
Courtallam, Tamil Nadu
V.O. Chidambaram College has an active Training and Placement Cell that works to enhance students' employability and industry readiness. The cell regularly organizes:
Skill development workshops
On-campus and off-campus recruitment drives
Mock interviews and aptitude training
Infosys
TCS
Wipro
Cognizant (CTS)
BYJU’S
Focus Edumatics
IDBI Federal
HICITIZEN Life Skills
2021–2022: Over 550 students placed
2020–2021: Over 540 students placed
2019–2020: Over 630 students placed
The college emphasizes not only on academics but also on practical skills, soft skills, and industry exposure to ensure students are career-ready.
The Alumni Association of V.O. Chidambaram College is vibrant and actively engaged in the development of the institution. Alumni contribute through:
Guest lectures
Career guidance sessions
Skill-sharing workshops
Notable Alumni Contributions:
Dr. S.P. Poongodi – High Court Advocate; delivered a session on women's legal rights.
Dr. D. Parimala Devi – Entrepreneur; conducted a motivational session on social media marketing for commerce students.
Ms. P. Geethalakshmi – Graphic designer and animator; trained students on Adobe Photoshop and 2D animation.
Ms. K. Santhiya – Chemistry alumna and creativity coach; holder of national record titles and conducted a motivational talk on innovation.
These alumni actively return to the college to mentor students and support academic as well as extracurricular growth.
The college takes pride in the success of its alumni and maintains strong ties with them to inspire and support future generations of students.