The college was started in 1965 by Nadar Mahajana Sangam with donations received from members of the Sangam. A sum of ₹ one lakh was donated by S. Vellaichamy Nadar. The college started as a pre-university college with an initial student strength of 330 (boys only), 18 teachers and 12 non-teaching staff. It was inaugurated on 20 July 1965 by K. Kamaraj.
In 1986, it became a co-educational institution and, in 2007, became autonomous.
The campus consists of separate blocks accommodating 14 aided courses and 24 self-finance courses including AICTE-approved MBA programme.[3]
Placements
Personality development programs are regularly conducted for the final year students to make them employable. Placement Cell has also arranging Industrial visit, Guest lectures for the students to get and idea about the placement.[4]
Student organizations
Lectures, debates, discussions, quiz, essay, elocution and several competitions are held under the auspices of the department associations so as to nurture the students in their respective fields of study. Students are encouraged to participate in competitions arranged in neighbour colleges and by other local organizations. Intercollegiate seminars are periodically organized by each department.[5]
A college magazine named Vaanam (வானம்) is published in order to develop writing skills among students.
