Having this in mind, along with the inauguration of the college the Department of Tamil was established on 05.08.1994 with 2 staff members. With the diligent work of the faculty the UG Course was started with a number of 6 students and 4 staff members in the year 2005. The journey of the Department was extended by introducing PG Course (M.A Tamil) on 2011. With succession of UG and PG the Department marched a step ahead and embarked part time M.Phil research programme on 2005 and Full time 2011. Ph.D research programme part time on 2010 and full, time on 2012
Add-on Course:
Music and Dance
Yoga and Mental Health.
Non Add-on Course:
Bharathiar University course.
Kalvettiyal
Udagaviyal
Live with Tamil! Lead the nation!
To transmit the cultural ethics to the next generation.
To impart grammatical and aesthetic pleasure to the students to make them good teachers.
To attain the zenith through Tamil literature.
To enable the students to taste the essence of Literature
To impart a comprehensive and wide ranging standard of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills of the students in English Language.
To unlock the potential excellence of the students.
To offer a platform with spawning countless job opportunities.
In addition to general library, the Tamil Department consists of various books such as Literature oriented books to enrich the aesthetic sense of students, general books for competitive examinations and other reference books for research purpose. Students are motivated to enrich their knowledge in various fields. Students use the Department Library in regular basis and they can enrich their imaginative skill, communicative skills and reading skills.
Literature oriented books : 814
General books : 7123
Total : 7937
No Of Journals : 12
Our department has produced 12 Gold medals and 70 rank holders.
| S.No | Name Of The Student | Class | Batch | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A.THULASIMANI | BA – TAMIL | 2005-2008 | I |
| 2 | D.SATHYA | BA – TAMIL | 2006-2009 | I |
| 3 | V.NANTHINI | BA – TAMIL | 2008-2011 | I |
| 4 | V.ANANTHI | BA – TAMIL | 2009-2012 | I |
| 5 | P.NITHYA | BA – TAMIL | 2010-2013 | I |
| 6 | J.JEBASHEELI | BA – TAMIL | 2011-2014 | I |
| 7 | N.SHENBAGAM | BA – TAMIL | 2013-2016 | I |
| 8 | V.NANTHINI | MA – TAMIL | 2011-2013 | I |
| 9 | R.MONICA | MA – TAMIL | 2013-2015 | I |
| 10 | T.MYTHILI | MA – TAMIL | 2015-2017 | I |
| 11 | T.ILLAVARASI | BA – TAMIL | 2016-2019 | I |
| 12 | S.INDHUMATHI | BA – TAMIL | 2017-2020 | I |
| S.No | Name Of The Student | Class | Batch | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.KIRUTHUKA | BA – TAMIL | 2005-2008 | II |
| 2 | D.VADIVUKARASI | BA – TAMIL | 2005-2008 | III |
| 3 | S.POONGODI | BA – TAMIL | 2005-2008 | IV |
| 4 | U.AMBIKA | BA – TAMIL | 2005-2008 | V |
| 5 | V.S.KALAIVANI | BA – TAMIL | 2005-2008 | IX |
| 6 | N.MAHADEVI | BA – TAMIL | 2006-2009 | II |
| 7 | R.RENUGADEVI | BA – TAMIL | 2006-2009 | III |
| 8 | E.NITHYADEVI | BA – TAMIL | 2006-2009 | V |
| 9 | M.JOTHI | BA – TAMIL | 2006-2009 | VI |
| 10 | S.BRINDHA | BA – TAMIL | 2006-2009 | VII |
| 11 | G.DIVYA | BA – TAMIL | 2006-2009 | VIII |
| 12 | M.GUNAVATHI | BA – TAMIL | 2006-2009 | IX |
| 13 | M. UMADEVI | BA – TAMIL | 2007-2010 | III |
| 14 | A.THILAKAVATHI | BA – TAMIL | 2007-2010 | V |
| 15 | T.PRIYA | BA – TAMIL | 2007-2010 | VI |
| 16 | A.SAKTHIRAMYA | BA – TAMIL | 2007-2010 | X |
| 17 | V.NANTHINI | BA – TAMIL | 2008–2011 | II |
| 18 | M.KANNAKI | BA – TAMIL | 2008–2011 | VII |
| 19 | K.PREMA | BA – TAMIL | 2008–2011 | VIII |
| 20 | S.JAYANTHI | BA – TAMIL | 2009-2012 | III |
| 21 | M.SIVAKAMI | BA – TAMIL | 2009-2012 | IV |
| 22 | A.V.RAVATHI | BA – TAMIL | 2009-2012 | VII |
| 23 | P.SARANYA | BA – TAMIL | 2009-2012 | VIII |
| 24 | V.NANTHINI | BA – TAMIL | 2009-2012 | X |
| 25 | M.DHANALAKSHMI | BA – TAMIL | 2010-2013 | II |
| 26 | P.RAJESWARI | BA – TAMIL | 2010-2013 | IV |
| 27 | R.VIDHYALAKSHMI | BA – TAMIL | 2010-2013 | VII |
| 28 | V.VEERAMMAL | BA – TAMIL | 2010-2013 | IX |
| 29 | S.MENAKA | BA – TAMIL | 2011-2014 | II |
| 30 | P.BAIRAVI | BA – TAMIL | 2011-2014 | III |
| 31 | K.DURKADEVI | BA – TAMIL | 2011-2014 | IV |
| 32 | V.VIJI | BA – TAMIL | 2011-2014 | VI |
| 33 | S.SELVANAYAKI | BA – TAMIL | 2012-2015 | IV |
| 34 | P.MONISHA | BA – TAMIL | 2012-2015 | X |
| 35 | V. SANGEETHA | BA – TAMIL | 2013-2016 | II |
| 36 | R.S.SHANMUGAPRIYA | BA – TAMIL | 2013-2016 | III |
| 37 | S.LAVANYA | BA – TAMIL | 2013-2016 | V |
| 38 | A.RAMYA | BA – TAMIL | 2013-2016 | VIII |
| 39 | S.NANTHINI | BA – TAMIL | 2014-2017 | III |
| 40 | R.NANDHINI | MA – TAMIL | 2011-2013 | II |
| 41 | M.BHUVANESWARI | MA – TAMIL | 2011-2013 | III |
| 42 | P.KAVITHA | MA – TAMIL | 2011-2013 | IV |
| 43 | P.DEEPIKA | MA – TAMIL | 2011-2013 | VI |
| 44 | P.KANAKAMANI | MA – TAMIL | 2011-2013 | VII |
| 45 | K.GOWTHAMI | MA – TAMIL | 2011-2013 | VII |
| 46 | R.PRIYANKA | MA – TAMIL | 2011-2013 | IX |
| 47 | S.JAYANTHI | MA – TAMIL | 2012-2014 | II |
| 48 | V.ANANTHI | MA – TAMIL | 2012-2014 | III |
| 49 | M.TAMILSELVI | MA – TAMIL | 2012-2014 | V |
| 50 | P.SARANYA | MA – TAMIL | 2012-2014 | VII |
| 51 | V.GAYATHRI | MA – TAMIL | 2012-2014 | IX |
| 52 | M.KAVITHA | MA – TAMIL | 2013-2015 | II |
| 53 | M.DHANALAKSHMI | MA – TAMIL | 2013-2015 | VI |
| 54 | V.SUDHAPRIYA | MA – TAMIL | 2013-2015 | VII |
| 55 | P.NITHYA | MA – TAMIL | 2013-2015 | VIII |
| 56 | ANUSUDHA | MA – TAMIL | 2014-2016 | II |
| 57 | KAMALAPRIYA | MA – TAMIL | 2014-2016 | IV |
| 58 | C.THARANI | MA – TAMIL | 2015-2017 | V |
| 59 | J. JEBASHEELI | MA – TAMIL | 2015-2017 | VI |
| 60 | S.LAVANYA | MA – TAMIL | 2016-2018 | IV |
| 61 | N.SHENBEGAM | MA – TAMIL | 2016-2018 | VI |
| 62 | A.RAMYA | MA – TAMIL | 2016-2018 | VII |
| 63 | R.NANTHINI | BA-TAMIL | 2016-2019 | VII |
| 64 | P.GOMATHI | BA-TAMIL | 2017-2020 | IV |
| 65 | K.UDHAYANANDHINI | BA-TAMIL | 2017-2020 | VI |
| 66 | V.ARULMOZHI | BA-TAMIL | 2017-2020 | VII |
| 67 | P.ABARNA | BA-TAMIL | 2017-2020 | X |
| 68 | DEEPIKA.T | B.A(TAMIL) | 2018 - 2021 | II |
| 69 | SUGAPRIYA.N | B.A(TAMIL) | 2018 - 2021 | V |
| 70 | SINDHUJA.M | B.A(TAMIL) | 2018 - 2021 | VIII |
Most of the students are working as BT and PG Assistants and Assistant Professors in various private institutions. And some of the students are working as receptionists in hospitals.
35 students were selected by Vivekanandha Kendhra to undergo training in developing multi personalities in the field of spirituality, patriotism, social responsibility, development of leadership qualities etc.
The department publishes a biannual magazine under the title “ KURUNJI ” Nearly 25 seminars, conferences, guest lectures are organized by our department from 2012 to 2021.
Topic: Eternal Footpritns of Tamil Literature Date: 03.03.2018
An international conference was organized by the department of Tamil on 03.03.2018 on the topic “Eternal Footprints of Tamil Literature”. The Conference was inaugurated by Dr.Subhashini Kanagasundaram, Tamil conventional Foundation, Germany. Mr. T.K.Dhamaodharan, President of our college delivered the presidential address. Mr.I.Selvam HOD of Tamil &Vice Principal, welcomed the gathering. Dr.C.Kumarasamy Secretary and Correspondent of our college delivered the inaugural address. Mr.C.Palanisamy Treasurer, Dr.P.Logambal Principal felicitated the gathering.
Dr.Subhashini Kanagasundaram, President, Tamil Conventional Foundation, Germany, in her inaugural address inspired the staff and students with her innovative and motivating speech and advised the students and staff to improve the knowledge of ancient Tamil Literature and increase the ability and efficiency of knowledge of ancient Tamil Literature among students. She also stated, that she has done lot of work in Tamil Literature in many countries and in Germany where she is living now.
Dr.Renugadevi, Tamil Conventional Foundation, Madurai, delivered the special address. Dr.P.Chandra, Joint Director, Tamil Development Corporation, Erode, reviewed the conference. Thiru. R.Maheshwaran Librarian, Kandi, Srilanka explained the theme of the conference. Five parallel sessions were conducted by inviting various professors of Tamil from neighboring colleges. All the paper presenters presented their papers in this session. More than 700 students participated in the conference and 200 students and staff from outside college. More than 150 resource papers were presented by the various college students and staff members. This international conference inspired the students of Tamil Literature and many students and staff members have achieved valuable knowledge in Tamil Literature through this conference. This is an other success for the Tamil Department of our College. In the evening, Dr.D.Prathiban, Librarian UVa Wellesa University, Srilanka delivered valedictory address. Certificates were distributed to all the participants. After national anthem the conference came to an end at 4.00. p.m.
Our service minded students motivated them in many ways. The main motto of the visit was to create awareness among the young students of our college and also outside world.
The Tamil department has collaborated with Kurinji Kabilar Sangam for conducting many competitions for the welfare of the students. So for 280 students from 2012 to 2017 were participated and won prizes.
The Department conducts various activities for the students through Tamil Literary Association with the motto to develop the potentiality of language of the students. The Association conducts various competitions like Oratorical, Essay writing, Poem Recitation, Skit, Free zone, Collage, Mime, Debate, Facial Painting, AD Wizardry, Literary Parade, etc. to bring out the hidden talents of the students and to give a platform for them to exhibit their skills.
So far 120 students from 2012 to 2017 were participated and got prizes in various competitions.
Tamil Department heads the Toys Making Club and Environmental Club for imparting the knowledge of Self Employment and Saving Environment from the various Polutions. Every year nearly 40 students participate as members of the clubs.
The resource person from various departments such as Magalir Suya Uthavikulu Members, forest department also invited to our club in order to give institution among the students.
