Holy Cross Home Science College, Thoothukudi, established in 1975, is administered by the society of the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod, Madurai Province. The college is affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli. It was Re-accredited with 'B' grade by NAAC.

In order to create an aesthetic sense among the women of Thoothukudi, the sisters dreamed of starting a technical institution. The campus which housed the Tamil Literature Society was purchased by the sisters in 1955 from the Tuticorin Diocesan Association represented by the Bishop of Tuticorin.

The thrust of this academy was to train young girls for an ideal family life and to live as better citizens. They were taught Human Development, Textiles, Food and Nutrition and Home Management. Besides young girls, married women also attended certificate courses in Cookery and Needle Work. The course was approved by the Tamil Nadu Government and the first batch of students appeared for the Government Examination in 1968. This course was in vogue until 1995.

Early in February 1973, the University of Madras had asked the sisters to take up B.Sc Degree Course in Home Science. Then Holy Cross Home Science Academy was raised to the status of a college in 1975 with the introduction of B.Sc, degree course in Home Science. The college was first affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. Sr.Elizabeth Rose was appointed as the first Principal of the college. Since 1990, the college is affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.

Dr.Sr. Phyllis served as the Principal of the college from 1978 to 2002. Thanks to the efforts taken by Sr. Phyllis, in 1994 the P.G Diploma Course in Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics (NFSMD) was started.
Dr.Sr. Mary Gilda was the principal of the college from 2002-2010. To cater to the growing needs of the student community, she introduced M.Sc in Dietetics and Food Management in 2003 and B.Com with Computer Application, B.Sc Fashion Designing and Apparel Making in 2006 and B.Sc Computer Science in 2007. Besides, she added more infrastructure facilities to the college. B.A English Literature and MBA were introduced under Satellite Programme of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in 2010 and 2012 respectively. Sr. Rubha succeeded Dr.Sr. Mary Gilda as Principal In-charge from 2010-2011. Dr.Sr.Rosalie Joseph was assumed charge as Principal in 2011. B.A English was introduced in 2013. Two new courses in Commerce - B.Com & M.Com were started in the academic year 2014-2015. From 2015-16, Dr.Sr. Mary Gilda has taken charge as Principal and Secretary of our college. M.A English was introduced in the academic year 2016-17.

Courses Eligibility
B.Sc(Food Science and Nutrition) Students who have passed +2/ with maths biology or any Science.
B.Sc(Fashion Designing and Apparel Making) Students who have passed +2/equivalent.
B.Sc(Computer Science) Students who have passed +2 with computer science or mathematics or commerce with Computer.
B.A(English Literature) Students who have passed +2/equivalent.
B.Com Students who have passed in +2/equivalent with commerce and accountancy are eligible and 20% is reserved for vocational stream.
B.Sc (Psychology) Students who have Passed +2/ equivalent.
Post Graduate Courses
Courses Eligibility
M.Sc(Dietetics & Food Management) Students who have passed in B.Sc Food Science/ Nutrition and Dietetics/ Home Science or any Science degree with Chemistry as one of the subject with minimum of 50% marks.
M.A(English Literature) Students who have passed in B.A English Literature with minimum of 50% marks.
M.Com Students who have passed in B.Com or B.Com(C.A) with minimum of 50% marks.
Research
Courses Eligibility
Ph.D(Commerce) Full-time/Part-time-Pass in Master’s Degree with 55% marks for General and OBC Category; 50% for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently abled or equivalent grade at the Post-graduate level as prescribed by the UGC norms (Master’s degree shall be in the same or allied subject after the completion of the Under Graduate degree)
Certificate Courses
Certificate course In Fashion Designing (1 Year).
Students who have passed/failed in X standard or above are eligible for the certificate course.
Class Timings
All classes begins at 8.25 AM and ends at 2.10 PM.
Certificate course timings: 9:00 A.M to 3.00 PM.
Holy Cross Home Science College
Holy Cross Home Science College, Thoothukudi, established in 1975, is administered by the Society of the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod, Madurai Province. The college is affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli. It was Re-accredited with 'B' grade by NAAC.

Placements: Almost 50% of the students got placed in BA English literature course during placements in our college. Top companies did not visit our college. Most of the private companies surrounding by Thoothukudi district have visited. Some of them came from Chennai, Tirunelveli, Madurai and Covai. In literature, they offered many extracurricular activities, and they taught French, toy making, fashion designing, FSN, diet management and computer course. Most of the private banks came for placements

SCHOLARSHIPS

INSTITUTIONAL AND NON GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Holy Cross College (Autonomous) has instituted Management Scholarships for students with the help of Management, Retired faculty members, Alumnae Association and from various Non Governmental Organizations. Endowment scholarships provide financial support for education of the poor students. Institutional scholarship was provided for sports students. Meritorious students were benefitted by Platinum jubilee scholarship. Various trusts and club also support meritorious students with their scholarships.


GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Holy Cross College (Autonomous) streamlines the scholarships offered by the Government of Tamil Nadu to the eligible students and help students belonging to SC/ST/SCC, BC/MBC/DNC, HESS (Higher Educational Special Scholarship), Farmer welfare scheme, Central sector scheme and Post Matric Minority scheme.


SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE BY THE GOVERNMENT

Name of Scholarship
Sanctioning Authority
Eligibility Particulars, etc.
SC / ST / SCC Scholarship

District Adidravidar Welfare Officer

The students of Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST),SCA and Converted Christians.

BC, MBC & DNC Scholarship

District Backward Classes Welfare Officer

To all the BC, MBC & DNC students
Parents Annual Income Limit is Rs. 2,00,000/-
Aided courses only
Merit cum Means Award

Adidravidar Welfare Officer, Chennai

The students of Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST),SCA and Converted Christians.

Higher Educational Special Scholarship (HESS) Scholarship

District Adidravidar Welfare Officer

Hostellers
Parents Annual Income Limit is Rs. 2,00,000/-
Aided courses only
EVR Nagammai Tuition Fee Concession Scheme to PG Students (Aided courses only)

Joint Director of Collegiate Education, Tiruchirappalli

Parental Annual Income Limit is Rs. 50,000/-
Farmer’s Children Welfare Scholarship

Tamil Nadu Government

For those students, whose parents have the Farmer’s Social Welfare Security Scheme Card issued by Tamilnadu Government
Minority Welfare Scholarship

Tamil Nadu Government

For the meritorious minority community students can apply.
Students should have not less than 50% marks at higher secondary/graduation level.
Parental Annual income Limit is Rs. 2,50,000.
Prize Money Award

Tamil Nadu Government

SC, ST, SCA and Converted Christian students who completed the course in UG / PG
First attempt with more than 60% of Marks
Central Sector Scheme Scholarship

Tamil Nadu Government

The children who scored above 955 marks in +2.
The renewal for remaining years during the course is must.

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