In the year 1965, the Government of Tamil Nadu Started Periyar EVR College in Tiruchirappalli, the central part of Tamilnadu, naming it after the great thinker and social reformer Thanthai Periyar. Half a century ago, higher education was beyond the reach of the oppressed and economically marginalized younger generation in and around Tiruchirappalli. To cater the educational requisites, Thanthai Periyar, the visionary leader of Justice Party and a well-known social reformer of Tamil Nadu, generously donated 9.65 acres of his land and Rs.3.5 lakhs, and requested the Tamil Nadu Government to start a college at Tiruchirappalli. Utilizing the philanthropic help of Thanthai Periyar, the Government of Tamil Nadu started a Government College at Race Course Road, Khaja Nagar, Tiruchirappalli during the academic year 1965-1966, and named it ‘Periyar EVR College’ in honour of the leader. The then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Honourable M. Bhakthavatchalam inaugurated the college on 24.08.1965.
Now, our college campus is expanded to 52.62 acres endowed with adequate classrooms and infrastructural facilities. Nearly ninety percentstudents of this college belong to the oppressed and economically marginalized sections, who hail from rural and urban background. Many of them are first generation learners. Periyar E.V.R. College performs the role of uplifting the poor students by providing them holistic higher education and mould them as reputable individuals with responsibilities towards their families, society and ultimately the nation. Due to the selfless services and credibility of the academia, the college attained autonomous status during 1998-1999. Now we offer 15 Under Graduate and 16 Post Graduate programmes in addition to 14 M.Phil programmes. Thirteen of our departments have been recognized as potential Research Centers by the Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. Special Shift System (SSS) was introduced in the year 2006 by the State Government Policy of Education with the available infrastructure.
The development of the college in the academic, extracurricular and extension programs are due to the able leadership of several academics of this prestigious institution. The college, which was originally affiliated to Madras University, came under the jurisdiction of Bharathidasan University in 1982. The Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and Semester Pattern were introduced during the years 2005 to 2008. Revised Choice Based Credit System (RCBCS) have been followed from 2008-2011 and then, the next change in the syllabus was introduced as New Revised Choice Based Credit System (NRCBCS) from 2011 to 2015. From 2015-2018, the Modified Choice Based Credit System (MCBCS) was adopted, and We follow the Enriched Choice Based Credit System from 2018 onwards. Our college strives to balance the spectrum of needs by constantly revamping its syllabi and re-designing the course structure. Our curriculum design, development, implementation and enrichment processes ensure the students to meet global challenges. Over the years, our college has created a system which ensures democratic decision-making and flexibility to introduce innovations, to meet the current needs and to achieve the overall goals.
Periyar EVR College stands as a beacon of knowledge for generations. It preserves its ancient heritage and simultaneously forges ahead with the changing times and makes its presence felt in the academic sphere of the State.
Name |
PERIYAR EVR COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) |
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Address |
RACE COURSE ROAD KAJAMALAI |
City |
TIRUCHIRAPPALLI – 620 023 |
State |
TAMIL NADU |
Website |
www.periyarevrcollege.ac.in |
Designation |
Name |
Telephone with STD code |
Mobile |
Email |
Principal & Chair Person |
Dr. J. Suganthi |
O: 0431-2420079 |
99440 55347 |
periyarevrcollege@yahoo.com |
Status of the Autonomous College by management : |
Government |
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Name of University to which the College is Affiliated : |
BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY TRICHY |
Date of establishment, prior to the grant of Autonomy |
24.08.1965 |
Date of grant of Autonomy to the College by UGC |
05.10.1998 |
By Gender |
By Shift |
Source of funding |
Co-Education |
Regular & Evening |
Government & UGC |
Under Section |
Date, Month & Year (dd-mm-yyyy) |
Remarks (If any) |
i. 2 (f) |
24.08.1965 |
Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act – under Autonomy Section |
ii. 12 (B) |
09.02.1998 |
Location : Periyar EVR College is located in Urban area and within the city limit.
Campus:a. Campus area in Sq. mts |
2,07,650 sq.mts |
b. Built up area in Sq. mts. |
15097 sq.mts. |
S. No. |
Nomenclature of the facilities |
a. |
Auditorium / Seminar Complex |
b. |
Sports facilities
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c. |
Residential facilities for Students
|
d. |
Cafeteria
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e. |
Health centre
|
f. |
Other facilities
|
g. |
Waste management facility
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Programme Level |
Duration |
Number of programmes offered |
Eligibility |
UG |
3 Years |
15 |
Plus 2 (A pass in Higher Secondary Examination) |
PG |
2 Years |
15 |
A pass in respective UG Examinations |
M.Phil. Full Time |
One Year |
13 |
A pass in respective PG Examinations in the respective discipline |
M.Phil. Part Time |
Two Years |
10 |
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Ph.D. Full Time |
Two Years - (with M. Phil.) Three Years –(Without M. Phil.) |
13 |
PG/ M. Phil. Degree in the respective discipline |
Ph.D. Part Time |
Three Years - (with M. Phil.) Four Years –(Without M. Phil.) |
14 |
a. Autonomous Review Committee visited on 21 st and 22 nd January, 2016 and granted Autonomy extension upto 2021.
Sl.No. |
Members of Autonomous Extension Review Committee |
1. |
Dr. Harish Padh, Chairperson Vice-Chancellor Sardar Patel University Vallabh, Vidyanaga, Gujarat-388 120. |
2. |
Dr.Sasi Kanta Dash, Member Principal, Bharathidasan Government College for Women Puducherry-605 003. |
3. |
Dr.Madhu Gupta, Member 117-C, Pocket-F Phase-II, Mayur Vihar, Delhi-110 091. |
4. |
Dr.K.Kala, State Government Nominee Regional Joint Director-Tiruchirappalli Region Directorate of Collegiate Education Services Tiruchirappalli-620 020. |
5. |
Dr.K.Parthasarathy, University Nominee Department of Life Long Learning Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-620 023. |
6. |
Sh. G.K.Pasrija, Coordinating Officer Under Secretary University Grants Commission South Eastern Regional Office, Hyderabad-500 001. |
b. Triennial Committee (Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli):
Triennial committee consisting representatives from Barathidhasan University Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu visited our College on 26.02.2016. Dr. Nallathambi, Dr. Parthasarathy and Dr. Iona inspected our College and appreciated the smooth running of the college.
Cycle 1: |
07/02/2000 |
Accreditation outcome/results |
Three Star ٭٭٭ |
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Cycle 2: |
21/05/2006 |
Accreditation outcome/results |
B+ |
Cycle 3: |
27/03/2016 |
Accreditation outcome/results |
A |
a. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) : 01.01.2005
b. Dates of submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQARs).
S. No. |
Year of IQAC Report |
Submission of IQAC Report |
i. |
2016 – 2017 |
17.09.2017 |
ii. |
2017 - 2018 |
11.12.2018 |
To provide higher education to the socially and economically weaker sections and to empower them to live with dignity and honour.
Blending with the vision and mission of the college, all the staff and students strive to do their best to bring the college into a ‘College of Excellence’.
To help the students for developing their all round personality and make the students conscious of their social responsibility. The aim is to bring the college as an Institution of Excellence in Education and Research
Sl.No. |
Name of the Principal |
Period |
1 |
Prof. K. Perumal |
1965-66 |
2 |
Prof. T. Kamalakannan |
1965-66 |
3 |
Prof. U.R. Suriyanarayanan |
1966-69 |
4 |
Prof. A. Krishnamoorthi |
1969-70 |
5 |
Prof. K. Govindharasan |
1970-71 |
6 |
Prof. P.T. Muniyappa |
1971-73 |
7 |
Prof. K. Aaludaiyapillai |
1973-75 |
8 |
Prof. U.R. Suriyanarayanan |
1975-79 |
9 |
Prof. P.V. Seenivasan |
1979-80 |
10 |
Prof .Y.P. Ramachandran |
1979-80 |
11 |
Prof. S. Nagarasan |
1980-81 |
12 |
Prof.N. Chandrakanth Mudhaliyar |
1980-81 |
13 |
Prof. P.S. Krishnasami |
1981-82 |
14 |
Prof. K. Venkatachalam |
1982-84 |
15 |
Prof. R. Ponnusamy |
1984-85 |
16 |
Prof. S.N. Kulandaisamy |
1984-85 |
17 |
Prof. N. Sandhaanakrishnan |
1985-87 |
18 |
Prof. N. Kasinathan |
1987-88 |
19 |
Prof. A.V. Seenivasan |
1989-90 |
20 |
Prof. T.Raiyer |
1991-92 |
21 |
Prof. Rama. Muthaiyyan |
1992-94 |
22 |
Prof. M. Jeyarama Arumugam |
1994-95 |
23 |
Prof. R.S. Jegadheesbose |
1995-95 |
24 |
Prof. K. Krishnamoorthi |
1997-98 |
25 |
Prof. M. Muthuveeraganapathi |
1998-99 |
26 |
Prof.Mrs. Pirimula Neusam |
1999 |
27 |
Prof. P. Thangavel |
1999-2001 |
28 |
Prof. K. Sundhararaman |
2001-2002 |
29 |
Dr. N. Karunanithi |
2002-2004 |
30 |
Prof. S. Anbaanandhan |
2004-2005 |
31 |
Prof. A.Mutharasu |
2005-2007 |
32 |
Prof. Mrs. Sheela GnanaSironmani |
2007-2008 |
33 |
Dr. A.Paul Selvaraj |
2008-2009 |
34 |
Prof. R.Jesintha Santhakumari |
2009-2010 |
35 |
Prof. K.Rajeswari (Principal I/c) |
2010-2011 |
36 |
Prof.PL. Gowthaman (Principal I/c) |
2011-2012 |
37 |
Prof. D.Thirumaran (Principal I/c) |
2012-2013 |
38 |
Dr. K.Sekar |
22.8.12 – 07.2.14 |
39 |
Prof. P.Tamilmani (Principal I/c) |
08.2.14 -30.6.14 |
40 |
Dr. M.Balasundaram |
01.7.14 – 23.7.14 |
41 |
Dr. N.Selvraj |
23.7.14 – 31.5.15 |
42 |
Dr.V.Renganathan (Principal I/c) |
01.6.15 – 02.8.15 |
43 |
Dr. J.Manjula |
03.8.15 - 08.12.16 |
44 |
Prof. Santha Robinson (Principal I/c) |
09.12.16 – 29.7.17 01.6.18 - 29.6.18 |
45 |
Dr. S.Rajendran |
30.7.17 – 31.5.18 |
46 |
Dr. I. Julie |
30.6.18 -31.05.2020 |
47 |
Dr. J. Suganthi |
31.05.2020pm - |
Promoted as Regional Joint Directors (RJD) / Director of Collegiate Education (DCE)
Director of Collegiate Education |
|
1 |
Dr. J. Manjula |
2 |
Dr. K. Sekar |
3 |
Dr. M. Muthu Veera Ganapathy |
4 |
Prof. Ananthanarayanan |
Regional Joint Directors |
|
1 |
Dr. A. Megala (Regional Joint Director – Trichy) |
2 |
Dr. Senthamil Selvi (Regional Joint Director, Trichy) |
3 |
Dr. Chandrasekar (Regional Joint Director) |
4 |
Dr. G. Srinivasan (Joint Director – Finance) |
5 |
Dr. N.Karunanidhi (Joint Director – Personnel) |
6 |
Dr. R.S. Jegadeesh Bose (Regional Joint Director – Trichy) |
7 |
Dr. Rama. Muthaiyan (Joint Director – Finance) |