Manikam Ramaswami College of Arts and Science was founded by a Visionary Management team in Madurai. It is a gem carved in the crown of The Thiagarajar Group of Institutions from the house of Thiagarajar School of Management (TSM).
The vision of the Management is to develop the college as a benchmark Model Institution not just in Madurai but in the country. MRCAS offers courses which are Industry relevant and the need of the hour.
The curriculum is well-crafted and designed to meet the current requirements of the industry and is designed to keep up with the latest trends and advancements in the field.
Another unique element that makes the college stand apart is the skill-based curriculum. MRCAS EDGE provides courses beyond the University curriculum to make the students employable and Industry ready.
In addition, the Holistic Development Program – MRCAS SPAA focuses on giving students structured training options in the areas of Sports, Performing Arts and Fine Arts, leading to the holistic Personality Development of each student.
The SMART Campus with appropriate ICT infrastructure facilities provides an engaging, interactive, and effective learning experience for students. With highly qualified faculty from premier institutions and best -in-class infrastructure, the Management team is making huge strides in achieving their vision of making the Institution globally renowned.
As an academician with over three decades of experience, I firmly believe that the management, faculty, and infrastructure are sure to render an excellent learning environment to the students joining
CMA Dr. A. Mayil Murugan is a Trainer, Researcher, Academician and Consultant with 36 years of experience spanning teaching, industry and professional leadership. He began his career in industry as a General Manager in a spinning mill, then moved into academia, serving the Institute of Cooperative Management (NCCT, New Delhi) and, from 2000, The Madura College, Madurai, where he rose to Associate Professor and later Head of the PG and Research Department of Commerce (2000–2026).
His guiding ambition is to deliver results with ethics, combining academic depth with practical, industry-ready insight.
* Cost Management
* Business and Research Analytics
* Project Finance and Infrastructure Finance
* Capex Management
* Cost-Based Viability Model for Banks
* ALM / NPA Management and Branch Viability Model
* Sustainable Business Performance Models
* Costing and Financial Governance Dashboard Business Model
Research and Academic Contributions
* 15 Ph.D. scholars awarded under his guidance (6 more awaiting for submission);
30 M.Phil. and 45 PG dissertations guided
* 75 articles in reputed journals; 7 books authored and 6 edited books
* 12 new programmes and courses designed; member of 30 Boards of Studies as University nominee or subject expert
* 16 seminars, workshops and conventions organised; 24 papers presented
* Resource person in 19 faculty development programmes and refresher courses
* Subject expert in 20 selections of Principals and Assistant Professors
* Consultancy: 7 ICDP projects and an evaluation project for AAVIN, including the third-party evaluation of the ₹75.55 crore Integrated Cooperative Development Project, Namakkal
Leadership in the Profession
* Chairman (2017–18), Vice Chairman (2016–17) and Secretary (2015–16), Southern India Regional Council, ICAI, Chennai; elected Regional Council Member for two terms (2011–19)
* Member, Board of Studies in Commerce (2022), Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education, Chennai
* Programme Advisory Committee Member, Institute of Cooperative Management, Madurai, and Natesan Institute of Cooperative Management, Chennai
* Resource person for the professional institutes CA, CMA and CS, the Cooperative Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu, and the Income Tax Office, Madurai
* Lead contributor to the induction training of newly recruited audit officers of the Tamilnadu State Audit Departments (LF Audit, Coop. Audit, HR&C Audit & Milk Audit)
Honours and Recognition
* Adarsh Vidya Saraswathi Rashtriya Puraskar (National Award for Excellence, 2022) – Global Management Council, Ahmedabad
* Best Professor in Commerce Studies (2019) – Business School Affaire and Dewang Mehta National Education Awards, Mumbai
* Special Recognition Award (2017–18) for service to the Cost and Management Accounting profession.
*Honoured with the VIZHUTHUGAL- ‘Smt.Subbalakshmi Ammal Educational Excellence Award 2025’ organised by “RLIMS and Dinamalar”, on November 28, 2025, at Madurai
* Special invitee or chief guest at 85 national, regional and international events.
The MRCAS Advantage
At MRCAS, we believe a great education is built on strong mentors, a strong brand and strong opportunities. What sets us apart:
* Branding with Purpose – a distinctive institutional identity that tells the story of our learners, faculty and achievements, and builds trust with students, parents and industry.
* A Dedicated Admission Team – a specially branded team that guides every aspirant and family, from first enquiry to enrolment, with clarity and care.
* A Proactive Placement Cell – through the Training & Placement Office and the Institute–Industry Partnership Cell, we prepare students with corporate readiness training and connect them with employers.
* SPAA (Happy Quotient Model) – a vibrant network that keeps students, parents and alumni connected to the life of the institution and to one another.
With the guidance of experienced academicians and industry mentors, MRCAS is committed to shaping graduates who are skilled, ethical and career-ready.
I invite you to come and visit our campus to see MRCAS for yourself – meet our faculty, our admission team and our placement cell, and discover how we could help you build your future. For further details, please get in touch with the MRCAS office to schedule your visit.
M.Com., MBA., M.Phil., SLET., FCMA., Ph.D. | CIMA Adv. Dip. in Management Accounting (London)
Principal & Dean Commerce
Manikam Ramaswami College of Arts and Science, Madurai
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We extend a warm and professional welcome to you from the Training and Placement Cell of MRCAS, a dedicated hub committed to fostering industry-ready talent and facilitating impactful career opportunities for our students. Our goal is to strengthen the link between academic excellence and corporate expectations through structured training, skill development, and strategic industry engagement.
The Training and Placement Cell proactively conduct workshops, internships, certification programs, and expert sessions designed to enhance students’ technical, analytical, and interpersonal competencies. With strong corporate partnerships across multiple sectors, the cell consistently enables valuable placement opportunities and career pathways.
Driven by professionalism and a student-centric vision, we strive to create an ecosystem where skills meet opportunities and every student is empowered to embark on a successful professional journey.
Dr. Chandra B. Kumar, PhD
Dean Training and Placement | MRCAS
Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Skill Development and Corporate alignment, Strategic Planning, Leadership & Team Management, MDP, FDP, SDP
