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Nehru Memorial College, Puthanampatti is an autonomous[1][2] college affiliated to Bharathidasan University in Puthanampatti, Trichy, Tamil Nadu. The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (India) under Sec 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956.[3][4]
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| Motto | Knowledge, Justice and Peace |
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| Type | Private - Government-aided |
| Established | 1967 |
| Principal | Dr. A. Venkadesan |
| Location | , , |
| Website | www |
The college offers numerous undergraduate and postgraduate courses besides research & doctoral studies in various disciplines with a special focus on information technology.
The college is a trendsetter in introducing B.Sc Computer Science in the Arts and Science Colleges at national level as early as 1983 along with St.Joseph College, Trichy.[5]
The first institution to introduce Data Science programs in the Bharathidasan University affiliated colleges during the academic year 2017-2018.
History edit
The college was established in 1967 by the Philanthropist Shri M. Mooka Pillai and inaugurated by the Chief Minister at the time of Tamil Nadu, Dr. C.N. Annadurai.
Departments edit
NMC Puthanampatti has 15 departments.
Programmes edit
University Grants Commission has approved two year Post Graduate Degree Programme M.Sc Embedded Systems from the academic year 2012-2013. The University Grants Commission sanctioned Rs 43.5 lakhs towards strengthening Laboratory Facilities.[6]
Events edit
NAAC Peer Team visited the college on 12–14 September 2012 for accreditation.
Physical facilities and infrastructure edit
Land and building[7] edit
- Land Area (in Acres): 35 Acres 75 cent
- Built up Area: 22390.87 Sqmt
- Play ground / Sports / Games Area: 15 Acres
Teaching / Learning[7] edit
- Number of Class Rooms: 69
- Number of Tutorial Rooms: 67
- Number of Laboratories: 09
- Number of Seminar Rooms: 02
- Number of Conference Rooms: 02
- Number of Committee Rooms: 01
Hostel facilities[7] edit
- Number of Seats in Boys Hostel: 600
- Number of Seats in Girls Hostel: 1500
Library[7] edit
- Seating Capacity of Library Reading Room: 72 + 15
- Number of Books in the Library: 31500
- Number of Journals Subscribed: 72
- Number of Multimedia Literature: 05
ICT Infrastructure[7] edit
- Number of PCs in Computer Centre: 350
- Number of PIV or higher OCs: 5 Servers
- Number of LAN Terminals: 350
- Wi-fi Connectivity: Yes
- Type and Speed of Internet Connectivity: 8 Mbit/s
Location edit
The college is situated around 30 km from Trichy and 15 km from Thuraiyur. The nearest domestic airport, the international airport and the railway junction are located at Trichy about 45 km from Puthanampatti.
References edit
- ^ "List of Autonomous Colleges". Bharathidasan University. Archived from the original on 9 May 2012.
- ^ "Nehru Memorial College". The Hindu. 28 May 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
- ^ "UGC Act-1956" (PDF). mhrd.gov.in/. Secretary, University Grants Commission. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ^ http://oldwebsite.ugc.ac.in/inside/browse_reco_colleges.php?resultpage=3&st=Tamil%20Nadu [dead link]
- ^ Sujatha, 1993, appa anbulla appa, Bharathi Pathipagam,Chennai
- ^ "Untitled Page" (PDF).
- ^ a b c d e "Physical Facilities". Nehru Memorial College. Archived from the original on 7 March 2012.
External links edit