About the College

Dr. MGR-Janaki College was founded by Dr.Latha Rajendran in the year 1996 as a tribute to Late Bharat Ratna Dr. M.G. Ramachandran, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and his wife Mrs.Janaki Ramachandran. Under the dedicated leadership of our Founder, the college grew from its humble beginnings to become a premier institution producing rank holders in multiple disciplines.

The College was founded with 70 students and 16 Faculty Members and has grown rapidly to its present status.  More than 4000 students are enrolled in 14 undergraduate programmes and 6 post graduate programmes and a unique five year integrated programme M.A. Natya (a combination of dance, music, theatre, history and philosophy) the only one of its kind in Tamil Nadu.

Around 160 faculty members across different disciplines work with the goal of nurturing holistic citizens for tomorrow. The institution has been able to secure top university ranks every year in various disciplines. With ‘Excellence through Diligence’ as the motto, the college has been recording cent percent placement in the last four years.

Affiliation and Accreditation

All the courses offered by the College are affiliated to the University of Madras. This college is approved by the Education, Science and Technology Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. 

Our institution has been accredited with Grade “A” by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), a testament to our academic standards, student-centric practices, and robust institutional processes.

We are recognized under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, which qualifies us to receive central assistance and confirms our status as a higher education institution committed to national educational standards.

Our institution is an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization, reflecting our adherence to internationally recognized quality management systems and a strong focus on continuous institutional improvement.