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'''M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women''' (Autonomous) is an arts and science [[college]] located in [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]] in southern [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mopvc.edu.in/|title=Home|website=M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous)|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-08}}</ref> It is affiliated with the [[University of Madras]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Special Correspondent |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-downtown/article3729405.ece |title=FEATURES / DOWN TOWN : MOP annexes CMC Pegasus trophy |work=The Hindu|date=2012-08-05 |access-date=2012-08-16}}</ref> The current principal is Dr. | '''M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women''' (Autonomous) is an arts and science [[college]] located in [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]] in southern [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mopvc.edu.in/|title=Home|website=M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous)|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-08}}</ref> It is affiliated with the [[University of Madras]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Special Correspondent |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-downtown/article3729405.ece |title=FEATURES / DOWN TOWN : MOP annexes CMC Pegasus trophy |work=The Hindu|date=2012-08-05 |access-date=2012-08-16}}</ref> The current principal is Dr. Archna Prasad. According to the survey on the Best Commerce Colleges All Over India by THE WEEK in association with Hansa Research, M.O.P Vaishnav College is in the 36th position.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theweek.in/theweek/cover/2019/06/07/best-colleges-the-week-hansa-research-survey-2019.html|title=Best colleges: THE WEEK-Hansa Research Survey 2019|website=The Week|language=en|access-date=2019-12-08}}</ref> The college is re accredited by NAAC with a 3.56 GPA on a 4-point scale and an 'A++' grade.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mopvc.edu.in/history/|title=History|website=M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous)|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-08}}</ref> Its located at Nungambakam. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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== Academics == | == Academics == | ||
[[File:M.O.P Vaishnav college.jpg|thumb|August 2015]] | [[File:M.O.P Vaishnav college.jpg|thumb|August 2015]] | ||
The colleges offers | The colleges offers over 17 [[undergraduate]] and seven [[postgraduate]] courses.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mopvc.edu.in/about-us/#|title=History|website=M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous)|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-08}}</ref> It also offers a PhD programme in commerce.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mop-vaishnav.ac.in/under%20graduate.html |title=Under Graduate |publisher=Mop-vaishnav.ac.in |access-date=2012-08-08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120607055706/http://www.mop-vaishnav.ac.in/under%20graduate.html |archive-date=2012-06-07 }}</ref> | ||
The courses offered are as follows <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mop-vaishnav.ac.in/acad-courses.html | title=Courses offered | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131226090054/http://www.mop-vaishnav.ac.in/acad-courses.html | archive-date=2013-12-26 }}</ref> | The courses offered are as follows <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mop-vaishnav.ac.in/acad-courses.html | title=Courses offered | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131226090054/http://www.mop-vaishnav.ac.in/acad-courses.html | archive-date=2013-12-26 }}</ref> | ||
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* B.Com. (Corporate Secretaryship) (Shift II) | * B.Com. (Corporate Secretaryship) (Shift II) | ||
* B.Com. (HONS) | * B.Com. (HONS) | ||
* B.Com. (Finance and Taxation) | |||
* B.A. Economics (Shift II) | * B.A. Economics (Shift II) | ||
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===== School of Media ===== | ===== School of Media ===== | ||
* M.A. Communication | * M.A. Communication | ||
* M.A. Media | * M.A. Media Policy | ||
===== School of Information Technology ===== | ===== School of Information Technology ===== | ||
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===== School of Business ===== | ===== School of Business ===== | ||
* M.B.A | * M.B.A | ||
* M. Com | * M.Com. | ||
* M.A. Human Resource Management | * M.A. Human Resource Management | ||
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=== Clubs === | === Clubs === | ||
There are as many as 16 club activities<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mopvc.edu.in/student-activities/#1492258294823-cf2d8a55-229f|title=Student Activities - M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous)|work=M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous)|access-date=2018-10-01|language=en-US}}</ref> for each department that the college has. The main objective of the clubs is to bring out innate talents and contribute to the students' development in terms of teaching [[Organizing (management)|organizing]], [[planning]], evaluation, et cetera. | There are as many as 16 club activities<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mopvc.edu.in/student-activities/#1492258294823-cf2d8a55-229f|title=Student Activities - M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous)|work=M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous)|access-date=2018-10-01|language=en-US|archive-date=1 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001104256/http://mopvc.edu.in/student-activities/#1492258294823-cf2d8a55-229f|url-status=dead}}</ref> for each department that the college has. The main objective of the clubs is to bring out innate talents and contribute to the students' development in terms of teaching [[Organizing (management)|organizing]], [[planning]], evaluation, et cetera. | ||
=== Journals<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mopvc.edu.in/student-activities/|title=Student Activities|website=M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous)|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-08}}</ref> | === Journals === | ||
The college publishes a series of journals by the students with guidance form their department faculty. Following are some of journals published by the college:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mopvc.edu.in/student-activities/|title=Student Activities|website=M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous)|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-08|archive-date=1 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001104256/http://mopvc.edu.in/student-activities/|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
* M Power' – Business Administration | * M Power' – Business Administration | ||
* 'Annual Thematic' – Accounting and Finance | * 'Annual Thematic' – Accounting and Finance | ||
* ' | * 'Publicité' – Marketing Management | ||
* 'Signet' – Corporate Secretaryship | * 'Signet' – Corporate Secretaryship | ||
* 'Journal of Food Science' – Food Science | * 'Journal of Food Science' – Food Science | ||
* 'Computer Almanac' – Information Technology | * 'Computer Almanac' – Information Technology | ||
* 'Ink' - Journalism | |||
* 'Mosaic' - English | |||
=== Sports and NCC<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mopvc.edu.in/sports-ncc/|title=Sports & NCC|website=M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous)|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-08}}</ref> | === Sports and NCC === | ||
Apart from academics, the college also offers a platform for women who are into sports. 52 international players were successfully produced by the college. Sports like basketball, volleyball, chess, hockey, cricket, etc. are a part of the college. The college also provides scholarship for women who excelled at state, national and international level. | Source:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mopvc.edu.in/sports-ncc/|title=Sports & NCC|website=M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous)|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-08}}</ref> | ||
Apart from academics, the college also offers a platform for women who are into sports. 52 international players were successfully produced by the college. Sports like Table Tennis, basketball, volleyball, chess, hockey, cricket, etc. are a part of the college. The college also provides scholarship for women who excelled at state, national and international level. | |||
The college also has a National Cadet Corps division which has produced 52 cadets in army and 5 flight cadet. The college students have represented the college in Republic day camp(RDC) and Thal Sainik Camp(TSC). | The college also has a National Cadet Corps division which has produced 52 cadets in army and 5 flight cadet. The college students have represented the college in Republic day camp(RDC) and Thal Sainik Camp(TSC). | ||
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'''Cultural Activities''' | '''Cultural Activities''' | ||
M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women conducts annual cultural extravaganzas<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mopvc.edu.in/student-activities/#1492259005200-9f73aab7-ef33|title=Student Activities - M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous)|work=M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous)|access-date=2018-10-01|language=en-US}}</ref> that bring out the competitive spirit of the students. The main aim is to provide | M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women conducts annual cultural extravaganzas<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mopvc.edu.in/student-activities/#1492259005200-9f73aab7-ef33|title=Student Activities - M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous)|work=M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous)|access-date=2018-10-01|language=en-US|archive-date=1 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001104256/http://mopvc.edu.in/student-activities/#1492259005200-9f73aab7-ef33|url-status=dead}}</ref> that bring out the competitive spirit of the students. The main aim is to provide endeavors that facilitate the overall development of students. The 2 main events are: | ||
* '''Abhilasha''' Abhilasha is a three-day talent scout held for the freshers. Besides finding latent talents in the first year students, this event serves as an ice breaker making the new students feel at home immediately. The [[Freshman|freshers]] are all set to impress their seniors and the bonding is created instantaneously. Every fresher is reassured that she is in the right place. | * '''Abhilasha''' Abhilasha is a three-day talent scout held for the freshers. Besides finding latent talents in the first year students, this event serves as an ice breaker making the new students feel at home immediately. The [[Freshman|freshers]] are all set to impress their seniors and the bonding is created instantaneously. Every fresher is reassured that she is in the right place. | ||
* '''Jhankar''' Jhankar is a cultural extravaganza and is the most awaited event of the year for the students. Students from each department compete with the others on various platforms. It is an occasion for them to showcase their knowledge of the country's music, dance and various other art forms. It also provides them a platform to test their skills in event management. The students are excited and challenged by this opportunity. | * '''Jhankar''' Jhankar is a cultural extravaganza and is the most awaited event of the year for the students. Students from each department compete with the others on various platforms. It is an occasion for them to showcase their knowledge of the country's music, dance and various other art forms. It also provides them a platform to test their skills in event management. The students are excited and challenged by this opportunity. | ||
Apart from these activities, MOP Vaishnav is well known for its presence in the cultural events of other colleges throughout the country. | Apart from these activities, MOP Vaishnav is well known for its presence in the cultural events of other colleges throughout the country.VISH- The Vaishnav Initiative for Social Help is one of the unique event these event is for a social cause and an enjoying moment to students too | ||
=== Incubation === | |||
Source:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mopvc.edu.in/ed-cell/|title=ED Cell|website=M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous)|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-08}}</ref> | |||
The college also has an Entrepreneurship development cell which provides a platform for the students to experience entrepreneurship. the two main events offered by this cell are: | The college also has an Entrepreneurship development cell which provides a platform for the students to experience entrepreneurship. the two main events offered by this cell are: | ||
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== Notable alumni == | == Notable alumni == | ||
* [[Sahithya Jagannathan]], Sports presenter, VJ, anchor, columnist, model, actress<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/Seoul-Curry/article15585424.ece|title=Seoul Curry|last=Reddy|first=T. Krithika|date=2010-12-09|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-12-08|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | |||
* [[Sahithya Jagannathan]], Sports presenter, VJ, anchor, columnist, model, actress<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/Seoul-Curry/article15585424.ece|title=Seoul Curry|last=Reddy|first=T. Krithika|date=2010- | |||
* [[Rochelle Rao]], Indian Actress, model, Actor, Anchor<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-international/Rochelle-Maria-Rao-Lesser-known-facts/eventshow/50681680.cms|title=Rochelle Maria Rao: Lesser known facts - BeautyPageants|website=Femina Miss India|access-date=2019-12-08}}</ref> | * [[Rochelle Rao]], Indian Actress, model, Actor, Anchor<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-international/Rochelle-Maria-Rao-Lesser-known-facts/eventshow/50681680.cms|title=Rochelle Maria Rao: Lesser known facts - BeautyPageants|website=Femina Miss India|access-date=2019-12-08}}</ref> | ||
*[[Sumukhi Suresh]], | * [[Sumukhi Suresh]], Stand-up Comedian, Actor, Writer, Director <ref>{{Cite web |title=Sumukhi Suresh {{!}} Actress, Writer, Director |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8379179/ |access-date=2023-09-25 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
*[[Sivaangi Krishnakumar]], | * [[Sanchana Natarajan|Sanchana Natrajan]], Model, Actress<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sudevan |first=Praveen |date=2022-11-04 |title=Interview with Sanchana Natarajan on 'Kaiyum Kalavum': 'I am inclined towards characters that are broken' |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/interview-sanchana-natarajan-on-kaiyum-kalavum-i-am-inclined-towards-characters-that-are-broken/article66092903.ece |access-date=2023-09-25 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
* [[Vidyullekha Raman]], Actress, Comedian | |||
* [[Sivaangi Krishnakumar|Sivaangi KrishnaKumar]], Singer, Actress, Television Personality | |||
* [[Ahaana Krishna]] YouTuber, Actress | |||
* [[Ayesha Zeenath]], Actress, Television Personality | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://mopvc.edu.in/ Official | * [http://mopvc.edu.in/ Official website] | ||
{{Chennai Topics}} | {{Chennai Topics}} | ||
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| Type | Self-Finance |
|---|---|
| Established | 1992 |
| Principal | Dr. Archna Prasad |
| Students | 3000 |
| Location | , , 13°3′19″N 80°15′1″E / 13.05528°N 80.25028°E |
| Affiliations | University of Madras |
| Website | http://mopvc.edu.in/ |
M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women (Autonomous) is an arts and science college located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu in southern India.[1] It is affiliated with the University of Madras.[2] The current principal is Dr. Archna Prasad. According to the survey on the Best Commerce Colleges All Over India by THE WEEK in association with Hansa Research, M.O.P Vaishnav College is in the 36th position.[3] The college is re accredited by NAAC with a 3.56 GPA on a 4-point scale and an 'A++' grade.[4] Its located at Nungambakam.
History[edit | edit source]
Sri Vallabhacharya Vidya Sabha collaborated with Dewan Bahadur M. O. Parthasarathy Iyengar Charities and established M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women in 1992. The M.O.P Charities donated the land for the campus while the infrastructure and administration is handled by Sri Vallabhacharya Vidya Sabha.[5] In 2002, the college was accredited with four stars by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and in the same year it was granted Permanent Affiliation by the University of Madras. It was granted autonomy by UGC and University of Madras in 2004.[6]
Academics[edit | edit source]

The colleges offers over 17 undergraduate and seven postgraduate courses.[7] It also offers a PhD programme in commerce.[8] The courses offered are as follows [9]
Undergraduate[edit | edit source]
School of Media[edit | edit source]
- B.A. Journalism
- BSc Visual Communication
- BSc Electronic Media
School of Information Technology[edit | edit source]
- BSc Computer Science
- B.C.A.
- BSc Mathematics with Computer Application
- BSc Data Science
School of Business[edit | edit source]
- B.B.A. (Shift I & II)
- B.Com. (Information System Management)
- B.Com. (Accounting and Finance) (Shift I & II)
- B.Com. (Marketing Management) (Shift II)
- B.Com. (Corporate Secretaryship) (Shift II)
- B.Com. (HONS)
- B.Com. (Finance and Taxation)
- B.A. Economics (Shift II)
School of Food Sciences[edit | edit source]
- BSc Food Science and Management
School of Social Science[edit | edit source]
- B.A. Sociology
- BSc Psychology
Postgraduate[edit | edit source]
School of Media[edit | edit source]
- M.A. Communication
- M.A. Media Policy
School of Information Technology[edit | edit source]
- MSc (IT)
School of Business[edit | edit source]
- M.B.A
- M.Com.
- M.A. Human Resource Management
School of Food Sciences[edit | edit source]
- MSc Food Technology and Management
Extra Activities[edit | edit source]

MOP Vaishnav offers various extra curricular activities for their students. The college has many clubs, workshops, seminars, cultural activities, research and journal publications.
Clubs[edit | edit source]
There are as many as 16 club activities[10] for each department that the college has. The main objective of the clubs is to bring out innate talents and contribute to the students' development in terms of teaching organizing, planning, evaluation, et cetera.
Journals[edit | edit source]
The college publishes a series of journals by the students with guidance form their department faculty. Following are some of journals published by the college:[11]
- M Power' – Business Administration
- 'Annual Thematic' – Accounting and Finance
- 'Publicité' – Marketing Management
- 'Signet' – Corporate Secretaryship
- 'Journal of Food Science' – Food Science
- 'Computer Almanac' – Information Technology
- 'Ink' - Journalism
- 'Mosaic' - English
Sports and NCC[edit | edit source]
Source:[12]
Apart from academics, the college also offers a platform for women who are into sports. 52 international players were successfully produced by the college. Sports like Table Tennis, basketball, volleyball, chess, hockey, cricket, etc. are a part of the college. The college also provides scholarship for women who excelled at state, national and international level.
The college also has a National Cadet Corps division which has produced 52 cadets in army and 5 flight cadet. The college students have represented the college in Republic day camp(RDC) and Thal Sainik Camp(TSC).
Cultural Activities
M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women conducts annual cultural extravaganzas[13] that bring out the competitive spirit of the students. The main aim is to provide endeavors that facilitate the overall development of students. The 2 main events are:
- Abhilasha Abhilasha is a three-day talent scout held for the freshers. Besides finding latent talents in the first year students, this event serves as an ice breaker making the new students feel at home immediately. The freshers are all set to impress their seniors and the bonding is created instantaneously. Every fresher is reassured that she is in the right place.
- Jhankar Jhankar is a cultural extravaganza and is the most awaited event of the year for the students. Students from each department compete with the others on various platforms. It is an occasion for them to showcase their knowledge of the country's music, dance and various other art forms. It also provides them a platform to test their skills in event management. The students are excited and challenged by this opportunity.
Apart from these activities, MOP Vaishnav is well known for its presence in the cultural events of other colleges throughout the country.VISH- The Vaishnav Initiative for Social Help is one of the unique event these event is for a social cause and an enjoying moment to students too
Incubation[edit | edit source]
Source:[14]
The college also has an Entrepreneurship development cell which provides a platform for the students to experience entrepreneurship. the two main events offered by this cell are:
- Entrepreneurship Awareness Program
- Akriti
Seminars
The college strives to kindle the thirst for knowledge in students by conducting seminars and conferences. These seminars are designed to provide an opportunity for students to interact with the 'Best in the Business' so that they are abreast with the latest breakthroughs in their field of study. In the last five years the college has organized as many as 28 Seminars & Conferences:
| International | 3 |
| National | 9 |
| State | 9 |
| Regional | 7 |
Notable alumni[edit | edit source]
- Sahithya Jagannathan, Sports presenter, VJ, anchor, columnist, model, actress[15]
- Rochelle Rao, Indian Actress, model, Actor, Anchor[16]
- Sumukhi Suresh, Stand-up Comedian, Actor, Writer, Director [17]
- Sanchana Natrajan, Model, Actress[18]
- Vidyullekha Raman, Actress, Comedian
- Sivaangi KrishnaKumar, Singer, Actress, Television Personality
- Ahaana Krishna YouTuber, Actress
- Ayesha Zeenath, Actress, Television Personality
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Home". M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous). Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ↑ Special Correspondent (5 August 2012). "FEATURES / DOWN TOWN : MOP annexes CMC Pegasus trophy". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ↑ "Best colleges: THE WEEK-Hansa Research Survey 2019". The Week. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ↑ "History". M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous). Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ↑ "About College". Archived from the original on 26 December 2013. Retrieved 25 December 2013.
- ↑ "MILESTONES". Archived from the original on 26 December 2013. Retrieved 25 December 2013.
- ↑ "History". M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous). Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ↑ "Under Graduate". Mop-vaishnav.ac.in. Archived from the original on 7 June 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
- ↑ "Courses offered". Archived from the original on 26 December 2013.
- ↑ "Student Activities - M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous)". M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous). Archived from the original on 1 October 2018. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
- ↑ "Student Activities". M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous). Archived from the original on 1 October 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ↑ "Sports & NCC". M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous). Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ↑ "Student Activities - M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous)". M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous). Archived from the original on 1 October 2018. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
- ↑ "ED Cell". M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women (Autonomous). Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ↑ Reddy, T. Krithika (9 December 2010). "Seoul Curry". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ↑ "Rochelle Maria Rao: Lesser known facts - BeautyPageants". Femina Miss India. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ↑ "Sumukhi Suresh | Actress, Writer, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ↑ Sudevan, Praveen (4 November 2022). "Interview with Sanchana Natarajan on 'Kaiyum Kalavum': 'I am inclined towards characters that are broken'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
