Kamaraj College

Official page of Kamaraj College, one of the oldest and most reputed Arts & Science Colleges in Tamilnadu. We are located in the southern city of Thoothukudi. Established in the year 1966 by The Tuticorin Education Society. The College and Society were founded by the late industrialist, Sri. AMMS Ganesa Nadar, Managing Director, Tuticorin Spinning Mills Ltd, AMMS Group, and Hindu Charitable organizations including Karapettai Hindu Nadar Sangam, for the noble purpose of upliftment of the Hindu community. Five Pillars of Development The institution focuses on bringing out the potential of its students through five identified pillars. The academic calendar of the college is structured to provide an opportunity for the students to display their talent and creativity. The five identified pillars are; 1. Academic Excellence: Innovative teaching methodology combined with rigorous tests are employed to prepare the students for excellence in end-semester University Examinations 2. Practical Knowledge: Real world knowledge is imparted via exposure to the various Conferences, Seminars & Workshops that are regularly organized by the respective departments of the College. Service to Nation: National pride and pride in oneself is inculcated through active participation in NCC and NSS programs. The College has full-fledged units of NCC Army Wing and NCC Naval Wing. Similarly, there are a number of NSS functioning units. Together, over 1100 students are enrolled in NCC and NSS programs in the College every year. Over 100 programs are conducted per annum. Sports talent development: Four major sporting events are held in the college every year. They include inter-department tournaments and inter-college tournaments. Over 600 students participate in these events each year. Five outdoor sports and one indoor sport (Chess) are covered in these tournaments 5. Cultural talent development: Six major cultural events are organized by the college every year.