"The only service to be done is to give .....that education by which character is formed strength of mind is increased the intellect is expanded and by which one can stand on one's own leg".So goes the emphatic message of Swami Vivekananda. Inspired by this ideal Swami Chidbavananda, the great saint seer and savant widely known for the power and depth of his spirituality Founded Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam, Thirupparaithurai near Tiruchirapalli. Propagation of spiritual and moral values among the public and the promotion of education especially among women are the objectives to be carried out by the sanyasi members of the Tapovanam.

From the nucleus of the Tapovanam have spread all over Tamil Nadu 14 branches which are dedicated service and spirituality ,as embodied in the lives and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. These branches of Tapovanam manage 40 schools and seven colleges besides a community college.It is of particular to note that the famous gurukulam founded by the great tamil savant and freedom

fighter V.V.S.Iyer at Cheranmahadevi,Tirunelveli Dt. And the holy samadi of Saint Thayumanavar at Ramanathapuram as well as Bhaskara Vijayam,the palace at Rameswaram consecrated by the stay of Swami Vivekananda during his triumphant return from American in1987,have been entrusted to the protective care of the Tapovanam.

Among the seven colleges run by Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam , Sri Sarada College, Tirunelveli, was started in 1986 to cater to the educational needs of the women of the southern districts of Tamil Nadu. It is a self financing college originally affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University.Since the creation of Manonmanium Sundaranar University in Tirunelveli in 1990, the college is affiliated to MANONMANIAM SUNDARANAR UNIVERSITY, ABISHEKAPATTI, TIRUNELVELI. Character-building and cultures inculcation are the basis upon which the superstructure of modern education is raised here. The educational vision and mission of the college are reflected in the motto of the college . "The Harmonious Development of the hand, the heart and the head".

VISION

The girls who enter the portals of this Temple of Learning should leave it as, “Nirai Nangaiyar” – (“the perfect women”) enlightened with excellence in education and research.

MISSION

The vision of the college will be accomplished

by contributing to the society an appropriately educated, perfect young generation of women

by infusing spiritual, ethical and moral values in the minds of the students of all disciplines.

by achieving the all round development of the willpower, emotion and cognition of the students through curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities of the college.

by encouraging and enlightening the students for excellence in higher education, research, extension and development.

by reaching the unreached in social, intellectual, moral and cultural facets.

by imbibing love on the motherland and an eager intent to invigorate her through active service with the sense of espirit de corps.

by inculcating Unity in diversity, a sense of unity and respect for all religions coupled with firm adherence to one’s own religion.

Admission process :-

Application for the B.Ed Course should be made in the prescribed form which can be obtained from the college office on payment of Rs.100/-in person or Rs,120/- by post. The requisition should be made to the principal mentioning the qualifications and percentage of marks in Major and Ancillary Subjects in the U.G. degree.

Eligibility

Female candidates who have secured minimum OC-50% Marks,BC-45% Marks, MBC -43% Marks, SC-40%, Marks in part III – Major and Ancillary subjects in the U.G degree could seek admission for the B.Ed. course. Graduates and Postgraduates with any one of the following major subjects : Tamil, English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology and Commerce are eligible for the B.Ed. admission. A Certificate of marks obtained from the University or the college must be enclosed along with the filled-in application form for the proof of marks in part III, Part IV (Main and Ancillary) of U.G.Degree, if the marks are given in grades. The S.C,. S.T and handicapped candidates with a pass in the above mentioned subjects are eligible for admission.

The marks obtained by the candidates in part III and Part IV in the U.G,Degree will be considered for admission.

Submission of Filled-in application :

The filled in application should be sent to the Principal with the following Xerox copies (Two Sets).

1. X, XII Mark Sheet

2. Statement of marks

3. Provisional / Degree Certificate

4. Transfer Certificate & Conduct Certificate

5. Community Certificate

6. N.S.S. / N.C.C. / Distinction in sports

7. Certificate for Differently abled

8. Physical Fitness

9. Passport Size Photo 1

10. Stamp Size Photo 1

Placements :-

The placement and training cell is dedicated to advise students on career options and providing the latest information on training & employment opportunities, providing guidance, one counselling services, bring students and potential employers together and arranges for placement. The Placement cell firmly believes in Industry-Institute-Interaction. The activity includes managing stress, improving communication skills, developing confidence, exploring themselves on identification of values, resolving a personal problem, interests and personal strengths needed for decision-making. It helps the students.

To arrange periodical courses on personality development.
To conduct Seminar, Special lectures, Career Guidance Programmes and Entrepreneurship.
To get placed in National and Multinational companies through ON/OFF campus recruitment.
To motivate and assist in industrial training and industrial visits.
To arrange in plant training during the vacation.
To Act as an information center for students in job opportunities and competitive examinations like GATE, SET/ NET/TANCET/CAT.
This Cell makes earnest efforts to place the final year students in good jobs. Mock interviews are held to train the students to face interviews. Local schools and organizations approach the college for suitable candidates are helped by this cell in the selection of students. Campus interviews are arranged by the Placement Cell in collaboration with companies.

Sri Sarada College for Women, Tirunelveli Facilities :-

Girls Hostel

"Matru Vihar or Mother's House" - the Sarada College Hostel is a home away from home for about 745 students, some of whom are students from neighboring states. A few overseas students from Srilanka are also residing in the hostel.

Medical/Hospital

The college has a health center with a first aid facility for the students. A First Aid Kit is available in the Administrative Office. Swami Chidbhavananda Centenary Memorial Health Care Centre functioning on the campus offers necessary treatment for the needy day scholars as well as hostel residents. Auto or Vans can be availed in cases where urgent admission to a hospital is needed or if the sick student has to be entrusted to the care of her parents.

Laboratories

The college has a departmental-based laboratory facility for the students. A laboratory is a facility that provides controlled conditions in which scientific or technological research, experiments, and measurement may be performed. In college, colleges have defined well-established laboratories in the departments of Physics, Chemistry, Computer science, etc.

I.T Infrastructure

The college has a departmental based laboratory facility for the students.

Cafeteria

The college has a canteen facility for staff and students. A canteen is available at the college premises with basic requirements for refreshing and for academic requirements. A hygienic wet and dry canteen serves healthy food and all basic stationaries.

Auditorium

The college has an auditorium facility for events and seminars.

Alumni Associations

The college has a good networking for the alumni association.

Sports

The college has sports facilities for all students.

Guest Room/Waiting Room

The college has guest house/waiting room facilities for visiting faculty and student family members.

Gym

The college has a Gym facility for the students.

Library

Sarada Library has a collection of 24941 books, 56 magazines, 36 Journals, M.C.A, M.Com, and M.Sc department Libraries. 1594 Book Bank books, and 985 Specimen books are available at U.G departments. College Library is automated with Delplus Software. college is a member of Delnet, Developing Library Network.

Parking Facility

The college has a parking space facility for its faculty, staff, and students. A separate parking shed is available for keeping two-wheelers for the staff/students.

Convenience Store

All basic stationery materials for students and staff are available in the Canteen Stores Department (CSD) of the college.

Wifi

The college has a Wi-Fi facility for the students and staff.

Banks/ATMs

ATM (TMB) is available at College campus Post Box is available at the college.

Transport Facility
The college has a transport facility for students and staff.