The Human Excellence Department is a distinctive feature of the College, committed to the holistic development of students through the integration of ethics, values, culture and spiritual- ity into higher education. The roots of the Human Excellence Department at NGM College can be traced to the institution’s longstanding commitment to ethics, values and character forma- tion. Inspired by the vision of Late Arutchelvar Dr. N. Mahalingam, who believed that education should develop intellect and creativity along with ethics and culture, ‘Ethics and Culture’ was introduced as part of the curriculum for all Undergraduate students when the College attained autonomy in 1987. The initiative was supported by the blessings of Sri Swami Ranganathanan- daji, President of the Ramakrishna Math, Chennai. In 2006, following the UGC recommendation, the ‘Ethics and Culture Course’ was rechristened as ‘Human Excellence Education’. Subsequently, the Human Excellence Department was estab- lished to provide a structured and sustained approach to value-based education. The course is offered across six semesters and encompasses Personal, Family, Professional, Social, National and Global Values, with emphasis on physical fitness, mental alertness, emotional stability and spiritual awakening. Through meditation, yoga, self-introspection, cultural activities and val- ue-based learning, the department strives to develop well-rounded, responsible and value-con- scious individuals equipped to contribute meaningfully to society.
From the Hand Book & Calendar 2026 - 27, page 31.