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The eminent Doctor (Late) N.S. Palaniappan, MBBS., DLO., who had a similar idea to start a college on behalf of Anna Memorial Committee in Coimbatore provided active support to this Mission.
Well educated and eminent personalities like (Late) Thiru.N.Kumaraswamy, (Late) Thiru.K.P.Muthuswamy, M.A., Thiru.V.S.Chinnaswami Gounder, (Late) Thiru.S.R.Rathnaswami Gounder, (Late) Thiru.R.Ramasamy, Texmo Industries, (Late) Thiru.M.Subbiah Gounder, (Late) Thiru. C.S.Ramachandran B.A., (Late) Er.K.M.Elangovan, B.E., and the present active member of the College Council and Committee, Er.R.Somasundaram B.E.,FIE., contributed their might in establishing this higher education institution.
The Thudiyalur Cooperative Agricultural Services Limited was munificent enough to donate about Rs.75,000/- which included the dividend of 16,000 farmers. Other generous donors from the agricultural community and philanthropists of Kongunadu also have made valuable contributions
Dr.M.Aruchami, one of the founders of the College, the first Principal, former Secretary and the present President, a dedicated educationist with his sharp academic acumen, futuristic vision, the strong, impartial, transparent and able leadership has guided this Institution to its present state of fame and glory. Er.R.Somasundaram B.E.,FIE., a man of strong and clear convictions endowed with keen sense of imagination and dedication is presently serving as a Member in the College Council and the College Committee and is guiding the institution on the right path. Dr. C. A.Vasuki daughter of Dr. M. Aruchami and alumna of this college, a strong achiever has taken over charge as the Secretary of the College at present.
The College is ideally located in serene and rural surroundings not far from the city. It is conveniently connected with all parts of the city through frequent town buses plying from various destinations. Started in the year 1973 with a humble beginning, the college has grown magnificently in academic stature with autonomous status having 13 research programmes, 11 PG programmes and 22 UG programmes. The college is imparting higher education to approximately 5000 students, majority of whom hail from socially and economically weaker sections of the society. More than 60% of the students studying in the college are girls and thus the college is playing a pivotal role in women empowerment and social justice.
The University Grants Commission, New Delhi, conferred the Autonomous Status to our College in the academic year 2004 - 05. In the third cycle of re-accreditation, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council has awarded “A” grade with the CGPA of 3.64 out of 4 to the college. In the fourth cycle of re-accreditation, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council has awarded “A+” grade. The University Grants commission has awarded the prestigious award of College of Excellence during 2016-2017.
Madras Christian College autonomous was set up in Chennai in 1837. In the year 2013, the Madras Christian College was re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an ‘A’ Grade. The college is accredited with an A grade with NIRF rank standing at 18th under the college category in the year 2021. It is a Co-Ed institution. The campus has 33 departments, 105 classrooms, 16 seminar halls and 73 laboratories. There are 6 residential hostels at Madras Christian College. Among six, three are there for boys and three are there for girls. There is a central library, a modern cafeteria and an exclusive innovation park. The self-financing option to pursue education was started from the year 1999.
Madras Christian College established the ‘MCC Boyd Business School’ in 2016. In the same year, the college was awarded UGC - College with Potential for Excellence.
Madras Christian College Location
Madras Christian College (Autonomous) is located at Tambaram East, Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Tambaram Railway Station is the nearest railway station located at a distance of 3 km and one can reach the college within 11 minutes from there. Chennai International Airport is 11.7 km away from the MCC. The nearest bus depot is the MTC Bus Terminal located 2 km away from the college.
Born in 1908 into a rich Parsi family, Mary Clubwala Jadhav was raised strictly in the traditional way by her mother who taught her the values of caring and sharing. In 1926, she was married to Mr. Nogi Clubwala who encouraged her to involve in social activities. In 1937, Mrs. Mary Clubwala was made as the honorary secretary of the Guild of Service. In 1942, with World War II raging Mrs. Clubwala founded the Indian Hospitality Committee and persuaded women from all communities and walks of life to join in the effort to organise mobile canteens, hospital visits, diversional therapy and entertainment programmes for the army men.The victorious 14th Army presented her a Japanese sword in appreciation of her tremendous efforts. Mrs. Mary Clubwala was called “the Darling of the Army” by General Cariappa! After the War, her focus was once again on the Guild of Service which put down roots for various projects like health centres, bakery units, an adoption centre, family assistance schemes, Meals on Wheels, rural development projects, a school for the deaf, to name just a few.
Mrs. Clubwala’s concern for destitute children was responsible for starting the Seva Samajam Boys’ Home and the Seva Samajam Girls’ Home in Adyar in 1950. In 1954, she helped get started, through the joint efforts of the Guild and the Madras Rotary Club, the Bala Vihar in Kilpauk, a school for mentally challenged children. Perhaps Mrs. Clubwala’s most significant contribution was establishing the Madras School of Social Work in 1952 as the fourth social work institution in India and the first institution in South India. She had been honoured by the International Council of Social Welfare with the “Outstanding Service Award” at Hague in 1972. She has also been awarded the “Padma Shri” by Government of India. On 6 th February 1975, she breathed her last in Bombay after a surgery to fight cancer. Condoling her death, Mrs. Indira Gandhi mentioned that India lost an eminent social worker.
Manav Bharti University, Solan
Manav Bharti University, or MBU for short, was founded in the academic year of 2008. It is a Himachal Pradesh State Private University created with the sanction of the state legislature. University Grants Commission, All India Council for Technical Education, Pharmacy Council of India, and Bar Council of India have all approved the university. Manav Bharti University, Solan strives for its students' complete growth. Because of its tranquil settings, the university's infrastructure is particularly remarkable. Despite its steep location, Manav Bharti University, Solan can provide its students with all the fundamental services and facilities. Classrooms are constructed such that many pupils may be accommodated at one time. Manav Bharti University, Solan rooms are well decorated and well-kept. Wifi is available across the campus. Boys' and girls' hostels are available in Manav Bharti University, Solan for students outside the city. Laboratories are outfitted with cutting-edge technology to aid students in their learning. The library includes contemporary editions of literature in all specialties. The books are educational and include all relevant information on any given topic. Sports facilities are remarkable, and several sporting events are held each year. Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Faculty of Computer Science, Faculty of Management, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Law, and Faculty of Humanities are the six faculties that provide undergraduate and graduate programs. The Directorate of Distance Education at the University also provides several courses. In addition to normal lessons, it hosts conferences, workshops, industrial visits, and management games to expose students to the sector. The University's campus is equipped with a gym, medical and health care services, sports facilities, activities area, canteen, smart classrooms, auditorium, labs, library, wifi, transportation, and separate dorms for boys and girls with 24-hour security.Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ)
Manipal University, Jaipur was established in 2011 by Manipal Education Group which has an established legacy of more than 60 years in the field of education, research, and healthcare. The Manipal University Jaipur offers various degrees and courses at every level such as Diploma, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate under various streams that include Interior Design, Fine Arts, Hospitality, Humanities, Engineering, Architecture, Basic Sciences, Law, Commerce, Computer Applications, Management, Planning, Fashion Design, Journalism and Mass Communication. The institute is accredited by NAAC. NIRF has ranked Manipal University Jaipur 84th among engineering institutions in 2021.
The university holds the vision to possess global leadership in higher education and human development. MUJ mainly has five schools under its group - faculty of engineering, faculty of arts and law, faculty of management, faculty of design, and faculty of science. Manipal University Jaipur holds the mission to be the most preferred university for innovative and interdisciplinary learning, foster academic, research and professional excellence within students, and to transform young minds into component professionals with good human values.