NGM College, Pollachi
Nalla Gounder Mahalingam College (NGM College) is a distinguished autonomous institution affiliated with Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. Established in 1957, the college has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence. It offers a wide spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and research programmes across Arts, Science, and Commerce streams.
The programmes are broadly categorized into two types:
- Aided Programmes: These are traditional courses supported by government funding, which generally have lower tuition fees.
- Self-Financing Programmes: These are modern, often career-oriented courses funded entirely by student fees, allowing for specialized and in-demand curricula.
Below is a comprehensive list of all the academic programmes offered by the college.
I. Aided Programmes
These government-aided courses form the traditional academic core of the college.
Undergraduate (UG) Programmes
| S.No. | Degree | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | B.A. | History |
| 2. | B.A. | English Literature |
| 3. | B.A. | Economics |
| 4. | B.Sc. | Mathematics |
| 5. | B.Sc. | Physics |
| 6. | B.Sc. | Chemistry |
| 7. | B.Sc. | Botany |
| 8. | B.Sc. | Zoology |
| 9. | B.Sc. | Computer Science |
| 10. | B.Com. | Commerce |
Postgraduate (PG) Programmes
| S.No. | Degree | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | M.Sc. | Mathematics |
| 2. | M.Sc. | Physics |
| 3. | M.Com. | Commerce |
II. Self-Financing Programmes
This stream offers a diverse range of modern and specialized courses catering to current industry demands.
Undergraduate (UG) Programmes
| S.No. | Degree | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | B.A. | Tamil |
| 2. | B.Sc. | Computer Science |
| 3. | B.Sc. | Information Technology (IT) |
| 4. | B.Sc. | Computer Technology (CT) |
| 5. | B.Sc. | Computer Science with Data Analytics |
| 6. | B.Sc. | Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning |
| 7. | B.C.A. | Computer Applications |
| 8. | B.B.A. | Business Administration |
| 9. | B.Com. | Commerce |
| 10. | B.Com. | Commerce with Computer Applications (CA) |
| 11. | B.Com. | E-Commerce |
| 12. | B.Com. | Finance |
| 13. | B.Com. | Professional Accounting (PA) |
| 14. | B.Com. | Banking & Insurance |
| 15. | B.Com. | Business Process Services (BPS) |
| 16. | B.Com. | International Business (IB) |
Postgraduate (PG) & Diploma Programmes
| S.No. | Degree | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | M.A. | Tamil |
| 2. | M.A. | English |
| 3. | M.Sc. | Chemistry |
| 4. | M.Sc. | Botany |
| 5. | M.Sc. | Computer Science |
| 6. | M.Com. | Commerce with Computer Applications (CA) |
| 7. | M.Com. | International Business (IB) |
| 8. | M.S.W. | Social Work |
| 9. | P.G.D.C.A | Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications |
| 10. | P.G.D.B.A | Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration |
III. Research Programmes (M.Phil. & Ph.D.)
The college is a recognized research center offering M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes on both a part-time and full-time basis in various disciplines.
| S.No. | Discipline | Programmes Offered |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tamil | M.Phil. & Ph.D. |
| 2. | English | M.Phil. & Ph.D. |
| 3. | History | M.Phil. & Ph.D. |
| 4. | Economics | M.Phil. & Ph.D. |
| 5. | Mathematics | M.Phil. & Ph.D. |
| 6. | Physics | M.Phil. & Ph.D. |
| 7. | Chemistry | M.Phil. & Ph.D. |
| 8. | Botany | M.Phil. & Ph.D. |
| 9. | Zoology | M.Phil. |
| 10. | Computer Science | M.Phil. & Ph.D. |
| 11. | Commerce | M.Phil. & Ph.D. |
| 12. | Social Work | M.Phil. & Ph.D. |
| 13. | Physical Education | M.Phil. & Ph.D. |
| 14. | Library and Information Science | M.Phil. & Ph.D. |
IV. Certificate & Value-Added Programmes
To enhance student skills and provide holistic education, NGM College offers several certificate, diploma, and value-added courses.
- Skill-Based Courses:
- Tally
- DTP (Desktop Publishing)
- Fluency in English
- Hindi
- Psychiatric Social Work
- Certificate Courses in Human Values & Thoughts:
- Religious Studies (சமயப் பாடம்)
- Human Psychology (மனவியல் மகத்துவம்)
- Thoughts of Vivekananda
- Gandhian Thoughts
This diverse range of programmes makes NGM College a significant center for higher education and research in the region, equipping students for both academic and professional success.