Mahendra Arts and Science College (Autonomous)
Empowering Rural Students Through Quality Education, Innovation and Excellence
About Mahendra Arts and Science College (Autonomous)
Mahendra Arts and Science College (Autonomous) was started in the academic year 1999-2000 under the Mahendra Educational Trust with affiliation to Periyar University, Salem. The institution was established with the objective of providing quality higher education and skill development opportunities to students, particularly from the rural communities of the Salem and Namakkal regions. The college has developed academic infrastructure including laboratories, library facilities, playgrounds, transport facilities and dedicated teaching faculty. The college is an autonomous institution affiliated to Periyar University and is re-accredited with an A++ Grade by NAAC. It is recognized under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act. The institution offers undergraduate, postgraduate, research and vocational programmes across Tamil, English, Journalism and Mass Communication, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Commerce, Business Administration, Social Work and vocational disciplines. The institution also maintains a dedicated placement cell, research programmes, student development activities and extensive library resources.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Application Submission
Candidates can apply through the official Mahendra Arts and Science College admission process for the selected programme.
Eligibility Verification
UG applicants must satisfy the prescribed Higher Secondary or equivalent qualification requirements. PG and research programmes follow programme-specific eligibility requirements.
Merit Assessment
Candidates are considered according to the eligibility and admission norms applicable to the selected programme and affiliating university.
Document Verification
Selected candidates complete verification of academic certificates, transfer documents, community certificates and other required admission documents.
Fee Payment
Candidates complete the prescribed fee payment and admission formalities after selection.
Enrollment
Students report to the college and complete enrollment and academic registration procedures.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Backward Class Scholarship
- Adi Dravidar Welfare Scholarship
- National Scholarship
- State Scholarship
- Merit Scholarship
- Government Educational Assistance
- Institutional Financial Assistance
Hostel Facilities
Events
- Academic Seminars
- Research Conferences
- Placement Training
- Sports Events
- Cultural Events
- Department Activities
- Skill Development Programmes
- Entrepreneurship Activities
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Computer Science Activities
- Information Technology Activities
- Research Activities
- Innovation Activities
- Skill Development Cell
Cultural Clubs
- Fine Arts Activities
- Literary Activities
- Music Activities
- Dance Activities
- Cultural Events
Community Service
- NSS
- NCC
- Youth Red Cross
- Community Outreach
- Environmental Activities
- Social Awareness Programmes