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Madras Christian College Autonomous

Tambaram

University of Madras

About College

Madras Christian College traces its origin to the General Assembly School founded by Rev. John Anderson, a Missionary from the Church of Scotland, on April 3, 1837. The school had a humble beginning with just 59 boys, and housed in a rented building in the Armenian street in the Black Town of Madras. Anderson was a pioneer in introducing English medium education in South India. He soon opened branch schools in the neighboring towns like Conjeevaram, Chingleput, Nellore, and other places in Madras like Triplicane. Anderson's colleagues Rev. Robert Johnston, Mrs. and Rev. John Braidwood, and converts such as Rev. P Rajagopaul lent an able hand in successfully running these schools.

Anderson carried out several bold academic experiments such as monitorial and tutorial system of teaching and evaluation, opening up education for females and oppressed sections of the society, staring a periodical called Native Herald. His uncompromising Christian convictions led Anderson to fight several evils of the day. He and his wife Margaret Locher sacrificed much for building the Institutions, and their tombs in a Madras cemetery are a silent witness to their ultimate sacrifice, and love for an alien land and culture. 

Madras Christian College has entered into the 175th year of glorious service to the Nation. Founded as a School in 1837 in the black town of Madras, the Institution was built and its character shaped by a host of Scottish missionaries such as Anderson and Miller, Hogg and Boyd. Many dedicated Indian teachers as well as generations of brilliant students contribute to its success story. Leaving their legacy behind is a galaxy of illustrious alumni like President Radhakrishnan. Such was the stature of the Institution that Mahatma Gandhi agreed to chair a student session in its premises in George Town in 1916, while Billy Graham spoke in the famous Anderson Hall in Tambaram in 1956.

The College is known as much for its academic standing and leadership building as it is for social commitment. Besides, the unseen touch of the Almighty has always been felt and spoken of by generations of students and teachers.

Today the College has more than 5000 students (both ladies and gentlemen as they are traditionally called) and over 220 faculty members serving in 31 departments. It is a matter of pride that the institution is ranked among the Top Ten Liberal Arts and Science Colleges in India and also received the Rating of A+ (equivalent to 90-95%) by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The 365 acre salubrious, idyllic campus with its rare, diverse flora and fauna is a great joy to live in.

Facility

Canteen,
Laboratory,
Hostel,
Library,
Transport,
Sports,
Health Care,
Wi-fi,
Conference Hall,
Auditorium,
Departmental Stores,
ATM,
NSS,
YRC,
RRC,
Club

Courses

UG
  • B.A. English
  • B.A. Geography
  • B.A. Marathi
  • B.A. Physical Education
  • B.A. Political Science
  • B.A. Psychology
  • B.A. Sociology
  • B.A. Tamil
  • B.Sc. Botany
  • B.Sc. Chemistry
  • B.Sc. Electronics
  • B.Sc. Mathematics
  • B.Sc. Physics
  • B.Sc. Statistics
  • B.Sc. Zoology
PG
  • M.A. Economics
  • M.A. English
  • M.A. Geography
  • M.A. Hindi
  • M.A. History
  • M.A. Marathi
  • M.A. Tamil
  • M.Sc. Botany
  • M.Sc. Chemistry
  • M.Sc. Electronics
  • M.Sc. Mathematics
  • M.Sc. Microbiology
  • M.Sc. Physics

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