Type of College

Private

Established

1973

Affiliation

Bharathiar University

About Kongunadu Arts and Science College

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore was established in 1973. Its affiliated to Bharathiar University.

The University Grants Commission, New Delhi, conferred the autonomous status to the college in the academic year 2004 - 05.

COIMBATORE, the fast growing industrial hub of Kongunadu had the need for more colleges during the 70s, and this demand was fulfilled on 12th August 1973, the day on which Kongunadu Arts and Science College came into existence.

 

16th October 1972 is a memorable day in the history of our College. On that day, the Thudiyalur Cooperative Agricultural Services Limited organized a function to celebrate Saraswathi Pooja. (Late) Thiru. V.K. Lakshmanan, M.Sc., (Ex-MLA), a progressive agriculturist and public worker noted for his selfless service and devotion to work and Dr.M.Aruchami, M.Sc., BT., Ph.D., FAZ., FRES (Lond), the present President of our College Council and Committee participated in the function. During the function, both of them expressed their long cherished desire to start a College which was immediately welcomed and endorsed by (Late) Thiru. T.N. Palanisamy, M.A., IC (Dip) USA, the then President of the Thudiyalur Cooperative Agricultural Service.

 

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.

VISION

Developing the total personality of every student in a holistic way by adhering to the principles of Swami Vivekananda and Mahatma Gandhi.

MISSION

Imparting holistic and man-making education with emphasis on character, culture and value - moral and ethical.

Designing the curriculum and offering courses that transform its students into value added skilled human resources.

Constantly updating academic and management practices towards total quality management and promotion of quality in all spheres.

Extending the best student support services by making them comprehensive and by evolving a curriculum relevant to student community and society at large.

Taking steps to make education affordable and accessible by extending scholarships to the meritorious and economically disadvantaged students.

Moulding the teachers in such a way that they become the role models in promoting Higher Education.

GOALS

Maintaining high academic standards.

Educating students from rural, agricultural community by giving preference.

Empowering women through education.

Keeping pace with the knowledge era and gearing up in all activities to match the demands of the scientific and technological world.

Enhancing mindset towards research and creation of new Knowledge.

Making every student of the college skilled and employable.

OBJECTIVES

Maintaining high academic standards.

The origin and history of the College has been closely linked with the aspirations of the farming community by serving them effectively and by imparting scientific education to their wards.

Making education as a powerful medium and a tool to promote the social and economic development to backward and disadvantaged communities.

 

 

 

Autonomous Since 2004 - 2005.

Approved by the UGC and AICTE.

Re-accredited by NAAC with 'A' Grade 3.64 CGPA (3rd Cycle)

College of Excellence status by UGC

Maintaining high academic standards.

Educating students from rural, agricultural community by giving preference.

Empowering women through education.

Keeping pace with the knowledge era and gearing up in all activities to match the demands of the scientific and technological world.

Enhancing mindset towards research and creation of new Knowledge.

Making every student of the college skilled and employable.

The origin and history of the College has been closely linked with the aspirations of the farming community by serving them effectively and by imparting scientific education to their wards.

Making education as a powerful medium and a tool to promote the social and economic development to backward and disadvantaged communities.

Levels of study
M.Phil
Streams Mode Duration Eligibilty
Master Of Philosophy in Biochemistry Part Time 2 Years  
Master of Philosophy in Biotechnology Full Time 2 Years Graduation
Master of Philosophy in Botany Full Time 2 Years Master's Degree
Master of Philosophy in Computer Science Full Time 2 Years  
Master of Philosophy in English Full Time 1 Year
Master of Philosophy in Mathematics Full Time 2 Years
Master Of Philosophy in Physics Part Time 2 Years
Master Of Philosophy in Physics Part Time 2 Years
Master of Philosophy in Tamil Full Time 2 Years Master's Degree
Master of Philosophy in Zoology Full Time 2 Years Master's Degree
Management
Streams Mode Duration Eligibilty
Bachelor of Business Management Full Time 3 Years  
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