SIET College

What SIET College does

Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women (JBAS College), also referenced as SIET College, is a non-profit women's higher education institution located in Teynampet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Established in 1955 and operated under the S.I.E. Trust, the college offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across Arts, Science, Commerce, and professional disciplines through two operational shifts: Shift 1 (Aided, government-funded) and Shift 2 (Self-Finance). The institution is affiliated with the University of Madras for degree conferrals and serves exclusively women students seeking higher education in South India.

The college has cultivated differentiated assets beyond standard academics, including the Centre for Women's Studies — the first UGC-sponsored Centre for Women's Studies among colleges in Chennai City, established in September 2005 with continuous UGC funding across the X, XI, and XII Plans — and the JBAS Business Incubation Centre supporting entrepreneurship among students, research scholars, and alumnae. Five science departments (Physics, Chemistry, Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology, Zoology, and Biochemistry) operate under the UGC Star College Scheme, and the institution has held UGC Potential for Excellence status. The college has maintained consecutive NIRF rankings from 2017 through 2026.

The operating model combines government-aided funding (Shift 1) and tuition-based self-financed revenue (Shift 2). Named placement partners include TCS, Capgemini, and Wipro. The institution has built a partnership network with state-level women's empowerment bodies including the Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women, Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women, Tamil Nadu Social Welfare Board, Working Women's Forum of India, Women Lawyers Association, WE CAN (Oxfam International), and NIESBUD. Financial information is not publicly disclosed. The current Principal and Correspondent is Dr. Amthul Azeez, with Trust leadership under Chairman Mr. Moosa Raza I.A.S (Retd.) and Correspondent Mr. Faizur Rahman Sayeed LL.B (Canada).

Name

SIET College

Legal name

Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women

Website

https://jbascollege.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SIET College (Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women) is a non-profit trust-run women's college in Chennai offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts, sciences, commerce, and professional disciplines under aided and self-finance shifts, affiliated with the University of Madras.

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Higher Education

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Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

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STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB)

Keywords

• Women's higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate programs
• Campus placement services
• Women's studies research

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

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Markets served

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B2C

Offering type

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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

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Core offering

SIET College (Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women / JBAS College) is a private women's higher education institution in Chennai, India, founded in 1955 and operating under the S.I.E. Trust. It delivers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs across Arts, Science, Commerce, and professional disciplines through two shifts (Aided and Self Finance), supplemented by add-on, certificate, and value-added courses, a UGC-sponsored Centre for Women's Studies, a Business Incubation Centre, campus placement services, and student support activities including NCC, NSS, and sports.

Product overview

Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women (JBAS College) is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and support services. The institution provides undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) degree programs across Arts, Science, Commerce, and professional disciplines. Key specialized offerings include the UGC-sponsored Centre for Women's Studies and the JBAS Business Incubation Centre, which nurtures entrepreneurial skills among students. The college also offers various add-on, certificate, and value-added courses to enhance employability. Research is supported through multiple UGC and National Commission for Women funded projects. Student development is facilitated through campus placement services, library facilities, sports programs, NCC, NSS, and various welfare committees. The institution operates two shifts: Shift 1 (Aided) and Shift 2 (Self Finance).

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Products and services

• UG Programs Undergraduate degree programs in Arts, Science, Commerce, and professional disciplines, delivered in Shift 1 (Aided) and Shift 2 (Self Finance) for women students who have completed higher secondary education.
• PG Programs Postgraduate master's degree programs for women graduates seeking advanced specialization, delivered in affiliation with the University of Madras.
• Centre for Women's Studies Centre for Women's Studies A UGC-sponsored research, training, and advocacy centre offering teaching programs, certificate courses, and Non-Major Elective papers in women's studies; the first UGC-sponsored Centre among Chennai city colleges.
• JBAS Business Incubation Centre Incubation facility that nurtures innovative business ideas and entrepreneurial skills among UG students, PG students, research scholars, and alumnae, in partnership with bodies such as NIESBUD.
• Campus Placement Services Recruitment service connecting graduating students with employers through campus recruitment drives, with companies such as TCS, Capgemini, and Wipro participating.
• Add-on, Certificate, and Value-Added Courses Short-term supplementary courses delivered alongside regular degree programs to enhance student skills, certifications, and employability.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Working Women's Forum of India (WWF)coreOthersThe Centre for Women's Studies has established partnership with Working Women's Forum of India (WWF), Mylapore, Chennai for advocacy and women's empowerment initiatives.
• Women Lawyers AssociationcoreOthersPartnership with Women Lawyers Association, Chennai for legal advocacy and women's rights programs through the Centre for Women's Studies.
• Tamil Nadu State Commission for WomencoreOthersCollaboration with Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women for research studies and advocacy programs on women's issues.
• Tamil Nadu Social Welfare BoardcoreOthersPartnership with Tamil Nadu Social Welfare Board for social welfare initiatives and women development programs.
• Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of WomenminorOthersCollaboration for women entrepreneurship development and economic empowerment programs.
• WE CAN (An unit of Oxfam International)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetworking partnership with WE CAN for gender advocacy and women's empowerment initiatives.
• National Institute of Entrepreneurial Small Business and Development (NIESBUD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetworking partnership for entrepreneurial development support through the Business Incubation Centre.
• University of MadrascoreOthersAffiliated university partnership for academic programs, examinations, and degree conferrals.
• University Grants Commission (UGC)coreOthersFunding and recognition body providing grants for the Centre for Women's Studies and Star College Scheme.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ethiraj College for Women: One of Chennai's most prominent women's colleges, also affiliated to the University of Madras, with broad UG/PG programs and strong NIRF presence. Directly comparable on geography, gender focus, and program portfolio.
• Stella Maris College: A prestigious women's college in Chennai affiliated to the University of Madras, offering UG and PG programs across arts, science, and commerce. Direct peer given similar geography, mission, affiliation, and student demographic to JBAS.
• Queen Mary's College: A long-established women's college in Chennai offering UG and PG programs in arts, science, and commerce. Highly comparable on city, mission, affiliation, and student base.
• Patna Women's College: An established women's college affiliated to Patna University with broad UG/PG offerings. Comparable on women-only mission, affiliated-college model, and program structure, in a different regional market.
• Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR): Premier women's college under the University of Delhi, focused on arts, commerce, and social sciences. Directly comparable on women-only admissions and UG/PG program structure, in a different geographic market.
• Indraprastha College for Women: A leading women's college under the University of Delhi offering arts, science, and commerce programs. Directly comparable on women-only focus and UG/PG structure, in a different geographic market.
• Miranda House: Top-ranked women's college under the University of Delhi, consistently among India's highest NIRF-ranked colleges. Comparable as a benchmark women's college of similar mission and program scope, but in a different geography.

Regional players

• SDNB Vaishnav College: A well-known co-educational Chennai college strong in commerce, management, and science programs. Comparable on city and program mix, but with a different gender policy and slightly different focus.

Broad incumbents

• Presidency College, Chennai: One of India's oldest and most prestigious arts and science colleges in Chennai, offering UG and PG programs across disciplines. Comparable on city, scale, and program breadth, but co-educational.
• Loyola College: A leading autonomous co-educational arts and science college in Chennai with broad UG/PG program coverage and strong NIRF ranking. Comparable on program portfolio and city, but with full addressable market and autonomous status.

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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