The Mahendra Educational Trust was founded in the year 1978 by Sri M.G. Bharathkumar, a renowned educationist with an object of imparting high standard of education to the rural children. The Trust is located at Kalippatti mid-way between Salem and Tiruchengode. Thriu.M.G. Bharathkumar, The Chairman of the Trust is assisted by the governing and advisory councils in matter of policy, mission, development and planning for the continual improvement in imparting higher education. Mrs.B.Valliyammal Bharathkumar, a best teacher awardee, is the Secretary of the Trust. Mr.Ba.Mahendhiran and Mr.Maha Ajay Prasath, are the Managing Directors.

The Trust has been running since 1978, Mahendra Matriculation Higher Secondary School which aims at Quality Education to the students with high degree of discipline. Despite a fairly long distance, many residents of Salem city, Namakkal and its suburbs have admitted their children in Mahendra Matriculation Higher Secondary School with the intention of providing the best Education to their children.

The Trust lays stress on giving quality education and maintaining high degree of discipline. In deference to the wishes of the elite and to meet the demands of the commoners of Tiruchengode,Namakkal and Salem city, the trust started several schools and colleges.

The institutions functioning under the Trust are Three Engineering Colleges, namely Mahendra Engineering college, Maha College of Engineering(2005), Mahendra Institute of Technology(2007) Four Teacher Training Institutes(2005) two State Board Schools, three Matriculation Schools, an Arts and Science College(1999), a Polytechnic College and Three Colleges of Education(2005).

The Mahendra Arts & Science College was started in the academic year1999-2000 with the affiliation of Periyar University, Salem. It is a magnificent institution with all the needed facilities and required equipments. It has got a well-established library, well equipped laboratories, spacious playgrounds, transport and above all, well qualified and dedicated staff members. All of these together help to impart a high standard of education to the rural community.

VISION

Education could be a continuous method and Mahendra Arts & Science faculty can stay within the forefront and can try to produce quality education plus the newest in infrastructure facilities, which is able to leave an extended lasting impression within the minds and hearts of all the scholars, parents, workers and dignitaries United Nations agency are lucky enough to be related to it and have capable the portals of this "Temple of Learning".

MISSION

To impart quality education .

To adopt new techniques and improve student's skills

To train them to beat any important scenario .

To develop leadership qualities .

To train them to become sensible voters .

The Mahendra Arts & Science College admissions are offered through its online official portal for the candidates to apply for various courses offered by the institution. The institution also has approvals from the academic councils of India and provides the best placement support to candidates for the successful campus placements ratio at the institution.

The following guidelines can be followed to increase the possibility of Mahendra arts & Science College admissions in the various courses.

To get selected for the Bachelor programmes at the Mahendra Arts & Science College is on the basis of completion of class12 from any stream or discipline from a  recognised board, otherwise, have passed class 10 and successfully completed a diploma or equivalent in any stream with a minimum duration of two years from any recognised education board or university in India with Tamil as a mandatory subject at 10+2 level.

The direct admission process is via the official website of the institution. After submissions, the selection committee will do the evaluation on the basis of academic performance, entrance and written tests, interview performance, and more.

The selection criterion for the Master's programmes at the Mahendra Arts & Science College is on the basis of completion of Graduation from any stream or discipline (preferably bachelor in relevant stream or equivalent) recognised by the AICTE or UGC or AIU.

The selection for the Master of Philosophy programme admissions at the Mahendra Arts & Science College is on the basis of completion of Graduation or post-graduation from any stream or discipline (Preferably in the previous domain or equivalent) recognised by the AICTE or UGC or AIU.

Post the online and offline admission applications, the selection committee will evaluate based on academic performance, entrance and written test, interview performance, work experience and co-curricular achievements.

Mahendra Arts & Science College application is a little bit time taking but students get the best programme for their careers depending on the plans and opportunities.

·         Enter the full name of the student as per the Aadhaar card records.

·         Complete the email address for all the official communications.

·         Type the mobile number for further discussions and OTP validations.

·         Update the candidate's WhatsApp number.

·         Select the level of education, whether it is UG or PG etc.

·         Update the course candidate is applying for.

·         Enter the captcha details as per the image shown.

·         Click on the submit button to complete the application form.

Documents Required:

·         Class 10 or equivalent mark sheet   .

·         Class 12 or equivalent mark sheet (If the result is declared) .

·         Graduation or equivalent mark sheet (For post-graduation students) .

·         Certificate of passing the qualifying examination SSC or equivalent .

·         Certificate of passing the qualifying examination 12th or equivalent .

·         Proof of address Aadhar card/ election voting card/ passport/driving license etc .

·         Caste Certificate issued by the competent authority (for Reserve Category) .

Mahendra Arts and Science College  Placements 2023: The college has a training and placement cell that provides placement opportunities to the students. After the analysis of the Mahendra Arts and Science College placement report, it was observed that various recruiters such as Wipro Technologies, Scope E-Technologies, Mahendra Next Wealth, India Pvt. Ltd., Unisys Technologies, Virtusa Technologies, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, and many more participated in Mahendra Arts and Science College, Namakkal placement drive. As per NIRF 2023, the Mahendra Arts and Science College median salary package offered to UG students was Rs 2,70,000 while PG students received Rs 1,90,000.

Backward class scholarships, Adi Dravidar Welfare scholarships, National Loan scholarships, State Loan scholarships and a few merit scholarships are made available to eligible students.

The eligible students belonging to backward community, Scheduled caste and Scheduled Tribes can apply through the college for sanction of scholarships. The college administration is taking utmost care in getting the sanction from the officials concerned for the applicants.

Besides, a number of students are receiving scholarships from private Trusts and agencies with the help of the college administration

Research Facilities

Tamil, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science and Commerce departments have been recognized as Research departments by the Periyar University.

English, Physics, Chemistry and Biotechnology departments are recognized as a Research Departments by the Annamalai University since 2004-2005.

Buildings

At the start of the college, only the Arts Block was in existence and subsequently the Biotechnology Block, spacious and well-designed laboratories were also added.

Presently the infrastructures facilities existing in these laboratories are enough to take up high-tech research.

A new block, namely the round block has been designed to accommodate the library and computer laboratory.

A new block is under construction exclusively for department of Biosciences.

Fee Regulations

Every student shall beliable to pay the fee in full for the year, if he attended classes in a semester or part of a semester and as long as his name is not struck off from the rolls.

The tuition fees are to be paid by the students in four equal installments as per the schedule either without or with fine which may be prescribed by the admission committee.

The names of the students who have not paid the fees even on the last day fixed for the payments with fine will be removed from the rolls.

Scholarships

Backward class scholarships, Adi Dravidar Welfare scholarships, National Loan scholarships, State Loan scholarships and a few merit scholarships are made available to eligible students.

The eligible students belonging to backward community, Scheduled caste and Scheduled Tribes can apply through the college for sanction of scholarships. The college administration is taking utmost care in getting the sanction from the officials concerned for the applicants.

Besides, a number of students are receiving scholarships from private Trusts and agencies with the help of the college administration.

Awards

Prizes are given to those scoring 100% attendance during each semester/academic year.

Prizes are awarded to students who score centum in any theory subject.

The students who secure first 5 University Ranks are awarded special prizes.

Attendance

The students attend the classes regularly. They will not be permitted inside the class if they are late. As per rules, one period of absence in a session (either F.N. or A.N.) will be reckoned as half a day for the calculation of attendance. The minimum percentage of attendance required to appear for university examination is 75% in each of theory and practical classes.

Any student who falls short of attendance will be dealt with in accordance with rules and regulations of the university.

The attendance maintained by the respective chief faculty advisor will be a valid record. Medical certificates will be considered only in genuine cases to avail leave and they will not be considered for the calculation of attendance. Since the lectures are planned to spread over the entire academic year for first year students and respective semester for senior students, they are advised to be present for all the classes without break in attendance.

College Magazine

The college magazine will be published annually. The magazine offers a forum to the staff and students to record their notable academic, cultural and social activities organized during the year. The Staff members and students can contribute articles in English, Tamil and Hindi.

Transport

The college has seventy-Five buses to take students and staff members to the college from Salem, Erode, Namakkal and Rasipuram.

Hostel

·         The final year students are facilitated to do project work inside the campus and also in reputed companies. There are two hostels -one each for Boys and Girls. The Principal, the Ex-officio warden, deputy warden, Resident tutors, and Hostel superintendent and hostel staff under the direct control of the Chairman support the hostels and the attached messes.

·         The application for hostel accommodation should be submitted in the prescribed form. Hostel accommodation will be provided to the extent available. Hostel fee in respect of room rent is payable for each academic year, while the mess bill is collected at monthly intervals.

·         Incase an inmate desires to leave the hostel, the consent of the parents\guardian in writing is essential. If a student desires to leave the hostel during the middle of the year, amount paid towards the room rent will not be refunded on any account.

·         Students should give in writing that they will abide by all rules and regulations governing the hostel.

·         If a student is a defaulter or indulges in any undesirable acts e.g., quarrels\theft etc., he will be expelled from the hostel without prior notice.

·         Smoking, use of alcohol, chewing of tobacco and gambling in any form is totally prohibited.

·         Inmates are not permitted to bring eatables from outside other than fruits and biscuits for their consumption.

·         Inmates of hostel should not indulge in ragging of other students. If any individual is reported to have indulged in ragging directly or indirectly, stern action will be taken. The action may be by way of removing the individual from the college. Hostel deposit will be returned at the end of the course.

·         Guests are not allowed to stay in the hostel.

The college has seventy-Five buses to take students and staff members to the college from Salem, Erode, Namakkal and Rasipuram.