Prof. Dhanapalan College for Women
Empowering Women through Quality Education and Value Systems
About Prof. Dhanapalan College for Women
Prof. Dhanapalan College for Women, located along the vibrant IT corridor of Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR) in Padur, Chennai, has been a beacon of women's empowerment since its inception in 1991. Affiliated with the University of Madras, the institution offers a diverse portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to foster academic excellence, critical thinking, and professional readiness. The campus provides a serene and secure environment conducive to focused learning, backed by modern laboratories, a rich library, and dedicated infrastructure tailored to holistic student development. Through rigorous academic frameworks, value-added certification courses, and active placement training, the college equips young women to navigate and succeed in competitive global careers. Emphasizing moral integrity, social responsibility, and leadership, Prof. Dhanapalan College for Women continues to shape generations of self-reliant and accomplished female leaders.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Application Submission
Submit online or offline application forms available via the official college portal following the release of 12th standard results.
Merit Evaluation
Admissions are strictly merit-based, evaluated on aggregate marks secured in the qualifying higher secondary examination.
Certificate Verification
Shortlisted candidates attend a counseling session with mandatory original document verification.
Fee Payment
Selected applicants confirm their seat enrollment by paying the prescribed semester or annual tuition fees.
Orientation & Commencement
Attend the college orientation program and commence regular academic sessions.
Final Enrollment
Issuance of identity cards and registration with the University of Madras.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Government SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship
- First Generation Graduate Tuition Fee Concession
- BC/MBC State Government Scholarships
- Merit-based Institutional Concessions
- Minority Welfare Scholarships
- Ex-Servicemen Ward Scholarships
- Physically Challenged Welfare Grants
- Sports Quota Fee Waivers
Hostel Facilities
Events
- Annual Cultural Fest - Dhanotsav
- National Science Day Symposium
- Inter-Collegiate Management Meet
- Annual Sports Day Celebration
- Women's Day Special Forum
- Graduation Day Ceremony
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Coding Club
- IT Quiz Club
- Web Design Guild
- Science Innovation Forum
Cultural Clubs
- Dance and Drama Club
- Music Troupe
- Fine Arts Association
- Literary and Debate Society
- Photography Club
Community Service
- National Service Scheme (NSS)
- Youth Red Cross (YRC)
- Red Ribbon Club (RRC)
- Environmental Protection Brigade
- Women Empowerment Cell
- Community Outreach Program