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Above image: Commemorative Postage Stamp on Scott Christian College, Nagercoil. Tamil nadu. Issued on Jun 28, 2018 issued by the Department of Posts.......
The Scott Christian College was founded in 1809 by Rev. William Tobias Ringeltaube, an early pioneering Missionary of London Missionary Society at Mylaudy.
Upgraded as a Seminary in 1818, it was shifted to Nagercoil by Rev. Charles Mead. Rev. Dr. James Duthie, who ran the Seminary in 1860, and who over the years elevating it to a College - a Second Grade College with considerable donation of 1000 Pounds from Mr. Septimus Scott and a special grant from the Government of Travancore. It then was affiliated to the University of Madras in 1893. The historic Scott Christian College began in a humble manner with only 12 students under Rev. Dr. James Duthie as the first Principal. In 1924, the Library was equipped with up-to-date volumes of 4000 books.
When Sh. G. H. Marsden, became the Principal in 1927, he paid special attention to augment the facilities in the Science Departments. His hard work never failed and a small Intermediate College came up with around 140 students. Women students were admitted 1927 onwards. Giving importance to physical exercise and good health, in the college, compulsory games were introduced for men students of the College in 1927. Thereafter, the College students excelled in games and sports.
In 1950, Degree courses were introduced at Scott Christian College as science was getting prominence. The College that was affiliated to the newly formed Madurai Kamaraj University in 1966 celebrated its Platinum Jubilee in 1967. The degree classes were shifted to the present campus during 1970-1971.The College offers various UG and PG programs including M.Phil in fields such as Economics (1986), Chemistry (2006), History (2006) and Mathematics (2006). In 1990 the college was affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli and celebrated the centenary in 1993.
After 1990, many departments have become recognized research departments. At present, there are 11 departments recognized as Centers for Research with 74 approved research guides who guide research scholars. In 2005, this old college became an autonomous institution The NAAC Peer Team visited the campus and the college was re-accredited with ‘A’ grade.
Giving importance to the value of education and nation building the college mains eco-friendly quiet campus with no plastic trash, etc. The Indian Government has ranked it 37th among other Indian colleges.
