Madura College
Coordinates: 9°54′40″N 78°06′29″E / 9.911°N 78.108°E
மதுரைக்கல்லூரி | |
Motto | "Learning Shines with Righteousness" |
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Type | Public |
Established | 1856 |
Affiliation | Madurai Kamaraj University |
Principal | Dr. J. Suresh |
Location | Madurai , Tamil Nadu , India |
Campus | 43 acres (170,000 m2) Urban |
Website | maduracollege.edu.in |
The Madura College established in 1856, is one of the oldest academic institutions in Madurai, India. It is an autonomous arts and science college affiliated to the Madurai Kamaraj University[1]
History[]
The college started as a Zilla School in 1856 as an outcome of Wood's despatch of 1854. In 1880, a college Department was added under the affiliation of the University of Madras.[2] The School and the College Departments were both taken over by 'Madura Native School Committee' and renamed itself as the 'Madura College Committee' in 1889.[3]
Academic Programmes[]
The Madura College offers undergraduates and postgraduate programmes in arts and science affiliated to the Madurai Kamaraj University.[4] The college has been accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council with the an "A" Grade (CGPA 3.15 out of 4).[5]
Departments[]
- Tamil
- Sanskrit
- Hindi
- English
- Sociology
- Philosophy
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Zoology
- Botany
- Commerce
- Information Technology
- Bio-Technology
- Micro-Biology
Extension Activities[]
The college offers the following outreach programmes:[6]
- National Service Scheme
- National Cadet Crops
- Youth Red Cross
- Red Ribbon Club
- Adult Education and Extension Programme
- Physical Education
Alumni Association[]
- Sri T. S. Rajam, former President of the Madras Music Academy[7][8]
- Shri Jana Krishnamurthi
External links[]
References[]
- ^ https://mkuniversity.ac.in/new/acollege/autocol
- ^ https://books.google.co.in/books?id=cqAlHNTOWJgC&pg=PA177&dq=the+Madura+College&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjrienatZfqAhU8xzgGHd84BNcQ6wEwAXoECAAQAQ#v=onepage&q=the%20Madura%20College&f=false
- ^ https://www.maduracollege.edu.in/history.php
- ^ "Courses Offered - The Madura College". www.maduracollege.edu.in. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- ^ https://www.maduracollege.edu.in/nirf/madura%20college%20nirf-college.pdf
- ^ "Extension Activities". www.maduracollege.edu.in. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- ^ https://www.maduracollege.edu.in/alumini.php
- ^ https://musicacademymadras.in/past_presidents/shri-t-s-rajam/
- Colleges in Madurai
- 1856 establishments in British India
- Colleges affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University
- Universities and colleges in Madurai
- Academic institutions formerly affiliated with the University of Madras