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DG Vaishnav College

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DG Vaishnav College
DGV Logo
Mottoसत्यं परं धीमहि
Motto in English
May we meditate upon the Supreme Truth
TypeAutonomous
Established1964
AffiliationUniversity of Madras
PrincipalCapt. Dr. S. Santhosh Baboo
Location
Arumbakkam, Chennai
,
Tamil Nadu
,
India
CampusUrban
Colors  Blue   Brick Red
Websitehttp://www.dgvaishnavcollege.edu.in

DG Vaishnav College (Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College), commonly known as DGVC, is a Liberal arts, commerce and science college in Chennai, India. It is an autonomous institution affiliated with the University of Madras. It is located in the Arumbakkam locality of Chennai, which is a hub for many shops and markets, of which the most famous Koyembedu market and bus stand.

The College[]

The College now has 7 UG and 6 PG (Aided), 12 UG and 11 PG (Self-Supporting) programmes. Research Programmes such as M.Phil, (Commerce, Economics, Chemistry and Mathematics ) and Ph.D. (Commerce, Economics, Chemistry and Computers) has become part of the academic curriculum.

Autonomy[]

The College has been conferred the status of "AUTONOMY" by the UGC and endorsed by the University of Madras from the academic year 2009 - 2010. Consequently, students admitted to various UG, PG and M.Phil courses during the academic year 2009 - 2010 will come under Autonomous pattern. The current batch of IInd Year & IIIrd Year UG Students and IInd Year PG Students will continue under affiliated mode.

Academics[]

DG Vaishnav College was affiliated to the University of Madras, however the College has been conferred the status of "AUTONOMY" by the UGC and endorsed by the University of Madras from the academic year 2009 - 2010. Consequently, students admitted to various UG, PG and M.Phil courses during the academic year 2009 - 2010 will come under Autonomous pattern.

National Social Service[]

There are five NSS units of which one is exclusively for the girl students.

National Cadet Corps[]

National Cadet Corps (NCC) in this college has ONLY ONE Army wing

  • (1 TAMILNADU BATTALION NCC) [5 COY NCC INFANTRY]

Courses offered[]

UG Courses

Day College - Shift – I Evening College -Shift - II
B.A. (Economics) B.A. (Tamil)
B.Com (General) B.A. (English)
B.Com (Corporate Secretary ship) B.A. (Economics)
B.Sc. Mathematics (MPC)&(MAN) B.A. (Business Economics)
B.Sc. (Physics) B.A. (Sociology)
B.Sc. (Chemistry) B.A. (Tourism & Travel Management)
B.Sc. (Plant Biology and Bio-Technology) B.A. (Criminology & Police Administration)
B.A. (Journalism)
B.Com (General)
B.Com (Corporate Secretaryship)
B.Com (Honours)
B.Com (Accounting & Finance)
B.Com (Bank Management)
B.B.A
B.C.A
B.Sc. (Biotechnology)
B.Sc. (Bio-Chemistry)
B.Sc. (Computer Science)
B.Sc. (Mathematics with Computer Application)
B.Sc. (Visual Communication)
B.Sc. (Interior Design & Decor)
B.Sc. (Psychology)
B.Sc. (Statistics)
B.Sc. (Physics with Computer Application)

PG Courses

Day College - Shift – I Evening College -Shift - II
M.A. (Economics) M.A. (Business Economics)
M.A. (Social Work) M.A. (H.R.M)
M.Com M.A. (Journalism)
M.C.A M.Com
M.Sc. (Mathematics) M.B.A
M.Sc. (Chemistry) M.C.A
M.Sc. (Physics)
M.Sc. (Micro Biology)
M.Sc. (Bio-Chemistry)
M.Sc. (Bio-Technology)
M.Sc. (Computer Science)
M.Sc. (IT)

Notable alumni[]

  • Mohan Kumar Raja, Sprinter, RIO Olympics[1]
  • Kush KumarGold Medallist India at the 2014 Asian Games[2]
  • K. V. Anand, Film Director
  • Karthik (singer), Playback Singer
  • Ajay Rathnam, Actor
  • Neyveli Santhanagopalan, Carnatic Singer
  • Jithan Ramesh, Actor
  • Preetha, Television Personality
  • Venu Arvind, Actor
  • Venkatesh Harinathan, Actor
  • Shakthi Vasudevan, Actor
  • Hari Krishnan, Actor
  • , Serial Actress
  • , Serial Actor
  • , Video Jockey
  • , Serial Actress

References[]

  1. ^ [1] The Hindu
  2. ^ "Kush Kumar Won Gold in Men's Singles Squash at Asian Youth Games". 20 August 2013.

External links[]

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