Anna University Tirunelveli was established on 1 February 2007 as a result of a decision to split Anna University into six universities, namely, Anna University, Chennai, Anna University of Technology, Chennai, Anna University of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore, Anna University Tirunelveli and Anna University of Technology, Madurai.

Anna University Tirunelveli is bestowed with powers to grant affiliations to colleges and universities conducting graduate and post graduate courses related to engineering, technology and management.Currently the University is functioning from the campus of Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli, which is located 3 km. from Palayamkottai on NH 7 towards Kanyakumari, and about 8 km. from the Tirunelveli Railway Station bus stand.

Anna University Tirunelveli Has Announced 2010 Examination Results.