More than 80% of the funds received by universities is spent towards meeting non-plan expenses. A view of the Senate House is the administrative centre of the University of Madras on Wallajah Road, along Marina Beach. | Photo Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM B The Higher Education Department of Tamil Nadu has witnessed a substantial increase in budgetary allocation in the past five years, but it has not translated to better fiscal health for the State-run universities. In the fiscal year 2021-22, the department received an allocation of ₹5,369 crore, while in the 2025-26 budget, the sum stood at ₹8,494 crore, marking an increase of nearly 60%. A substantial jump came in the year 2024-25 when the allocation was increased by ₹1,245 crore to ₹8,212 crore, compared to the previous fiscal. However, State-run universities continued to be operate under strained fiscal health. Published – April 18, 2026 12:26 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation HC asks under what authority of law breath analyser test held on advocate SC agrees to hear CBI’s plea against HC order acquitting 4 in custodial-death case