National College, Tiruchirapalli was founded in June, 1919, thanks to the munificence of the late Diwan Bahadur S.Rm.CT.Pethachi Chettiar, Zamindar of Andipatti and the collective initiative and zeal of Justice T.V.Seshagiri Iyer, Sir.T.Desikachariar, N.D.Subbarama Iyer and Sri. Sivarama Krishna Iyer and a galaxy of eminent personalities. The college in fact had its origin to the National High School founded on the 11th of June 1886. The nascent nationalism of three illustrious teachers - Messrs.G.Sesha Iyengar, P.G.Sundaresa Sastrigal and B.S.Venkataramana Sarma - led to the founding of this school.
Data Processing & Computer Labs: There are five Computer labs with a total of 400 systems, to cater to the needs of all the students of the college for their training in Computer related courses. All these systems are connected to Internet for students’ use.
Cafeteria: A cafeteria is available within the campus and functions between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm.
Indoor Stadium:An indoor stadium provides facilities for Table-Tennis, Shuttle-badminton, Volley-ball, Kho-kho and other indoor games. A well equipped modern Gymnasium for the students is available to develop the physical standards of the students..
Stationery Store & Photocopier: There is a store containing all stationery articles inside the College campus for the benefit of students and staff. Photocopy facility is also available.
Free Medical Centre: There is a free Medical Centre in the College Campus and Dr. S. Madhan Kumar, M.B.B.S., is the Doctor consultant. Students and staff can consult the Doctor on every Monday and Friday of the week.
Hostel Facility
Hostel Facilities Available