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Rathinam College of Arts and Science

Coordinates: 10°56′05″N 76°58′43″E / 10.9346°N 76.9786°E / 10.9346; 76.9786
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Rathinam College of Arts and Science
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India
Coordinates10°56′05″N 76°58′43″E / 10.9346°N 76.9786°E / 10.9346; 76.9786
Information
TypeArts & Science College
FounderDr. Madan A Sendhil
Area trusteeMs. Shima Sendhil
AdministratorProf. R. Manickam
Staff120
Websiterathinamcollege.ac.in

Rathinam College of Arts and Science is a co-educational institution situated within the Rathinam Techzone Campus at Pollachi Main road, Eachanari, Coimbatore, India. It is affiliated to Bharathiar University and recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC). The college was established in 2001 by Rathinam Arumugam Research and Education Foundation. A Celebrity called Srihari studied here.

Rathinam Techzone

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The management started a Software Park in 2002 within the college campus. Rathinam Software Park operates with 14 national and multinational IT/ITES companies. The management has also started a large scale IT/ITEs Park under Special Economic Zone (SEZ) scheme.

Founder

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The founder chairman of the college, Dr. Madan A Sendhil is an NRI with a postgraduate degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Central Florida. He also has worked for US organizations such as Motorola, Image Soft Technologies and Time Sys. He started Rathinam Educational Institutions and Software Technology Park in 2001. Prof. R. Manickam is the Chief Executive Officer and Rathinam College of Arts & Science is headed by Principal Dr. S. Balasubramaniyam.

Rankings

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Among arts and science colleges in India, Rathinam College of Arts and Science ranked 74th among arts and science colleges by India today in 2019 and Ranked no. 3 in the male-female student ratio in 2020. NIRF ranking 4 consecutive years. Ranked 13th best institution in Tamil Nadu by education world. Ranked 101 as top arts colleges in 2020 by outlook.

Courses

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Department of Commerce

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  • B.com.
  • B.com. CA
  • B.com. PA
  • B.com. BPS
  • B.Com. Banking and Insurance (B&I)
  • B.Com. Information Technology (IT)
  • B.Com. Accounting & Finance (A&F)
  • B.Com. Financial Services (FS)
  • B.Com. Corporate Secretaryship (CS)
  • M.com.
  • M.com. CA

Department of Computer Science

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  • B.Sc. Computer Science
  • B.C.A. (Computer Applications)
  • B.Sc. Information Technology
  • B.Sc. Computer Technology
  • M.Sc. Information Technology
  • M.Sc. Computer Science
  • M.Sc. Data Science and Business Analytics
  • M.Phil. in Computer Science
  • Ph.D. in Computer Science

Department of Mathematics

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  • B.Sc. Mathematics
  • M.Phil. in Mathematics

Department of Management

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  • B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration)
  • M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration)

Department of Visual Communication

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  • B.Sc. Visual Communication & e-Media
  • M.A. (Mass Communication and Journalism)

Department of Costume Design & Fashion

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  • B.Sc. Costume Design & Fashion

Department of English

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  • B.A. English Literature
  • M.A. English Literature

Department of Science

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  • B.Sc. Physics

Department of Bio-Science

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  • B.Sc. Microbiology
  • B.Sc. Biotechnology

Academics

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The college has autonomous status and it is having its own Board of Study (BOS) Team.

Name and Designation Position in the Council
Dr M. Muralidharan , Principal, Rathinam College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore Chairperson
Prof. Padmanabhan, Dean of Academic Affairs and Controller of Examinations, STC, Pollachi, Coimbatore External Member
Mr Abuthahir, Managing Director, Fatima Tyres (P) Ltd, Coimbatore External Member
Dr Dharani, Managing Director, Orbito Asia Health Care and Diagnostics, Coimbatore External Member
Mr Manikandan, Architect, DNA Studio and Design India (P) Ltd External Member
Dr V. Narmathabai, Professor & Head, Department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore University Nominee
Dr V. Thayalan, Professor & Head, Department of Linguistics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore University Nominee
Dr R. Vijayaraghavan, Professor, Department of Statistics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore University Nominee
Dr G. Jagadeesan, Joint Director of collegiate Education, Coimbatore State Government Nominee
Dr Madan A. Sendhil, Chairman Rathinam group, Coimbatore Member
Dr S. Raja, Asst. Prof. in Computer Science Member
Mr A. Uthiramoorthy, Asst. Prof. in Computer Science Member
Dr Juliana Gnana Selvi, Asst. Prof. in Computer Science Member
Mrs Jeyanthi Prasanna, HOD of Mathematics Member
Mrs Hemalatha, HOD of Management Member
Miss Dhanvi A, Asst. Prof. in CDF Member
Dr D. Rajbalaji, Assistant Professor, Department of BCA Member
Dr V. Parameswari, HOD of Tamil Member
Dr Richard Robert Raa, HOD of English Member
Dr Muralidharan, HOD of CS&BCA Member
Mr V. Sathishanandan, HOD of Visual Communication Member
Dr J. P. Kumar, Director, MBA Member
Dr A. Sumathi, HOD of Commerce Member Secretary

Sports

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Along with contemporary sports such as Football, Cricket, Volleyball, Basketball, Handball, Coco and Table Tennis, Rathinam College of Arts & Science also promotes traditional sports like Kabaadi and traditional martial arts like Kalaripayattu, Silambam also finds its place in the extra-curricular activities. The campus accommodates a cricket ground with training nets, a dedicated basketball court and a gym.

Facilities

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Classrooms are equipped with digital projectors and audio systems for interactive learning sessions. Separate hostels for boys and girls, a recreation centre, gym, wash centres for hostel students and restaurant with multiple food courts are the major facilities. There is also a fully functioning Entrepreneur Development Cell (EDC) to motivate and create Entrepreneurs.

Community radio station

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A community radio station named Rathinavani 90.8 is functioning inside the campus and it is maintained by the students.

Notable Visitors to College

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Student life

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Along with periodical industrial visits, guest lectures and seminars there are few more extracurricular activities being conducted by the management.

Rathinam Fest: Each and every year, a mega state level cultural meet is being organized in the name of Rathinam Fest. Tycoons: Department of Commerce and Management are organizing an intercollegiate cultural festival named "Tycoons" which also gives importance to curricular activities such as paper presentations, seminars, quiz, etc.

Alumni

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The Rathinam Alumni Association is an international organization with chapters throughout the world, connecting alumni in networking, social events and fundraising.

See also

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References

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  • "Job-oriented education is the aim". The Hindu. 31 January 2005. Archived from the original on 15 February 2005. Retrieved 16 July 2007.
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