Chellammal Women’s College is named after Chellammal, also known as Mylai Chellammal. Born in 1867 in Pattipalayam (nowPattipulam) near Thiruporur, she hailed from an ordinary peasant family. Vadamalai Gramani passed away on July 31, 1911 Inspired by her husband’s model life and principles, Mylai Chellammal decided to donate his hard-earned wealth and property wisely and usefully. In November 1913, four wills were made to this effect by her.
It is worthwhile recalling that the period from 1907 to 1917, when Chellammal was growing into a socially conscious individual was a period of intellectual and social ferment in the country itself. Triplicane where she lived, was also inextricably connected with the names of Subramania Bharathi and later Krishnaswami Iyer which made even ordinary people conscious of the need for the empowerment of Indians and hence their liberation. In 1913, in the wake of the I World War, when people were fleeing the city in large numbers, fearing problems, Chellammal made her will. From her property at Pallavaram Mitta, Adayar Zamin Village, comprising also of the Guindy Estate, an attempt was made to start a Women’s institution on 5 Cauwnis of land There was a hostel already at this place catering to students from the outskirts who came to study in Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai. With the hostel building as the base, the College for women was started on July 22nd1971. Other than the college, the Chellammal and Vadamalai Gramani Samadhi near BSNL Quarters, Chellammal Thottam, Lloyd’s colony, Chennai stands as a testament to the fact that humble individuals can also initiate a change for making a difference in society, however small.
Chellammal Women's College - Chennai is affiliated with Madras University, Accredited with a "B" grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
The Chellammal Women's College has a sprawling campus that is well-maintained and provides a serene environment for learning. The buildings are modern and equipped with state-of-the-art technology, Chellammal Women's College makes it easier for students to learn and faculty to teach. The classrooms of Chellammal Women's College, lecture halls, and labs are spacious, comfortable, and designed to provide an excellent learning experience. The library is also outstanding, with a vast collection of books, online resources, and knowledgeable librarians.
Some Other Facilities of Chellammal Women's College are:
The Placement cell which was started in the year 2007 effectively bridges the gap between opportunities available in the corporate and industrial sectors and the eligibility of the students. Ably guided by Dr. B. Radhika and the placement officers, the final-year students of the college are exposed to counseling in various skill-based workshops and career fairs conducted in the college by IBM, NSIC, NIIT, SUNNET, LEMUR, etc. Campus recruitments were conducted by SUTHERLAND, TCS, and CAP GEMINI, and a fair number of our students got placed in various positions in these companies. N-Trust Info-tech, Andromeda BPO and AB Insurance, Ripe academy conducted 5 days workshop for all our final-year Students. Reddington academy also gave training in personality development and Soft-Skills to our students in four batches. This year students were selected by these companies.
To instill confidence, in young women through education, and create awareness in them of their position in society. To sensitize them about their rights and obligations by imparting the right values and ethics enabling them to face the challenges of life and be of service to society and the nation
The Vision of Chellammal Women’s College is to be of service to society and help achieve social and economic equity by imparting value-based quality education to women, especially to the economically and socially backward.