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'''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]]<ref>https://mkuniversity.ac.in/new/acollege/autocol</ref> | '''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]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mkuniversity.ac.in/new/acollege/autocol|title = Madurai Kamaraj University - Official Site}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==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]].<ref>https://books.google. | 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]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cqAlHNTOWJgC&q=the+Madura+College&pg=PA177|title = Madura Gazetteer|isbn = 9788170209690|last1 = Jensen|first1 = Herman|date = July 2002}}</ref> 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.<ref>https://www.maduracollege.edu.in/history.php</ref> | ||
==Academic Programmes== | ==Academic Programmes== | ||
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== Alumni Association == | == Alumni Association == | ||
* Sri T. S. Rajam, former President of the [[Madras Music Academy]]<ref>https://www.maduracollege.edu.in/alumini.php</ref><ref>https://musicacademymadras.in/past_presidents/shri-t-s-rajam/</ref> | * Sri T. S. Rajam, former President of the [[Madras Music Academy]]<ref>https://www.maduracollege.edu.in/alumini.php</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://musicacademymadras.in/past_presidents/shri-t-s-rajam/|title = Shri. T.S. Rajam – Music Academy}}</ref> | ||
* [[Jana Krishnamurthi|Shri Jana Krishnamurthi]] | * [[Jana Krishnamurthi|Shri Jana Krishnamurthi]] | ||
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| Motto | "Learning Shines with Righteousness" |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1856 |
| Affiliation | Madurai Kamaraj University |
| Principal | Dr. J. Suresh |
| Location | , , |
| 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
- ↑ "Madurai Kamaraj University - Official Site".
- ↑ Jensen, Herman (July 2002). Madura Gazetteer. ISBN 9788170209690.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ "Shri. T.S. Rajam – Music Academy".
