Joy University is a UGC-recognised private university established under the Tamil Nadu State Private Universities Act, located at Raja Nagar, Vadakangulam, near Kanyakumari in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu – 627116. Founded by the Selvam Educational and Charitable Trust — a philanthropic institution running 30+ institutions since 1984 — Joy University is one of Tamil Nadu's fastest-growing private universities.
Spread across a scenic 104-acre eco-green campus, Joy University holds the prestigious NAAC 'A' Grade accreditation, is ranked #46 in NIRF Overall Rankings, and features in Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026. It is also accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and approved by AICTE, BCI, PCI, and INC.
The university offers 144+ programmes at UG, PG and doctoral levels across Engineering, Management, Sciences, Law, Design, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Nursing, Commerce and Humanities. With 2,800+ industry partnerships and a CDIO (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate) pedagogy, Joy University ensures students are career-ready from day one.
| Programme | Duration | Annual Fee (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech – CSE / AI&ML / ECE / Data Science / Cyber Security | 4 Yrs | ₹1,00,000 – ₹2,20,000 |
| B.Tech – Mechanical / Civil / EEE / Aeronautical | 4 Yrs | ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| B.Tech – Agricultural Engineering | 4 Yrs | ₹90,000 – ₹1,40,000 |
| M.Tech – All Specialisations | 2 Yrs | ₹60,000 – ₹1,00,000 |
| MBA – All Specialisations (Business Analytics, Finance, HR, Marketing) | 2 Yrs | ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,00,000 |
| BBA – All Specialisations | 3–4 Yrs | ₹50,000 – ₹80,000 |
| BCA – AI / Cyber Security / Data Analytics / Networking | 3 Yrs | ₹90,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| MCA – Master of Computer Applications | 2 Yrs | ₹80,000 – ₹1,10,000 |
| B.Des – Fashion / Interior / Animation / Product Design | 4 Yrs | ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,50,000 |
| B.A LL.B / B.B.A LL.B – 5 Year Integrated | 5 Yrs | ₹70,000 – ₹1,00,000 |
| LL.B (3 Year) / LL.M | 2–3 Yrs | ₹60,000 – ₹90,000 |
| B.Pharm – Bachelor of Pharmacy | 4 Yrs | ₹80,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| B.Sc Nursing / B.P.T Physiotherapy | 4–4.5 Yrs | ₹80,000 – ₹1,10,000 |
| B.Sc Agriculture / Horticulture | 4 Yrs | ₹70,000 – ₹1,00,000 |
| B.Sc / M.Sc – Pure Sciences | 2–3 Yrs | ₹50,000 – ₹80,000 |
| B.A / M.A – Arts & Humanities | 2–3 Yrs | ₹50,000 – ₹70,000 |
| B.Com / M.Com – Commerce | 2–3 Yrs | ₹50,000 – ₹75,000 |
| Ph.D – All Disciplines | 3–5 Yrs | ₹3,00,000 (Total) |
| Hostel (Room + Mess, per year) | — | ₹90,000 – ₹1,40,000 |
104-acre eco-green campus near Kanyakumari · AC classrooms · Chapel · Seminar halls · Auditoriums · Cafeteria · 24×7 Security
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