Dr. T.R. Pachamuthu
Dr. T.R. Pachamuthu
Chancellor of SRM University
“Learn while you earn” gave him a great sense of dignity and strength.
-by Subbu
Dr. T.R. Pachamuthu is a well known Indian academician, best known as the founder and chancellor of SRM University. He is also the founder of the political party – “Indhiya Jananayaga Katchi”.
TR Pachamuthu, isn't as well-known across India as the education brand he created out of nothing nearly three decades ago. His SRM University, with its main campus near Chennai, has often found itself as one of the top private universities in rankings, attracting students from all over the country. Success over the years has made him smoothly diversify beyond just education - from energy to construction and transportation to media.
Dr. T.R. Pachamuthu was born in 1941, in a small village of Tamilnadu. Having lost his father at a very early age, young Pachamuthu was brought up by his mother Tmt. Valliammai with courage and determination.
The financial constraints did not deter young Pachamuthu in rising to eminence in his village. He had his schooling in Salem Athur, and proceeded to do his University Graduation (B.Sc. - Mathematics) in Trichy. He fulfilled his ambition to qualify as an engineer by completing A.M.I.E. “Learn while you earn” gave him a great sense of dignity and strength.
He started his career as a teacher in a corporation school in Chennai, at the same time pursuing his education in the evening. Simultaneously he was also working in a private Tutorial College.
In 1967 he started “Tamil Nadu Tutorials” with the help of his co-teachers. During this period he was appointed as a Lecturer in Chengalvarayan Polytechnic. He took up this assignment in addition to his commitment in the Tutorials.
In 1969 he established Nightingale Nursery School with an initial strength of 25 students. Now the school has grown up as Matriculation Higher Secondary School with more than three thousand students. The school has two branches in Chennai.
Asian Institute of Engineering Technology was started in 1976. Students from all over India were attracted towards this Institute. His thirst for the service in the cause of education made him to take a decision to resign the post of Lecturer.This became a turning point in his career. He planned and started several educational institutions.
In 1984, he started a Polytechnic and there after, gradually 20 institution were founded offering programs in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Management, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotheraphy, Occupational theraphy, Education, Natural sciences, Commerce, Film studies etc. Over 40,000 students are studying in the SRM group of Education Institutions and in SRM University alone, there are 22,000 students.
Dr. T.R. Pachamuthu was awarded PhD (Hon.Causa) by Birhmingham City University, UK on 19th February 2010 for his contribution in the development of education, specify in the fields of engineering and technology.
SRM Hospital, run by Mr. Pachamuthu is equipped with all modern facilities and is of a high standard. It caters mainly to the needs of the poor and down trodden.
Mr. Pachamuthu is a unique example of a human being, who combines the qualities of vision of future with hard work; whatever he does, he aspires for excellence, be it education, information technology and software, health services, hotels and hospitality, construction and buildings.
Standard Leather and champion leather industries bear testimony to his business acumen. He has made a mark in the field of flat promotion also. SRM Investment and Credit Corporation founded by Thiru. Pachamuthu is devoted for the upliftment of poor and downtrodden.
| ‘Anbu Paalam’ a, NGO, celebrated its Diamond Jubilee with a function presided over by Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam on 4th Oct 2013 at SRM University Auditorium (which is the biggest in Asia), Chennai. Dr .Kalam felicitated Indian Frontliners Founder Writer N.C.Mohandoss for his services through IndianFrontliners service organisation-kuwait. Dr. Pachamuthu, Chancellor, SRM University also graced the occasion. |
“Persistent and dedicated hard work is the key to success”. This is the cherished philosophy of Thiru. Pachamuthu. Imbued with this dictum and immense self confidence, he is marching from success, imparting a spirit of robust optimism in younger generations
Dr. T.R. Pachamuthu is a man of action. His concern for social upliftment and general well being has resulted in starting of the organization called “PARI NARPANI MANDRAM”. In a short span of one year, nearly 200,000 members have been enrolled in this organization with the sole objective of working for the betterment of the economically deprived and physically challenged persons in the rural areas of Tamil Nadu.
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About SRM University
SRM University has a distinctive history and mission that makes the institution unique. SRM was established almost 4 decades ago and is the most preferred university in India by majority of the students and parents. The National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC) has awarded B+ grade which is for the highest for any private universities in India. The University has also been awarded ISO 9001:2000 quality education by BVQi. The B.Tech (ECE) has been accredited by Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), USA. The motto of SRM University is to prepare the students to “Learn, Leap and Lead”.
The University offers programs in Engineering, Management, Architecture, Medicine, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy , Education, Science & Humanities leading to diploma, undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral degrees. SRM University is one of the few universities in the country with an international network of advisors from varsities and industries worldwide. These alliances give the university access to the latest curriculum of global standards. The teaching models too are formulated in such a manner that the students are made to learn through experiments and projects, rather than stick to “Chalk and Talk”. Learning through discovery concept is also being actively pursued for imparting fundamental knowledge to the students.
Nearly 40,000 students from within and outside India are studying in undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral programs in different faculties of the University. SRM provides a stimulating campus life and academic environment. The University campus has a 16 story IT Park, a huge administrative building accommodating in it the central library in nearly 130,000 sq. ft area, hostel blocks for men and women catering to nearly 10,000 students, International Hostels, 1200 bed Hospital with state of art facilities for diagnosis and treatment, staff quarters, sports arena, a sprawling auditorium with the capacity of around 4000 people, a star Hotel, restaurants and eat-outs, banks, department stores and other amenities. Well-furnished and air conditioned rooms of the International hostel cater to the needs of the international students.
SRM University which was recently rated as the best private university in India has associations with lots of international institutions / universities. SRM sends many students and faculty members to foreign universities for one semester under exchange / twining programs. Under Semester Abroad Program (SAP), more than 250 students have been sent abroad to study one semester in Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Carnegie Mellon University, UC Davis, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, SUNY Buffalo, North Eastern University, University of Dayton, University of Arkansas Little Rock, NJIT etc. from USA, Lille Catholic University, Polytechnic Tours in France, Warwick University, Lancaster University, Dundee University, Scotland, Birmingham City University, UK, Umea University in Sweden, Tokai University and Kyushu University in Japan etc.
Under the Faculty Abroad Program (FAP), SRM has been sending around 50 faculty members to foreign universities for a tenure ranging from 2-3 weeks to one year. The short tenure will be for studying their curricula, teaching methodology, laboratory practices and other academic activities of that university. The experience gained through this study can be shared with SRM to add value to the academic practices at SRM. The longer tenure will be for research activities.
Also SRM receives, under the exchange program, students from University of Tours, France, University of Central Oklahoma, USA, Hannam University, South Korea and Talca University, Chile etc.
SRM has been able to attract many students from nearly 40 countries including USA, Canada, China, Africa, UAE, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Malaysia and Singapore etc. in the faculties of Engineering and Technology, Medicine & Health Sciences and in Humanities. Deserving and meritorious students in academics and sports are provided with scholarships to encourage and assist them in their academic pursuit.
SRM has the best placement record in India as far as universities providing technical education are concerned. It has built excellent relationship with over 150 leading companies in Software, IT, Automobile, Manufacturing, Telecom, Banks and Financial Institutes. SRM Provides lot of opportunities to equip themselves to meet the ever growing challenges, Video sessions, mock interviews, quiz programs, improving communication and presentation skills are some of the programs conducted regularly for the students.
SRM is unique in many respects. SRM has nearly 60 senior executives from reputed industries as members of its Corporate Advisory Board and around 55 professors and chair-persons from top universities in its International Advisory Board. Both the boards guide SRM to formulate programs and strategies to make education at SRM to International standards.
SRM has in its employment many visiting professors from foreign universities. These visiting professors stay on campus and SRM provides all facilities for pursuing their research. Their contribution will be in the form of enhancing the academic structure and environment, motivating and assisting in research activities and bringing in international flavor to SRM’s pursuit of excellence.
For more information about SRM University, please visit www.srmuniv.ac.in
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