Academic Index Last updated: June 22, 2026

16 Best Universities in Tamil Nadu for Sports

Focusing specifically on Sports, our data science engine identified the 16 most influential universities in Tamil Nadu. Our methodology evaluated 269.9K subject-specific papers and 3.12M citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Vellore

#35 in India #497 in Asia

79% Acceptance

48,025 Enrollment

1984 Founded

2

Chennai

Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R.Medical University

#173 in India #1360 in Asia

44% Acceptance

1987 Founded

3

Chennai

Saveetha University

#165 in India #1309 in Asia

22% Acceptance

12,190 Enrollment

2005 Founded

4

Chennai

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

#108 in India #984 in Asia

44% Acceptance

48,025 Enrollment

2001 Founded

5

Chennai

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

#84 in India #810 in Asia

70% Acceptance

8,636 Enrollment

1985 Founded

6

Chennai

Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research

#419 in India #2577 in Asia

62% Acceptance

12,190 Enrollment

2004 Founded

7

Coimbatore

Bharathiar University

#79 in India #771 in Asia

50% Acceptance

37,444 Enrollment

1982 Founded

8

Chennai

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute

#285 in India #1962 in Asia

70% Acceptance

6,684 Enrollment

1988 Founded

9

Chennai

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

#58 in India #631 in Asia

59% Acceptance

20,945 Enrollment

1985 Founded

10

Coimbatore

Karpagam Academy of Higher Education

#274 in India #1911 in Asia

36% Acceptance

24,500 Enrollment

2008 Founded

11

Chidambaram

Annamalai University

#39 in India #530 in Asia

60% Acceptance

37,444 Enrollment

1929 Founded

12

Coimbatore

Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences

#255 in India #1791 in Asia

50% Acceptance

48,025 Enrollment

1986 Founded

13

Coimbatore

Amrita University

#23 in India #322 in Asia

80% Acceptance

24,500 Enrollment

14

Chennai

Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research

#251 in India #1781 in Asia

56% Acceptance

12,190 Enrollment

1984 Founded

15

Krishnankoil

Kalasalingam University

#250 in India #1779 in Asia

69% Acceptance

1984 Founded

16

Chennai

Vels University

#210 in India #1551 in Asia

46% Acceptance

6,684 Enrollment

1992 Founded