Madura College

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]

The Madura College
மதுரைக்கல்லூரி
Motto"Learning Shines with Righteousness"
TypePublic
Established1856
AffiliationMadurai Kamaraj University
PrincipalDr. J. Suresh
Location
Madurai
,
Tamil Nadu
,
India
Campus43 acres (170,000 m2)
Urban
Websitemaduracollege.edu.in

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

References
  1. https://mkuniversity.ac.in/new/acollege/autocol
  2. 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
  3. https://www.maduracollege.edu.in/history.php
  4. "Courses Offered - The Madura College". www.maduracollege.edu.in. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  5. https://www.maduracollege.edu.in/nirf/madura%20college%20nirf-college.pdf
  6. "Extension Activities". www.maduracollege.edu.in. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  7. https://www.maduracollege.edu.in/alumini.php
  8. https://musicacademymadras.in/past_presidents/shri-t-s-rajam/
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