Objectives of AEI Alumni Association

The prime objective of this AEI alumni association is to bring the alumni of our institute into one place and thereby have collective progress among the alumni and the students pursuing in colleges. Further adding to the prime objectives of having this alumni association are: To keep a roster of all alumni of our colleges and their pertinent data; To encourage, foster, and promote close relations among the alumni themselves; To promote a sustained sense of belonging to the alma mater among the alumni by being in regular contact with them and to provide and disseminate information regarding their alma mater, its graduates, faculties, and students, also providing a forum for the exchange of ideas on academic, cultural and social issues of the day by organizing and coordinating reunion activities for the alumni. Finally, to let the alumni acknowledge their gratitude to their institution.

ADITANAR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Aditanar Educational Institution, a registered society, was established by Thiru. Si. Pa. Adithanar during the year of 1962 to provide educational service to the rural area people. As a result, seven colleges and one school has been established and managed by the Institution.

Aditanar College of Arts and Science

Aditanar College of Arts and Science was established in the year 1965 by Thiru. Si. Pa. Adithanar. It is located in the Virapandianpatnam village of Tiruchendur taluk in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu on the seashore between Thoothukudi and Kanyakumari. The founder, Thiru. Si. Pa. Adithanar, a native of Kayamozhi village, wanted to serve his place of birth. After establishing DailyThanthi, a renowned Tamil newspaper, he formed a trust called 'Aditanar Educational Institution' (A.E.I.). As the first project, he established Aditanar College of Arts and Science with the sole aim of providing higher educational opportunities for the youth of this area. His son, Padmashri Dr. B. Sivanthi Adityan has been the Founder President of the college committee since its inception. The college was affiliated with the Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, from 1965 to 1990. The college has been reaffiliated with the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, since 1990.

Govindammal Aditanar College for Women

The year 1987 is a momentous one in the annals of Tiruchendur taluk for it witnessed the rise of a college for women in Tiruchendur. The college owes its origin solely to the philanthropy of Padmashri Dr. B. Sivanthi Adityan, the illustrious son of a noble father, Thiru. Si. Pa. Adithanar. The college is a self-financing institution and it is fully maintained by the munificence of Aditanar Educational Trust. No capitation fee or donation is accepted for admission or appointment. The founder of the college, Padmashri Dr. B. Sivanthi Adityan was the Director of DailyThanthi, a leading newspaper in Tamil, and was a great industrialist.

Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Physical Education

Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Physical Education was established during the academic year 1993-94. Aditanar Educational Institution, a registered society, administers this self-financing professional college of physical education. Padmashri Dr. B. Sivanthi Adityan, a multifaceted personality, was the Founder President of the College. Presently Mr. S. Balasubramanian Adityan is the President of the College.

Besides the administrative building, there are classrooms, a library, a research block, laboratories such as exercise physiology, sports psychology, sports biomechanics, measurement, sports training, educational technology, computer, anatomy, physiology & health education, human performance, and sports medicine (physiotherapy, athletic care & rehabilitation). Men’s hostel is also housed within the campus. A multipurpose international standard indoor stadium with wooden flooring, with lighting, is located within the Campus.

Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Education

Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Education, established in the year 1995, by Padmashri Dr. B. Sivanthi Adityan, started with the Bachelor of Education Course (B.Ed.). The college has further introduced the Master of Education Course (M.Ed.) in the year 2006, both with the approval of the Government of Tamilnadu and with the due recognition of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The college is a co-educational institution and is affiliated with the Tamilnadu Teachers Education University (TNTEU), Chennai.

Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering

Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering was established in 1995 with the principal objective of bringing quality education within the reach of the weaker sections, particularly in rural areas. The college has been established with the aim of imparting professional & technical education with an emphasis on building analytical and reasoning abilities as well as practical skills.

The objective of the college is to inculcate in every student a sense of responsibility towards society and respect for human life besides developing in them the highest standards of professional behavior & personal integrity. The college adopts a 3D policy which is 'Discipline, Duty & Development'.

Padmashri Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Nursing

Padmashri Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Nursing was a dream that turned into reality because of our dynamic founder Padmashri Dr. B. Sivanthi Adityan. To render excellent medical service in this rural locality, he had sown the seeds in the form of a nursing college, with its primary motto being 'Education, Health, and Service'.

The Trust established Padmashri Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Nursing in 2011, after obtaining necessary permission from the State Government, the Indian Nursing Council, the State Nursing Council, and Dr. MGR Medical University.

Sivanthi Matriculation School

Sivanthi Matriculation School was founded by Padmashri Dr. B. Sivanthi Adityan at Cheranmahadevi in June 1982 to fulfill the long-felt need of parents and the public. The school sent the first batch of students for the Government Matriculation Examination in April 1993 and the Higher Secondary Examination in March 1995. As Benjamin Franklin puts it, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest”. Based on this philosophy, the school strives to inculcate knowledge along with social responsibility to build versatile individuals who will be the pillars of the future. The school is managed by a committee with Mr. S. Balasubramanian Adityan as Chairman.