Jamal Mohamed College was founded in 1951, as an affiliated college to the University of Madras and then affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, when it was formed in 1982. Jamal Mohamed College is situated in the central part of Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirappali city. It was established as a minority institution with the primary objective of providing higher education to the downtrodden and socially backward section of the society in general.

The college is administered by the Society of Jamal Mohamed College. It is established in a sprawling land area of 87 acres, as a minority institution. Hajee M. Jamal Mohamed Sahib and Janab N.M. Khajamian Rowther , of revered memory, were the founding fathers of this institution.

In the year 1957 the college got the single honor of being bracketed with the thirty best colleges in India when Dan forth Foundation of USA selected the college for the award of study fellowships in U.S.A. In 1963 the college was elevated to the status of a post-graduate college.

In the year 1972, the college was recognized by UGC New Delhi, for the purposes of Grants under section 2(F) and 12(B) of the University Grants Commission Act 1956. In 1977, on the recommendation of the University of Madras, the UGC recognized the college as one of the ten "Lead colleges" in the university area.

The College was accredited at Five Star Level by NAAC during 2002 and conferred with Autonomous Status by UGC, New Delhi and Bharathidasan University in 2004-2005. In January 2009, the College was accredited by NAAC with A-Grade (2nd Cycle) - CGPA 3.6 out of 4.0. Our College was bestowed with the unique honour of "CPE" status Phase-I and Phase-II by the University Grants Commission under the Scheme "Colleges with Potential for Excellence" in 2011 and 2016 respectively. We retained the ‘A’ Grade awarded by NAAC during the third cycle of accreditation in 2015.

The college has obtained the prestigious 56th rank among Top ranking institutions in NIRF Rankings - 2023. It is remarkable to state that the college has been recognized with Three Star status by the Institutions Innovation Council (IIC), MHRD innovation cell, Government of India in 2019. Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India has accorded FIST Scheme to the Departments of Zoology, Botany and Physics in 2004 and to the Department of Mathematics in 2008. Again DST FIST Scheme has been extended to the Departments of Mathematics, Physics, Botany, Zoology and Computer Science in 2019. Five Science Departments such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology have been short-listed after a meritorious presentation, among many competing institutions and awarded the Star College Scheme by the Department of Bio Technology (DBT) in 2020.

Over a period of 72 years the college was able to scale greater heights and raise to the present status as a multi-faculty institution with 25 UG and 20 PG courses. 17 departments of the college are functioning with the status of approved research centres. The college has a strength of around 10452 students. There are 144 Government Aided teaching faculty and 328 staff members are working under the self finance stream. The college celebrated its silver Jubilee in 1971, subsequently the Golden Jubilee and Diamond Jubilee in 2001 and 2011 respectively.

With many milestone achievements, the College has been marching towards fulfilling marvelous plans, matching the vision and mission of our noble founders and the present Management Committee Members. “The Jamal” journey continues with all gentle Jamalians for still more greater heights of glory in higher education.

Vision 

"Excellence and Beyond Excellence" To become a world class, highly acclaimed, innovative and competitive centre of academic and extra academic excellence in Higher Education by offering value added and socially relevant programmes to the students including minority, backward and socially disadvantaged sections of the society.

Mission 

To provide a unique experience which will enable the student to realize their innate potential and mould their overall personality by

► Offering quality education at affordable cost

► Developing skills and providing career opportunities

► Inculcating and nurturing ethical, spiritual, moral and human values

► Promoting consultancy activity, research and development

► Creating interest and instilling confidence for achievements.

General Instructions Before Filling up the Application Form

BC, MBC, DNC COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP:

► Students belong to BC MBC DNC Community is Eligible for Apply the Scholarship

► All UG, PG, and M.Phil, Students are Eligible to Apply for this Scholarship

► Annual Income ceiling is Rs.2,00,000/- (Rupees Two Lakhs only) for PG courses, No income limit for all UG courses

2. SC, ST, SCC (CONVERTED CHRISTIAN) COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP:

► Students belong to SC, ST, SCC community is Eligible for Apply the Scholarship

► All UG, PG, M.Phil, and Ph.D., Students are Eligible to Apply for this Scholarship

► Annual Income ceiling is Rs.2,50,000/- (Rupees Two Lakhs and Fifty Thousand only) for PG courses, No income limit for all UG courses

3. HIGHER EDUCATION SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR HOSTEL STUDENTS (SC,ST,SCC COMMUNITY ONLY) :

► Students belong to SC, ST, SCC community and who stay in College Hostel is eligible for apply the Scholarship

► All UG and PG Students are Eligible to Apply for this Scholarship

► Annual Income ceiling is Rs.2,00,000/- (Rupees Two Lakhs only)

4. POST MATRIC MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP :

► Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jain and Zoroastrians (Parsis) can apply this Scholarship

► All UG, PG, M.Phil, and Ph.D., Students are eligible to apply for this Scholarship

► Students Secured Minimum 50% Marks or Equivalent Grade in the Previous Year Final Examination

► Annual Income ceiling is Rs.2,00,000/- (Rupees Two Lakhs only)

5. MERIT CUM MEANS MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP :

► Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jain and Zoroastrians (Parsis) can apply this Scholarship

► MBA and MCA Students are Eligible to Apply for this Scholarship

► Students Secured Minimum 50% Marks or Equivalent Grade in the Previous Year Final Examination

► Annual Income ceiling is 2,50,000/- (Rupees Two Lakhs and Fifty Thousand only)

6. CENTRAL SECTOR SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME:

► Eligible for students of all religions (Hindu, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Jain and Zoroastrians (Parsis))

► UG first year students only are eligible for Fresh Scholarship.

► UG Second year, Third year and PG first year, Second year students are eligible for Renewals only

► Students who secured 80% and above marks in Higher Secondary examinations can apply for this scholarship

► Annual Income ceiling is Rs.8,00,000/- (Rupees Eight Lakhs Only)

7. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENT WITH DISABILITIES:

► Eligible for students of all religions (Hindu, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Jain and Zoroastrians (Parsis))

► Students with Disabilities with 40% (Disability Percentage) and above and with valid certificate from government authority can apply for this scholarship

► All UG, PG, M.Phil, and Ph.D., Students are eligible to apply for this scholarship

► Annual Income ceiling is Rs.2,50,000/-(Rupees Two Lakhs and Fifty Thousand Only)

8. PG RANK HOLDER SCHOLARSHIP:

► The First and Second Rank holders (University Rank) at undergraduate level and admitted in any Postgraduate Course would be awarded the scholarship.

9. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATION OF THE WARDS OF BEEDI/CINE/IOMC/LSDM WORKERS - POST-MATRIC :

► Eligible for students of all religions (Hindu, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Jain and Zoroastrians (Parsis)

► Either of the parents of the students should be Beedi, Iron Ore Manganese & Chrome Ore Mines, Limestone & Dolomite Mines, Cine worker with atleast six months service.

► The First and Second Rank holders (University Rank) at undergraduate level and admitted in any Postgraduate Course would be awarded the scholarship.

10. PRIME MINISTER'S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES AND ASSAM RIFLES :

11. PRIME MINISTER'S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR RPF/RPSF :

12. PG SINGLE GIRL CHILD SCHOLARSHIP :

► The scheme is applicable to such single girl child who has taken admission in regular, fulltime first year Masters Degree course

Hostel

The Khajamian Hostel is one of the biggest hostels in Tamil Nadu. The hostel has 9 blocks and can accommodate about 2200 students. The amenities like Visitors' Room, Library, Reading Room, Clinic, Cafeteria, Ironing Room, Television Room, Prayer Hall, Auditorium, Multipurpose Hall, Guest House, Internet Browsing Centre, Play Ground, Canteen, Generators and Public Address System are available in the hostel premises, to facilitate the inmates and stake holders.

Cafeteria

Jamal Mohamed College, the elegant citadel of excellent learning and a gateway of knowledge, was established on 11th July, 1951 by two friends Janab M.Jamal Mohamed Sahib and Janab N.M.Khajamian Rowther who were Philanthropists and very much participated in the freedom struggle of our Nation. Our college is a well rooted Banyan tree providing shelter to a large section of intelligent, economically backward and socially disadvantaged students.

As a glittering gem in the colourful crown of Jamal Mohamed College, Civil Services Examination Study Centre was started during the year 2012 to fulfill the great desire of our society. The prime intention of the centre is to impart fundamental and foundation level training in civil services to our college young, energetic and dynamic students who are aspiring to occupy pivotal administrative services of our country through UPSC examinations. On every college working day regular classes are conducted from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm for Women students and 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm for Men students.

The centre boasts of a well established library, well-equipped computer laboratory and a well-furnished seminar hall with LCD facilities to illumine the life of the civil aspirants.

The College provides transport facility for the women students at nominal rates. About 15 college buses help the students to commute to the college from various places in the Tiruchirappalli City. The College operates buses for the convenience of women students from TVS tollgate to our college campus.