The National College, Trichy is an autonomous institution, located in

Tiruchirappalli Tiruchirappalli () ( formerly Trichinopoly in English), also called Tiruchi or Trichy, is a major tier II city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Tiruchirappalli district. The city is credited with bein ...

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. It has been recognized as the 'College with Potential for Excellence' by the University Grants Commission in 2011. ''Management'' President Padmavibushan Dr.Krishnamurthy President of Dr.V.krishnamurthy educational foundation, Chancellor, Indian Maritime University, Uthandi, Chennai. Chancellor, Central University of Tamilnadu, Tiruvarur. Former Positions as Chairman I.I.M. Bangalore, I.I.M. Ahamadabad, I.I.T. New Delhi, Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneshwar Former Positions as Chairman and CEO Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, Steel Authority of India Ltd, Maruti Udyog Ltd Secretary Mr. K. Raghunathan Born on the 9th of March 1941 to late Dr.R.Kalamegham and K.Kamala at kumbakonam, Mr.K.Raghunathan did his B.Sc (Chem) at Jamal and then his B.L at Madras Law College and started practice in 1966. Posts Held Past President Rotary Club of Tiruchirapalli, Rock Town Jaycees. Founder Preseident of Trichy Dist Advocates Association, Life Patron: Trichy District Cricket Association – Institution reached new heights during his tenure In 2004, when National College Council was trifurcated. He was elected as Secretary of Dr V Krishnamurthy Educational Foundation.

History

The National College was founded in 1919 under the affiliation of

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. Honourable Prime Minister Shri.

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, in his virtual address at the Centenary Celebrations of Visva Bharati University, Shantiniketan, West Bengal, called for the students to evolve into individuals with Self-sufficiency (Athma Nirbar) with the knowledge they have. Stating that many educational institutions have served for India's bright future (Ujval Bhavi Bharath), our Honorouble Prime Minister Nadrendra modi also highlighted those 100-year-old educational institutions play a prominent role in Nation-building wherein he mentioned prominent few such as Visva Bharathi University, Banaras Hindu University, Aligarh Muslim University, Mysore University, National College, Trichy , Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, and Gujarat Vidyapith. These colleges and Universities were established he said during the British rule and continue to serve the student community by imparting knowledge appropriate to transform India into a self-reliant Nation. Recently the college comensed its centenary year were as

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inaugurated the centenary celebration, and Prominent visitors to the college include

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, Annadurai, as well as alumnus,

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, who went on to become

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Academic Programmes

The college offers undergraduates and postgraduate programmes in arts and science affiliated to the

Bharathidasan University Bharathidasan University (BDU) is a university in the city of Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. It is located on Tiruchirappalli-Pudukkottai National Highway 336. It has affiliated colleges in the districts of Ariyalur district, Karur, Nag ...

. It has been accredited by NAAC with an A+ Grade (CGPA 3.61). Academic programs include

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and

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Literature,

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, Statistics,

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and

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References

External links

National College website
Universities and colleges in Tiruchirappalli Educational institutions established in 1919 1919 establishments in India Colleges affiliated to Bharathidasan University Academic institutions formerly affiliated with the University of Madras {{TamilNadu-university-stub