Presidency College, Chennai, one of the premier institutions of educational excellence in the country, was founded in 1840 by Thiru. Eyre Burton Powell. Sir Thomas Manro and Lord Elphinstone played important roles in the establishment of the college. When the University of Madras was founded in 1857, Presidency Chennai got affiliated to it. It is a source of pride for the college that it is considered to be the mother of the University of Madras. The college moved to its present location in 1870. The college was granted autonomy in 1987, though its degrees are still conferred by the University of Madras. Since then, the college has attempted limited curricular and examination reforms to make education meaningful and contemporary. The college has been accredited with Four Stars by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. The Centenary of the College was celebrated in the year 1940. The college offers 20 postgraduate and 18 undergraduate courses through 24 departments. The college also provides facilities for research in many faculties.

Address:	Kamarajar Salai Chennai,Tamil Nadu,600005
Established:	1840