History of the College

The Sourashtra college for Women, affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University is managed by the Sourashtra College Council, A Philanthropic Association dedicated to higher education. The college was started in August 1998, Impelled by an urge to impart education at all levels in Arts, Science and inspired by a strong benevolence of soul, the members of the Sourashtra College Council have raised the magnificent buildings of the collegeon the Pasumalai Hill. The splendid location of the college affords a panaromic view of the temple of Lord Muruga at Tirupparankundram and provides an excellent atmosphere conductive to calm pursuit of knowledge and development od strong character.

Salient Features

  • Affordable fee structure
  • Bus Facilities
  • University Rank Holders
  • Well Equipped Laboratories
  • Hostel Facility
  • Wonderful Career Guidance and Personality Development Programme
  • On-Campus Project Training
  • Effective Communication and Skill Development Programmes
  • Training for TNPSC, Bank, Railway Exams etc.,
  • Specially Designed and Executed Certificate Courses.
  • Training for Interview
  • Meditation, Yoga and Silambam Classes
  • Course Oriented Seminars and Workshops are conducted to train the Students beyond curriculum.
  • Encouraging Performance in Co-Curricular Activities
  • Shaping Student’s Behavior with active participation in NSS, YRC, RRC, Consumer Club, Women Cell etc.,
  • Government Scholarship for SC, ST & Muslim Students.
  • 24 Hours Mineral Water Facility & Power Supply Facility
  • Uniform Coat will be provided to all the Students
  • Wi-Fi Facility
  • Parental care by staff members

UG Courses

  • B.Com
  • B.Com with Computer Applications
  • B.A. English
  • B.Sc Nutrition, FSM & Dietetics with Computer Applications
  • B.Sc Computer Science
  • B.Sc Information Technology
  • B.Sc Mathematics with Computer Applications

Department of Commerce

The Department of Commerce has been incepted in the year 1998. The Department has produced
University Rank Holders.


Eligibility
A pass in Higher Secondary Course or its equivalent with Commerce.


Further Opportunities
Leads to M.Com., M.B.A., MCA., I.C.M.A., and other professional programmes like Chartered
Accountants, Cost Accountants, Company Secretaryship Courses etc.,


Job Opportunities
The Course offers excellent employment potentials in corporates viz Banking, Insurance, Marketing,
Mutual Funds & Stock Market, Taxation, etc., Ample scope for becoming entrepreneur.

Department of Commerce with Computer Applications


The Department of Commerce with Computer Applications has been commenced in the year 2000.
The Department has well equipped Computer Laboratory.


Eligibility
A pass in Higher Secondary Course or its equivalent with Commerce.


Further Opportunities
Leads to M.Com(CA)., M.B.A., MCA., and other professional programmes like Chartered
Accountants, Cost Accountants, Company Secretaryship Courses etc.,


Job Opportunities
The Course offers excellent employment potentials in corporates viz Banking, Insurance, Marketing,
Mutual Funds & Stock Market, Taxation, etc., Ample scope for becoming entrepreneur.


Department of English


The Department of English has been incepted in the year 2012. Communicative Skill is developed
among all the Arts and Science Students.


Eligibility
A pass in Higher Secondary Course or its equivalent.


Further Opportunities
Leads to M.A., M.B.A., and initiative in B.Ed., through English Language Teaching.


Job Opportunities
Jobs can be sought in companies specializing in Teaching, Telecaller, Language Trainer and
Tele Communication System, BPO, etc.,


Department of Nutrition, FSM & Dietetics with CA


The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics was started in the year 1998. The Department has well
equipped Nutrition and Bio-Chemistry Laboratory. It has been producing University Rank Holders.


Eligibility
A pass in Higher Secondary Course.


Further Opportunities
Leads to M.Sc., in any Home Science subject or B.Ed and related course like Registered Dietitians.


Job Opportunities
Placement as Nutrition Officer, Nurtitionists/Technical Assistants, Dietitians in Hospitals,
Administrators in Restrauants & Child Development Project Officer.

Department of Computer Science


The Department of Computer Science has been rooted in the year 1998. We also follow holistic
counteraction approach for the upliftment of students.


Eligibility
A pass in Higher Secondary Course or its equivalent with Mathematics and Physics along with
one of the following subjects, viz, Chemistry and Computer Science.


Further Opportunities
Leads to M.Sc (Computer Science), M.Sc (Information Technology) and MCA.


Job Opportunities
Placements in Software Industries, System Analysis, Data Processing, Industries engaged in
manufacturing and servicing I.T Products and Gadgets.


Department of Information Technology


The Department of Information Technology has been started in the year 2001. The Department has
well equipped Computer Laboratory.


Eligibility
A pass in Higher Secondary Course or its equivalent with Mathematics along with one of the
following subjects viz, Physics, Chemistry and Computer Science.


Further Opportunities
Leads to M.Sc (Computer Science), M.Sc (Information Technology) and MCA.


Job Opportunities
Placements in Software Industries, System Analysis, Data Processing, Industries engaged in
manufacturing and servicing I.T Products and Gadgets.


Department of Mathematics with CA


The Department of Mathematics was started in the year 2002. It has produced University Rank
Holders for the past few years. The Department also has a well equipped computer laboratory.


Eligibility
A pass in Higher Secondary Course or its equivalent with Group – I subjects.


Further Opportunities
Leads to M.Sc (Mathematics), M.Sc (Applied Mathematics). Besides that other areas like
Information Technology and Opeartional Research. Helpful to prepare for competitive exams and
initiative to B.Ed.


Job Opportunities
Placement can be sought from Industries specializing in Operational Research, System Analysis
and Teaching field.