Don Bosco founded the religious society of priests and brothers whom he called ‘Salesians’, known as the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB). Over the years, Don Bosco’s works had multiplied and spread, and today the Salesians are over 16,000 serving youth in 132 countries. His followers arrived in India in 1906 and today his mission is spread in almost all the states of India with around2700 Salesians working in more than 600 institutions for the welfare of young people. Salesian works in India include a university, number of colleges, professional institutes, academic schools, technical institutions, youth centres, parishes and other youth related projects. Don Bosco is much loved in India and his system of education has transformed the lives of millions of young people.
Don Bosco College (Arts and Science) at Thamanangudy that came into existence in 2012 is situated at 12 kms from Karaikal, on the way to Kumbakonam. It is a minority institution, administrated by the Salesians of Don Bosco.The campus is nestled at a sylvan hinterland of 43 acres of land. Coconut, mango and bamboo trees and the greenery all-around make the place cool and pleasant for study, training and research. The present structure, though temporary, is excellent with high-roofed and beautifully ventilated classrooms, with the necessary infrastructure like well-stocked library, computer lab and playgrounds.
The college is a Salesian educative initiative recognized by the Governmentof Pondicherry by the decree of NOC No.062059/CS(H&T Edn)/E11/2010-244 dated 26.06.2012.