The Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science (MSCAS) was established in 1991, promoted by Mohamed Sathak Trust, a public, charitable, and educational body established in 1973, by the philanthropic Mohamed Sathak family of Kilakarai, Ramanathapuram-District with the noble aim of promoting the cause of Higher Education..
1991-1992: College Established, Affiliated to University of Madras and Approved by UGC and Government of Tamil Nadu, vide GO. Ms. 1125, dated 6th August 1990.
1994-1995: Upgraded as Post Graduate Institute .
2009-2010: Recognised as Research Centre leading to M.Phil.
2011-2012: Recognised as Research Centre leading to Ph.D.
2007-2008: Accredited by NAAC with "B" Grade (5 Star Status, I Cycle)
2010-2011: Included under Sec. 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956, vide F.No.8-4/2009 )
2015-2016: Reaccredited by NAAC with "B" Grade
2016-2017: Silver Jubilee Year
Today, there are 17 U.G courses (Arts, Sciences, Commerce and Business Administration) and 11 P.G courses and 3 Diploma/PG Diploma programmes offered to 4541 students. Three departments i.e. Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology are offering M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes. At present, the strength of teaching staff is 198 out of 50 hold doctoral degree. There are 92 non-teaching and supporting staff.
The Vision of the college is to serve the social needs and to uplift the living standards of the rural youths by imparting higher education adhering not only to national but also international standards of education and fostering an enduring sense of discipline and single minded dedication to work.
By promoting the College into an Institution of Excellence, it aims to serve the rural youth by providing them with easy access to higher education and job opportunities. The college strives towards integrated personality growth of rural student in particular and students at large in which special attention is given to their intellectual, moral and cultural development. It inculcates discipline, higher level of culture and time values of life among the youth.
By promoting the College into an Institution of Excellence, it aims to serve the rural youth by providing them with easy access to higher education and job opportunities. The college strives towards integrated personality growth of rural student in particular and students at large in which special attention is given to their intellectual, moral and cultural development. It inculcates discipline, higher level of culture and time values of life among the youth.
The open book in the middle stands for faith in the holy book of Quran that guides the scholar aright and shows him/her the right road to taken or trodden. The open book also stands for Education and wisdom. The effulgent flame of the glowing torch at the top of the crest represents the right knowledge acquired through education coupled with faith. The Scholar uses it to destroy or dispel the detestable darkness of ignorance in him/her and also in others who come into contact with him/her. It is like the guiding pole star for the scholars. In fine, the crest of the college stands for true learning and selfless service.
Information to parents regarding students progress and daily absentees through SMS
Students counselling system through which each 25-30 students are monitored by a Teacher.
Students Feed Back system of periodical teacher-evaluation by the students.
Academic Audit of the Departments
Parents -Teachers meetings are regularly organized in MSCAS, which ensure periodical monitoring of the progress of students
Alumni Meet are organised every year
The central library has a collection of more than 25,000 books, 71 journals, 181 e-journals
The MSCAS Digital Library
Wi-Fi facility
MSCAS Men's Hostel and Women's Hostel together have 175 rooms and can accommodate 750 students
Mosque within the College campus
Ladies Prayer Hall
Mohamed Sathak Trust Clinic & Health centre to staff and students
Canteen/ Food Court by Hotel and Catering Department
Sports Pavilion and Gymnasium, playfields with international standards
Indian Overseas Bank
Independence Day
Republic Day
Teachers Day
Department Festivals/Conferences/Seminars/Workshops
Placement Drives
Graduation Day
College Day & Sports Day
Women's Day
NSS Day
State Level English Oratorical Competition for Mohamed Sathak Rolling Shield
Ramzan
Pongal
Deepavali