H.H. THE RAJAH’S COLLEGE(AUTONOMOUS), PUDUKKOTTAI
HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE
His Highness The Rajah’s College, which was first established in the year 1857, as Maharajah’s Free English Medium School, has now attained the supreme state of being an esteemed institution with real potential and the state of eminence and excellence. This school, under the first headmastership of one BT Assistant nomination was started by the Kingdom of Thondaman in 1879. The Free English Medium School started functioning in the year 1879 in a spare building at Vadakku (North) Raja Street in Pudukkottai. The first batch of the final year students of this school were sent for the terminal exam. to the Madras University in the year 1880. Because of this 1880 is being considered as the beginning year of this College. H.H. The Rajah’s College celebrated its centaury year celebration in the year 1982. Likewise the 125th year was celebrated in the year 2006.
In the year 1891, the high school classes and the college classes were transferred to this present building. The Head Master of the Maharajah Free English Medium School Mr. S. Narayanaswamy Ayyar B.A., was appointed as the first Principal of this College. During the tenure of Mr. S. T. Ramachandra Sasthiri, as the Principal (1912 – 1920) courses like History, Chemistry, Mathematics, Accountancy, Tamil and Sanskrit were taught to the students. In the year 1920, after the introduction of the science subjects in the Madras University at PUC Level, this college attained the state of self sufficiency to some extent.
In 1959, Chemistry was introduced as an elective subject in the UG Science Degree Courses. In addition to it, separate buildings with One Lakh, were built for the Physics and Chemistry Laboratories. B.Sc. Physics and B.Sc. Botany Degree Courses were started in the year 1961 and 1968 respectively. In the year 1968, M.Com Degree Course was started in the college. And so the college was promoted as the First-Grade PG College of Pudukkottai.
B.A. English was first started in the year 1980. Subsequently M.A. History and M.Sc. Mathematics were introduced in the year 1981 and 1982 then is the year 1984, B.Com degree course was offered in the Evening College Stream. In the Mean time our H.H. The Rajah’s College was affiliated to the Bharathidasan University Trichirappalli in 1982.
A sum of Rupees Two Lakhs was spent for building the compound wall around the college playground. From the academic year 1989-1990, M.Phil. Course was offered in Both M.Com and M.A. (History) Degree Courses. Because of this the college attained another glorious mile stone in its pursuit of growth and development. M.A. Economics and B.Sc. Physical Education courses were started between the year 1990 and 1991. Ph.D. Full Time course was introduced in the department of History between 1992 and 1993. B.Sc. Computer Science was offered in the year 1996. H.H.The Rajah’s College was declared as an Autonomous College by the University Grants Commission in the academic year 1999-2000. The College which was awarded the 3 Star Status by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) between 1999 and 2000, was then declared as the ‘B’ Grade College by NAAC between 2005 and 2006.
COURSES OFFERED
UNDER GRADUATE COURSES IN ARTS
( MEDIUM – TAMIL / ENGLISH )
PART 1 : TAMIL [OR] ENGLISH
PART 2 : ENGLISH
PART 3 :
| Sl. No | Core Subject | Year of Introduced | Allied Subject | Total Number of Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HISTORY | 1946 | 1. MODERN GOVERNMENTS 2. RULES OF PUBLIC SECTOR |
60+60 |
| 2 | ECONOMICS | 1967 | 1. STATISTICS 2. MARKETING |
60+60 |
| 3 | TAMIL LITERATURE | 2018 | 1. HISTORY OF TAMIL NADU & CULTURE OF THE PEOPLE 2. LITERARY ABILITY / JOURNALISM & HISTORY OF LANGUAGE |
60 |
| 4 | ENGLISH LITERATURE | 1980 | 1. HISTORY OF ENGLAND & LITERARY HISTORY 2. LITERARY FORM & LINGUISTICS |
40 |
| 5 | COMMERCE | 194 | 1. PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS ECONOMY & MANAGEMENT 2. PRINCIPLES OF OCCUPATIONAL , COMMUNICATION & INSURANCE |
I-60 & II-60 |
| 6 | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | 2003 | 1. MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS FOR MANAGEMENT ECONOMICS & MANAGER 2. MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM & BUSINESS LAW |
I – 60 & II – 60 |
| 7 | TOURISM & TRAVEL MANAGEMENT | 2019 | 1. INDIAN TRADITION 2.INDIAN ART |
I – 60 & II – 60 |
UNDER GRADUATE COURSES IN SCIENCE
( MEDIUM – TAMIL / ENGLISH )
PART 1 : TAMIL [OR] ENGLISH
PART 2 : ENGLISH
PART 3 :
| Sl. No | Core Subject | Year of Introduced | Allied Subject | Total Number of Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MATHEMATICS | 1946 | 1. CHEMISTRY 2. PHYSICS |
40+40 |
| 2 | PHYSICS | 1961 | MATHEMATICS | 40+40 |
| 3 | CHEMISTRY | 1946 | 1. MATHEMATICS [OR] BOTANY 2. PHYSICS |
40_40 |
| 4 | BOTANY | 1967 | 1. ZOOLOGY 2. CHEMISTRY |
40+40 |
| 5 | ZOOLOGY | 2004 | 1. BOTANY 2. CHEMISTRY |
40+40 |
| 6 | PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH & SPORTS | 1990 | 1. PHYSICAL EDUCATION (TEST (M) MEASUREMENT) 2. PHYSICAL THERAPY |
60 |
| 7 | COMPUTER SCIENCE | 1996 | 1. MATHEMATICS 2. PHYSICS |
50 |
| 8 | COMPUTER APPLICATIONS | 2003 | 1. DIGITAL COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS 2. OPERATION RESEARCH |
I-60 & II-60 |
POST GRADUATE COURSES IN ARTS
| Sl. No | COURSES | YEAR OF COMMENCEMENT AND TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business (Teaching English) – Special Lesson: Banking and Monetary | 1968 -35 |
| 2 | History (Instruction _ English) | 1981 -35 |
| 3 | Economics (Teaching Language _ English) | 1990 -35 |
| 4 | Tamil | 2003 -35 |
| 5 | English | 2003 -35 |
POST GRADUATE COURSES IN SCIENCE
| Sl. No | COURSES | YEAR OF COMMENCEMENT AND TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Applied Mathematics (Teaching Language :English) – Special Lesson: Functional Studies (M.Sc.,) | 1982 -35 |
| 2 | Physics | 2004 -25 |
| 3 | Chemistry | 2004 -25 |
| 4 | Botany | 2004 -25 |
| 5 | Geology | 2018 -25 |
| 6 | Computer Science(M.Sc.,) | 2007-60 |
M.Phil – COURSES
| Sl. No | COURSES | YEAR OF COMMENCEMENT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | History | 1989 |
| 2 | Business | 1989 |
| 3 | Mathematics | 2003 |
| 4 | Tamil | 2006 |
| 5 | Botany | 2009 |
| 6 | English | 2009 |
| 7 | Economics | 2010 |
| 8 | Chemistry | 2012 |
| 9 | Computer Science | 2012 |
DOCTORAL STUDIES (Ph.D.,)
History, Economics Tamil, English, Business, Management, Chemistry, Computer Science, Botany, Physics, Mathematics, Physical Education.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Eligible students continue to receive tuition, scholarships, scholarships and tuition incentives provided by the State and Central Governments to students in the event of an economic crisis. Eligible students can formally apply for the scholarship and offer within the specified time frame.
| Sl.No | Scholarship | Eligible Student | Consent Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Political Martyrs Scholarships for Children and Ex-Service Man (Ex-Service Man) | Political Martyrs Ex-Service | |
| 2. | National Study Scholarship Loan | National Study Scholarship Loan can be applied to all classes on merit basis. | |
| 3. | National Scholarship | National Study Scholarship can be applied to all classes on merit basis. | |
| 4. | State Higher Education Scholarship | Director, College of Education, Chennai. | |
| 5. | Disability Allowance for Physically Handicapped by the State Central Government | Physically Handicapped Students | |
| 6. | Scholarship for the children of school teachers | Primary school, children of high school teachers | |
| 7. | Burma, Sri Lanka Refugee Children for Refugee Children’s Educational Benefits | Refugee People | |
| 8. | Government of India Study Scholarship | Caste, Hill Caste, Excluded Class from the Certificate, Coming from Low Income | Area Director of Arisana Welfare, Chennai. |
| 9. | Government Welfare Department State Study Grant (Central Government) | Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes | District Welfare Office, Pudukottai. |
| 10. | Grants Scholarships | Arisana students who scored above 60 in the university examination in the school final examination | District Aristocratic Welfare Officer |
| 11. | Scholarships for Backward Classes | Backward Classes | Welfare Officer, Backward Classes Pudukkottai. |
| 12. | Grants under Rule 92 of the Tamil Nadu Education Fund (Receiving full or room allowance) | Backward Class, Inferior Class | Principal,H.H. The Rajah’s College, Pudukottai. |
| 13. | Student Welfare Scholarships | May be awarded to students who do not have any other benefits as per the decision of the Principal. | University Grant Committee with financial assistance litigation |
SPECIAL TRAINING
NATIONAL STUDENT GROUND FORCE
A battalion affiliated to the 9th Tamil Nadu National Student Corps Rally in Karaikudi is functioning in this college. A professor serves as a part-time officer in the force. They are trained in military science by approved and experienced instructors.
NATIONAL STUDENT AIR FORCE
The Air force is headquartered in Trichy about 50 students are being trained in our college under this Air force Division. A professor serves as a part-time officer in the force.
COUNTRY WELFARE PROJECT
The National Welfare Project was started in 1974 at H.H. The Rajah’s College. Four teams of 400 students operate under the direct supervision of the College Principal under the direct supervision of four units Welfare Officers.
YOUTH RED CROSS SOCIETY
Youth Red Cross has been working since 1998 with the three objectives of health, service and friendship. It has dedicated itself to the task of creating the best volunteers in which students should benefit together.
STUDENT COOPERATIVE SOCIETY
The Co-operative Society is also headed by the Principal to provide essential items to the college students, teachers and staff at affordable prices.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone No 04322 – 221558
Fax Number 04322 – 230490
Exam Moderator 04322 – 232605
Website : www.hhrc.ac.in
E-mail : hhrajahscollege@gmail.com