The Department of History is one of the oldest departments established under the able guidance of Dr. M. Sargurudoss, the first Principal and Professor of History in 1968. Prof. S. Manickam, the famous historian, was one of the faculty members of the department. The Department of History offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes.
The programme becomes fruitful, meaningful and goal-oriented, when opportunities are given to students to utilize their creative talents and the training is given to achieve academic excellence enabling them to play their legitimate roles in society. Restructuring of curriculum is aimed at encouraging the students to view their culture through perspective of time and change. Courses offered are meant to prepare the students not only for future studies in History, but also to pursue their careers in law, administration, foreign relations and teaching.
