. Fashion apparel management as well as other subjects in our two decades of its existence. Alagappa Univeristy has the honour of being awarded grade ‘A’ by NAAC and is a member of the Common wealth Universities and the Association of Indian Universities.
Tamilnadu Open University-Chennai
MFT is also a recognized Vocational Programme Institute and Programme Study Centre for TamilNadu Open University, which offers diploma courses in fashion designing and garment making, diploma in apparel and fashion design and BSc(apparel fashion design). TNOU was founded in 2002 by the Tamilnadu State Government and was recognized by the UGC in 2004, with the objective of introducing and promoting Open University and Distance Education systems in the educational scenario of Tamil Nadu, as well as, coordinating such systems and setting the standards for such systems. It is the 10th State Open University established in the country. The Head Office of the University is located at Chennai and the University operates through the Schools of study, Vocational programme Centres (VPCs), Programme Study Centres (PSCs) and Learning Resource Centre (LRCs). TNOU plays a vital role in introducing and promoting Open University and Distance Education systems.
The Tamil Nadu Open University was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu in the year 2002 by the Tamil Nadu Open University Act, 2002 (Act No 27 of 2002). As per the TNOU Act, the University with headquarters at Chennai may carry out its academic activities in India and overseas.
The objectives of the University are
To strengthen and diversity the degree, diploma and certificate courses related to the needs of employment and necessary for the economy of the State and the Country.
To provide access to higher education for large segments of population and in particular, the disadvantaged groups such as those living in remote and rural areas including working people, housewives and other adults who wish to upgrade or acquire knowledge through studies in various fields.
To promote acquisition of knowledge and to continually offer opportunities for upgrading knowledge, training and skills in the context of innovations, research and discovery in all fields of human endeavors.
To evolve flexible and robust curricula to widen educational access, deepen knowledge frontier and create entrepreneurial skill sets.
To provide a non formal channel of educational system complementary to the formal system and encourage transfer of credits.
To provide education and training in the various arts and crafts and
To provide for training of teachers.
As mandated by the Tamil Nadu University Act, 2002, the University has taken effective steps to offer various Academic and Vocation programmes under the distance education mode.
The University of Madras was the first to introduce autonomous colleges within the University system in 1978-79. since then, 25 out of the 178 affiliated institutions has become autonomous. The opening of the golden page in the history of the University of Madras with the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accrediting it at the ‘Five Star’ level took place in 2000. That year also saw the University Grants Commission (UGC) according the University the special status well as for research in the focused area of herbal medicine. Presently NAAC has reaccredited the University of Madras with ‘A’ Grade. The first Vice-Chancellor of the University as Sir Christopher Rawlinson, the Chief justice of the Madras. This practice of part time Vice-Chancellors (majority from the High Court bench ) was to continue until 1923. The University at its inception comprised of four faculties – Arts, Law, Medical and Engineering, and examined candidates for degree in all these disciplines. However, consequent amendments to the Madras University Act, the Medical and Engineering Colleges earlier affiliated to this University have been since shifted to the newly created Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Dr. MGR Medical University and the Anna University respectively.
The innovations introduced in the last decade have been many. At present there are 70 teaching and research departments in the University, grouped under 17 Schools. Within the Chennai Metropolitan area the University is now spread over six campuses such as (1) The Chepauk Main Campus. (2) The Guindy Campus, (3) the Marina Campus, (4) the Taramani Campus, (5) the Chetput Campus (The Madras University Union), (6) the Maduravoyal Campus (Field Laboratory). The University offers several Masters and Research Programs.
Post Graduate programmes
MBA- Master of Business Administration - 2 Years
• General
• Marketing
• Finance
• Fashion Apparel Management
• Human Resource
• Systems
MCA- Master of Computer Application - 3 Years
M.Sc(IT)- Information Technology - 2 Years
M.Sc(TFD)-Textiles & Fashion Design - 2 Years
Under Graduate programmes 2 Years
B.Sc(AFD)- Apparel Fashion Design
BBA- Bachelor of Business Administration
BCA - Bachelor of Computer Application
B. Com - Bachelor of Commerce in Computer Application
Diploma programmes - 1 Years
Diploma in Textile and Fashion Design
Alagappa University-Karaikudi
MFT has been recognized as a collaborative programme institute by Alagappa Univeristy, Karaikudi, TamilNadu. The University was established under a Act of Tamil Nadu State Legislature in 1985. It has jurisdiction over two Revenue Districts of Tamil Nadu and has in its ambit 15 Post-Graduate Departments, 2 Constituent Colleges and 26 Affiliated Colleges offering courses in various disciplines catering to the educational needs of more than a lakh of students.The University has emerged from the galaxy ofInstitutions initially founded at Karaikudi by the munificent and multifaceted personality (late)Dr.R.M.Alagappa Chettiar.The Alagappa University has emerged as a pioneer institution in offering undergraduate full time courses in B.S. Apparel fashion designing and B.S. Fashion apparel management as well as other subjects in our two decades of its existence. Alagappa Univeristy has the honour of being awarded grade ‘A’ by NAAC and is a member of the Common wealth Universities and the Association of Indian Universities.
Tamilnadu Open University-Chennai
MFT is also a recognized Vocational Programme Institute and Programme Study Centre for TamilNadu Open University, which offers diploma courses in fashion designing and garment making, diploma in apparel and fashion design and BSc(apparel fashion design). TNOU was founded in 2002 by the Tamilnadu State Government and was recognized by the UGC in 2004, with the objective of introducing and promoting Open University and Distance Education systems in the educational scenario of Tamil Nadu, as well as, coordinating such systems and setting the standards for such systems. It is the 10th State Open University established in the country. The Head Office of the University is located at Chennai and the University operates through the Schools of study, Vocational programme Centres (VPCs), Programme Study Centres (PSCs) and Learning Resource Centre (LRCs). TNOU plays a vital role in introducing and promoting Open University and Distance Education systems.
The Tamil Nadu Open University was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu in the year 2002 by the Tamil Nadu Open University Act, 2002 (Act No 27 of 2002). As per the TNOU Act, the University with headquarters at Chennai may carry out its academic activities in India and overseas.
The objectives of the University are
To strengthen and diversity the degree, diploma and certificate courses related to the needs of employment and necessary for the economy of the State and the Country.
To provide access to higher education for large segments of population and in particular, the disadvantaged groups such as those living in remote and rural areas including working people, housewives and other adults who wish to upgrade or acquire knowledge through studies in various fields.
To provide a non formal channel of educational system complementary to the formal system and encourage transfer of credits.
To provide education and training in the various arts and crafts and
To provide for training of teachers.
As mandated by the Tamil Nadu University Act, 2002, the University has taken effective steps to offer various Academic and Vocation programmes under the distance education mode.
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