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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>{{Cite web|url=https://mkuniversity.ac.in/new/acollege/autocol|title = Madurai Kamaraj University - Official Site}}</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>{{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>
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 Committee' in 1889.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.maduracollege.edu.in/history.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170324013059/http://maduracollege.edu.in/history.php |archive-date=24 March 2017 |title=History of Madura College}}</ref>


==Academic Programmes==
==Academic programmes==
The Madura College offers undergraduates and postgraduate programmes in arts and science affiliated to the [[Madurai Kamaraj University]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.maduracollege.edu.in/course_offered.php|title=Courses Offered - The Madura College|website=www.maduracollege.edu.in|language=en|access-date=2017-06-18}}</ref> The college has been accredited by [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] with the an "A" Grade (CGPA 3.15 out of 4).<ref>https://www.maduracollege.edu.in/nirf/madura%20college%20nirf-college.pdf</ref>
The Madura College offers undergraduates and postgraduate programmes in arts and science affiliated to the [[Madurai Kamaraj University]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.maduracollege.edu.in/course_offered.php|title=Courses Offered - The Madura College|website=www.maduracollege.edu.in|language=en|access-date=2017-06-18|archive-date=19 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170619185120/http://www.maduracollege.edu.in/course_offered.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> The college has been accredited by [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] with the "A" Grade (CGPA 3.15 out of 4).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.maduracollege.edu.in/nirf/madura%20college%20nirf-college.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=23 June 2020 |archive-date=23 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200623153511/https://www.maduracollege.edu.in/nirf/madura%20college%20nirf-college.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>


== Departments ==
== Departments ==
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== Extension Activities ==
== Extension activities ==
The college offers the following outreach programmes:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.maduracollege.edu.in/extension_activities.php|title=Extension Activities|website=www.maduracollege.edu.in|language=en|access-date=2017-06-18}}</ref>
The college offers the following outreach programmes:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.maduracollege.edu.in/extension_activities.php|title=Extension Activities|website=www.maduracollege.edu.in|language=en|access-date=2017-06-18|archive-date=31 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170531050857/http://www.maduracollege.edu.in/extension_activities.php|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* National Service Scheme
* National Service Scheme
* National Cadet Crops
* National Cadet Crops
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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>{{Cite web|url=https://musicacademymadras.in/past_presidents/shri-t-s-rajam/|title = Shri. T.S. Rajam – Music Academy}}</ref>
* Sri T. S. Rajam, former President of the [[Madras Music Academy]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.maduracollege.edu.in/alumini.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170325081944/http://maduracollege.edu.in/alumini.php |archive-date=25 March 2017 |title=Madura College Alumni Association}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://musicacademymadras.in/past_presidents/shri-t-s-rajam/|title=Shri. T.S. Rajam – Music Academy|access-date=23 June 2020|archive-date=25 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625140009/https://musicacademymadras.in/past_presidents/shri-t-s-rajam/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Jana Krishnamurthi|Shri Jana Krishnamurthi]]
* [[Jana Krishnamurthi|Shri Jana Krishnamurthi]]


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9°54′40″N 78°06′29″E / 9.911°N 78.108°E / 9.911; 78.108

The Madura College
மதுரைக்கல்லூரி
Motto"Learning Shines with Righteousness"
TypePublic
Established1856
AffiliationMadurai Kamaraj University
PrincipalDr. J. Suresh
Location
Madurai
,
Tamil Nadu
,
India
Campus43 acres (170,000 m2)
Urban
Websitemaduracollege.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[edit | edit source]

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 Committee' in 1889.[3]

Academic programmes[edit | edit source]

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 "A" Grade (CGPA 3.15 out of 4).[5]

Departments[edit | edit source]

  • Tamil
  • Sanskrit
  • Hindi
  • English
  • Sociology
  • Philosophy
  • Economics
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Zoology
  • Botany
  • Commerce
  • Information Technology
  • Bio-Technology
  • Micro-Biology

Extension activities[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Madurai Kamaraj University - Official Site".
  2. ↑ Jensen, Herman (July 2002). Madura Gazetteer. ISBN 9788170209690.
  3. ↑ "History of Madura College". Archived from the original on 24 March 2017.
  4. ↑ "Courses Offered - The Madura College". www.maduracollege.edu.in. Archived from the original on 19 June 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  5. ↑ "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)
  6. ↑ "Extension Activities". www.maduracollege.edu.in. Archived from the original on 31 May 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  7. ↑ "Madura College Alumni Association". Archived from the original on 25 March 2017.
  8. ↑ "Shri. T.S. Rajam – Music Academy". Archived from the original on 25 June 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
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