👨‍🏫 Current Leadership

Dr. T. E. Manjulavalli (M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.) is an accomplished academic and researcher, currently serving as the Principal In-Charge (I/C) at Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College (NGMC)

Dr. T. E. Manjulavalli, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Principal In-Charge (I/C) 📅 Tenure: 2026 – Present

📧 Email: principal@ngmc.org, emanjhu@gmail.com

📧 Profile: https://www.ngmc.ac.in/dr-t-e-manjulavalli/

📧 Vidwan: https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/518794/NTE4Nzk0

Dr. T. E. Manjulavalli (M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.) is an accomplished academic and researcher, currently serving as the Principal In-Charge (I/C) at Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College (NGMC), a position she has held since 2026. Prior to this, she served as an Associate Professor at the institution.

Dr. Manjulavalli specializes in the field of Condensed Matter Physics, with significant research contributions in Thin Film Technology and Nanoscience. Her academic career is defined by a commitment to research excellence and higher education leadership.

 

📜 Chronological List of Principals

The following leaders have steered NGM College through its transformation from a local college to a national-level autonomous institution:

No. Name Qualifications Period
1 Thiru. S. Narasimhan B.A. (Hons), L.T. 1957 – 1961
2 Thiru. M. Alkondan M.A., F.I.C.S. 1961 – 1974
3 Thiru. N. Namasivayam M.A. 1974 – 1994
4 Dr. G. Alagar Ramanujam M.Sc., Ph.D. 1994 – 1999
5 Dr. P. Sundaram M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. 1999 – 2001
6 Thiru. M. Prasad Kumar M.Com., M.B.A., M.Phil. 2001 – 2005
7 Dr. N. Rajakumar M.Sc., M.Phil., M.Ed., Ph.D. 2005 – 2011
8 Dr. P. Badri Sriman Narayanan M.A., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. 2011 – 2016
9 Dr. P.M. Palanisamy M.A., M.Phil., P.G.D.J.M.C., Ph.D. 2016 – 2021
10 Dr. R. Muthukumaran M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D. 2021 – 2024
11 Dr. R. Manicka Chezian M.Sc., M.S., Ph.D. 2024 – 2026

🏛️ Legacy Highlights

  • The Foundation Era (1957-1974): Under Thiru. S. Narasimhan and Thiru. M. Alkondan, the college established its physical footprint and initial academic reputation.

  • The Expansion Era (1974-1994): Thiru. N. Namasivayam oversaw the critical transition to Autonomy in 1987.

  • The Research & Quality Era (2000s-Present): Recent Principals have focused on NAAC cycles, achieving the prestigious A++ Grade and expanding into high-tech research and digital learning.