Meenakshi College for Women
Profile
Meenakshi College for Women,
a Government - aided institution of higher education for women,
is affiliated to the University of Madras and has been a pioneer
in the field of higher education for close to 3 decades.
Meenakshi College enjoys an enviable track record in producing some of the finest and most disciplined young women in the country, who excel not only in academics and in the arts and sports. The College is committed to shaping young women into skilled, responsible, disciplined and socially conscious citizens with a strong value base.
Started on 4th August, 1975 during the International Women's Year by the Ganapathi Educational Trust, the College has growth from an initial strength of 100 students to around 3000. It is now a recognized and vibrant institution working relentlessly for the cause of Women's education. The College offers about 20 different courses in the Arts and the Sciences, including post - graduate courses in streams such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Biochemistry, Tamil and Public Administration as well as M.Phil. Courses in Mathematics, History and Tamil. In 1999, the College became one of the youngest college to be trusted with autonomy.
This temple of learning is an institution that works towards the goal of continuous improvement in the discovery and sharing of knowledge - a goal envisioned by the founder, late Sri K.R. Sundararajan, a great Professor of Mathematics and a renowned pioneer of higher education I the country. His life's mission was to provide young citizens with quality education, so that they imbibe the cardinal virtues of Faith, Fidelity and Fortitude.
Meenakshi College enjoys an enviable track record in producing some of the finest and most disciplined young women in the country, who excel not only in academics and in the arts and sports. The College is committed to shaping young women into skilled, responsible, disciplined and socially conscious citizens with a strong value base.
Started on 4th August, 1975 during the International Women's Year by the Ganapathi Educational Trust, the College has growth from an initial strength of 100 students to around 3000. It is now a recognized and vibrant institution working relentlessly for the cause of Women's education. The College offers about 20 different courses in the Arts and the Sciences, including post - graduate courses in streams such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Biochemistry, Tamil and Public Administration as well as M.Phil. Courses in Mathematics, History and Tamil. In 1999, the College became one of the youngest college to be trusted with autonomy.
This temple of learning is an institution that works towards the goal of continuous improvement in the discovery and sharing of knowledge - a goal envisioned by the founder, late Sri K.R. Sundararajan, a great Professor of Mathematics and a renowned pioneer of higher education I the country. His life's mission was to provide young citizens with quality education, so that they imbibe the cardinal virtues of Faith, Fidelity and Fortitude.
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Courses
Under Graduate Courses
Day College
Foundation Courses
Core Courses
Post Graduate Courses
Research Programme
Evening College Courses
Foundation Courses
Core Courses
Day College
Foundation Courses
B.C.S.(Bachelore of Corporate Secretaryship)
Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Sanskrit, French
English
Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Sanskrit, French
English
Core Courses
B.A. History
B.A. Economics
B.A. English Literature
B.Sc. Mathematics
B.Sc. Physics
B.Sc. Chemistry
B.Sc. Plant Biology & Bio - Technology
B.Sc. Zoology
B.Com.
B.Com. Banking Management
B.A. Economics
B.A. English Literature
B.Sc. Mathematics
B.Sc. Physics
B.Sc. Chemistry
B.Sc. Plant Biology & Bio - Technology
B.Sc. Zoology
B.Com.
B.Com. Banking Management
Post Graduate Courses
1. M.Com
M.A. History
M.A. Economics
M.A. Public Administration
M.A. Tamil
M.Sc., Mathematics
M.Sc Physics
M.Sc., Bio Chemistry
M.C.A. (Master of Computer Application)
M.A. History
M.A. Economics
M.A. Public Administration
M.A. Tamil
M.Sc., Mathematics
M.Sc Physics
M.Sc., Bio Chemistry
M.C.A. (Master of Computer Application)
Research Programme
M.Phil (Tamil, Mathematics, History)
Ph.D. (Tamil, Economics)
Ph.D. (Tamil, Economics)
Evening College Courses
Foundation Courses
Tamil
English
English
Core Courses
B.A. Economics
B.Com
B.C.S
B.Sc. Mathematics
M.C.A (Master of Computer Application)
B.Com
B.C.S
B.Sc. Mathematics
M.C.A (Master of Computer Application)
Infrastructure
Adequate Classrooms, Laboratories, Seminar Halls, Conference rooms, Auditoria,
sufficient toilet facilities etc are available. Adequate Furniture
have been provided. A separate power substation has been provided
in the College campus to ensure uninterrupted power supply. 3 latest
technology elevators (OTIS) are available. A special feature of
this institution is that it is having a large fully air conditioned
auditorium which can accomodate 3,000 persons.
Laboratory Facilities: Well equipped Laboratories for all the science courses are available.
Library (Subject wise catalogue of books Periodical and Journals): There is a fully Air- conditioned state - of the - art - Library measuring 10,000 sq.ft with adequate furnitures namely, books, shelves, racks, cupboards, tables and chairs for students and staff. A part from looks in the general library, each department has a separate library.
Computer Facilities: There is a computer Laboratory named "Abhinava Vidyatheertha Computer Center" which is provided with 150 PC's with Accessories. Besides this, all Departments have been provided with Computers and Internet connectivity.
Apart from the exclusive facilities provided for various departments, the management has provided all facilities and proper atmosphere for academic excellence and research.
The dedicated teaching and non teaching staff are extending their fullest cooperation in the implementation pf autonomy in its true spirit.
Another special feature observed was the immediate implementation of the UGC instruction of introducing environmental studies for all courses in this academic year itself, with full involvement of all the staff members (Teaching and Non - Teaching) and cooperation of the students.
Anna University has chosen our college as a center for online registration for Tamilnadu Professional Courses Entrance Examination considering the infrastructure and involvement of our staff.
Laboratory Facilities: Well equipped Laboratories for all the science courses are available.
Library (Subject wise catalogue of books Periodical and Journals): There is a fully Air- conditioned state - of the - art - Library measuring 10,000 sq.ft with adequate furnitures namely, books, shelves, racks, cupboards, tables and chairs for students and staff. A part from looks in the general library, each department has a separate library.
Computer Facilities: There is a computer Laboratory named "Abhinava Vidyatheertha Computer Center" which is provided with 150 PC's with Accessories. Besides this, all Departments have been provided with Computers and Internet connectivity.
Apart from the exclusive facilities provided for various departments, the management has provided all facilities and proper atmosphere for academic excellence and research.
The dedicated teaching and non teaching staff are extending their fullest cooperation in the implementation pf autonomy in its true spirit.
Another special feature observed was the immediate implementation of the UGC instruction of introducing environmental studies for all courses in this academic year itself, with full involvement of all the staff members (Teaching and Non - Teaching) and cooperation of the students.
Anna University has chosen our college as a center for online registration for Tamilnadu Professional Courses Entrance Examination considering the infrastructure and involvement of our staff.
Placement
The placement cell is busy throughout the year. From June to December,
it is busy with providing the Database of students who have graduated
to reputed companies, when they approach the cell. From December to
May it is busy with arranging campus interviews from various companies.
Every year the cell collects the biodata of the students in the final
year.
Some of the companies which have conducted campus interviews in the college are Juno online services Development Pvt. Ltd., the largest provider of free internet services in the USA, GE Capital International services, Cognizant Technological Solutions, WIPRO, HCL, Citicorps credit services, LAPIZ Digital Services, Tidel Park, Frost & Sullivan, an international strategic marketing consulting research and training company, CBSI now know as Convansys, Spencer's group of companies and DSQ software Ltd. Every year more than five hundred of our girls are shortlisted and appointed in the companies.
We also invite Entrepreneurs to our campus so that they can motivate our students to start a job by themselves and also create job for many others. Some of our students have become Entrepreneurs. As and when job opportunities are intimated to us by the companies, the cell displays the details to the students on the notice board, so that they maybe able to apply directly to them. The placement cell of our college is always willing to supply information about alumni when the companies approach us. As our students are well disciplined and hard working more and more placement opportunities come to our college.
As the work of the placement cell has increased this year we have selected 2 more students to assist placement secretary in the College Student's union.
Some of the companies which have conducted campus interviews in the college are Juno online services Development Pvt. Ltd., the largest provider of free internet services in the USA, GE Capital International services, Cognizant Technological Solutions, WIPRO, HCL, Citicorps credit services, LAPIZ Digital Services, Tidel Park, Frost & Sullivan, an international strategic marketing consulting research and training company, CBSI now know as Convansys, Spencer's group of companies and DSQ software Ltd. Every year more than five hundred of our girls are shortlisted and appointed in the companies.
We also invite Entrepreneurs to our campus so that they can motivate our students to start a job by themselves and also create job for many others. Some of our students have become Entrepreneurs. As and when job opportunities are intimated to us by the companies, the cell displays the details to the students on the notice board, so that they maybe able to apply directly to them. The placement cell of our college is always willing to supply information about alumni when the companies approach us. As our students are well disciplined and hard working more and more placement opportunities come to our college.
As the work of the placement cell has increased this year we have selected 2 more students to assist placement secretary in the College Student's union.
Contact Us
Meenakshi College for Women,
363, Arcot Road,
Kodambakkam,
Chennai - 600 024
Phone: 044 - 2483 5466 / 2483 2507
363, Arcot Road,
Kodambakkam,
Chennai - 600 024
Phone: 044 - 2483 5466 / 2483 2507
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Reviews
Mahalakshmi Ramachandran
USA
USA
I could not describe in length the value of MCW... Worth my life every second spend in MCW. I am not only a better women...
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