Bharathiar University, named after the poet Subramania Bharati, was established as a state university in Coimbatore.
Bharathiar University was established in 1982 as a state-run public university in Coimbatore. It was named after the poet and nationalist Subramania Bharati. It was set up in the same year as Bharathidasan University in Tiruchirappalli.
Madras Agricultural College moves to Coimbatore
The Saidapet agricultural school moved to Coimbatore in 1906, and the Agricultural College and Research Institute opened there in 1909.
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University established
The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University came into existence with its headquarters in Coimbatore.
Coimbatore becomes a municipal corporation
Coimbatore, a municipality since 1866, was raised to municipal corporation status, becoming the third such body in Tamil Nadu.
Bharathidasan University established in Tiruchirappalli
The state government established Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli, named after the Tamil poet Bharathidasan.
World Classical Tamil Conference in Coimbatore
The state government hosted the World Classical Tamil Conference in Coimbatore to mark Tamil's classical status.
Tamil Pudhalvan scheme for college boys
Stalin launched Rs. 1,000 a month for boys from government schools who go on to higher education, modelled on Pudhumai Penn.
