Jaffna Hindu College has a prestigious history of 125 Years. In Jaffna, which was under British rule, to teach English to Tamil Children in a Hindu environment, Messers S.Nagalingam and M.Pasupathichchettiar founded this institution in the year 1890. Hundred years and more have passed since the founding of the Jaffna Hindu College and today as ever the college stands aloft as the premier Hindu Educational Institution in the Island. It is to be noted that Jaffna Hindu College produces talented students in all spheres of education and still maintains the Tamil Culture and strives hard to protect Tamil tradition. The college has had a proud record of service in the history of our country. Many of its distinguished alumni have held and are holding high positions of responsibility in Sri Lanka. They have contributed to the national and cultural life of the people of this country.