Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College

Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College has found a distinct spot in the educational map of South Tamilnadu. It is a unique Alma Mater to a galaxy of eminent men and women shining in various realms of life in India and abroad. This educational temple was founded due to the untiring efforts of the Tamil Nadu Naidu Mahajana Sangam. The service minded patrons started this college in 1974, for the welfare and development of the educationally and economically backward Telugu speaking minority Naidu Community. The College has been christened after Mannar Thirumalai Naicker, the most notable king of this region, whose motto is “To rule is to serve”. The then Chief Minister of Tamilnadu Dr.Kalaingar Karunanidhi opened the college on 18th August, 1974. The foundation for the college building was laid by Cavalier Mr.G.K.Devarajlu Naidu. The College which had initially functioned in Shenoy Nagar at Shri Rama Vilas Mandapam, was shifted to its own premises in Pasumalai on 4thSeptember 1979. Our college was upgraded to degree status from the academic year 1979-80. The college became the first co-educational institution in Madurai City during 1982-83. The Central Government allotted 24 acres of land adjoining National Highway for the expansion of the college. The State Government allotted 8 acres of land for the college. The credit for initiating allotment of land from the Central and State Governments goes to late Mr.K.Rajaram Naidu, Former Minister of Tamilnadu. Due to the concerted efforts taken by the present management of our college, about 3 lakhs sq feet of buildings were built in a very short period. Our college has been rendering significant service to the society by fulfilling the aspirations of thousands of first generation learners. The institution has witnessed an exponential growth in the last four decades.

The members of the management, the members of the Teaching and Non- teaching Staff are wholeheartedly committed to the task of making the institution as one of the most sought after colleges in Madurai. The perseverance of the management, the hard work of the members of the Teaching Staff and Non-teaching and the cooperation of the students has paid rich dividends. At present, the College offers 22 Under Graduate, 8 Post Graduate, 3 M.Phil and 4 Ph.D programmes and 2 B.Voc programmes, 5 Diploma programmes specially offered by the Community College. The college received funds from UGC, UBA and DST for major and minor projects. UGC has granted Autonomy since 2015-16 and it paves the way for having not only the academic freedom but also the flexibility in functioning at all levels. Library building covers an area of 13,000 sq. feet in the ground floor and class rooms, a conference hall in the first floor and air conditioned seminar halls in the second and third floor has been constructed owing to the sacrificial initiatives and commitment of the present management. The Administrative Block which houses a magnificent Office of the Controller of Examinations, Dean’s office, Valuation Halls in the ground floor and class rooms in the first and second floor has been constructed in an area of 30000sq.feet.

This Block which looks like the crowning glory of Institution is an eloquent testimony to the devotion of the management. There are 103 class rooms, with very good ventilation and huge auditorium which can accommodate more than 2000 delegates at time. The institution can also boast off a playground with a sprawling area of 7.48 acres. A hygienic Canteen, Women’s hostel, Computer labs with 477 systems and a magnificent library are the infrastructure facilities which make our institution stand out. Our library has about 47227 books and 253 Journals; a salient feature of our library is the reading hall which can accommodate about 150 students. Stone benches have been made under the cool and shadowy trees for the benefit of students. Arrangements have been made to provide safe, drinking water with RO facility. The college owns a bus. Besides, Transport facility has been arranged exclusively for women students and TNSTC plies a few buses for them from the campus to key destinations. Gym and two smart class rooms enrich the ambience of our college. The college was reaccredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC in 3rd cycle in 2018. At present, 4,053 students are pursuing higher education. 187 Teaching Staff and 54 Administrative Staff are working with all commitments and devotion to scale the institution on a par with the best institutions in the country.