About
OfficialA public women's college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with roots as a school in the eighteenth century and a focus on women's education and empowerment.
- Established in 1901 as Government Mohamedan College
- Public (government) institution
- Motto: 'Endeavour to Enlighten'
- Main building opened on November 29, 1934
- 25% of seats for non-Muslims from 1938
- Listed as Autonomous in the site footer
About
Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women is a public institution listed as Autonomous in the site footer. Its motto is 'Endeavour to Enlighten'. The college is committed to serving the cause of women's education through educational enlightenment and social empowerment.
History
The college was founded as a school in the middle of the eighteenth century by Ghulam Ghouse Khan Bahadur, the last Nawab of the Carnatic. In 1901, the British Government bought Umdah Bagh, the present campus, and raised the Madarasa Institution to the status of a college, called the Government Mohamedan College. Lord Erskine, Governor of Madras, opened the present main building on November 29, 1934. Non-Muslims were admitted to the extent of 25% from 1938.
Academics and Mission
The college aims to achieve excellence in education in the sciences, humanities and commerce studies. It seeks to equip students with marketable skills through add-on courses, with a view to future employment and lifelong self-learning. The institution also emphasises moral and social responsibility, character development through learning and leadership experiences, and high standards of honesty, fairness, trust and integrity. 2026. Students from B.com (CS) and B.com (G) participated in a Fintech hackathon at the University of Madras and won first prize. Facilities listed include a Library.
Quick stats
Courses offered
38
Avg placements
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Total intake
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Hostel
No
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources