Mar Gregorios College of Arts & Science was established in the year 1997. Ever since its inception, MGC has significantly progressed from strength to strength and is now one of the pioneers in collegiate education under the University of Madras.

The college aims at offering job-oriented university education with a strong basic practical training in a Catholic atmosphere, especially those belonging to less privileged sections of the society. The college fosters personal and professional success through the development of critical thinking, effective communication, creativity, cultural awareness in a safe, accessible and affordable learning environment and embraces equality and accountability through an effective value- based education in a holistic approach.