Soka Ikeda Arts and Science College for Women

Soka Ikeda College of Arts & Science for Women , standing elegantly in a pristine locale, enclosed by beautiful greenery and a lovely lake , imparts value creating education for the empowerment of rural women.The college provides congenial academic platform for the students. The college is affiliated to the University of Madras and is recognized by the Government of Tamil Nadu ( G. O. 281 ).With the blessings of the God and the encouragement of the benevolent well-wishers the college celebrates its decennial year in the academic year 2009-2010. Laurels and achievements won by the college have strengthened its path all through these years.

The college strives for the over-all development of the student through academic excellence, moral rectitude , character- building and personality development. More than academic excellence, as proved by university ranks it has also won accolade and recognition in the form of “ Institution of Excellence Award ” accorded to it by the National Council of Gandhian Studies for the yeoman service it has rendered in the field of women’s education.

“ Soka ” is a Japanese word that means “ to create value ”. Soka education traces its origin to the ideas of Tsunesaburo Makiguchi ( 1871-1944 ) an innovative educator. In 1930 he introduced his profound theories in his work “ Education for Creative Life ”, which was the fruit of 30 years of his experience in the field of education. Soka education system is based on a fundamental respect for humanity and seeks to tap the student’s latent potential.

Established : 2000.
Founder : Dr. Daisaku Ikeda.