It was then decided by the government that the students would be prepared for higher education, and then step into college to pursue further studies. It was only in 1978 that Anna University was established for engineering education and in 1988, Dr. MGR Medical University came into being. “Madras University was always an affiliating university focused only on research. General secretary of Madras University Teachers Association G. Ravindran recalled the relationship A.L. At present, the city has plenty of schools and institutions of higher learning, including numerous private institutions and remains among the most preferred destinations, especially in higher education.

Source: The Hindu August 27, 2017 19:30 UTC