About
OfficialC. Abdul Hakeem College is an accredited college in Melvisharam, Vellore district, affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University.
- Established in 1965 as part of the Melvisharam Muslim Educational Society
- Affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore
- Ranked in NIRF Rank Band 151–200 in 2023 and 2024
- Campus spans more than 67 acres
About
C. Abdul Hakeem College is located at Hakeem Nagar, Melvisharam, in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu. The college is affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore. Its vision includes achieving academic excellence through a holistic approach and offering need-based, job-oriented courses relevant to society.
History
The Melvisharam Muslim Educational Society was established in 1918, and Late Nawab C. Abdul Hakeem Sahib was its Founder President. The society manages twelve educational institutions today. The college was instituted in 1965 with just a Pre-University Course, in the local orphanage buildings, and celebrated its Golden Jubilee in February 2016.
Academics
The college offers the B.A. History programme. The Department of History was started in 1966 and has affiliation for M.A. from 1978. Its M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes were introduced in 1985, 1987, 2002 and 2012, with full-time Ph.D. from 2012.
Campus & Facilities
The M.M.E.S. acquired a site of more than 67 acres on the eastern outskirts of the town, on the Chennai-Bangalore Trunk road. Listed facilities include a Central Library, ICT Classrooms, Seminar Hall, Conference Hall, Auditorium, Multimedia Room, Computer Lab, Research Lab, Internet Centre and Net House.
Admissions
Admissions are based on rank list selection for Day Aided and Evening Unaided courses. Undergraduate and postgraduate admissions follow the Tamil Nadu Government admission procedure.
Recognition
It has been re-accredited by the NAAC with an 'A+' grade. The college was in Rank Band 151–200 in NIRF in 2023 and 2024.
Quick stats
Courses offered
48
Avg placements
₹3 lakh / yr
Total intake
Not yet verified
Hostel
Yes
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources