DG Vaishnav College

DG Vaishnav College (Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College), commonly known as DDGDVC, is a Liberal arts, commerce and science college in Chennai, India. It is an autonomous institution affiliated with the University of Madras. It is located in the Arumbakkam locality of Chennai, which is a hub for many shops and markets, of which the most famous Koyembedu market and bus stand. It was recently reaccredited by NAAC with A++ grade ( CGPA of 3.54 /4) in 3rd cycle.

DG Vaishnav College

Motto	सत्यं परं धीमहि
Motto in English	May we meditate upon the Supreme Truth
Type	Autonomous
Established	1964
Affiliation	University of Madras
Principal	Capt. Dr. S. Santhosh Baboo
Location	Arumbakkam, Chennai , Tamil Nadu , India
Campus	Urban
Colors	Blue   Brick Red
Website	https://www.dgvaishnavcollege.edu.in

Academics

DG Vaishnav College was affiliated to the University of Madras, however the College has been conferred the status of "AUTONOMY" by the UGC and endorsed by the University of Madras from the academic year 2009 - 2010. Consequently, students admitted to various UG, PG and M.Phil courses during the academic year 2009 - 2010 will come under Autonomous pattern. The extension of autonomy was given by the UGC upto 2032-2033.

Courses offered

UG Courses

Day College - Shift – I	Evening College -Shift - II
B.A. (Economics)	B.A. (Tamil)
B.Com (Corporate Secretary ship)	B.A. (English)
B.Com (General)	B.A. (Economics)
B.Sc. Mathematics (MPC)&(MAN)	B.A. (Business Economics)
B.Sc. (Physics)	B.A. (Sociology)
B.Sc. (Chemistry)	B.A. (Tourism & Travel Management)
B.Sc. (Plant Biology and Biotechnology)	B.A. (Criminology & Police Administration)
	B.A. (Journalism)
	B.Com (Corporate Secretary ship)
	B.Com (General)
	B.Com (Honours)
	B.Com (Accounting & Finance)
	B.Com (Bank Management)
	B.Com (Marketing Management)
	B.Com (Finance and Taxation (Integrated with UK ACCA))
	B.B.A
	B.C.A
	B.Sc. (Biotechnology)
	B.Sc. (Biochemistry)
	B.Sc. (Computer Science)
	B.Sc. (Mathematics with Computer Application)
	B.Sc. (Visual Communication)
	B.Sc. (Interior Design & Decor)
	B.Sc. (Psychology)
	B.Sc. (Statistics)
	B.Sc. (Physics with Computer Application)

PG Courses

Day College - Shift – I	Evening College -Shift - II
M.A. (Economics)	M.A. (English)
M.A. (Social Work)	M.A. (H.R.M)
M.Com	M.A. (Journalism)
M.C.A	M.Com
M.Sc. (Mathematics)	M.B.A
M.Sc. (Chemistry)	M.C.A
	M.Sc. (Physics)
	M.Sc. (Applied Micro Biology)
	M.Sc. (Biochemistry)
	M.Sc. (Biotechnology)
	M.Sc. (Computer Science)
	M.Sc. (IT)

National Social Service

There are five NSS units of which one is exclusively for the girl students.

National Cadet Corps

National Cadet Corps (NCC) in this college has two Army wing

• 1[TN] ARMOURED SQUADRON NCC
• 1 [TN] BATTALION NCC

Notable alumni

• Mohan Kumar Raja, Sprinter, RIO Olympics^[1]
• Kush KumarGold Medallist India at the 2014 Asian Games^[2]
• K. V. Anand, Film Director
• Karthik (singer), Playback Singer
• Ajay Rathnam, Actor
• P. Ravindhranath, Politician
• Neyveli Santhanagopalan, Carnatic Singer
• Jithan Ramesh, Actor
• Preetha, Television Personality
• Venu Arvind, Actor
• Venkatesh Harinathan, Actor
• Shakthi Vasudevan, Actor
• Hari Krishnan, Actor
• Saai Gayathri, Serial Actress
• Mohammed Azeem, Serial Actor
• VJ Nikki, Video Jockey
• Vaishali Thaniga, Serial Actress
• Vinayak Vaithianathan, Film Director