Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli

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Holy Cross College
Holy Cross College Logo.png
Motto"Truth and Charity"
Established1923;101 years ago (1923)
FounderCongregation of the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanado
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
(Sisters of the Cross of Chavanado)
Academic affiliations
Bharathidasan University
Principal Rev. Christina Bridget, CSC
Students5564
Location, ,
10°49′28″N78°41′31″E / 10.82457°N 78.692055°E / 10.82457; 78.692055
Campus Urban
Website www.hcctrichy.ac.in

Holy Cross College is an autonomous women's college located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. It has been recognized as the 'College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)' by the University Grants Commission. [1] The college is ranked 39th among colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024. [2]

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College rankings
General – India
NIRF (Colleges) (2023) [3] 40

History

Holy Cross College was established in 1923 by the 'Sisters of the Cross of Chavanado', Province of Trichy. It became a second-grade college in 1928 and postgraduate college in 1964 under the University of Madras. The college was conferred autonomous status in 1987 by the UGC. [4]

Academic Programmes

The college offers undergraduates and postgraduate programmes in arts and science affiliated to the Bharathidasan University. [5] [6] The college has been accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council with the highest "A++" Grade (CGPA 3.75 out of 4). [7]

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References

  1. "Holy Cross College (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli - Welcome to Our College".
  2. "2024 NIRF Ranking" (PDF).
  3. "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2023 (Colleges)". National Institutional Ranking Framework . Ministry of Education. 5 June 2023.
  4. "History Holy Cross College (Autonomous)".[ permanent dead link ]
  5. "HOLY CROSS COLLEGE, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI | Outlook Education".
  6. http://www.bdu.ac.in/affiliated-colleges/autonomous.php
  7. http://www.hcctrichy.ac.in/Content/NAAC/NAAC%20PEER%20Team%20-%20HCC%20-%20Institutional_Grade_Sheet.pdf#toolbar=0 Archived 27 June 2020 at the Wayback Machine [ bare URL PDF ]

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