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Type | Govt. Aided College |
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Established | 1920 September |
Academic affiliation | Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University |
Location | , , India 13°01′36″N80°14′10″E / 13.02657°N 80.23622°E |
Campus | Urban |
Website | ymcacollege.ac.in |
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