is a university in the city of Tiruchirapalli, Tamilnadu state, India. It has almost 200 affiliated colleges in several different districts of the state, including Nagapattinam, Perambalur, Pudukkottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Tiruchirapalli. It is a recognised university, supported by the University Grants Commission (University Grants Commission (India)) of India. All major faculties of science and arts are represented.