V. O. Chidambaram College, Thoothukudi was established in 1951. Its affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. The college is manage by the founder-secretary, Kulapathy A. P. C. Veerabahu. The founder-secretary started the college to open up the portals of higher education to the economically and gender wise discriminated sections hailing from the backward areas of southern districts. In 1940's. Thoothukudi did not have any higher educational institutions. As a result of the tireless efforts made by our founder-secretary, the V. O. C. Educational society was started in 1947. He rendered his services to the society as a political leader too. V. O. Chidambaram College, founded by Kulapathi A. P. C. Veerabahu in 1951 and recognized by UGC under the 12(b) and 2(f), is a postgraduate and research centre affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli. Managed by V. O. Chidambaram Educational Society, the college provides higher education to the economically and gender wise discriminated sections hailing from the backward areas of southern districts of Tamilnadu, India.
Boys Hostel The college has a boy’s hostel facility which provides good hostel accommodation for the students.
Girls Hostel The college has a girl's hostel facility which provides good hostel accommodation for the students.
Gym The college has a Gym facility for the students. This gym is installed with the latest gym equipment of the highest standard. In addition to this, the University has the following facilities.
Library The College has 1,809 books in 1951, now has around 60 thousand books and journals. The number is increasing every year. All books are classified under "Colon Classification". Several volumes of 'Book Catalogue' are maintained up to date. A database of books has also been created on the computer and the book issue has been computerized.
Sports The college has sports facilities for all students. The department of Physical Education of V. O. Chidambaram College has an excellent infrastructure to meet the sporting requirements and regular physical exercise. The University has a newly constructed indoor auditorium meant for shuttle badminton, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, kabaddi, and carom. The fitness gym is one of the top-class facilities constructed & maintained by the Department of Physical Education of V. O. Chidambaram College.
Cafeteria The college cafeteria is the pulse of the campus. It is a spacious area that provides a wide range of hygienic food at an affordable price. It is a popular hub on the campus not only for the physical refreshment but also for student bonding and discussions.
Auditorium The college has an auditorium facility for events and seminars.
Medical/Hospital The college has a health center with a first aid facility for the students.
IT Infrastructure The college has an excellent IT Infrastructure facility for the students.
Laboratories The college has a departmental based laboratory facility for the students.
Guest Room The college has a guest house/waiting room facilities for visiting faculty and student family members.
Banks Facilities Indian Bank ATM provides 24 hr services. It facilitates easy access for students to carry out quick bank transactions.