Milestone
| ACADEMIC YEAR | EVENT / MILESTONE |
|---|---|
| 1994 | Genesis of DR.R.K. ShanmugamEducational Trust |
| 1996-1997 | Government of Tamil Nadu passed G.O. to start Arts & ScienceCollege |
| 1997-1998 | - University of Madras granted Affiliation to start Arts & Science College. - 1st batch was started with 3 UG courses: B.Com., with 50 sanctioned strength, B.Sc., Mathematics with 50 sanctioned strength and B.Sc., Computer Science with 32 sanctioned strength. - Front portion of the Arts & Science main building was constructed - Boys hostel was constructed |
| 1998-1999 | - B.Com., Co-operation course was started with 50 sanctioned strength. - B.Sc., Computer Science strength was increased from 32 to 38. |
| 2000-2001 | - BCA course was started with 30 sanctioned strength. - M.Sc., Computer Science was started with15 sanctioned strength. - PGDCA Course was started with 30 sanctioned strength. - B.Sc., Computer Science strength was increased from 38 to 42. - Interschool competition (Cultural & Sports). Was held with MLA Mr.Udhayasuriyan as Chief Guest. |
| 2001-2002 | - College Affiliation was transferred from the University of Madras to newly begun Thiruvalluvar University. - B.Sc., ISM course was started with 40 sanctioned strength. - M.Sc., IT course was started with 20 sanctioned strength. - BCA strength was increased 30 to 40 and again 40 to 48 in the same academic year. - B.Sc Computer science strength was increased from 42 to 48. - 1 Gold Medal from the University of Madras and one First Rank from the same University. - 1 University sports player - Then MP.Mr. Vengadapathy was the Chief Guest of Independence day celebration. |
| 2002-2003 | - KPR Prabavathi Hall was Inaugurated. - Mother Theresa Women’s Forum was inaugurated by the Minister for Food & Co-operative Department, Mr. P.Mohan and then Vice Chanceller Dr.Annavi Susila Thirumaran. - Yoga & Meditation centre was inaugurated by then Union Minister for Law Mr.Vengadapathy - 1 First Rank holder - 1 University sports player. |
| 2003-2004 | - M.Com., course was started with 40 sanctioned strength - Library Block was constructed & inaugurated - 1 University University player - 3 University Rank Holders. - Chief Guest for Convocation was then MLA Mr.Mohan. |
| 2004-2005 | - B.Sc., Physics was started with 40 sanctioned strength - M.Com., course was started with 25 sanctioned strength - 2 University Rank holders - 4 University sports players. |
| 2005-2006 | - 1 University Rank holder - Canteen Block was constructed. - Nethaji Auditorium Block was constructed. - 1 University sports player |
| 2006-2007 | - B.Sc., Chemistry was started with 25 sanctioned strength - BCA strength was increased with 40 additional strength - 3 University Rank holders - Environmental Protection Club was inaugurated by MLA.Mr.Udhayasooriyan. - B.Ed block was constructed - Convocation was presided by Mr.Periaiah IPS was the Chief Guest |
| 2007-2008 | - BBA course was started with 70 sanctioned strength - B.A., English started with 70 sanctioned strength - 2 University sports players. - 1 University Rank holder. - MP, Mr.Vengadapathi was the Chief Guest for the College Day - MLA, Mr.Udhayasuriyan was the Chief Guest for the Convocation |
| 2008-2009 | - B.Ed college was started. - 4 University Rank holders. - 4 University sports players. - DR.R.Palanisamy, IAS was the Chief Guest of “IAS & IPS motivation programme” - Mrs.Thilagavathi, IPS was the Chief Guest of the Convocation |
| 2009-2010 | - Annual day was celebrated with Mr.Gopinath (Editor, Journalist, Writer, Orator) from VIJYA TV as the Chief Guest. - Open Auditorium (PERARIGNAR ANNA AUDITORIUM) was constructed with 4000 seating capacity. - 2 University Rank holders. - 6 University Sports players |
| 2010-2011 | - ½ Senior Division 6(TN) BN NCC Unit – I was started in the presence of Lt.Col.P.Iyappan Samy, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram. - Additional section was started for B.A., English with 70 sanctioned strength. - BCA Additional section was started with 50 sanctioned strength. - M.A., English started with 40 sanctioned strength. - M.Sc., Maths started with 40 sanctioned strength. - 2 University Rank holders. - 4 University Sports player. |
| 2011-2012 | - School Building was constructed. - 1 University Rank holder. - Women’s Hostel was constructed. - NCC, RDC camp Launch – I at PMDU at Thanjavur. - 10 University Sports players. - Mr.Krishnamoorthi, the Registrar of Thiruvalluvar University was the Chief Guest. - Mr.Muthusamy, CEO of the District was Chief Guest for “School Students’ Motivation Programme” |
| 2012-2013 | - School was Inaugurated. - NCC, RDC camp Launch-1was held at Periyar Maniyammai Deemed university, Thanjavur. - NCC CATC camp was held at our college campus and more than 500 cadets from Nagappatinam. Cuddalore and Villupuram Districts participated. - 7 University Rank holders. - 5 University Sports players. - DR.Murugan, IPS, the DSP of Villupuram District was the Chief speaker for “IAS & IPS Motivation” programme and also the Chief Guest of the Annual day celebration. |
| 2013-2014 | - Research courses was introduced (M.Phil., Commerce., M.Phil., Computer Science and Ph.D., Commerce) - 5 University Rank holders. - Participation in State Level NSS camp. - NCC cadets participated in All India Kabaddi Tournament for NCC cadets at New Delhi. - NCC cadets participated in IGC & RDC camp at Madurai - 8 University Sports players. - Mrs.Alaguvel Babu, MLA was the Chief Guest in Road Safety Awareness programme. |
| 2014-2015 | - Arts & Science got permanent affiliation. - NCC cadets participated in IGC & RDC, TSC camp at Trichy. - DR.R.K.Shanmugam College of Education (B.Ed.,) got NAAC. - PidiArisi Scheme (Handful Rice Scheme) – A charitable Service was introduced. - B.A., Tamil started with 70 sanctioned strength - M.Sc Physics started with 26 sanctioned strength - M.Sc., Chemistry started with 26 sanctioned strength - 2 University Rank holders - The Government awarded “State level Best Blood Donated Institution Award” to our College. - NCC cadets participated in All India Kabaddi Tournament for NCC cadets at Delhi. - 7 University Sports players |
| 2015-2016 | - Arts & Science College was recognized by UGC, New Delhi, u/s 2(f) & 12(B) of UGC Act 1956. - 7 University Rank holders - Mr.Naveen, NCC cadets was participated in Republic Day parade at New Delhi. - Administrative Block, PG Block and Health Science Block were constructed. - A/C Auditorium was constructed with the seating capacity of 800 numbers. - NCC cadets participated in All India Football Tournament at New Delhi. - 3 University Sports players. - NCC cadets participated in RDC & IGC Launch-1 at Coimbatore. - NCC cadets participated in CATC Camp held for 2nd time in our college campus. - Dr. Devaraj, Joint Secretary of UGC was the Chief Guest of our college Convocation. - Tamil Film Artist Mr.Dhamu participated as Special Guest of the student motivated programme. |
| 2016-2017 | - RKS Techno Fest 2017 was conducted. DR.SumioIijima (a scientist who was referred for NOBEL PRIZE), NANO Scientist from Japan was the Chief Guest. - DR.SumioIijimain augurated Dr.A.P.J.AbdulKalam Science Forum. - Launching of our own Journal – DRRKSIJSH - DR,Urmiladevi, Joint Secretary of UGC was the Chief Guest of our College Convocation. - DR,Urmiladevi, Joint Secretary of UGC was the Motivator in the Faculty Development Programme. - Mrs.Vadivukarasi, a famous Film Actress and Mr. Shanmugasunderam, a famous Film Actor were the Chief Guest in for the college Annual Day. - Gomugi Fine Arts Association was Inaugurated in the presence of Media by Mr.Balaramani, the Director of Pothigai TV, Chennai. - 1 University Rank holder. - 2 University sports players. - Resource persons Dr.Karthikeyan & Dr.Mahendiran from Ambo University, Ethiopia participated in International Seminar. - A Centre for NEET Coaching was Inaugurated Resource person was Dr.Padmanaban from Chengalpattu Medical College. - Alumni Association was Inaugurated in the presence of Mr.A.R.Murugadass, one of the Best successful Film Directors, Chennai. - Er.M.Manoranjan from USA was the Chief Guest in International Seminar. - Campus Drive 2016. - Resource persons Mr.Narayanan, Mr.Ravikiran and Mr.Ranganathan from Digital Minds Technologies and Ameex Technologies – USA participated in International Seminar. |
| 2017-2018 | - Library Building were extended. - Arts & Science College got NAAC - Launching of ERP Software - M.A., Tamil started with 40 sanctioned strength - NCC cadets participated in TSC camp ata College in Coimbatore. - 7 University Sports Players - Dr.Kannan, IAS, (Ambassador, Indian Embassy, Nepal) was the Chief Guest in Motivation programme. - Dr.Radhakrishnan, DSP, was the Chief Guest in Republic Day & Annual Day programme. - Mr.V.K.T.Balan, Industiralist, Advisory committee member of Tourism Department was the Chief Guest for the 1st year class inauguration. - 3 University Rank Holders |
| 2018-2019 | - The Chief Guests of the Annual Day Celebration: Dr.Madhankumar Sreenivasan, Additional Director of Accenture, Bangaloru, Dr.M.C.Sarangan, Inspector General of Police, Tamil Nadu and 3. DR.M.C. Sambandam. Former Director of Industry and Safety. - The Chief Guests of the Sports Day Celebration: Mr.Aari, Social Activist & Film Actor, Chennai and Mr.Ramanathan, DSP, Kallakurichi. - 10 University Sports players. - NCC cadets participated in TSC Camp at Coimbatore. - NCC cadets participated in IGC & RDC camp at Coimbatore. - Dr.Ganesh Kumar Mani from Tokai University, Japan - participated as Resource Person for the International Seminar. - Dr.Pandian Rajesh from Yeungnam University, South Korea - participated as Resource Person for the International Conference. |