HONOURING EXCELLENCE- UPLIFTING DREAMS

Visually Impaired CBSE Topper Joins Ethiraj College Full Scholarship
Congratulations to Ms. Harshitha V.
who scored 486/500 in class XII CBSE despite total visual impairment
Admitted to B.A Programme with Full Fee Scholarship

A Proud Milestone for Ethiraj!

Heartfelt Congratulations to our esteemed Chairman, Thiru. V M Muralidharan, on his nomination as a Member of the Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education (TNSCHE)!

This achievement is a testament to his visionary leadership, relentless dedication, and unwavering commitment to the growth of education and academic excellence. His contributions continue to shape the future of countless students, and we couldn’t be prouder!

Here’s to many more milestones ahead!

Ethiraj College for Women signs MoU with Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation (ICAF), Chennai

Ethiraj College for Women and the Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation (ICAF), Chennai, have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding( MoU) on 08.10.2024 at 9:30 AM in the Ethiraj College premises. This partnership aims to promote and enhance film education and appreciation among students through various initiatives.

Dr. S. Uma Gowrie, Principal and Secretary of Ethiraj College for Women, has been honored with the Bharathi Kalvi Sudar Award by Bharathiyar Sangam in commemoration of its 75th anniversary on 11.09.2024 at Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, Chennai.
Received from Dr. G. Viswanathan – Chancellor, Vellore Institution of Technology.

RADA

College day Function

Our Principal Dr S Uma Gowrie, with esteemed Chairman of UGC, Dr Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, during the Workshop on Institutional Development Plan on 4th September, 2024, at Indian National Science Academy (INSA)Auditorium, New Delhi.

RADA AWARD

75 YEARS OLD LEGACY

OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

RADA ANNUAL DAY FUNCTION

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.

We are delighted to announce that Ethiraj College for Women has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with School of Design Thinking marking the beginning of a fruitful partnership. The MoU was exchanged between our esteemed Chairman Thiru. V. M. Muralidharan, Principal Dr. S. Uma Gowrie, and Head of the Department, Mrs. A. Josephine Anitha and Dr. Anbu Rathinavel, Head, School of Design Thinking. This collaboration will provide our students with valuable opportunities for growth, learning, and success.

Our talented MCA students, Team Vinyasah, showcased their exceptional skills and expertise by excelling in School of Design Thinking organised NON-STOP 50-HOUR Design Spark Challenge. Their hard work and dedication paid off, securing 3 prestigious internship offers! Our students were also awarded a Certificate of Participation, recognizing their outstanding performance in the Design Spark challenge. We appreciate the guidance and support provided by Thiru. Anand Babu Pushparaj, Manager – Academic Initiatives, School of Design Thinking , which enabled our students to achieve this remarkable feat.

College reopens for I year UG Aided and Self-Supporting on 23/06/2025.Venue: Main Auditorium Time:9.00am (aided); 11.30am (Self-Supporting) Examination Resullt April 2025 “Tender inviting date is extended till 3.00pm of 12.06.2025” “Important Admission Notification” Last few seats in B.A (Business Economics), B.A (English), B.A (English Literature and Communication), B.Sc (Visual Communication), B.Sc (Maths with Computer Applications), B.Sc (Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics). Interested students can visit the college on 17-06-2025 between 9 am to 4PM. Admissions based on First come First serve Basis.. candidates who have paid the fees and yet to come for certificate verification should report to college on or before 30.05.2025. If the certificate verification process has not been done the admission stands cancelled First Year Online Fees – Payment Selected candidates who are unable to pay the fees in the portal can come to college and contact the Help desk UG(Selfsupporting)Admissions-2025-2026 UG(Aided)Admissions-2025-2026 Selected candidates should submit the following documents at the time of Verification Admission 2025-2026 PG online Application(Aided) Candidates are instructed to apply separately for all the courses in Aided and Self supporting Admissions 2025-2026 – On line Applications(Self Supporting) Admissions 2025-2026 – On line Applications(Aided)

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

Tender inviting date is extended till 3.00pm of 12.06.2025

NOTICE INVITING TENDER-HOSTEL

EVENTS

There are no upcoming events at this time.

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.