The New College

The New College is an institution of higher education in Chennai, South India. Established in 1951, the institution is one of the affiliated colleges of the University of Madras, with autonomous status. The college was established by the Muslim Educational Association of Southern India (MEASI) to meet the educational requirements of the Muslim students in South India. The College Is Located In The Center Of Chennai On A 15-acre (61,000 m2) Campus. It Is One Of The Few Colleges In Chennai Located Within The City Hub. The Older Buildings Are Notable For Their Indo-Saracenic Architecture Which Stand In Contrast To The New Educational Blocks. The Older Buildings Are Being Renovated. The Same Campus Also Houses New College Institute Of Management, MEASI Academy Of Architecture And Institute Of Research In Soil Biology and Bio-Technology, MEASI Institute Of Information Technology And MEASI CA Academy. The New College Was Founded In 2nd July 1951 by the Muslim Educational Association of Southern India (MEASI), The College Is An Institution Of Higher Education Offering Instruction In More Than Twenty Courses In Humanities, Science And Commerce At Undergaduate Level And More Than Twelve Courses At Postgraduate Level. Though Primarily Established For Providing Higher Education To Muslim Students, Its Doors Are Open To Students From All Communities. Deeniyath Classes For Muslim Students And Moral Instruction Classes For Others, Are Conducted During Working hours. Working Hours Are 08.30 AM To 01.30 PM For Shift I And 02.15 PM To 06.40 PM For Shift II