
Govindammal Aditanar College For Women, Tiruchendur
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu College of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli- Ranked 1 for IITs by India Today 2020
- Ranked 2 for IITs by NIRF 2020
- Ranked 8 for MBA by NIRF 2020
- Ranked 1 for Engineering by The Week 2019
- Ranked 2 for Engineering by JEE Cutoff 2019
- Ranked 2 for Engineering by Outlook 2019
About Govindammal Aditanar College For Women, Tiruchendur
The Govindammal Aditanar College for Women (GACW) is based in the state of Tamil Nadu. To be precise, it is located in the town of Tiruchendur, which lies in the Thoothukudi district. As the name of the college suggests, it is a girls’ only institution. It was founded in the year 1987, by Shri Sivanthi Adinathan. The Aditanar Educational Trust runs this institution and several other educational initiatives in the state. The college campus runs over a total area worth forty- nine acres of land. The GACW is affiliated to the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU), based out of Tirunelveli, in the same state of Tamil Nadu. This university was carved out of the Madurai Kamraj University, back in 1990.
This affiliation to the MSU, ensures that the Govindammal Aditanar College for Women meets the approval of the UGC (University Grants Commission). The college has also been accredited by the NAAC (National Assessments and Accreditation Council). A separate IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell) has been created to this end, to ensure that all the terms of the NAAC are complied with. An AQAR (Annual Quality Assurance Report) gets generated to quantify the results. Courses are offered here at the GACW, right from the UG till doctoral levels. At the undergrad level, one may opt for a B.A. in the areas of- English, Economics and in Tamil.
The BSc. at the same level can be taken up in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany and in Computer Science. One can also go for the professional course of BCA. Some commerce and management courses have also subsequently been added up. These are the B. Com and BBA courses. The said B. Com may also be taken up with the added specialization of Computer Applications. Likewise, at the master’s level, there is the scope here for doing an M. Com. The MA option remains open for the languages of Tamil and English. MSc. meanwhile can be done in Computer Science, Physics and in Mathematics.
In addition, students here may go for the M. Phil and doctoral programmes too. These of course, involve tremendous amount of research and field work. Commerce and Mathematics are respectively the main options available here for the two levels mentioned. The Govindammal Aditanar College for Women also provides options for several certifications. These are often taken up as an add- on by the enrolled students, or even by some external ones. Working professionals may often avail them to facilitate their skill development. The courses on which certifications may be availed here at the GACW are for- Yoga, Gandhian Thought, Business Communication, Vermiculture Technology and for Food Chemistry & Technology.
The entire academics here is run by a group of departments, each with expertise in its designated domain area. There are departments here for each of the academic areas mentioned. Some non- academic departments also exist here. The GACW has also paid a lot of importance to the broader social good. This is the reason that students studying here have participated in several central and state government schemes. Participation has been strong in schemes such as the NSS (National Service Scheme) and the Youth Red Cross Society. The library here is one of the best stocked within the region. Besides the physical books on display, it also provides digital access to en number of international academic journals for research and academic purposes.
The campus has much to offer. There are hostel facilities for the girls. Banking facilities with ATM are available in the campus’s vicinity. There is a sports field where some outdoor games may be played. Facilities are also there for indoor sports. The campus has adequate IT infrastructure. Science laboratories have the latest of equipment. A health centre is also there to cater to medical emergencies. Hygienic food is prepared at the college cafeteria. The college even has its own transport to ferry students to and from the campus. Convenience stores and banks with ATM facilities are located close to the college premises. There is also a large parking lot, for those students, faculty or staff members who wish to drive to college.
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Govindammal Aditanar College For Women,Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu, India - 628215
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There are two hostels on the college campus UG Hostel and PG Hostel for students. UG Hostel is meant for the UG students of our college and Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar Teacher Training Institute. PG Hostel is meant for the PG students of our college, Aditanar College of Arts and Science, Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Physical Education and Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Education. Both the hostels are built with all the modern amenities.The Hostel is under the direct control of the principal who is the warden. She is assisted by the Deputy Warden1. There are 94 rooms in our hostel.2. There is a store in the hostel where the students can buy the necessary stationeries.3. Application for admission to the Hostel shall be made in the prescribed form.4. A married student will not be given accommodation in the Hostel
Our College Library had a humble start with a small collection of books. Today our computerized barcoded library has grown enormously in its book collection and digital collection. At present, the carpet area of our library is 3,300 sq.ft with the availability of 64 seats. It is now packed with a total collection of 30,844 volumes (including pamphlets and back volumes), 541 digital collections 35 non- book materials and also 130 periodicals.As an added feather in the cap of the library collection, a computer with internet connection is provided to access the online resources. Also, our library is a member of the N-LIST digital library.Our library provides services like Lending service, Reference service, Reprographic service and Newspaper Clipping service to its users. Open Access system is followed in our library. The software used in the library namely AUTOLIB Version 5.0. enables the users to renew, reserve and search the availability of books by browsing the system using OPAC (Open Access Public Catalogue). Normally 1300 volumes are under circulation. The number of books issued per day ranges between 125 and 250. The number of visitors per day ranges between 200 and 400.Our library is primarily meant for the students and the members of the staff of our college. The old students of our college, staff members from our sister concerns and the residents of U.G and P.G Hostels are also permitted to use the library.
The college has the sports facilities for all students.
The college has excellent IT Infrastructure facility for the students.
The college has a canteen facility for staff and students.
There are seven college buses for the convenience of the students. The bus fare will be collected from the students.
Alumni Association of our College was inaugurated on 26 January 2002. Our Principal is the ex-officio advisor of the alumni association. All the activities of the association are carried out by a selected team of alumni consisting of a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Joint Secretary. This team is selected once in 3 years.Funds for alumni association are utilized for providing a scholarship for the poor students. Guest Lectures are arranged to motivate and create awareness among the students.
The college has departmental based laboratories facility for the students. Physics Lab U.G. & P.G.Chemistry LabAdvanced Zoology & Bio-Technology LabComputer Science Lab U.G. & P.G.Computer Applications LabCommerce with Computer Applications Lab Note: Each laboratory is equipped with modern and sufficient equipment.
The college has the parking space facility for its faculty, staff, and students.
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