DG Vaishnav College

DG Vaishnav College (Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College), commonly known as DDGDVC, is a Liberal arts, commerce and science college in Chennai, India. It is an autonomous institution affiliated with the University of Madras. It is located in the Arumbakkam locality of Chennai, which is a hub for many shops and markets, of which the most famous Koyembedu market and bus stand. It was recently reaccredited by NAAC with A++ grade ( CGPA of 3.54 /4) in 3rd cycle.

DG Vaishnav College
DGV Logo
Mottoसत्यं परं धीमहि
Motto in English
May we meditate upon the Supreme Truth
TypeAutonomous
Established1964
AffiliationUniversity of Madras
PrincipalCapt. Dr. S. Santhosh Baboo
Location
Arumbakkam, Chennai
,
Tamil Nadu
,
India
CampusUrban
Colors  Blue   Brick Red
Websitehttp://www.dgvaishnavcollege.edu.in

The College

The College now has 7 UG and 6 PG (Aided), 12 UG and 11 PG (Self-Supporting) programmes. Research Programmes such as M.Phil, (Commerce, Economics, Chemistry and Mathematics ) and Ph.D. (Commerce, Economics, Chemistry and Computers) has become part of the academic curriculum.

Autonomy

The College has been conferred the status of "AUTONOMY" by the UGC and endorsed by the University of Madras from the academic year 2009 - 2010. Consequently, students admitted to various UG, PG and M.Phil courses during the academic year 2009 - 2010 will come under Autonomous pattern. The current batch of IInd Year & IIIrd Year UG Students and IInd Year PG Students will continue under affiliated mode. presently the extension of Autonomy was given by the UGC upto 2032-2033.

Academics

DG Vaishnav College was affiliated to the University of Madras, however the College has been conferred the status of "AUTONOMY" by the UGC and endorsed by the University of Madras from the academic year 2009 - 2010. Consequently, students admitted to various UG, PG and M.Phil courses during the academic year 2009 - 2010 will come under Autonomous pattern. The extension of autonomy was given by the UGC upto 2032-2033.

National Social Service

There are five NSS units of which one is exclusively for the girl students.

National Cadet Corps

National Cadet Corps (NCC) in this college has two Army wing

  • 1[TN] ARMOURED SQUADRON NCC
  • 1 [TN] BATTALION NCC

Courses offered

UG Courses

Day College - Shift – I Evening College -Shift - II
B.A. (Economics) B.A. (Tamil)
B.Com (General) B.A. (English)
B.Com (Corporate Secretary ship) B.A. (Economics)
B.Sc. Mathematics (MPC)&(MAN) B.A. (Business Economics)
B.Sc. (Physics) B.A. (Sociology)
B.Sc. (Chemistry) B.A. (Tourism & Travel Management)
B.Sc. (Plant Biology and Bio-Technology) B.A. (Criminology & Police Administration)
B.A. (Journalism)
B.Com (General)
B.Com (Corporate Secretaryship)
B.Com (Honours)
B.Com (Accounting & Finance)
B.Com (Bank Management)
B.B.A
B.C.A
B.Sc. (Biotechnology)
B.Sc. (Bio-Chemistry)
B.Sc. (Computer Science)
B.Sc. (Mathematics with Computer Application)
B.Sc. (Visual Communication)
B.Sc. (Interior Design & Decor)
B.Sc. (Psychology)
B.Sc. (Statistics)
B.Sc. (Physics with Computer Application)

PG Courses

Day College - Shift – I Evening College -Shift - II
M.A. (Economics) M.A. (Business Economics)
M.A. (Social Work) M.A. (H.R.M)
M.Com M.A. (Journalism)
M.C.A M.Com
M.Sc. (Mathematics) M.B.A
M.Sc. (Chemistry) M.C.A
M.Sc. (Physics)
M.Sc. (Micro Biology)
M.Sc. (Bio-Chemistry)
M.Sc. (Bio-Technology)
M.Sc. (Computer Science)
M.Sc. (IT)

Notable alumni

References
  1. The Hindu
  2. "Kush Kumar Won Gold in Men's Singles Squash at Asian Youth Games". 20 August 2013.

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