Established in 1965, Holy Cross College is the first Women's College in
Kanyakumari District of
Tamil Nadu. Located at
Nagercoil, this Catholic College was established and administered by the Congregation of the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod. Affiliated to
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, the college offers under graduate and post graduate courses in various disciplines.
Courses are offered in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Commerce, Business Administration and English Literature. Holy Cross College has a central library, modern labs, computer centre, sports facilities, hostel facilities, guest house, canteen, and multipurpose/seminar hall.
