52nd Rank in NIRF 2025
Department Profile
The Department of History was established in the year 1972 with an intermediate course under the headship of Rev. Sr. Fabiana, Professor of History. The Department strives to play a vital role by inculcating a fervour for patriotism, coupled with inclusion, and equal participation to create a just and humane society. It also focuses on creating genuine bureaucrats for nation-building by providing a platform through the Holy Cross IAS Academy.
Our Journey
The department has continually expanded its academic repertoire and facilities over the decades:
Started with an intermediate course under Rev. Sr. Fabiana.
Undergraduate course sponsored by the UGC for five years (2001–2006).
Houses wide exhibits of coins, palm leaf manuscripts, stamps, and fossilized wood.
A new course sanctioned by the UGC (2011–2013).
Began providing extensive research facilities for students.
M.A. History started, and Holy Cross IAS Academy commenced.
Uniqueness
- Celebrated Golden Jubilee in 2022.
- Field-based teaching of subjects such as Archaeology and Epigraphy.
- Conducting outreach programmes in adopted villages and government schools to create socially responsible citizens.
- Hands-on training to read and write Tamil Brahmi Script, pottery, and drawing and mapping of historical sites.
- Established Museum in 2009 containing Coins, Palm leaf manuscripts, Stamp collection, and Fossil Wood.
- Providing a platform to bureaucrats for nation-building through Holy Cross IAS Academy which commenced in 2017.
- “Crossian Museum” was established in 2020 to highlight the historical journey of Holy Cross College.
Vision & Mission
Vision
To build students’ skills, employability, and intellectual curiosity by raising public awareness about the past and its legacies through quality education...
Mission
To provide an excellent teaching and learning environment by developing knowledge and appreciation of history through self-evaluation, personality development, and guide students towards perfection and competence.