Higher education budget up by 60% in 5 years, yet T.N. govt. universities continue to struggle for funds

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More than 80% of the funds received by universities is spent towards meeting non-plan expenses. A view of the Senate House is the administrative centre of the University of Madras on Wallajah Road, along Marina Beach. | Photo Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM B

The Higher Education Department of Tamil Nadu has witnessed a substantial increase in budgetary allocation in the past five years, but it has not translated to better fiscal health for the State-run universities.

In the fiscal year 2021-22, the department received an allocation of ₹5,369 crore, while in the 2025-26 budget, the sum stood at ₹8,494 crore, marking an increase of nearly 60%. A substantial jump came in the year 2024-25 when the allocation was increased by ₹1,245 crore to ₹8,212 crore, compared to the previous fiscal. However, State-run universities continued to be operate under strained fiscal health.

Published - April 18, 2026 12:26 am IST

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