Fatima College was established in 1953 by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon, France in Mary Land, Madurai as a Catholic minority Institution. The College is Affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University and it was later granted Autonomy in 1990.
It has been accredited by NAAC with an A grade and has been awarded the College with Potential for Excellence by the UGC. Fathima College has secured the 94th Rank by NIRF 2019 and 74th Rank by NIRF 2020 in India Ranking.
The College presently offers 21 Undergraduate and 14 Postgraduate Programmes along with 2 Professional Programmes and 6 Research Centres.
Courses offered by Fatima College at the Undergraduate Level in Shift-1:
Eligible for candidates having passed 10+2 or equivalent in the relevant stream.
- B.A. (History/ Economics/ Sociology with Computer Applications/ English/ Tamil)
- B.Sc. (Mathematics/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Zoology/ Home Science with Food Biotechnology/ Computer Science)
- B.Com.
Courses offered by Fatima College at the Undergraduate Level in Shift-2:
Eligible for candidates having passed 10+2 or equivalent in the relevant stream.
- B.A. (English/ Journalism and Mass Communication)
- B.B.A.
- B.Com.
- B.Com. with Computer Applications
- B.C.A.
- B.Sc. (Mathematics/ Information Technology/ Statistics)
Courses offered by Fatima College at the Postgraduate Level in Shift-1:
Eligible for candidates having passed Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the relevant stream.
- M.A. (Economics/ Tamil)
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Com.
- M.A. (History/ English)
- M.Sc. (Mathematics/ Chemistry/ Zoology/ Computer Science/ Human Nutrition & Nutraceuticals)
- M.S.W.
Courses offered by Fatima College at the Postgraduate Level in Shift-2:
Eligible for candidates having passed Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the relevant stream.
- M.Sc. Information Technology
- M.Com. with Computer Applications
Ph.D. Programs offered by Fatima College in Shift-1:
Eligible for candidates having passed a Master’s degree or equivalent in the relevant stream.
- Ph.D. (Economics/ English/ Tamil/ Physics/ Home Science/ Commerce)
M.Phil. Programs offered by Fatima College in Shift-2:
Eligible for candidates having passed a Master’s degree or equivalent in the relevant stream.
- M.Phil. (Economics/ English/ Tamil/ Mathematics/ Commerce)
AICTE Approved professional programs offered by Fatima College:
Eligible for candidates having passed Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the relevant stream.
- M.B.A.
- M.C.A.
Diploma Courses offered by Fatima College:
Eligible for candidates having passed Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the relevant stream.
- Diploma in Fashion Designing and Garment Construction (FDGC)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)
Fatima College is equipped with a library that consists of a collection of 1,25,000 books, national and international journals, theses and reference materials along with various e-resources which include e-books and e-journals. Apart from the General library, the departments of Physics, Chemistry, Zoology and Home Science are equipped with a library of their own.
The College provides the students with sports facilities for indoor and outdoor games such as ground and Indoor Stadium. Students take part in games such as Football, volleyball, tennis, throwball, table tennis, chess, carrom, basketball, etc. The college also consists of a well-equipped gymnasium for the physical fitness of the students.
Hostel accommodation is provided for the students who hail from faraway places. There are 7 hostel blocks which include Amalitta Block, Annunciata Hall, Loretto Hall, Madona Hall, Marietta Hall, Marysown and Vimalitta Block located on the campus.
The College also consists of other facilities such as Bank, Bus Facilities, Canteen, Safe Drinking Water, Browsing Centres, Reprography, Fire Safety Measures, Telescope and Driving Classes. Moreover, the college is a Differently Abled Friendly Campus.
Fatima College offers various Government and Management Scholarships for students who hail from an economically backward class and are meritorious such as the Government of India Scholarship, Free Education Scheme Scholarship, Tuition Fee Concession, Backward Classes Welfare Scholarship, Post Matric Scholarship, etc.
The training and placement cell of the college gives the students knowledge about the job market, job opportunities in various sectors and focuses on building an effective career by developing the skill sets. The Cell organizes periodic personality development programs and assists them to specifically design themselves. They are trained in areas of stress management, communication skills, confidence, resolving personal problem interests and decision-making.
Other training sessions related to placement such as Group discussion, Personal Interview, Resume preparation, Employability skills, Corporate Expectations, Personal Grooming, Etiquettes, Positive attitude, Self-Confidence, Interpersonal skills, Team building, Aptitude test preparation, Goal setting, Public Speaking, etc., are conducted by the cell.
FAQ’s:
Who founded Fatima College?
Fatima College was established by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon, France in 1953.
Where is Fatima College located?
Fatima College is located in Mary Land, Madurai.
What is the ranking of Fatima College?
Fatima College has been accredited by NAAC with an A grade and has secured the 94th Rank by NIRF 2019 and 74th Rank by NIRF 2020 in India Ranking.
How many courses does Fatima College offer?
Fatima College offers 21 Undergraduate Courses, 14 Postgraduate Courses and 2 Professional Programmes.
Does Fatima College provide hostel facilities?
Yes, Fatima College provides Hostel accommodation for the students who hail from faraway places.