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	'''Government College, Kottayam''' is an arts and science college run by the state government of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It is affiliated to the [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala\|Mahatma Gandhi University]] and is located in Nattakom, close to [[Kottayam]] in central Kerala.		'''Government College Kottayam''' is an arts and science college run by the state government of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It is affiliated to the [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala\|Mahatma Gandhi University]] and is located in Nattakom, close to [[Kottayam]] in central Kerala.

	It was established in 1972 and is situated in ~~a campus on~~ the outskirts of Kottayam.		It was established in 1972 and situated in the outskirts of Kottayam.

	~~From its beginning with~~ three ~~undergraduate and pre-degree courses, the college has evolved into a major higher educational institution in Central Kerala with a~~ research ~~centre~~, ~~five~~ postgraduate programmes and ten undergraduate programmes. The college functions under the Department of Collegiate Education, ~~government~~ of Kerala and is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam. The [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC) ~~awarded 12B status to~~ the ~~College, in the first~~ cycle of ~~accreditation and A status on~~ the ~~second cycle~~ of ~~accreditation conducted~~ in 2016.		The institute has three research centres, six postgraduate programmes and ten undergraduate programmes. The college functions under the Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala. It is the only government-owned Arts and Science College in Kottayam district. The college is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and is included under sections 2(f) and 12B of the University Grants Commission (UGC). The college was graded A by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) after the second cycle of the reaccreditation of the college in 2016.

	== History ==		== History ==
	'''Government College, Kottayam''' was established by the [[Government of Kerala]] in 1972. The college was inaugurated by the then [[Chief Minister of Kerala]], Hon. Shri. [[C. Achutha Menon]]. Foundations for the new building were laid in 1976 and it was inaugurated in 1980. New blocks were constructed in 1987 and 2007 and a women's hostel in 2012.		'''Government College, Kottayam''' was established by the [[Government of Kerala]] in 1972. The college was inaugurated by the then [[Chief Minister of Kerala]], Hon. Shri. [[C. Achutha Menon]]. Foundations for the new building were laid in 1976 and it was inaugurated in 1980. New blocks were constructed in 1987 and 2007 and a women's hostel in 2012.

	~~Today the~~ college has [[smart classroom]]s, [[GSAT-3\|EDUSAT]], computerized library, [[INFLIBNET]], and laboratories. Three new courses, M.A Politics, M.Com and B.A English, were started in 2012. Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are offered under the Choice Based Credit and Semester System of [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala\|Mahatma Gandhi University]]. Along with the regular degree programmes, students can obtain a second degree qualification in a vocational subject under the Additional Skill Acquisition Programme of the Government of Kerala.		The college has [[smart classroom]]s, [[GSAT-3\|EDUSAT]], computerized library, [[INFLIBNET]], and laboratories. Three new courses, M.A. Politics, M.Com. and B.A. English, were started in 2012. Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are offered under the Choice Based Credit and Semester System of [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala\|Mahatma Gandhi University]]. Along with the regular degree programmes, students can obtain a second degree qualification in a vocational subject under the Additional Skill Acquisition Programme of the Government of Kerala.

	==Organisation and administration ==		==Organisation and administration ==
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	== Academics ==		== Academics ==
	The college offers five postgraduate programmes and ten undergraduate programmes. The Department of Economics functions as a research centre approved by Mahatma Gandhi University. All programmes follow the Choice Based Credit and Semester System (CBCSS). Admission to programmes is through the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) of Mahatma Gandhi University. Working days are from Monday through Friday and class hours are from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM.		The college offers five postgraduate programmes and ten undergraduate programmes. The Department of Economics functions as a research centre approved by Mahatma Gandhi University. All programmes follow the Choice Based Credit and Semester System (CBCSS). Admission to programmes is through the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) of Mahatma Gandhi University. Working days are from Monday through Friday and class hours are from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

	=== Academic programmes ===		=== Academic programmes ===
	==== Postgraduate programmes ====		==== Postgraduate programmes ====
	* Master of Arts Economics		* Master of Arts in Economics
	* Master of Arts Political Science		* Master of Arts in Political Science
	* Master of Commerce		* Master of Commerce
	* Master of Science Geology		* Master of Science in Geology
	* Master of Science Physics		* Master of Science in Physics
			* Master of Science in Industrial Chemistry

	==== Undergraduate programmes ====		==== Undergraduate programmes ====
	* Bachelor of Arts Economics		* Bachelor of Arts in Economics
	* Bachelor of Arts English		* Bachelor of Arts in English
	* Bachelor of Arts Political Science		* Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
	* Bachelor of Commerce		* Bachelor of Commerce
	* Bachelor of Science Botany		* Bachelor of Science in Botany
	* Bachelor of Science Chemistry (Model II)		* Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Model II)
	* Bachelor of Science Geology		* Bachelor of Science in Geology
	* Bachelor of Science Mathematics		* Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
	* Bachelor of Science Physics		* Bachelor of Science in Physics
	* Bachelor of Science Zoology (Model II)		* Bachelor of Science in Zoology (Model II)

	==Notable alumni==		==Notable alumni==
	* [[Manoj K. Jayan]], Actor		* [[Manoj K. Jayan]], Actor
	* [[Joshy Mathew]], Director

	==See also==		==See also==

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'''Government College, Kottayam''' is an arts and science college run by the state government of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It is affiliated to the [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala|Mahatma Gandhi University]] and is located in Nattakom, close to [[Kottayam]] in central Kerala.

It was established in 1972 and is situated in a campus on the outskirts of Kottayam.

From its beginning with three undergraduate and pre-degree courses, the college has evolved into a major higher educational institution in Central Kerala with a research centre, five postgraduate programmes and ten undergraduate programmes. The college functions under the Department of Collegiate Education, government of Kerala and is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam. The [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC) awarded 12B status to the College, in the first cycle of accreditation and A status on the second cycle of accreditation conducted in 2016.

== History ==
'''Government College, Kottayam''' was established by the [[Government of Kerala]] in 1972. The college was inaugurated by the then [[Chief Minister of Kerala]], Hon. Shri. [[C. Achutha Menon]]. Foundations for the new building were laid in 1976 and it was inaugurated in 1980. New blocks were constructed in 1987 and 2007 and a women's hostel in 2012.

Today the college has [[smart classroom]]s, [[GSAT-3|EDUSAT]], computerized library, [[INFLIBNET]], and laboratories. Three new courses, M.A Politics, M.Com and B.A English, were started in 2012. Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are offered under the Choice Based Credit and Semester System of [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala|Mahatma Gandhi University]]. Along with the regular degree programmes, students can obtain a second degree qualification in a vocational subject under the Additional Skill Acquisition Programme of the Government of Kerala.

==Organisation and administration ==
=== Governance ===
Government College, Kottayam functions under the Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala. The College Council headed by the Principal and consisting of all Heads of Departments, two elected members from among the teaching staff and the Librarian and the Junior Superintendent as permanent invitees helps the principal in academic and administrative matters.

=== Departments ===
* Botany
* Chemistry
* Commerce
* Economics
* English
* Geology
* Mathematics
* Physics
* Political Science
* Zoology

== Academics ==
The college offers five postgraduate programmes and ten undergraduate programmes. The Department of Economics functions as a research centre approved by Mahatma Gandhi University. All programmes follow the Choice Based Credit and Semester System (CBCSS). Admission to programmes is through the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) of Mahatma Gandhi University. Working days are from Monday through Friday and class hours are from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM.
=== Academic programmes ===
==== Postgraduate programmes ====
* Master of Arts Economics
* Master of Arts Political Science
* Master of Commerce
* Master of Science Geology
* Master of Science Physics

==== Undergraduate programmes ====
* Bachelor of Arts Economics
* Bachelor of Arts English
* Bachelor of Arts Political Science
* Bachelor of Commerce
* Bachelor of Science Botany
* Bachelor of Science Chemistry (Model II)
* Bachelor of Science Geology
* Bachelor of Science Mathematics
* Bachelor of Science Physics
* Bachelor of Science Zoology (Model II)

==Notable alumni==
* [[Manoj K. Jayan]], Actor
* [[Joshy Mathew]], Director

==See also==
* [[Government Degree Colleges in India]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* http://gckottayam.ac.in
* http://www.collegiateedu.kerala.gov.in/
* http://www.kottayamgeology.com/
{{Higher education in India}}

{{Education in Kerala}}

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[[Category:Universities and colleges in Kottayam]]
[[Category:Colleges affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]
[[Category:1972 establishments in Kerala]]

[[List of colleges affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala#Art and Sciences]]