Vivekananda College
Man-making and Character-building Education
About Vivekananda College
Vivekananda College in Thiruvedagam West, Madurai, is a unique residential men's college inspired by the ideals and teachings of Swami Vivekananda. Established in 1971 by the Ramakrishna Tapovanam, the college functions as an autonomous institution affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University, focusing on 'man-making and character-building education'. Set across a sprawling 200-acre serene campus along the banks of the Vaigai River, the college offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in arts, science, and commerce. The residential system is an integral part of the institution, fostering discipline, spiritual growth, physical fitness, and rigorous academic inquiry. With robust laboratory facilities, a rich central library, comprehensive sports arenas, and an active training and placement cell, Vivekananda College equips young men with professional competence, moral integrity, and social commitment.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Application Submission
Candidates submit applications online or through authorized campus channels.
Screening & Interview
Selection involves academic merit evaluation followed by a personal interview emphasizing character and discipline.
Document Verification
Original certificates, transfer certificate, and community certificate verification.
Counseling
Guidance session regarding residential norms and course enrollment.
Admission Finalization
Payment of fees and official registration.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Government Post-Matric Scholarship
- Tapovanam Management Concession
- First Graduate Tuition Waiver
- SC/ST Welfare Assistance
- BC/MBC State Scholarships
- Endowment Merit Awards
- Alumni Welfare Trust Aid
- Earn While You Learn Scheme
Hostel Facilities
Events
- Annual Sports Meet
- Swami Vivekananda Jayanti Celebrations
- Inter-Collegiate Cultural Fest
- National Science Day Symposia
- Yoga and Meditation Camps
- Annual Day Celebrations
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Vivekananda IT Guild
- Science & Nature Club
- Mathematics Forum
- Digital Logic Lab
Cultural Clubs
- Music and Bhajan Troupe
- Oratorical Club
- Fine Arts Association
- Sanskrit & Tamil Literary Forum
- Drama Guild
Community Service
- National Service Scheme
- National Cadet Corps
- Youth Red Cross
- Village Upliftment Programme
- Swachh Campus Brigade
- Blood Donation Camp Unit