The Sourashtra College, affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai was started by the Sourashtra College Council with donations from Philanthropists belonging to Sourashtra Community a linguistic minority. The College at its inception in the year 1967 was accommodated in a portion of the Sourashtra High School premises on Kamarajar Salai, Madurai-9 till 1972. Inspired by a “strong benevolence of Soul” the members of the Sourashtra College Council raised the magnificent buildings of the College on the slopes of Pasumalai Hill with a panoramic view of the Lord Muruga of Thirupparankundram Temple on Madurai – Vilacheri road. 6 Kms away from the Railway Junction & Bus Stand and the College has been functioning have since 1972 July with the introduction of undergraduate courses. Till then only Pre-University classes were conducted. The Campus provides an excellent atmosphere conducive to calm pursuit of knowledge and development of strong character.
The Sourashtra College is a Linguistic Minority Co-educational Institution managed by the Sourashtra College Council, registered on 24.9.1966. The Managing Committee of the College consists of 9 members including the office bearers, the University Nominee and the Principal as follows:-
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Thiru S.K.Jegannathan, B.A., B.L., M.C., | President |
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Er.S.V.S.Shivnath, B.Sc., B.E., | Secretary |
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Thiru P.K.Mothilal, B.Sc., | Treasurer |
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Dr.D.R.Rajaram, M.B.B.S., | Member |
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Thiru K.M.Raghunath | Member |
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Thiru A.R.Balajiee, B.Sc., | Member |
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Er.D.R.Kumaresh, A.M.I.S.E., | Member |
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Prof.M.D.Manoharan, B.Tech., M.B.A., | Principal |
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Prof.Dr.S.Shanmugasundaram, M.Sc., Ph.D., | |
Department of Microbial Technology |
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