75 YEARS OLD LEGACY

OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Ethiraj College for Women celebrates Founder’s Day

Ethiraj College for Women celebrated its Founder’s Day on the 133rd birth anniversary of its founder, V.L. Ethiraj. This was also the 75th anniversary of the college. V.M. Muralidharan, Chairman, Ethiraj College Trust, welcomed the gathering and recounted the selfless contribution of the founder V.L. Ethiraj towards the cause of women’s education.

M.M. Rajendran, Former Governor of Odisha, was the Chief Guest and delivered the Founder Thiru V.L. Ethiraj Endowment Lecture. The former governor spoke about the importance of women’s education in the development of a nation. He shared several anecdotes involving V.L. Ethiraj that demonstrated Ethiraj’s integrity, honesty and legal acumen.

On the occasion, the college fraternity club consisting of retired faculty presented a cheque of Rs. 2,00,000 towards student scholarship.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by the Principal & Secretary Dr. S. Uma Gowrie. Former Chairperson Chandra Devi Thanikachalam participated in the event.

Department of Economics signed MOU

with SICCI

Signing of MOU with Cambridge and MBA Department

TO STRIVE, TO SEEK, TO FIND AND NOT TO YIELD

In commemoration of 75th Jubilee Year Celebrations of Departments of Economics & English, an International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation was organised by Departments of Economics, English, History & TTM, B.Com Bank Management and Business Economics in association with ESN Publications & Valimai Thamizhachi on 19 & 20 January, 2023. The conference was inaugurated by Thiru. T.Mano Thangaraj, Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, Government of Tamil Nadu. The keynote address was given by Thiru.V.N. Shiva Shankar, Vice President, SICCI. Thiru.V.M.Muralidharan, Chairman, Ethiraj College Trust delivered the presidential address.

International Conference on Women as Catalysts for Sustainable Development-5th&6th Dec23Invitation Internation al Conference on Mathematical Models in Computational Intelligence ICMMCI 2023- December 14th & 15th 2023

WELCOME TO ETHIRAJ COLLEGE

Situated in the heart of the city of Chennai in 9 acres of campus area, the College stands self-contained with prestigious structures measuring a total area of 48,513.627 sq.ft. This admirable infrastructural facility and the sound academical culture is upheld by the successive managements has gained for the College, five star status from NAAC and Potential for Excellence (CPE) award from UGC. Read more >

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

Greetings! It is reassuring to witness the capability and efficiency of our fraternity to sail through the challenging situation with might and positivity. This instills hope for the future! Our founder Shri. V. L. Ethiraj (1890-1960), was an eminent lawyer and philanthropist who believed in inclusion, change, and women empowerment which led him to be the torchbearer for women’s education. Read more >

COURSES OFFERED

UNDERGRADUATE

At the UG level, the college provides various courses under Aided and Self-supporting categories.

Under the Aided category, the college offers B.A, B.Com and B.Sc programme while the self-supporting category comprises of B.A, BBA, B.Com and B.Sc. courses.

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POSTGRADUATE

The college provides M.A, M.Sc and M.Com degree courses within Aided as well as Self-supporting category.

The college offers Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Computer Application (MCA) program at the postgraduate level to the interested candidates

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RESEARCH

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is an offered Full-time three/six-year Doctoral program and it is offered by University of Madras, Chennai. Ph.D. program shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including course work and a maximum of six years. Extension beyond the above limits will be governed by the relevant clauses.

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NEWS AND UPDATES

International Conference on Women as Catalysts for Sustainable Development 5th & 6th December 2023

Pre-Invite International Conference 05.12.2023 & 06.12.2023...

International Conference on Women as Catalysts for Sustainable Development 5th & 6th December 2023

International Conference on Women as Catalysts for Sustainable Development...

EVENTS

International Conference on Mathematical Models in Computational Intelligence ICMMCI 2023- December 14th & 15th 2023

at Main Auditorium, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai

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WHY ETHIRAJ?

STATE-OF-THE ART INFRASTRUCTURE

Smart Classrooms – Auditorium, Seminar and Conference Halls – Modern Laboratories – Computer Centres – Physical and Digital Libraries – Cafeteria – Gymnasium – World Class Indoor Sports Arena

EXCELLENT FACULTY

Appropriately qualified and experienced faculty – current, contemporary, and updated – mentoring, counselling, guiding – active participation in student development.

CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH FACILITY

Research is integral to learning at Ethiraj – Innovative and trans-disciplinary research projects – National and international collaboration and participation in research – Fully equipped and furnished laboratories for research.

SUCCESSFUL ALUMNI

Ethiraj alumni are in public service (IAS/IPS and other Civil Services) – Senior executives in corporates – Established entrepreneurs – Acclaimed artistes – Respected social activists.

LIFE AT ETHIRAJ

The attraction of the institution is the large and well-maintained playground facilitating the players to play the outdoor games like Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Handball, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho and a multi-purpose auditorium with indoor facilities for Badminton, Table Tennis, Carrom and Chess.

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Enactus Ethiraj is an Entrepreneurial development platform with a base of 720+students . Enactus Ethiraj has its existance in Ethiraj college since the acadamic year 2014-2015. Enactus also has an international recognition. The club has worked on projects like “En Kalan “( cultivation of mushroom ) and “Ethidle”(handmade candles) during the years 2016-17 and 2017-18.

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Srishti(means ‘Nature’ or ‘Creation’ in Sanskrit, a common sight in Ethiraj campus) is the annual annual inter- collegiate cultural fest organised at Ethiraj College for Women. It is a 3 day long festival usually in the second month of the year. Events range from carnatic music to mime and it is experience which can be best described as a cultural potpourri.

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OUR EXCELLENCE IN NUMBERS

UG Programmes

Ph.D Programmes

PG Programmes

Students

M.Phil Programmes

Faculty

Ethiraj college was ranked #65 out of 200 by NIRF.

PLACEMENTS

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100+

Companies

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1200+

Placements

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5000+

Higher Studies

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Higher Education Excellence Award

Ethiraj College for Women received the prestigious Higher Education Excellence Award 2019, presented by Staffordshire University, UK held on 23rd July 2019 in Arignar Anna Arangam — Received by Dr.Mrs.Kothai, Principal and Secretary, Ethiraj College for Women.

Guinness book of world records

Ethiraj College for Women entered the Guinness book of world records for the longest drama spanning 28 hours, 32 minutes and 43 seconds. Kudos to the team Kaalakkooru, PG Department of Human Rights and Duties Education.