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| மதுரைக்கல்லூரி | |
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| Motto | "Learning Shines with Righteousness" |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1856 |
| Affiliation | Madurai Kamaraj University |
| Principal | Dr. J. Suresh |
| Location | Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Campus | 43 acres (170,000 m) 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.
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. The School and the College Departments were both taken over by 'Madura Native School Committee' and renamed itself as the 'Madura Committee' in 1889.
Academic programmes
The Madura College offers undergraduates and postgraduate programmes in arts and science affiliated to the Madurai Kamaraj University. The college has been accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council with the "A" Grade (CGPA 3.15 out of 4).
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:
- 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
- Shri Jana Krishnamurthi
External links
References
- "Madurai Kamaraj University - Official Site".
- Jensen, Herman (July 2002). Madura Gazetteer. ISBN 9788170209690.
- "History of Madura College". Archived from the original on 24 March 2017.
- "Courses Offered - The Madura College". www.maduracollege.edu.in. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 June 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - "Extension Activities". www.maduracollege.edu.in. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- "Madura College Alumni Association". Archived from the original on 25 March 2017.
- "Shri. T.S. Rajam – Music Academy".
