National College (NCT), Trichy was established in 1919.

Its affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli.

The National College is a glorious example for meaningful correlation between dynamism of society and dynamism of education. 

“That which liberates is education”, implied the role of education in liberating India from Colonial rulers, today liberating the suppressed sections of the society from the evil clutches of communalism, casteism and ignorance has become the focal point.

The motto of this premier institution is ‘Saa Vidyaa Yaa Vimuktaye’ that which liberates is education.

The institution was founded to impart and to promote among the youth the highest and loftiest ideals, which constitute the essence of Indian culture and nationalism.

The first among the many freedom fighters and nationalists produced by this great institution is the former President, illustrious his Excellency R. Venkataraman.

The college is nationally accredited with 'A+' Grade by NAAC with CGPA of 3.61 on 4.00 scale.

National College, Tiruchirapalli was founded in June, 1919, thanks to the munificence of the late Diwan Bahadur S.Rm.CT.Pethachi Chettiar, Zamindar of Andipatti and the collective initiative and zeal of Justice T.V.Seshagiri Iyer, Sir.T.Desikachariar, N.D.Subbarama Iyear and Sri. Sivarama Krishna Iyer and a galaxy of eminent personalities. The college in fact had its origin to the National High School founded on the 11th of June 1886. The nascent nationalism of three illustrious teachers - Messrs.G.Sesha Iyengar, P.G.Sundaresa Sastrigal and B.S.Venkataramana Sarma - led to the founding of this school.

The College functioned in the old Teppakulam campus for nearly four decades from 1919. The shifting of the College campus from Teppakulam to the junction are began with the acquisition of land in 1957-58. Forty years after its inception, on 8th July, 1959, the college was shifted to the new buildings within easy reach from the Railway Junction on the Trichy - Dindigul Road.

The founders conceived the idea of a national institution to promote among its youth the highest and the loftiest ideals which constitute the essence of Indian Culture and Nationalism. True to its name, National College continues to impart culture values and fulfil its role as one of the Premiere Nation Building institutions of the country. Under the stewardship of eminent scholars and administrators as its Principals, the tallest among them being the late Shri. Saranathan, the college has grown to become a seat of Higher Education and he earned a reputation for high moral standards.

The Managing Agency of the College is the Academy of Higher Education, a registered society. The College is managed by a College Committee Consisting of fourteen members.

There are 250 Teaching and 97 Non-Teaching Staff working in the college. About 3700 students are studying in the College.

VISION

To offer quality Higher Education to the Younger generations, especially from rural India, who are economically and socially backward, to liberate themselves from prejudice, oppression and ignorance and to gain knowledge for their bright future.

MISSION

To ignite the young minds with loffy ideals and inspire them to achieve excellence in the chose field.

To facilitate individual growth of students, with accent on character building, through co-curricular and extra-curricular activites.

To encourage the students take-up research and help them reach global.

To provide a congenial atmosphere to study and learn, with infrastructural facilities of highest order.

To instil in the minds of the students, the sense of Nationalism and to train them in social awareness.