In continuation with the ideals of the philanthropic visionary, Shri M. Mooka Pillai, this institution envisions a better future for the rural poor and works towards this end with a focus on education for the underprivilaged in general and women in particular.

As a visionary philanthropic, Shri M. Mooka Pillai foresaw that a solid foundation in the area of education would be able to significantly improve the condition of the rural poor and the underprivilaged sections of society. In a move towards this goal, he founded the Nehru Memorial College and the inauguration was done by none other than the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. C.N. Annadurai.

Established in 1967, Nehru Memorial College is today an Autonomous Institution affiliated to the Bharathidasan University. With recognition from the Univeristy Grants Commission the college offers numerous Undergraduate, Postgraduate courses and Research Studies, with a special focus on Information Technology