Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women was founded by Bhaktavatsalam Memorial Trust in memory of one the greatest sons of Bharat, Late Shri. M. Bhaktavatsalam, the former Chief Minister of Tamilnadu. It started functioning in the academic year 1993-1994. The college is situated in Periyar Nagar, Korattur, Chennai- 600 080. Late Shri. M.Bhaktavatsalam, a great statesman, an erudite scholar, statesman, a legal luminary, a patriot was deeply devoted to the cause of women’s education.