DRBCCC Hindu College in Pattabiram granted autonomous status
DRBCCC Hindu College in Pattabiram has been granted autonomous status by the University Grants Commission, effective from the 2026–27 academic year. With this recognition, the college will have greater academic freedom, including designing its own curriculum to meet current educational and industry standards. The institution, managed by the Dharmamurthi Rao Bahadur Calavala Cunnan Chetty’s Charities, has served Chennai's suburbs for over 57 years.
- ▪DRBCCC Hindu College has been granted autonomous status by the UGC.
- ▪The autonomous status will take effect from the 2026–27 academic year.
- ▪The college will be able to design its own curriculum aligned with academic and industry needs.
- ▪It has been serving students in Chennai's suburbs for over 57 years.
- ▪The institution is managed by the Dharmamurthi Rao Bahadur Calavala Cunnan Chetty’s Charities.
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Dharmamurthi Rao Bahadur Calavala Cunnan Chetty’s Hindu College (DRBCCC), Pattabiram, has been granted autonomous status by the University Grants Commission, with effect from the 2026–27 academic year.Managed by the Dharmamurthi Rao Bahadur Calavala Cunnan Chetty’s Charities, the institution has a legacy of over 57 years serving students in the suburbs of Chennai. The recognition is expected to allow the college greater academic flexibility, including the design of its own curriculum in line with current academic and industry requirements, N. Rajendra Naidu, director, DRBCCC Hindu College, said in a release.
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