Meenakshi College for Women, established in 1975, is a premier institution in Chennai dedicated to empowering women through quality education. Affiliated with the University of Madras and accredited by NAAC with an A+ Grade, the college is committed to producing proficient, skilled, and socially conscious graduates.

Meenakshi College for Women offers a range of state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities to support student learning and development:

• Building Layout: Four floors with 72 classrooms.
• Auditoriums: Meenakshi Sundararajan Auditorium with a seating capacity of over 3000.
• Library: Sri Bharathi Theertha Library with over 47,000 books.
• Central Facilities: Computing center, research center, examination control, and language lab.
• Sports: Volleyball, basketball, kabaddi, throwball, cricket, shuttle badminton, ball badminton, chess, carrom.
• Accommodation: Guest house facilities.
• Other Facilities: Temple, fine arts academy, canteen, small cafeteria named Byte In.

Meenakshi College for Women offers a diverse array of programs designed to cater to various academic interests:

• B.A. in History, Economics (Shift-I, Shift-II), English Literature
• B.Sc. in Mathematics (Shift-I, Shift-II), Physics, Chemistry, Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology, Computer Science
• B.Com. in General (Shift-I, Shift-II), Banking Management, Company Secretaryship
• M.A. in History, Economics, Tamil, Public Administration
• M.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, Biochemistry, Information Technology
• M.C.A. (Shift-I, Shift-II)
• M.Com.
• M.Phil: Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science (Part-Time & Full-Time), Commerce
• Ph.D.: History (Part-Time, Full-Time), Economics, Tamil
• DOEACC O-Level Certificate Course in Information Technology
• Kaizen Robotics Program (in collaboration with Lema Labs, IIT Madras)
• Standard Six-sigma Green Belt
• Various specialized courses in fields like Clinical Lab Technology, Mushroom Cultivation, Bioinformatics, IT-Enabled Medical Services, and more.

Meenakshi College for Women offers an offline admission process. Prospective students can apply by filling out the application form and submitting it to the college. Admission is based on merit and entrance exams as applicable.

The college hosts a variety of departments aimed at fostering social awareness, commitment, and responsibility among students:

• History
• Economics
• Tamil
• Telugu
• Sanskrit
• French
• English
• Public Administration
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology
• Biochemistry
• Commerce
• Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology
• Computer Science

Meenakshi College for Women organizes numerous events and activities to enhance student skills and talents:

Meenakshi College for Women offers numerous scholarships to deserving students, funded by both government and private organizations, including:

• SC/ST & SCC Scholarship
• BC Scholarship
• MBC Scholarship
• DCE National Merit Scholarship
• Maharani Vidyarthi Devi of Vizianagaram fest
• Jaigopal Garodia Scholarships
• Rajasthani Association Tamilnadu Scholarship
• Lions Club of Madras Host Scholarship
• Sree Venkateswara Students Hostel Scholarship
• And many more.

Meenakshi College collaborates with leading global educational institutions and industry leaders for research, internships, and placements:

Collaborative Research Partners

• Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam
• Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)
• Madras Institute of Development Studies (MIDS)
• And various others.
• R.E.A.C.H. Foundation

MoUs and Signatories 

• Government Oriental Manuscripts Library & Research Centre
• Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology
• National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (NIRT)
• Karvy Stock Broking Ltd.
• Shankar Nethralaya
• And many more.

Meenakshi College for Women stands out as a beacon of women's education in Chennai, providing a rich academic experience, state-of-the-art facilities, and a supportive environment for holistic development. Whether you're pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil, or Ph.D. programs, Meenakshi College is dedicated to shaping the future of its students with excellence and integrity.