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A distinguished centre of higher education serving generations of students with a commitment to knowledge, character, service and social responsibility.
College Profile
About the Institution
A Tradition of
Excellence Since 1956
Education with a Purpose
The Hajee Karutha Rowther Howdia College was established in 1956 by the Late Hajee Mohamed Meeran Rowther, popularly known as Hajee Karutha Rowther.
The college occupies a unique place among the institutions of higher education in Tamil Nadu. It was established with the noble objective of providing opportunities especially to the under privileged students who could not afford to continue their studies in cities such as Madurai, Trichy and Chennai.
The college has the distinction of being regarded as the first rural college established in the erstwhile Madurai district.
The institution was first accredited with the prestigious "A" Grade by NAAC in 2005. It was re-accredited with "A" Grade by NAAC in 2012 (2nd Cycle) and re-accredited with the most coveted "A++" Grade by NAAC in 2022 (3rd Cycle).
The college was granted Autonomous Status by the UGC in the academic year 2013.
The University-level Best College Award for Communal Harmony was conferred by Madurai Kamaraj University in 2005.
The College celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2006 and Diamond Jubilee in 2016, marking significant milestones in its continuing journey of service to society.
College at a Glance
Our Founder
Hajee Karutha Rowther
Hajee S. Mohamed Meera Rowther, popularly known as Hajee Karutha Rowther, was born at Uthamapalayam in 1888. He was a well-known philanthropist of the Cumbum Valley and the Founder - President of Hajee Karutha Rowther Howdia College.
He was a man of simple living and lofty ideals. A patriot, philanthropist and a person deeply committed to service, he believed that education was the key to the social and economic progress of the masses.
His contributions extended beyond education. He donated a building to the local Government Hospital, supported the construction of mosques, founded a Residential Madrasa and made generous contributions to educational institutions all over Tamilnadu.
After his pilgrimage to Mecca in 1954, he returned with renewed enthusiasm to establish a college at Uthamapalayam. Through his determination and generosity, the college became a reality in 1956.
Journey of a Visionary
Hajee S. Mohamed Meera Rowther was born at Uthamapalayam.
Founded a Residential Madrasa and established a primary school at Uthamapalayam.
Constructed a permanent building for the Local Board High School.
Returned from his pilgrimage to Makkah with a renewed ambition to establish a college in his home town.
Hajee Karutha Rowther Howdia College was established and declared open by Karma Veerar Shri. K. Kamaraj, the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Following the demise of our visionary Founder, his illustrious sons continued his mission of education and service.
The Legacy Continues
From a visionary Founder's dream in 1956 to an
Autonomous Institution with an "A++" NAAC Accreditation,
Hajee Karutha Rowther Howdia College continues its
commitment to education, excellence and service.