Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College

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'''Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College''' (PSMO) is a government-aided private [[junior college]] affiliated to the [[University of Calicut]]. It was established in 1968 under the management of the [[Tirurangadi Muslim Orphanage]].

==History==
The college was established in 1968 as a government-aided junior college affiliated to the [[University of Kerala]]. In the same year, it was re-affiliated to the University of Calicut after the reorganization of the university.<ref>[http://psmocollege.org PSMO College Web Site]</ref>

It was upgraded as a first grade college in 1972 and a Post Graduate College in 1980. Twelve degree courses and seven post graduate courses are offered at the college catering to the higher education needs of around 1800 students.{{when|date=October 2019}}

The college was mainly intended for the educational progress of the orphans of the Muslim community but it also fulfills the educational aspirations of students from all communities.

==Location==
The college is situated at [[Tirurangadi]] a distance of 13 km from Calicut University Campus, 18.1 km from the District Headquarters at Malappuram, 10.3 km from the Parappanangadi Railway station, 17 km from Calicut Airport and 1 km from the NH 17 at Kakkad.

[[File:Psmoc.jpg|thumbnail|Parking space]]

==Notable alumni==
* [[K. T. Jaleel]], Former Higher Education Minister of Kerala
* [[N. Samsudheen]], MLA
* [[M. M. Akbar]], Islamic Preacher
* [[Mani C. Kappan]], MLA
* [[K. V. Rabiya]], Social worker

==See also==
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*[[Education in India]]
*[[Education in Kerala]]
*[[List of institutions of higher education in Kerala]]
*[[List of colleges affiliated to the University of Calicut]]
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==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category|Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College}}
*[http://psmocollege.org PSMO College Web Site]
*[http://psmoc.com PSMO COLLEGE UAE ALUMNI]
*[https://www.mediaonetv.in/kerala/2019/02/23/pocker-sahib-memorial-orphanage-college Media One article]
*[http://www.uoc.ac.in/ University of Calicut]
*[http://www.ugc.ac.in/ University Grants Commission]
*[http://www.naac.gov.in/ National Assessment and Accreditation Council]

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{{Education in Kerala}}
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[[Category:Colleges affiliated with the University of Calicut]]
[[Category:Arts and Science colleges in Kerala]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Malappuram district]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1968]]
[[Category:1968 establishments in Kerala]]

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