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“Every today is the fruit of yesterday and a seed for tomorrow".
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The Story of Auxilium College began on 1st July 1954. This day stands out as a landmark in the History of the then North Arcot District for it set in motion the transformation of a barren wasteland into a sprawling township with the dawn of higher education for women.
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The seed was sown on fertile soil by a Valiant Woman - Rev. Mother Cesira Gallina - an ardent Italian Missionary. It was an act of unlimited trust in God and of farsighted vision:
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"The education of young women, especially the poorest, into empowered and efficient leaders of integrity for the Church and the Society".
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The College began on a humble scale with just 67 students and 12 Staff members. The seed that was sown 50 years ago has germinated in Rich Soil and has grown in to a mighty tree spreading its branches far and wide. Today, the College has a strength of almost 2500 students on roll in the Day and Evening sessions, 125 staff members and 80 administrative and supportive Staff. The College offers 14 undergraduate, 9 postgraduate courses and 2 research studies
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In September 2003, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council has accredited the College with an  giving an Institutional Score of 90 to 95%.
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The College celebrated the  of its establishment in the academic year 2003-2004. In gratitude to God for all that has been during the past 50 years, Auxilium recommitted itself to the cause of a purposeful higher education and looks forward to reaching greater heights of excellence.
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In March 2007 the College conferred the Autonomous status by the UGC.
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