52nd Rank in NIRF 2025
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The NAAC peer team visit for IV cycle of Accreditation was held on 11th & 12th February 2020.
Holy Cross College received A++ Grade with 3.75/4.
52nd Rank in NIRF 2025
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The NAAC peer team visit for IV cycle of Accreditation was held on 11th & 12th February 2020.
Holy Cross College received A++ Grade with 3.75/4.
Holy Cross College (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli is a highly reputed Arts and Science College for Women in the state of Tamil Nadu. Situated at the heart of 'The Rock City' on the banks of the River Cauvery, Holy Cross College has a unique history of academic excellence. It is a Catholic Institution established in 1923 when higher education for women was considered almost a transgression. It has been in the forefront of women's education for more than a Century. In keeping with its mission, the College admits a number of students from the socially and economically weaker strata of the society, irrespective of religion and caste. It is one of the oldest Colleges for women in South India and is affiliated to Bharathidasan University.
The history of Holy Cross College dates back to 1902, when Mother Sophie a French Missionary set up a primary school with only a room or two and 5 girls. It was accredited by NAAC in 1999 with 5 stars, re-accredited in 2005 with 'A' grade, in 2012 (3rd Cycle) with A Grade 3.5/4, and in 2020 (4th Cycle) with A++ with CGPA Score of 3.75/4. NIRF ranks: 26th (2017), 42nd (2018), 85th (2019), 66th (2020), 49th (2021), 67th (2022), 40th (2023), 41st (2024), 52nd (2025).
At present the College offers 27 UG, 22 PG and 14 Ph.D. programs. There are 186 teaching staff holding doctoral degree out of 319, and 133 non-teaching staff in service. Holy Cross College continues to explore newer terrains with marked signpost of excellence to nurture holistic education for nation building.
Secretary's Desk
Education is the most powerful catalyst of change and we at Holy Cross College since 1948 have strived to empower the youth through quality value-based education and create a civilization of love. In the technology driven times, our institution is aiming at curating programs which prepares the youth for the changing times and also build an intellectual capital which is socially responsible and committed.
Principal's Desk
As the Psalmist says "Give thanks to the Lord, For He is good", I give thanks to the Lord for His grace and blessings showered on our college and each one of us. Welcome to Holy Cross College! In the cause of education for 100 years and beyond: Our college with a centenary old-mission of integrated education, marches into the next century with its charisma.
Secretary's Message
Education is the most powerful catalyst of change, and Holy Cross College has been at the forefront since 1923. We strive to empower youth through value-based education, ensuring they are socially responsible and committed. In the technology-driven era, our institution is dedicated to curating programs that prepare students for evolving times while building intellectual capital that is socially responsible. The diversity and vibrancy on our campus, combined with the commitment of our dedicated faculty and excellent infrastructure, ensure that our student community undergoes a transformational change. Join the Holy Cross family and contribute to making a difference in our society and nation.
With Prayerful Wishes, Rev. Dr.(Sr.) Sarguna Secretary
Principal's Message
As the Psalmist says "Give thanks to the Lord, For He is good", I give thanks to the Lord for His grace and blessings showered on our college and each one of us. Welcome to Holy Cross College! In the cause of education for 100 years and beyond: Our college with a centenary old-mission of integrated education, marches into the next century with its charisma to consistently build intellectually comprehensive, community inclusive, artistically excellent, emotionally enabled, eco-centric, spiritually rooted and socially empathetic young minds with skilled graduate attributes.
The Holy Crossian spirit is finely-woven with the contribution and deep-concern of all the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod, dedicated and resourceful band of teaching faculty and industrious non-teaching staff who joyfully and tirelessly work to create a student centric, educational atmosphere to groom graduates with civic–consciousness and spiritual vitality.
Keeping abreast of the technological revolution that marks the education 4.0 learning curve, we forge forward to educate the heart of the student with competence, character and compassion. A new horizon awaits us to fare forward and onward with zeal and commitment to continue the noble service of education and empowerment of women for nation building.
With Prayerful Wishes, Rev. Dr.(Sr.) Isabella Rajakumari Principal
Campus Infrastructure & Laboratory Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure
Laboratory Infrastructure
Placement Day Celebration & Women's Day Celebration
HRD Placement Day
Women's Day Celebration
International Plastic Free Day
Plastic Free Day
Sports Achievement
Our Accreditations & Certifications
NAAC — 4th Cycle A++ Grade | 3.75/4.0
NIRF Certification 52nd Rank 2025
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NAAC Accreditation
The NAAC peer team visit for onsite assessment for IV cycle of Accreditation was held on 11th & 12th February 2020. Holy Cross College received A++ Grade with 3.75/4.
52nd Rank in NIRF 2025
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The NAAC peer team visit for IV cycle of Accreditation was held on 11th & 12th February 2020.
Holy Cross College received A++ Grade with 3.75/4.
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