Mar Gregorios College of Arts and Science, Chennai
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Mar Gregorios College of Arts and Science is a Christian Minority institution under Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, which runs Medical, Dental, Engineering Colleges and Schools all over India since 1930. Ever since its inception in 1997, Mar Gregorios College has gone from strength to strength and is now one of the premier colleges of the University of Madras. It is named after the late Archbishop of Trivandrum, Benedict Mar Gregorios. Situated in an 8 acre campus amidst tall trees it is an oasis of serenity in the buzz of the city. It is just a 20 minute drive from areas like Pursaiwakkam, Ambattur, Anna Nagar, Arumbakkam and K K Nagar
[edit] Achievements
It has secured many University ranks including gold medals. The projects of its students are rated on par with the work of top professionals in the respective fields. The co-curricular activities of the college have also come in for great praise from one and all. All the departments in the college have state of the art infrastructure to enable the students to have hands on experience in the laboratories. Such industry compatible laboratories go a long way in making our students much sought after in the job market.In addition to our superb permanent faculties, there are also regular special lectures from industry experts. Emphasis is on one to one attention and our policy is always to limit the number of students in a class to facilitate such a situation during the theory and practical hours. Lively learning ambience is brought about by constant inter personal and group discussions. Laboratories and faculties are available 24 X 7 basis.Over and above the University syllabus, we offer free value added short duration courses after class hours and during holidays. These courses are designed to develop the overall personalities of the students in various dimensions, preparing them for a great life and career. The college will guide the students throughout their course period, three years (UG) and two years (PG), to undertake live projects to develop their portfolios. We have found such portfolios to be of great value during campus recruitments. Various associations and clubs within the college function actively to make the students participate in the intra and inter collegiate programmes. Many laurels have been won by our teams in various sectors in inter city, national and international tournaments in culturals, sports and games. Our NSS organization has an exemplary service record. Every department in Mar Gregorios College boasts of numerous university ranks in the last 10 years that includes many Gold Medals.
[edit] Placement Cell
The Placement Cell of Mar Gregorios college works around the clock, all through the year meeting with prospective employers in multinationals and other sectors all over the country and elsewhere to place our students in lucrative jobs. We could proudly state that we have a brilliant record of placing our students in the best of jobs. Right from the first year we maintain records of the performance of our students and try to interest prospective employers in them from the very beginning. We also have a guidance cell for students who want to be self employed and for those who want to purse higher studies.
