About
OfficialA state-government-established university in Vadakangulam, Tamil Nadu, offering multidisciplinary programmes across nine schools.
- Established in 1984
- Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC)
- AISHE code U-1412
- Nine schools, including Law, Nursing and Pharmacy
- A/C hostels with single, double and triple occupancy
- Smart classrooms with interactive white boards
About
Joy University is a university established by the State Government of Tamil Nadu. It is located at Raja Nagar, Vadakangulam, near Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, 627116. The university is listed as affiliated with the University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Education, Government of India.
History
The university was established in 1984 by the Selvam Educational and Charitable Trust under the visionary leadership of Dr SA Raja. Dr SA Raja is described as a philanthropist and educator from Vadakangulam. The university's stated vision is to create and nurture a multidisciplinary global university with highest academics, research and ethical standards.
Academics
Schools include Agricultural Sciences, Arts & Natural Sciences, Computational Intelligence, Engineering and Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Law, Life & Health Sciences, Nursing, and Pharmacy. The School of Law offers B.A. LL.B (Hons), B.B.A. LL.B (Hons) and LL.B (Hons) programmes. The academic calendar uses a 4-month semester and a 5-day week. The School of Nursing completed the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNNMC) Inspection.
Campus & Facilities
Facilities include A/C hostels with single, double and triple occupancy, and smart classrooms with interactive white boards. Listed facilities also include a digital library, a moot court, a football turf, a food court, and air-conditioned buses. Other listed facilities include a student activity centre, a wellness hospital, a mini theatre, and basketball and volleyball courts.
Admissions
Undergraduate programmes use the JOY University Admission Test (JOYAT). Postgraduate programmes use JOYAT plus a personal interview, and the Ph.D entrance exam is JOYAT with an interview. B.Design admission is through NIFT, UCEED, PUEE or JOYAT.
Quick stats
Courses offered
27
Avg placements
Not yet verified
Total intake
Not yet verified
Hostel
No
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources