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PROF. SUDHA SESHAYYAN

Member Governing Body-NBEMS,
Former Vice-Chancellor, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
MS (Anatomy), FRCS (Edinburgh), D.Litt. (Honoris Causa)
D.O.B: 25-09-1961

Prof. (Dr.) Sudha Seshayyan is a distinguished anatomist, educationist, and administrator who embodies a
rare synthesis of scientific rigor and cultural scholarship. Currently serving as the Director of SASTRA
University, Chennai, she previously led the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University as its Vice-
Chancellor (2018–2022).

A feted orator and prolific author, she is celebrated as a "cultural custodian," seamlessly bridging the gap
between clinical medicine and the profound wisdom of Indian literature, philosophy, and fine arts. She is
a member of the Governing Body of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences
(NBEMS).

Latest Global Achievements & Recognitions

❖ Rajasthani–Tamil Seva Award (2026): Conferred by the Rajasthani Association Tamil Nadu
(RAJAT) and presented by Justice R. Mahadevan of the Supreme Court for her excellence as an
academic leader, physician, and cultural polymath.
❖ Honorary Doctorate (2026): Awarded the degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) – Honoris Causa
by the International Peace Tamil University in recognition of her lifelong dedication to medical
education and Tamil scholarship.
❖ Devi Award (2025): Recognized by The New Indian Express as a "medical visionary" and "enchanting
wordsmith" for her unwavering spirit and contributions to the empowerment of women in healthcare
and education.
❖ Vachaspathi Award (2022): Honored for her significant contributions to spiritual and traditional
literature.
❖ India Icon Award (2020) & Best Doctor Award: Recognized by the Government of Pondicherry for
her clinical and professional excellence.
❖ Literary Honors: Recipient of the Sollin Selvar Award (2015) for her mastery of speech and
literature, and the Viswakavi Rabindranath Tagore Memorial Award (2020).
❖ State Excellence: Conferred the Expert Kalaimamani Award (2005) by the Tamil Nadu State
Government, the highest state award for excellence in arts and culture.

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