Rathinam Global University (RGU), officially Rathinam Global Deemed to be University is a private deemed university in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. It was established in 2001 by the Rathinam Arumugam Research and Education Foundation and is located within the Rathinam Techzone Campus on Pollachi Main Road, Eachanari. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in various disciplines and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Rathinam Techzone The management started a Software Park in 2002 within the college campus. Rathinam Software Park operates with 14 national and multinational IT/ITES companies. The management has also started a large scale IT/ITEs Park under Special Economic Zone (SEZ) scheme.
Founder The founder chairman of the college, Dr. Madan A Sendhil is an NRI with a postgraduate degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Central Florida. He also has worked for US organizations such as Motorola, Image Soft Technologies and Time Sys. He started Rathinam Educational Institutions and Software Technology Park in 2001. Prof. R. Manickam is the Chief Executive Officer and Prof. B. Nagaraj is the Chief Business Officer Rathinam College of Arts & Science is headed by Principal Dr. S. Balasubramaniyam.
Rankings Among arts and science colleges in India, Rathinam College of Arts and Science ranked 74th among arts and science colleges by India today in 2019 and Ranked no. 3 in the male-female student ratio in 2020. NIRF ranking 4 consecutive years. Ranked 13th best institution in Tamil Nadu by education world. Ranked 101 as top arts colleges in 2020 by outlook.
Courses Department of Commerce B.com. B.com. CA B.com. PA B.com. BPS B.Com. Banking and Insurance (B&I) B.Com. Information Technology (IT) B.Com. Accounting & Finance (A&F) B.Com. Financial Services (FS) B.Com. Corporate Secretaryship (CS) M.com. M.com. CA
Department of Computer Science B.Sc. Computer Science B.C.A. (Computer Applications) B.Sc. Information Technology B.Sc. Computer Technology M.Sc. Information Technology M.Sc. Computer Science M.Sc. Data Science and Business Analytics M.Phil. in Computer Science Ph.D. in Computer Science
Department of Mathematics B.Sc. Mathematics M.Phil. in Mathematics
Department of Management B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration) M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration)
Department of Visual Communication B.Sc. Visual Communication & e-Media M.A. (Mass Communication and Journalism)
Department of Costume Design & Fashion B.Sc. Costume Design & Fashion
Department of English B.A. English Literature M.A. English Literature
Department of Science B.Sc. Physics
Department of Bio-Science
B.Sc. Microbiology B.Sc. Biotechnology
Academics The college has autonomous status, and it is having its own Board of Study (BOS) Team.
Name and Designation Position in the Council Dr M. Muralidharan, Principal, Rathinam College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore Chairperson Prof. Padmanabhan, Dean of Academic Affairs and Controller of Examinations, STC, Pollachi, Coimbatore External Member Mr Abuthahir, Managing Director, Fatima Tyres (P) Ltd, Coimbatore External Member Dr Dharani, Managing Director, Orbito Asia Health Care and Diagnostics, Coimbatore External Member Mr Manikandan, Architect, DNA Studio and Design India (P) Ltd External Member Dr V. Narmathabai, Professor & Head, Department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore University Nominee Dr V. Thayalan, Professor & Head, Department of Linguistics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore University Nominee Dr R. Vijayaraghavan, Professor, Department of Statistics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore University Nominee Dr G. Jagadeesan, Joint Director of collegiate Education, Coimbatore State Government Nominee Dr Madan A. Sendhil, Chairman Rathinam group, Coimbatore Member Dr S. Raja, Asst. Prof. in Computer Science Member Mr A. Uthiramoorthy, Asst. Prof. in Computer Science Member Dr Juliana Gnana Selvi, Asst. Prof. in Computer Science Member Mrs Jeyanthi Prasanna, HOD of Mathematics Member Mrs Hemalatha, HOD of Management Member Miss Dhanvi A, Asst. Prof. in CDF Member Dr D. Rajbalaji, Assistant Professor, Department of BCA Member Dr V. Parameswari, HOD of Tamil Member Dr Richard Robert Raa, HOD of English Member Dr Muralidharan, HOD of CS&BCA Member Mr V. Sathishanandan, HOD of Visual Communication Member Dr J. P. Kumar, Director, MBA Member Dr A. Sumathi, HOD of Commerce Member Secretary
Sports Along with contemporary sports such as Football, Cricket, Volleyball, Basketball, Handball, Coco and Table Tennis, Rathinam College of Arts & Science also promotes traditional sports like Kabaadi and traditional martial arts like Kalaripayattu, Silambam also finds its place in the extra-curricular activities. The campus accommodates a cricket ground with training nets, a dedicated basketball court and a gym.
Facilities Classrooms are equipped with digital projectors and audio systems for interactive learning sessions. Separate hostels for boys and girls, a recreation centre, gym, wash centres for hostel students and restaurant with multiple food courts are the major facilities. There is also a fully functioning Entrepreneur Development Cell (EDC) to motivate and create Entrepreneurs.
Community radio station A community radio station named Rathinavani 90.8 is functioning inside the campus and it is maintained by the students.
Notable Visitors to College
Dr. K. Rosaiah – Governor of Tamil Nadu Dr Mylswamy Annadurai – ISRO Scientist Prof. H. Devaraj – Vice Chairman, University of Grants Commission, New Delhi Thiru. K. Baghya Raj – Director, Film Industry Padmashri Actor Vivek – Actor, Film Industry Mr. Karthik Raja – Composer, Film Industry Ravi Mohan - Actor, Producer, Film Industry Soori (actor) - Actor, Film Industry Dr. C. Sylendra Babu IPS – Commissioner of Police, Coimbatore Retd L. Murugan - Minister of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs of India V. Muraleedharan - Former Minister of State for External Affairs of India
Student life Along with periodical industrial visits, guest lectures and seminars there are few more extracurricular activities being conducted by the management.
Rathinam Fest: Each and every year, a mega state level cultural meet is being organized in the name of Rathinam Fest. Tycoons: Department of Commerce and Management are organizing an intercollegiate cultural festival named "Tycoons" which also gives importance to curricular activities such as paper presentations, seminars, quiz, etc.
Alumni The Rathinam Alumni Association is an international organization with chapters throughout the world, connecting alumni in networking, social events and fundraising.
See also K.P.M. Trust
References
External links Official website