Anna University of Technology Tiruchirappalli (formerly Anna University Tiruchirappalli) has been established as a Technical University by the Government of Tamilnadu. Anna University of Technology Tiruchirappalli - Thirukkuvalai Campus is established from the Academic year 2008-09 and started functioning from 15.09.08. Anna University of Technology Tiruchirappalli - Thirukkuvalaai campus is situated in the Main Road, 25 Kms away from Tiruvarur town in Nagapattinam District. The Institution offers Civil Engineering , Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. In the Academic Year 2010-11, branches in Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering were started in Tamil Medium in addition to existing branches.