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NIRMALA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

AUTONOMOUS INSTITUTION AFFILIATED TO BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY

ACCREDITED WITH A++ GRADE BY NAAC IN THE 4TH CYCLE WITH CGPA 3.78

RED FIELDS, COIMBATORE - 641 018

TAMIL NADU, INDIA

  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Principal's Desk
    • History of the college
    • Vision & Mission
    • Coat of Arms
    • Shapers of Destiny
    • Milestones
    • Accolades
    • Infrastructure
    • Archives
  • MANAGEMENT
    • Our Founder
    • Administration
    • Governing Body
    • Finance Committee
    • Curriculum Development Cell
    • Planning Board
    • Organogram
    • Board of Studies
    • Policy documents
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    • Autonomy
    • Academic Council
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Milestones

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2023 Milestone

The college was accredited with A++ grade in the IV cycle with the CGPA of 3.78/4

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2022 Milestone

Rev.Mother Fabiola Mary took charge as the President of Nirmala Education Society

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2021 Milestone

M.L.I.Sc programme was started

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2020 Milestone

B.Com E-Commerce programme was started

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2019 Milestone

Rev.Mother Santhana Mary Augustina took charge as the President of the Nirmala Education Society

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2018 Milestone

Rev. Sr.Dr. Helen took charge as the Principal of the College

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2017 Milestone

The DBT Star Scheme for the Departments of Botany, Zoology and Chemistry was elevated to Star Status

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2016 Milestone

Nirmala Research Congress was organised for the Research scholars, PG and UG students involved in research.

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2015 Milestone

Rev. Sr. Dr. I. Arockiarani the Principal received "THE BEST RESEARCHER AWARD".

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2014 Milestone

Voter's day was celebrated.Hand ball team won second place in the District level hand ball tournament.

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2013 Milestone

Rev. Sr. Mary Lucy Juliet assumed Chair as the eleventh Secretary of the College.

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2012 Milestone

Certificate Course in Library and Information Science was initiated.

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2011 Milestone

PG Courses in Geography and Botany were initiated.

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2010 Milestone

The College was reaccredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC on 26th July.

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2009 Milestone

Culmination of Diamond Jubilee Celebrations on 30th and 31st January.

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2008 Milestone

Diamond Jubilee Celebration.

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2007 Milestone

Very Rev. Mother Celine Nirmala became the tenth Secretary of the College.

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2006 Milestone

Rev. Sr. Pauline Mary assumed Chair as the sixth Principal.

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2005 Milestone

Four UGC Minor Projects were sanctioned.

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2004 Milestone

Submission of the Self Study Report to NAAC.

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2003 Milestone

PG Courses in English Language and Literature and Commerce were initiated under the Self-Financing stream.

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2002 Milestone

Department of History organized "Tamil Nadu History Congress".

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2001 Milestone

Lethisia of II B.A Literature was selected to participate in the World March Women's Convention at New Delhi to represent Tamil Nadu.

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2000 Milestone

The Best NSS Volunteer Award was given to Ms. Ramagiri.

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1999 Milestone

Youth Red Cross and Blood Donation Club were launched.

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1998 Milestone

Golden Jubilee Celebrations. The Chief Guests were Dr. Illango, V.C. Bharathiar University, Mr. Santhanam, Collector of Coimbatore, Thiru Gopala Krishnan, Mayor of Coimbatore, Thiru Mullaivendan, Dr. Aruchamy and Thiru C.T. Dhandapani, M.L.A.

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1997 Milestone

The initiation of B.Sc Computer Science Course.

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1995 Milestone

Very Rev. Mother Daria took up office as the ninth Secretary of the College.

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1989 Milestone

Very Rev. Mother Marcelline took charge as the eigth Secretary of the College.

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1988 Milestone

Rev. Sr. Nympha assumed charge as the fifth Principal of the College

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1986 Milestone

Rev. Sr. Nympha assumed charge as the fifth Principal of the College

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1985 Milestone

The College Chapel was reconstructed.

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1983 Milestone

Very Rev. Mother Immaculate took up office as the seventh Secretary of the College.

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1982 Milestone

The College became affiliated to Bharathiar University.

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1980 Milestone

Very Rev. Mother Mary Bernadette became the sixth Secretary of the College.

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1979 Milestone

B.Sc Chemistry Course was introduced.

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1978 Milestone

The College Auditorium was constructed.

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1977 Milestone

B.Com was introduced.

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1976 Milestone

Bharat Ratna Mother Teresa visited the College for the second time.

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1975 Milestone

Ms. Prema Kamat participated in the Republic Day Parade, New Delhi.

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1974 Milestone

Bharat Ratna Mother Teresa visited the College.

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1973 Milestone

Silver Jubilee was celebrated. His Excellency K.K. Shah, the Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the celebrations.

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1971 Milestone

Very Rev. Mother Stella assumed Chair as the fifth Secretary of the College.

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1970 Milestone

Ground floor of St.Antony's Block was constructed.

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1966 Milestone

French was offered under Part I.

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1964 Milestone

B.A Literature and B.Sc Botany were introduced.

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1962 Milestone

Very Rev. Mother Lidwin Mary assumed charge as the fourth Secretary of the College.

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1961 Milestone

Mrs. Bhagyam was appointed as the third Principal of the College. She served the Institution for 23 years.

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1960 Milestone

Very Rev. Mother Isabel Mary became the third Secretary of the College.

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1959 Milestone

Library was established.

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1957 Milestone

The College was shifted from its rented premises to its permanent Campus at Red Fields.

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1956 Milestone

Pre-University and the three-year degree course were initiated.

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1954 Milestone

Rev. Sr. Josephine, the Principal of the College took up charge as the second Secretary of the Institution.

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1953 Milestone

Mr. C. Subramanian, Minister of Education (1952-1962) visited the College.

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1952 Milestone

Nobel Laureate Sir. C.V. Raman visited the College.

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1950 Milestone

Physics and Chemistry were introduced under Part II. The strength of the College rose to 79.

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1949 Milestone

Rev. Sr. Josephine was appointed the second Principal of the College.

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1948 Milestone

Rev. Fr. Arulswamy became the first Secretary of the College. Laying of foundation stone by Sri. T.S. Avinashilingam Chettiar, Minister of Education at Red Fields.

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1947 Milestone

Rt. Rev. Msgr. Oubagaraswamy D.D., the Bishop of Coimbatore initiated to institute a College exclusively for women in Coimbatore.

2023
  • The college was accredited with A++ grade in the IV cycle with the CGPA of 3.78/4.
  • Dr.N.Sasi, Associate Professor and Head of Department of Physics and Dr.U.Mary, Associate Professor in Mathematics and Dean of Students Affairs have retired from service.
  • B.Com International Business and Finance, B.Sc., Data Science and MA Human Resource Management Programmes have been introduced.
  • Institution Innovation Council has got 4/5 rating by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
  • College has maintained the overall championship in Sports and Games in Bharathiyar University for the 32nd consecutive years.
  • Created a world record on making and displaying 555 value added millet products by the EDC.
  • Created a world record on making 1.3 million viable seed balls by 2500 students in record time single location.
  • On account of Platinum Jubilee celebration, academic and non academic activities have been taking place throughout the year.
  • More than 25 MOUs’ have been signed with the several Higher Education Institutions across India for academic collaborations..
2022
  • Rev.Mother Fabiola Mary took charge as the President of Nirmala Education Society
  • Rev.Sr. Mary Fabiola was appointed as the Principal of the college
  • B.Com Business Analytics programme was started
  • ICSSR sponsored International Conference was organised by the department of Library and the Research Committee on “New Frontiers in Research challenges and Innovations”
  • Dr.K. Anbarasi, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Dr.J. Roopavathy, Assistant Professor of Zoology have been selected for INSA Visiting Scientist Fellowship by Science Academies
2021
  • M.L.I.Sc programme was started
  • Ishwarya S II M.Sc. Mathematics finished her 3 months summer internship at Spoken tutorial, IIT Bombay
  • Ms. Gertride A Esek, I M.Sc. was selected for Summer Research Fellowship of Science Academies
  • 4 Ph. D and 3 M. Phil have produced during this year
  • 5 books have been published by 4 faculty members and 2 books were co-authored by a faculty
  • College received the “Best Clean and Green Campus” awarded by Nature Science Foundation, Coimbatore
  • Dr.P. Kalaivani, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Dr.M.Trinita Priscilla, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Sr.Dr.M.Arul Sheeba Rani have been selected for INSA Visiting Scientist Fellowship
  • College has won the Bharathiar University Intercollegiate overall championship for sports and games for the 31st consecutive year
  • 52 awards have been received by the faculty from different reputed organisations
  • National Innovation and Startup Policy (NISP)was registered with the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
  • IPR Cell of the college has been registered with the Registrar of Copyrights, under Ministry of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi
  • Implemented the CSR programme of HONEYWELL’s UiPath
  • Newly constructed women’s room was inaugurated
2020
  • B.Com E-Commerce programme was started
  • Ave Maria Block was inaugurated
  • 8 staff members received their Doctoral degree
  • YUVANIRMALA – a students startup was initiated for teaching Spoken Hindi, Spoken French, Spoken English for students and general public through online mode
  • A multidisciplinary bi-annual E-Journal “International Journal of Humanities and Science” was initiated by the college
  • Seed Money Scheme was introduced to encourage the research activities of staff members
  • Green Audit, Environment Audit, Hygiene Audit, Energy Audit were conducted
  • Entrepreneurship Development Cell was re-established and has signed an MOU with AIC Raise
  • “Cyber Security” and “Digital Security” courses have been introduced for the final year UG and PG students respectively as per the need of the hour
  • College has won the Bharathiar University Intercollegiate overall championship for sports and games for the 30th consecutive year
  • Taekwonda team bagged first place in Bharathiar University Intercollegiate tournament
  • Ball badminton team secured III place in the All India Inter University Ball Badminton tournament
  • Ms.A.Arthi of I BA History secured II place and a cash award of Rs.75,000/- in the State Level CM Trophy tournament
  • Institution’s Innovation Council of the college was registered under Ministry of Education
  • ICSSR sponsored National symposium was organised by the Department of Library
2019
  • Rev.Mother Santhana Mary Augustina took charge as the President of the Nirmala Education Society
  • Outcome Based Education was introduced in the college
  • College was recognised by UGC under PARAMARSH Scheme to receive Rs.30, 00,000/- to serve as the mentor institution to mentor 6 non-accredited institutions for NAAC accreditation
  • College has Received an award for “Innovative Teaching and Learning” from Edtech Review Summit
  • Mrs. Janaki, IAS, an alumna, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi was the chief guest for the College Annual Day
  • Ms. Steffy Mary Thomas of III B.Sc Zoology, participated in the RDC, at New Delhi on 26.01.2019
  • A Certificate course in “Library and Information Science” was introduced by the Library
  • College has won the Bharathiar University Intercollegiate overall championship for sports and games for the 29th year consecutive year
  • Dr.S.Sivashankari, Assistant Professor in Bioinformatics was awarded the Science Academies Summer Research Fellowship Programme
  • Ms. Kavimalar of I M.Sc Botany was awarded the Science Academies Summer Research Fellowship Programme
  • 10 Ph.D and 47 M.Phil have produced during this year
  • Ms. S.Sakthi, participated in the 64th Senior National Ball Badminton Championship held at Bengaluru and won the I place in doubles and was awarded the best player of the Tournament
2018
  • Rev. Sr.Dr. Helen took charge as the Principal of the College
  • MA Economics programme was started
  • Initiated Spoken Tutorial skill development online courses offered by IIT Mumbai for the students of all programmes
  • 47 Ph.D and 57 M.Phil have been produced during this year
  • Ms. H. Jaisree of III B.Sc Geography received “Young Geographer award” from Indian Geographical Society
  • Nirmala Annual Research Congress was organised
  • 8 books have been published by the faculty during this year
  • Won Bharathiar University overall championship Trophy for Sports and Games for the consecutive 28th year
2017
  • The DBT Star Scheme for the Departments of Botany, Zoology and Chemistry was elevated to Star Status
  • The Departments of Mathematics, Computer Science and Geography were included in DBT Star Scheme -Continued Status
  • The PG Science Departments were recognized by DST-FIST at level ‘0’
2016
  • NAAC Peer Team visited our College.
  • Nirmala Research Congress was organised for the Research scholars, PG and UG students involved in research.
  • B.A English Literature was introduced under the Self- financing stream.
  • Subhashini. K won the Silver Medal in Shot-put and Rs.75000 in the State Level Inter-university Athletic meet.
  • The Boxing team, swimming team, Athletic team, Weight lifting team secured Overall First place in sports and games.
  • Students won the Overall Trophy in Cascall 2K16 from PSG College of Arts and Science, Zealot 2016 from Nehru Arts and Science College, Ozmenta16 from Sri Krishna Arts and Science College.
  • Sr. Dr. Mary Fabiola won the Best Teacher Award from Kurinchi Kabilan Tamil Sangam, Dr. Maheswari .P won the Sundra Ramasamy Award and Lt. Mrs.Francina Shalini won the Distinguished Performance Award for NCC.
  • 44 M.Phil and 12 PhD Scholars were produced.
  • Sr. Dr Dona Grace Jeyaseely, Dr.(Ms) Rekha Pai retired from service.
2015
  • Rev. Sr. Dr. I. Arockiarani the Principal received "THE BEST RESEARCHER AWARD"
  • A three day National Youth Camp was conducted.
  • MadhuPriya of II M.Com. and K. Subhashini of III B.Com. won the gold medal in Javelin throw and shot put.
  • Dr. Leema Rosaline, HOD of B.Com. CA department received the best faculty award.
  • College Kho - Kho team won the District Kho-Kho Tournament 2015.
  • Science Academics Lecture Workshop was organized.
  • College Ball Badminton team secured the II place in the Bharathiar University intercollegiate Ball Badminton tournament.
  • College Boxing team secured the first place at the Bharathiar University intercollegiate Boxing tournament.
  • Shuttle Badminton team secured the fourth place at the intercollegiate tournament.
  • Athletic team secured the second place in the Cross country Athletic meet.
  • Hand ball team secured the first place in the Bharathiar University intercollegiate Tournament.
  • World Tourism Day celebrated.
  • Dr. (Ms.) Mary Josephine was awarded "Global Teacher Role Model Award 2015".
  • Aishwarya Roy of I BBA won the first place in 62 kg Weight Lifting category in the Bharathiar University Intercollegiate Tournament.
  • P. Lavanya of I BCA secured the second place in 57 kg category Bharathiar University Intercollegiate Taekwondo Tournament.
  • Madhu Priya of II M.Com. secured the first place in Chief Minister State Level Athletic meet and won a cash prize of Rs.1, 00,000 in Javelin throw.
  • Dr. (Mrs.) D.S. Uma, HOD and Associate Professor in Commerce retired from service.
2014
  • Voter's day was celebrated.
  • Hand ball team won second place in the District level hand ball tournament.
  • Tenth year celebration of the PG Department of English.
  • International Women's day celebrations were held.
  • Dr. (Mrs.) M.N. Latha , Associate Professor of commerce, Mrs. Veronica Vijayan, HOD and Associate Professor of Mathematics, Dr. (Mrs.) Indirakanthi, HOD and Associate Professor of Botany, Dr. Padmavathy, Associate Professor of Botany and Mrs. Annie Crystal , Associate Professor of Zoology retired from service.
  • Autonomy review Committee visited the college.
  • Dr. N. Gunavathy, Assistant Professor in chemistry was awarded "Best Youth Red Cross Programme Officer Award".
  • College served as the centre for UPSC, CET and NET examinations.
  • P.C. Srinithi, III B.Com (CA) won the gold medal in the seventh IMCKA – World Karate Championship 2014.
  • Dr. N. Gunavathy, Assistant Professor in chemistry received the "outstanding educator and Scholar award"
  • Mrs. A. Sahaya Sudha was declared the "Contingent leader for Chennai region".
  • IQAC organised the Nirmala Annual Research Congress.
  • The Department of Geography with Indian Institute of Geographical Studies inaugurated "Geo Vidyaa Geography Centre".
  • Dr. Leema Rosaline, Assistant Professor in Commerce with Computer Applications was awarded the "Best NSS Programme Officer" by Tamilnadu Government.
2013
  • Rev. Sr. Mary Lucy Juliet assumed Chair as the eleventh Secretary of the College.
  • Rev. Sr. Dr. Dona Grace Jeyaseely became the eighth Principal of the College.
  • UGC-Sponsored Career-Oriented Programme - Vermi Technology was introduced by the Department of Zoology.
  • Initiation of B.Com PA.
  • Nirmala Annual Research Congress (NARC) was launched by the IQAC of the college.
  • Bharathiar University's Autonomous Status Committee's Review Visit.
  • Appreciation Award for Blood Donation 2012-13 to Youth Red Cross of the College.
  • The College was awarded the 'Outstanding Service Award' by the Indian Association for the Blind.
  • Dr. Mary Josephine, Associate Professor of Botany received "Indus HMTV Education National Award for Teaching Excellence" in Botany. She was also the recipient of "Bharat Siksha Ratan Award".
  • Ms. Swapna N.P. (Full-Time Ph.D Research Scholar, Department of Geography) received the Inspire Fellowship sponsored by DST.
  • Madhupriya won the Gold Medal for Hammer Throw in South Zone Athletic Meet at Cochin.
  • K. Subhashini won the Gold Medal in Junior Level Short Put and broke the previous record.
  • Nandhinishree was awarded the "Star of India-2013" and won the Best Player of the Tournament.
  • R. Mohana received the Bharathiar University Strongest Women Award for the year 2012-13.
  • The College won the 'Tamil Nadu Best College Magazine Award' given by Divyodhaya, Inter-Religious Centre.
2012
  • Certificate Course in Library and Information Science was initiated.
  • Initiation of Ph.D Part-Time programme in Tamil.
  • The College was awarded the Best College cum Institution Award by Bharati Yuva Kendra, Madurai.
  • A Major Project was sanctioned to Dr. Mary Josephine, Associate Professor of Botany.
  • The College won the Best RSP Unit - Rolling Trophy.
  • 'The Best RSP Coordinator Award' was awarded to Mrs. Mercy Anandaraj, Associate Professor of History.
  • Ms. Preethi, II B.Sc Mathematics was awarded the 'Best R.S.P Cadet' for her best performance in the Republic Day Parade.
  • Gible George participated in the Republic Day Parade at Delhi.
  • Appreciation Award for Blood Donation was awarded to Youth Red Cross of the College for the year 2011 – 2012.
  • Appreciation Award for collecting Donation towards D.E.A.F 2011 - 2012 was awarded to Youth Red Cross of the College.
  • R. Mohana won the Gold Medal in Asian Classic Unequipped Power Lifting Tournament.
  • L. Bhuvaneshwari won the National and All India Inter University Athlete and Commonwealth Taekwondo Championship.
  • Ms. A. Francina Shalini received the Best Performance Award for Associate NCC Officer at Officer's Training Academy, Gwalior.
  • M.Sc. Chemistry was initiated.
2011
  • PG Courses in Geography and Botany were initiated.
  • Research Programmes initiated
  • Foundation Course: Human Rights Education.
  • Innovative Course: M.Sc Bioinformatics.
  • Career-Oriented Programme: Medicinal Botany, Floriculture and Bonsai.
  • CPOP: B.A English Literature, B.Com, M.Sc Computer Science, M.B.A, M.C.A.
  • 'The Best RSP Coordinator Award' was awarded to Mrs. Mercy Anandaraj, Associate Professor of History.
  • D. Divya, II B.Sc Computer Science won the Bronze Medal in Power Lifting Tournament in the Asian Power Lifting Championship held at Kobe City, Japan.
  • The College won the Bharathiar University Intercollegiate Overall Trophy.
  • Shyna M.C. participated in the Republic Day Parade at Delhi.
  • Mrs. D. Sasikala, Assistant Professor of Mathematics CA was awarded the "Best Youth Red Cross Program Officer" for the year 2010-11.
  • Mother Teresa Research Block was inaugurated.
  • The College won the 'Tamil Nadu Best College Magazine Award' given by Divyodhaya, Inter-Religious Centre.
2010
  • The College was reaccredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC on 26th July.
  • Eight Seminars and Workshops were organized.
  • J. Hemashree won the Bronze Medal in Junior Asian Games.
  • Establishment of Madonna Hostel.
  • Established a Day Care Centre as part of the Institution's Commitment to gender sensitivity and women's welfare.
  • The College won the 'Tamil Nadu Best College Magazine Award' given by Divyodhaya, Inter-Religious Centre.
2009
  • Culmination of Diamond Jubilee Celebrations on 30th and 31st January.
  • Rev. Sr. Savariammal took charge as the seventh Principal of the College.
  • The College applied for NAAC Reaccreditation on 1st June 2009 and the College submitted the Self Study Report on 31st December 2009.
  • P. Malathi was awarded the 'Star of India Award'.
  • International Open Karate Championship was awarded to P.Monica for the year 2008-2009.
  • Under17-18 age group, Katts-Gold Medal and Kumite-Gold Medal were awarded to P.Monica.
  • Team Kata-Bronze Medal was awarded to P. Monica.
  • The College won the 'Tamil Nadu Best College Magazine Award' given by Divyodhaya, Inter-Religious Centre.
2008
  • Diamond Jubilee Celebration.
  • Online Campus Newspaper launched "Nirscapes@Papyrus.com".
  • Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) was introduced.
  • G.Suganya was awarded the Star of India 2007 – 2008.
  • Talking Library for Visually Challenged was established.
2007
  • Very Rev. Mother Celine Nirmala became the tenth Secretary of the College.
  • The College was granted Autonomous Status.
  • Introduction of M.Sc Zoology Programme, B.Com CA (SF) and B.Sc IT (SF) Programme.
  • The College secured a total of 33 University Ranks.
  • The Vice Chancellor's programme 'kaithariku kai kodupom' was highly successful. Nirmala College stood first in the city and third in the Bharathiar University for the highest sale of Handloom goods for Rs. 5, 81,000.
  • The College won the 'Tamil Nadu Best College Magazine Award' 2006-2007 given by Divyodhaya, Inter-Religious Centre.
  • Golden Jubilee of the Department of Zoology.
2006
  • Rev. Sr. Pauline Mary assumed Chair as the sixth Principal.
  • Nirmala website recreated and launched.
2005
  • Four UGC Minor Projects were sanctioned.
  • Department of Mathematics CA was introduced.
  • Introduction of Research Programmes - M.Phil and Ph.D in four disciplines - English, History, Mathematics and Commerce.
  • Introduction of Certificate Courses in Mushroom Cultivation, Creative Writing in Tamil, Tailoring, Crochet and Embroidery,Tally, Visual Basic with MS Access, Aquarium Keeping, Ornamental Fish and Medical Transcription.
  • The Department of Tamil was honoured with the title "Tamil Valar Thendral" by Thiruvalluvar Manavar Mantram for encouraging 150 students to participate in an Essay Competition.
  • Five Seminars, Symposia, Refresher Courses were conducted.
  • College website was launched.
2004
  • Submission of the Self Study Report to NAAC.
  • The College won the Best Magazine Award for the year 2004 awarded by the Academic Council of Bharathiar University.
  • Introduction of Certificate Course in Bioinformatics by the Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology.
  • The College won the First prize in Drama Competition conducted by YWCA.
  • NCC Cadet Sophia joined the Army.
2003
  • PG Courses in English Language and Literature and Commerce were initiated under the Self-Financing stream.
  • Established links with Results International London, a leading Multi National Consultant Agency.
  • Ms. Malliga, Assistant Professor, Department of History received a Certificate of Appreciation as the 'Best Programme Officer' in charge of Voluntary Blood Donation given by the Academic Council, Bharathiar University.
2002
  • Department of History organized "Tamil Nadu History Congress".
  • The College won the first prize in Inter Collegiate Drama Competition organized by the Book Theatre Club, Coimbatore.
  • The College won the "Best College Magazine" Award for the year 2002 given by the Academic Council of Bharathiar University.
2001
  • Lethisia of II B.A Literature was selected to participate in the World March Women's Convention at New Delhi to represent Tamil Nadu.
  • Mr. P. Chidambaram, Finance Minister of India visited the College.
  • Silver Jubilee Celebrations of two Departments - Department of Commerce and Department of Geography were celebrated.
2000
  • The Best NSS Volunteer Award was given to Ms. Ramagiri.
1999
  • Youth Red Cross and Blood Donation Club were launched.
  • The Best NSS Award was awarded to Ms. Gayathri, the President of the NSS Unit of the College.
1998
  • Golden Jubilee Celebrations. The Chief Guests were Dr. Illango, V.C. Bharathiar University, Mr. Santhanam, Collector of Coimbatore, Thiru Gopala Krishnan, Mayor of Coimbatore, Thiru Mullaivendan, Dr. Aruchamy and Thiru C.T. Dhandapani, M.L.A.
  • Second Floor of the St. Antony's Block was constructed in commemoration of the Golden Jubilee.
  • The College Magazine won the 'Best Magazine Award' instituted by Divyodaya, Inter-Religious Centre, Coimbatore.
  • The Best NSS Volunteer Award was awarded to Ms. Savitha Kingsley by the Government of Tamilnadu.
  • Mrs. S. Anuradha was awarded the 'Best NSS Programme Officer' by the Bharathiar University for the year 1997-1998. She also won the 'Nehru Yuva Kendra Award'.
1997
  • The initiation of B.Sc Computer Science Course.
1995
  • Very Rev. Mother Daria took up office as the ninth Secretary of the College.
  • Two Self-Financing Courses - B.Com CA and BBM were initiated.
1989
  • Very Rev. Mother Marcelline took charge as the eigth Secretary of the College.
  • Dr.Sundaram, Head, Department of Botany was awarded the "Tamil Nadu Best Teacher Award".
1988
  • Rev. Sr. Nympha assumed charge as the fifth Principal of the College
1986
  • Rev. Sr. Nympha assumed charge as the fifth Principal of the College.
1985
  • The College Chapel was reconstructed.
1983
  • Very Rev. Mother Immaculate took up office as the seventh Secretary of the College.
  • The College was awarded the "Best Institution Award" in the ATC Camp (1983 - 1985).
  • Rev. Sr. Edwin was appointed the fourth Principal of the College.
  • Dr.K.T. Malika, Head, Department of Mathematics received the "State Best Teacher Award".
  • Ms. J. Beaula Hemalatha and Ms. Anu Valentina represented Tamil Nadu for Mountaineering Camp at Nehru Institute of Mountaineering at Uttarkhasi.
1982
  • The College became affiliated to Bharathiar University.
  • Chemistry Block was constructed.
  • Ms. J. Beaula Hemalatha, Ms. Anu Valentina and Ms. Bina Raj participated in the Republic Day Parade.
1980
  • Very Rev. Mother Mary Bernadette became the sixth Secretary of the College.
  • Ms. Miriam Eapen became the first Air Wing Cadet from Tamil Nadu to take the first solo glider.
  • MA History Course was initiated.
1979
  • B.Sc Chemistry Course was introduced.
1978
  • The College Auditorium was constructed.
1977
  • B.Com was introduced.
1976
  • Bharat Ratna Mother Teresa visited the College for the second time.
  • Geography was introduced as separate Undergraduate Level Course.
  • NSS was launched.
1975
  • Ms. Prema Kamat participated in the Republic Day Parade, New Delhi.
  • M.Sc Mathematics was introduced.
1974
  • Bharat Ratna Mother Teresa visited the College.
1973
  • Silver Jubilee was celebrated. His Excellency K.K. Shah, the Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the celebrations.
  • Ms. Malini Fenn and Ms. Prema Kamat participated in the Republic Day Parade, Delhi and were adjudged the Best Cadets for the second time.
1971
  • Very Rev. Mother Stella assumed Chair as the fifth Secretary of the College.
  • B.A History was introduced.
  • Alumni Association was formed.
  • Ms. Malini Fenn and Ms. Prema Kamat participated in the Republic Day Parade, Delhi and were adjudged the Best Cadets.
1970
  • Ground floor of St.Antony's Block was constructed.
1966
  • French was offered under Part I.
1964
  • B.A Literature and B.Sc Botany were introduced.
  • Science Block was constructed.
1962
  • Very Rev. Mother Lidwin Mary assumed charge as the fourth Secretary of the College.
  • The Chief Minister of Madras State, Sri. K. Kamaraj and the Minister for Co-operation and Fisheries Mr. N.S.S. Mandradiar visited the College.
1961
  • Mrs. Bhagyam was appointed as the third Principal of the College. She served the Institution for 23 years.
1960
  • Very Rev. Mother Isabel Mary became the third Secretary of the College.
  • Permanent recognition was awarded to the College.
1959
  • Library was established.
1957
  • The College was shifted from its rented premises to its permanent Campus at Red Fields.
  • The College Chapel was constructed.
  • Affiliation was granted to the College by the University Commission for the following courses: Economics, Tamil and Zoology.
1956
  • Pre-University and the three-year degree course were initiated.
  • Granted affiliation by the University of Madras to introduce B.A Geography under Part III at the intermediate level.
1954
  • Rev. Sr. Josephine, the Principal of the College took up charge as the second Secretary of the Institution.
1953
  • Mr. C. Subramanian, Minister of Education (1952-1962) visited the College.
1952
  • Nobel Laureate Sir. C.V. Raman visited the College.
1950
  • Physics and Chemistry were introduced under Part II. The strength of the College rose to 79.
  • Staff Hostel was established.
1949
  • Rev. Sr. Josephine was appointed the second Principal of the College.
1948
  • Rev. Fr. Arulswamy became the first Secretary of the College.
  • Laying of foundation stone by Sri. T.S. Avinashilingam Chettiar, Minister of Education at Red Fields.
  • Formal Inauguration of the College by Sri. K. Madhavan Menon, Minister for Agriculture.
  • Ms. Rose Varkey was appointed the first Principal of the College.
  • College Status - Second Grade College with 53 students and two intermediate courses.
  • Subjects Offered: English, Tamil, Malayalam, Mathematics, Natural Science, History, Logic and Indian Music.
1947
  • Rt. Rev. Msgr. Oubagaraswamy D.D., the Bishop of Coimbatore initiated to institute a College exclusively for women in Coimbatore.

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