Alumni

There is a strong network between the alumni and the institution and this manifests itself in the form of alumni representation in decision making academic bodies, as resource persons for certificate and add on programmes, as contacts for internships and placements and in general, as ambassadors of the institution’s goodwill to the community at large.

The alumni association of the institution acts as ambassador of good will wherever they are, and translate into material benefits. The alumni association of the college was started in 1980. The general body meetings take place once in a year.

The activities of the alumni association are :

• As members of the boards of studies the alumni contribute to curriculum design.

• They serve as resource persons in seminars, guest lectures arranged in different departments. The alumni also arrange personality development programmes, meditation, and yoga for students.

• They conduct certificate programmes.

• They offer financial assistance to the needy students by creating endowment and arranging for scholarships.

• They take active part in the cultural life of the college by performing in cultural festivals in the campus.

• The Alumni provide assistance to students find part time jobs and help in recruiting students in renowned companies.

• The alumni have recently decided to felicitate ten renowned alumni of the college in various walks of life like academics, administration, multinational companies, fine arts & sports.

List of the most renowned Alumni of the College

1. Dr.Sujatha Sunil, B.Sc Botany, Recipient of Young Scientist award. Presently working as scientist in the International Institute of Biotechnology Genetic Engineering at New Delhi.

2. Dr Kalaiselvi, B.Sc Mathematics, Scientist

3. Dr Premila Mohan, B.Sc Physics, Twice recipient of Tamilnadu Young Scientist award and is now employed as a top class scientist at IGCAR Kalpakkam

4. Dr Sulochana, B.Sc Chemistry, Recipient of B.C Roy Award while she was with Shankara Nethralaya and presently at National University of Singapore

5. Mala R, MA Economics, Educationist- Secretary & Correspondent of Jerusalem Engineering College, Tagore Engineering College and Tagore College of Arts and Science

6. Indra Rao C, BA Economics, IAS officer

7. Tara, B.Sc Zoology, IPS officer

8. Uma Palaniappan, B.Sc Mathematics, Vice President- Covansys

9. Meenakshi R, B.Com, Vice President KPMG (Global Consulting Firm)

10. Umamaheswari, BA English, Journalist- Recipient of best Journalist award for South Asian Countries

11. AnupamaChandrasekar, BA English, Renowned Play writer

12. Sowmya S, B.Sc Chemistry, Renowned Carnatic Musician and recipient of several awards including Kalaimamani

13. Gayathri Girish, MCA, Renowned Carnatic Musician and recipient of several awards

14. B.Gayathri, B.Sc Mathematics, Renowned Vocalist

15. Gayatri Laxman, B.Sc Zoology, Renowned Bharatanatyam dancer. Popular worldwide

16. Chithkala S, B.Sc Mathematics, A popular mountaineer, who placed the National flag and the flag of Meenakshi College for women on Everest

17. Chitra C.R, B.Sc Mathematics, An outstanding Athelete

18. Sowmya Simhan, B.Com, Formed an Association for physically challenged. Doing distinguished extension work

19. Sathyabama R, B.Sc. Physics, Scientist, IGCAR

20. Padma R, B.Sc. Physics, Scientist, IGCAR