Varsity finalises college locations

Anna University–Tiruchi (AU-T) has finalised temporary locations from where its four constituent colleges would start functioning from the ensuing academic year. In Nagapattinam district, the constituent college will function from Anjugam Muthuvelar Government Higher Secondary School at Thirukkuvalai.

Likewise, in Ariyalur district, the constituent college will become operational from the premises of the Ariyalur Government Arts and Science College.

In Ramanathapuram district and Panrutti in Cuddalore district, the university has identified private locations with huge buildings. The university intends to establish re-locatable sheds.“The task of appointing faculty and creating permanent infrastructure for the four constituent units has already been initiated,” said Vice-Chancellor V. Ramachandran.

A uniform architectural plan has been drawn up for all the four constituent colleges. For each college, a huge 1.25 lakh square feet building has been envisaged. The permanent infrastructural facilities are expected to get ready in a year’s time, he said, exuding confidence that the constituent units would receive the desired patronage at the time of counselling.