Girl in a jacketThe NAAC peer team visit for onsite assessment for IV cycle of Accreditation was held on 11th & 12th February 2020. Holy Cross College received A++ Grade with 3.75/4.
 
 

 Holy Cross College (Autonomous)

Holy Cross College (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli is a highly reputed Arts and Science College for Women in the state of Tamil Nadu. Situated at the heart of ‘The Rock City’ on the banks of the River Cauvery, Holy Cross College has a unique history of academic excellence. It is a Catholic Institution established in 1923 when higher education for women was considered almost a transgression. It has been in the forefront of women’s education for more than a Century. In keeping with its mission, the College admits a number of students from the socially and economically weaker strata of the society, irrespective of religion and caste. It is one of the oldest Colleges for women in South India and is affiliated to Bharathidasan University. The College is administered by the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod, Tiruchirappalli Province.

The history of Holy Cross College dates back to 1902, when Mother Sophie a French Missionary set up a primary school with only a room or two and 5 girls. From its humble beginning, it has steadily grown, attained the status of a college in 1923, became a Second Grade College in 1928 and Post Graduate College in 1964. In recognition of its services to the cause of women’s education, for several decades, the College was granted autonomous status in 1987 by the Bharathidasan University. It was accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 1999 with 5 stars and re-accredited in 2005 with ‘A’ grade and in 2012(3rd Cycle) with A Grade with 3.54 and in 2020(4th Cycle) with A++ with CGPA Score of 3.75 on a 4.0 Scale by NAAC. The College was recognised by UGC as ‘College with Potential for Excellence’ in October 2011 and the CPE status has been extended till 2022. As per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) by MHRD, the College was ranked 26th for the year 2017 and 42nd for the year 2018. 85th Rank in 2019,66th Rank in 2020, 49th Rank in 2021, 67th Rank in 2022, 40th Rank in 2023 and 41st Rank in 2024.At present keeping in view the globalization of Higher education, the College has designed a new Undergraduate Programme Structure.


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Institutional Core Values

Spirituality

Inspired by the Love of God

Compassion

Mutual Love and Trust

Stewardship

Empathy

Counselling the needy

Selfless Service

Values Imbibed

Integrity

Dignity

Genuineness

Courage

Accountability

Consistency

Openness

 

Awakening the human potential

Ethical & Professional Values

Good health & Wellbeing

Agility & Adaptability

Emotional Intelligence

Servant Leadership

Productive Citizenship

Social Consciousness

Eco-consciousness

Enabling a sustainable future

Nurture Nurture

Sustainable Living

Optimum Resource Utilization

Self- Reliance

Environmental Stewardship

Indigenous Designing

Academic Excellence

Quest for Excellence

Digital Proficiency and Skill Development

Scientific Acumen

Collaboration and Networking

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Quality Sustenance

Global Competency

Social & Moral Responsibilities

Self Respect and Dignity

Genuineness

Reaching the unreached

Courage & commitment

Quality Enhancement

 

 

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Founders

Foundress of the Sister of the Cross of Chavanod

(1801-1869)

Foundress of the College and first principal

(1877-1967)

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