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Tamil Nadu Open University

Education for All and Ever

NAAC 'A+' Grade with CGPA 3.32 (Cycle - 1)

(A State Open University established by the Tamil Nadu Government , Recognised by UGC-DEB, Accorded with 12(B) status by UGC
Member in Asian Association of Open Universities and Association of Commonwealth Universities)

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Planning Board Committee

S.No Name Communication Address for the Members According to TNOU Act Date of Nomination Date of Expiry
1
Prof. S. Arumugam Vice Chancellor
Tamil Nadu Open University,
Chennai- 600 015
27(2)(a) –Vice-Chancellor
09.01.2023 08.01.2026
2
Dr. B. Sivaselvan Vocational / Technical Education

Professor and
Head Department of Computer Science
and Engineering
Indian Institute of Information Technology,
Design and Manufacturing Kanchipuram,
Chennai-600 127
27(2)(c) Five (5) persons, who are not employees of the University, to be nominated by the Chancellor, for their expertise, one each of the following areas of specialization: (i) Vocational / Technical Education; (ii) Media / Communications; (iii) Manpower Planning; (iv) Agriculture/Rural Development & Allied Activities; (v) Women’s Studies 26.03.2025 25.03.2028
3
Thiru. Ravi Kannan, (Retd) Media/Communications

Senior Vice-President
and Head of Defence & Aerospace Tube Investments of India Ltd,
Murugappa Group 19/4, 2nd Floor, 1st Main Road, Kottur Gardens Kotturpuram,
Chennai-600085.
26.03.2025 25.03.2028
4
Dr. J. Anbu Jeba Sunilson Manpower Planning

Department of Siddha Medicine Faculty of Sciences,
Tamil University,Thanjavur-613010
26.03.2025 25.03.2028
5
Tmt. C. Jothi Lakhsmi Agriculture/Rural Development & Allied Activities

Anchor & Political Analyst
No. 27, Royal Enclave 1st Floor United India Colony, 1st Main Road
Kodambakkam, Chennai-600 024.
26.03.2025 25.03.2028
6
Tmt. Yamuna Harshavardhana Women’s Studies

Volunteer for Women’s Education Project 204, Ceebros Bayview 4th Seaward Road, Valmiki Nagar Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai-600041.
26.03.2025 25.03.2028
7
Dr.T.Ravimanickam Associate Professor
School of Science
Tamil Nadu Open University
Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015
27(2)(b) Four (4) persons, who are employees of the University, to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor, for their expertise
19.03.2025
18.03.2028
8
Dr. D. Sumathi Assistant Professor
School of Education
Tamil Nadu Open University
Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015
19.03.2025 18.03.2028
9
Dr. E. Kumar Assistant Professor
School of Science
Tamil Nadu Open University
Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015
19.03.2025 18.03.2028
10
Dr. R. Arumugam Assistant Professor
School of Politics and Public Administration
Tamil Nadu Open University
Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015.
27(2)(d) Five (5) persons, who are not employees of the University, to be nominated by the Syndicate, for their expertise, one each of the following areas of specialization: (i) Management; (ii) Learned Professions; (iii) Education; (iv) Distance Education; (v) Commerce and Industry; 19.12.2024 18.12.2027
11
Col. Dr. G. Thiruvasagam Management
Pro Chancellor,
AMET University, Chennai
(Former Vice-Chancellor, Bharathiyar University,
Coimbatore & Former Vice-Chancellor,
University of Madras & Former Chairman,
ll India University Association,
New Delhi)
Mobile: 95661 12211
Email: office@ametuniv.ac.in, pca@ametuniv.ac.in
09.10.2023 08.10.2026
12
Dr. M. Rajendran Learned Professions

Dr. V. R. S. Sampath (Senior Advocate)
(DR. Rajasekaran Sampath)
C4, Lloyds Estate, Lloyds Road, Royapettah,
Chennai 600014. Mobile: 8754569505
09.10.2023 08.10.2026
13
Dr. M. Rajendran Education

Former Vice Chancellor,
Tamil University, Thanjavur.
K502, Victoria Towers, 37 OMR Kazhippattur,
Chennai 603103 Mobile: 94432 69689
Email:maran.tamil@gmail.com
09.10.2023 08.10.2026
14
Dr. O. Mathivanan Distance Education

Former Professor & Head,
Distance Education, University of Madras,
Former Director, Publication Divisions
Mobile: 99624 26445
Email:oppilaa@gmail.com
09.10.2023 08.10.2026
15
Er. K. Mariappan Commerce and Industry

President,
Tamil Nadu Small & Tiny, Industries Association.
No. 43/4, Erikadu Road, Sowdambikea Hotel Back Side,
Near New Bus Stand, Salem – 636004.
Mobile:9344026431,
Email:mariappan49@gmail.com
09.10.2023 08.10.2026
16
Dr. G.R. Senthil Kumar Registrar
Tamil Nadu Open University
Chennai – 600 015.
24.11.2023 23.11.2026

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