Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli

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 42nd among the colleges in India in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking of 2020.[2]

College rankings
General – India
NIRF (Colleges) (2020)[3]66

Holy Cross College
Motto"Truth and Charity"
Established1923 (1923)
FounderCongregation of the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanado
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
(Sisters of the Cross of Chavanado)
Academic affiliations
Bharathidasan University
PrincipalRev. Christina Bridget, CSC
Students5564
Location
Tiruchirappalli
,
Tamil Nadu
,
India

10.82457°N 78.692055°E / 10.82457; 78.692055
CampusUrban
Websitewww.hcctrichy.ac.in

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]

References
  1. "Holy Cross College (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli - Welcome to Our College".
  2. "MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)".
  3. "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2020 (Colleges)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 11 June 2020.
  4. "History Holy Cross College (Autonomous)".
  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

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