Trust & Management Team

Trust & Management Team

About the Trust

In founding the Charitable Trust, Sri Rengaswamy Educational Trust (SRET) in 2001, the Founder Chairman, Prof. A.K. Natesan, was spurred on by the aim of fostering higher education to all and providing excellent professional educational facilities for rural India to uplift the downtrodden communities. Initially, the Trust started Teacher-Training Institutions, and in 2007, it carved a niche for itself in professional education under the brand name of Excel Group Institutions at Pallakkapalayam, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu. These illustrious institutions housed in magnificent buildings are located on a sprawling area of over 130 acres beside the National Highway (NH-544) between Salem and Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India.

Sri Rengaswamy Educational Trust (SRET) is drawn forward by the vision of imparting high-quality Technical and Medical Education, in addition to Science, Commerce & Arts, and making the students imbibe the expertise that leads them from darkness to light, thus beckoning them to usher in a new and equitable society. Its prime axiom is to make the students emerge as a sturdy and vibrant generation that is academically sound, socially altruistic and financially enterprising. Standing tall at the summit of higher learning as a unique educational edifice, SRET has 14 institutions & 2 social organisations under its fold, known worldwide as Excel Group Institutions, Komarapalayam – 637 303, in the Namakkal District of Tamilnadu, India.

Objectives

To Achieve Education for All
To help the students to find some unique and sustainable competitive advantage in today’s heightened competitive educational arena
To make education meet the changing needs of the people and the time
To take up the primary responsibility of enhancing excellence and diversity in teaching, research and in service
To envision institutions where education means the unfolding of the capacities of the mind
To make these institutions a place of intellectual growth for all communities of the nations of the world
To find ways and means to bring a quantum change in the quality of education
To develop human resources and skills by networking established colleges for quality education and practical expertise

About the Management

Our Hon’ble Chairman

Natesan
Rtn. AKS Prof. A.K. Natesan, MCom, MBA, MPhil, PhD, DSADP, DLL, FTA

Founder & Hon. Chairman, Excel Group Institutions, Komarapalayam

Founder, Excel Enviro Energy Pvt. Ltd.

Director, Dr. AKN-Excel Agri Farms Pvt. Ltd.

Director, Dr. AKN-Excel Farm Products Pvt. Ltd.

President, Tamilnadu Ball Badminton Association (TNBBA)

Secretary, Association of Managements of Coimbatore Anna University-Affiliated Colleges (AMCAUAC)

Fellow of Textile Association (FTA)

Hon. Chairman, The Kavery Group Institutions, Salem

 

Prof. Dr. A.K. Natesan, Rotary District Governor & The First AKS Member of Rotary District-2982, is a visionary Higher Education administrator. He was the District Governor of Rotary International District-2982 for the year 2019-20. He is also the Hon. Chairman of Excel Group Institutions, Komarapalayam, & The Kavery Educational Institutions, Salem. He is the Secretary of the “Association of Management of Coimbatore Anna University Affiliated Colleges” (AMCAUAC) and the President of Tamilnadu Ball Badminton Association (TNBBA) for 2016-2020 and Chairman of ISTE (TN Chapter).

Profession & Awards

Prof. Natesan promotes four Engineering colleges, a Business School, a College of Architecture, Polytechnic Colleges, B.Ed./MEd Colleges, Naturopathy & Yoga Medical College, Homoeopathy Medical College, Pharmacy College, Nursing Colleges and a Physiotherapy College as well as Allied Medical Science colleges.

Excel Group Institutions outspreading a 130-acre, eco-friendly campus at Komarapalayam & The Kavery Educational Institutions extended over 32 acres of sylvan campus at Salem, employ 1000 plus teaching and non-Teaching staff provides for the academic as well as the non-academic needs of a total of 13,000 students.

Dr. Natesan has been awarded numerous meritorious Awards and conferred Titles by several Institutions and Professional Bodies. The Government of Tamil Nadu conferred on him the Title of the State’s Best NSS Programme Officer, twice.  He also has been conferred on, prestigious awards like the “Kalingarayan Award”.

Prof. Natesan has served the Rotary Club in the roles of the Club President, Assistant Governor, District Chair & Literacy Committee Chairman, District Governor for the year 2019-20 (RI District-2982) and is now invested as the District Trainer for the year 2022-23.

Education

Dr. A.K. Natesan did his Doctorate – Ph.D. in Financial Management – from Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, and obtained his MBA from National Institute of Technology, Trichy (formerly REC). He completed his PG in Sri Vasavi College, Erode, & UG at PSG Arts College, Coimbatore. He has over 38 years of experience in Higher Education as an administrator, Professor and Executive leader.

Dr. A.K. Natesan has travelled across the world and visited many Universities in the USA, Canada, Argentina, the UK, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, UAE, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Macau, etc. The entire family of Dr. A.K. Natesan are Paul Harris Family (PHF) Awardees and he has contributed over USD 3.10 Lakh, equivalent to Indian Rupees 2 Crores, and he has attended a District Governor-Elect (DGE)’s International Training Conference at San Diego, the USA, for a week.

As ‘TEAM EXCEL’ GOVERNOR:

Started 3 New Clubs @ Hosur & Salem.
Collected Rs. 5.45 lakhs as The Rotary Foundation (TRF) Donation including an Endowment Donor & an Arch Klumph Society (AKS) Membership
Executed the mega projects of Global Grand, including the Namakkal & Hosur Dialysis Centres for 5 lakhs US Dollars.
Coordinated with PDG K. S. Venkatesh & Dr. Sagadevan to raise Rs. 1 crore donation for Covid Trust Hospital.
As a Trainer, imparted all the Trainings using novel methods.
Continuously implemented Global Grow Rotary’s ‘PROJECT BLUE’ by providing Furniture to Government Schools in District-2982 & in 3203–Erode District.

He has become the first Arch Klumph Society (AKS) member of our District by pledging to contribute 2.50 Lakh US Dollars to Rotary Foundation.

Mathan

The Vice Chairman

Rtn. AKS Dr. N. Mathan Karthick, MBBS, MHSc (Diabetology), MISTE, PHF

Vice-Chairman & Secretary – SRET

Vice-Chairman, Excel Group Institutions, Komarapalayam

Director, Excel Enviro Energy Pvt. Ltd.

Managing Director, Excel Hi-Tech Infraa & Services Pvt. Ltd.

Managing Director, Dr. AKN-Excel Agri Farms Pvt. Ltd.

Managing Director, Dr. AKN-Excel Farm Products Pvt. Ltd.

Vice-Chairman, The Kavery Group Institutions, Salem.

A graduate of the illustrious Harvard University-tied up Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, Dr. Mathan Karthick is a proven leader who builds respectful and empowering relationships with Principals, Faculty and Staff. He has succeeded in making Excel Group Institutions blaze forth in the Technical, Medical, Arts, Siddha, Homoeopathy & Paramedical Courses crowned with a Multispeciality Hospital.

Dr. Mathan Karthick’s forte is his ability to innovate and adapt to the exigencies of the existing scenario and it helps Excel Group Institutions scale new heights in quality and achieve accreditation to higher orders of ranking.

Dr. Mathan Karthick is a member of Erode Round Table, CII–Young Indians, Rotary Club of Komarapalayam, ISTE, MCI and other local social organizations.

Parvathy

Managing Trustee

Rtn. AKS N. Parvathy, PHF

Chairperson & Managing Trustee – SRET & Excel Group Institutions, Komarapalayam

Rtn. Mrs. Parvathy is a person who cares for the students, faculty and visitors with motherly affection. She ensures better interiors and infrastructure for efficient and productive working. With her vision and coordination, she has helped SRET to reach unmatchable levels of excellence.

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The Principal cum Medical Superintendent

Dr. R. Malathi, B.N.Y.S.,

Dr. Malathi R is a dynamic and dedicated professional who graduated from the SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Science in Dharmasthala, affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, in 2001. With 22 years of extensive academic and clinical experience, she passionately contributes to the fields of Naturopathy and Yoga.  She is the founder of Blue Lotus Nature Cure Hospital in Salem expertise in treating female primary infertility related problems, also worked as a Medical Officer at Bolifushi Island Resort in the Maldives and Sicily Island Resort in Italy during 2004. Additionally, she served as a consultant for Southern Railways in the Salem Division from 2015 to 2018. Dr. Malathi was previously the Principal of Mother Teresa Naturopathy and Yoga Medical College in Pudukottai and was elected as a board member of Tamil Nadu MGR University for Naturopathy and Yoga from 2010 to 2013. She has also been involved with the professional community of Yoga and Naturopathy doctors as the Secretary of the Indian Naturopathy and Yoga Graduates Medical Association (INYGMA), Salem Chapter.

Principal’s Message

It is my great pleasure to extend a warm welcome to you as you explore the life-changing opportunities our institution offers. At our college, we believe in the profound power of nature, the wisdom of ancient traditions, and the transformative potential of holistic healing. As you embark on this educational journey, we aim to provide you not only with knowledge but also with a way of life that deeply connects you to the natural world and to yourself.

Yoga, at the heart of our curriculum, is not merely an exercise; it is a holistic practice that nurtures the body, calms the mind, and elevates the spirit. Yoga teaches the art of self-awareness, discipline, and balance—principles that guide you in both your personal life and your professional journey as a practitioner of natural wellness. We emphasize the power of yoga to enhance physical health, mental clarity, and emotional resilience, equipping students with tools to integrate yoga practices into daily life and to share its benefits with others. We are committed to fostering an environment where students can grow intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually. Our dedication lies in providing a comprehensive education that integrates the core principles of naturopathy, yoga, and wellness practices, blending our traditions with modern scientific insights.

Naturopathy, as a key component of our educational philosophy, provides a natural, drug-free approach to healing. Through methods such as energy medicine, nutrition, detoxification, and therapies grounded in nature, naturopathy seeks to support the body’s inherent ability to heal itself. In your education here, you will learn how to apply these natural methods to promote long-term wellness, prevent illness, and enhance quality of life. Our naturopathy courses combine time-tested healing practices with modern scientific insights, equipping you with the knowledge to address the root causes of health issues rather than just alleviating the symptoms.

We take pride in offering high-quality education led by a team of passionate and experienced faculty members who are not only experts in their fields but also true advocates for health and healing. Our approach goes beyond traditional textbooks; by immersing our students in practical, hands-on experiences, we ensure that you gain real-world skills and are prepared to make a meaningful impact in the world of natural wellness.

Our campus serves as a space where learning and self-discovery occur in harmony. Each individual is valued, and wellness is central to everything we do. Here, you will acquire not only the knowledge and tools to thrive in your professional life but also undergo a personal transformation that will help you lead a balanced and harmonious life.

I invite you to take the first step toward a fulfilling career in holistic health and well-being. Whether you aspire to become a practitioner, educator, or entrepreneur in the wellness field, our college provides the foundation and support needed to help you succeed. Together, let us embark on this transformative journey, where the mind, body, and spirit converge, and where you can unlock your full potential as an advocate for natural health and well-being.

“The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well.”

– Hippocrates, Father of Modern Medicine.

Welcome you to Excel Medical College for Naturopathy and Yoga…!