Besant Theosophical College, Chennai was established in 1915 by Dr. Annie Besant and the noble band of Theosophical workers who came under her inspiration. The event will always be remembered as a land mark in the history of Rayalaseema as the College was at that time, the only institution to cater to the needs of higher education in this region. Besant Theosophical College also brought the people of the area into closer contact with international programs for the propagation of the culture and spiritual ideals of the Theosophical society and also the National movement for political liberation, the under the inspiration of Dr. Annie Besant.
Besant Theosophical College which became a centre of nationalist activities was obliged to dissociate itself from the Madras University and became part of the newly organized National University of which Dr. Rabindranath Tagore was the Chancellor. Besant Theosophical College was during 1919 Tagore visited the College and stayed in the College for a few weeks. Besant Theosophical College is affiliated to D.O.T.E. Govt. of Tamilnadu.
Departments:
Department of English
Department of Chemistry
Department of Telegu
Department of Urdu
Department of Mathematics
Department of Physics
Department of Economics
Activities:
National Cadet Corps-The NCC aim to train the student for the various social service activities
National Service Scheme- NSS conducts activities likhe blood donation camps
Facilities at Besant Theosophical College
NCC/NSS
Classrooms
Laboratories
Games & Sports Facilities
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship for PG Students
Scholarship for UG Students
Dr. T.N.Harshavardhandhan Reddy Prize
Sri Boyapati Ramalingappa Memorial Scholarship
Sri Paramatmuni Sreeniavasm Memorial Prize
Smt. Gangaraju Adilakshmamma & Sri Venkata Mallappa Memorial Prize:
Dr. P. Dawood Khan & Dr. S. Kursheed Begum Merit Scholarships