SRI SARADA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

Sri Sarada College for Women was started in the year 1961 as an affiliated college of the University of Madras by Mrs. Seethalakshmi Ramaswamy under the benign grace and presidentship of Srimath Swami Chidbhavananda of Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam, Tirupparaithurai. Since 1-1-1998, Sri Sarada College is affiliated to the Periyar University, Salem, Tamilnadu, India. It is a Government aided college and recognized for receiving grants from University Grants Commission (U.G.C.) under sections 2f / 12 B. It receives not only annual grants for the functioning of autonomy but also special plan grants.

The college became autonomous in 1988-89 and continued since then. By the year 2001 the college completed four decades of service in the cause of womens education. Aspiring for a wider recognition, the college volunteered to be assessed by the NAAC. The self study report was submitted by the college to the NAAC on 2nd January 2002. The college campus is spread over an area of 26 acres of land with spacious well planned buildings with well connected internal roads accommodating college, library, auditorium, hostel and allied institutions. The basic facilities are provided on the campus with all amenities, present a very clean and serene atmosphere. The college mission and goal are stated as harmonious development of hand, head and heart. The day begins with morning assembly prayer, meditation and yoga which are made compulsory to all students and faculty. Value education of one hour a week is made compulsory for all students. Dress code, comprising of full or half sarry is prescribed for the students.

Established : 1961
Founder :  Srimath Swami Chidbhavananda