Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College (DDGDVC), commonly known as DG Vaishnav College, is an autonomous liberal arts, commerce, and science college located in Arumbakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is affiliated with the University of Madras.
Established in 1964 by members of the Rajasthani and Gujarati communities, the college aims to provide value-based quality education. It has grown significantly since its inception, starting with a B.Sc. Mathematics course.
Key Information:
- Location: Arumbakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Near Koyambedu market and bus stand).
- Affiliation: University of Madras (Autonomous since 2009-2010, autonomy extended by UGC up to 2032-2033).
- Accreditation: Re-accredited by NAAC with an A++ Grade (CGPA of 3.54/4) in the 3rd cycle.
- Motto: सत्यं परं धीमहि (Satyam Param Dheemahi) - May we meditate upon the Supreme Truth.
- Colors: Blue and Brick Red.
- Total Enrollment (2024): 9,033.
- Principal: Capt. Dr. S. Santhosh Baboo.
Courses Offered:
DG Vaishnav College offers a wide range of undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral programs across various disciplines in Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management. These programs are offered in both morning (Shift I) and evening (Shift II) sessions.
Undergraduate Programs:
- Arts: Tamil, English, Economics, Business Economics, Sociology, Criminology & Police Administration, Journalism, Tourism & Travel Management.
- Science: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Plant Biology & Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Visual Communication, Mathematics with Computer Applications, Physics with Computer Applications, Interior Design & Decoration, Psychology, Statistics, Data Science.
- Commerce: General, Corporate Secretaryship, Honours, Accounting & Finance, Bank Management, Marketing Management, Finance & Taxation (Integrated with UK ACCA), Computer Applications.
- Professional: Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA).
Postgraduate Programs:
- Arts: Economics, English, Social Work, Human Resource Management, Journalism & Communication.
- Science: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Applied Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Information Technology, Criminology and Criminal Justice Science.
- Commerce: General, Accounting and Finance.
- Professional: Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Research Programs:
- M.Phil. (Part-Time/Full-Time) in Economics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Commerce, Microbiology.
- Ph.D. in Commerce, Computer Science, Chemistry, Botany, Economics, Microbiology, Business Administration.
Rankings (2024):
DG Vaishnav College has been consistently recognized for its academic excellence. Some of the recent rankings include:
- NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework): 101-150 out of 300 (Overall).
- India Today:
- Overall: 195 out of 229.
- BBA: 137.
- BCA: 116.
- Accounting & Commerce: 195.
- B.A.: 108.
- Outlook:
- Overall: 114 out of 130.
- BBA: 114.
- The Week (2023): Overall: 174 out of 193.
Notable Alumni:
The college boasts a distinguished list of alumni who have excelled in various fields, including:
- Film: K. V. Anand (Director), Karthik (Singer), Jithan Ramesh (Actor), Shakthi Vasudevan (Actor), Venu Arvind (Actor).
- Music: Sean Roldan (Music Composer and Singer), Neyveli Santhanagopalan (Carnatic Singer).
- Sports: Mohan Kumar Raja (Sprinter), Kush Kumar (Squash Player).
- Politics: P. Ravindhranath (Politician).
DG Vaishnav College is known for its experienced faculty, updated curriculum, and focus on providing a holistic educational experience to its students. It also has active NSS and NCC units, encouraging students to participate in social service and develop leadership skills.
How to Apply:
- Interested candidates need to apply online through the official admission portal of the college. You can find the link on the college's official website:
https://dgvc.in/ https://www.dgvaishnavcollege.edu.in/ - Steps for Online Application (General):
- Visit the "DG Vaishnav Admission portal" on the official website.
- Click on "New Registration."
- Fill in all the required details.
- Upload the necessary documents as requested in the application form.
- Review the print preview before submitting.
- Click the "Submit" button.
- Online payment options such as Credit Card, Internet Banking, QR Code, and UPI ID are available. Debit card options might not be available.
- Important Notes:
- Ensure all information provided is accurate. Incomplete or wrongly filled applications may be rejected.
- Do not send a hard copy of the filled-in application to the college.
- For Tamil Nadu state board students, CBSE students, and students from other boards, there are specific links available on the application portal.
- If you have completed the payment but haven't received the application, wait for 24 hours and then check the download application link. If issues persist, contact
helpdesk@dgvaishnavcollege.edu.inwith your transaction ID. - For UG applications, you will need your 12th Std Registration Number and Date of Birth to log in. 10th and 11th marks are mandatory for submission.
Selection Process:
- For most UG courses, admission is based on merit in the qualifying 10+2 examination.
- For PG courses like MBA and MCA, admission usually requires a valid score in entrance exams like TANCET or MAT, followed by counseling. Some PG courses might also consider merit in the Bachelor's degree.
- The college will likely release a merit list of provisionally selected candidates on its website.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for counseling, where document verification and fee payment will finalize the admission process.
Important Dates (Tentative):
- Last date to submit UG Application Form: April 30, 2025*
- PG admission 2025-26 starts: April 30, 2025*
- Last date to submit the PG Application Form: April 30, 2025*
Please Note: Dates marked with an asterisk (*) are tentative and subject to change. It is crucial to refer to the official D.G. Vaishnav College website (
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