https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=St._Thomas_College%2C_KozhencherrySt. Thomas College, Kozhencherry - Revision history2026-08-19T23:34:47ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.43.6https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?title=St._Thomas_College,_Kozhencherry&diff=267709&oldid=prev->Narky Blert: Link to DAB page repaired2021-09-23T08:58:02Z<p>Link to DAB page repaired</p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}<br />
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}<br />
{{Unreferenced|date=January 2009}}<br />
{{Infobox college<br />
<!-- <br />
| name = St. Thomas College,Kozhencherry *** UNCOMMENT "name" ONLY WHEN YOU NEED A DIFFERENT name FROM PAGE TITLE <br />
--><br />
<!-- WORK IN PROGRESS, PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE EMPTY PARAMETERS ---><br />
<br />
| motto = Ad Majorem Dei Glorium<br />
| type = [[Aided College]]<br />
| image = <br />
| established ={{start date and age|1953}} <br />
| students = <br />
| location = <br />
| principal = <br />
| affiliations = [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala|Mahatma Gandhi University]]<br />
| dean = <br />
| city = [[Kozhencherry]]<br />
| state = [[Kerala]]<br />
| country = India<br />
| postcode = <br />
<!-- <br />
| pushpin_map = India Kerala#India <br />
| coordinates = {{coord|9.4219|76.6608|type:edu|display=inline,title}}<br />
<br />
NOTE:- Please verify coord. Above is just a place holder, please find coord and fix.<br />
--><br />
| campus = Rural<br />
| undergrad = <br />
| postgrad = <br />
| doctoral = <br />
| faculty = <br />
| language = English<br />
| website = <!-- {{URL|http://stthomascollege.info}} ---><br />
|name=St. Thomas College}}<br />
<br />
'''St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry''' is Government aided [[college]] in [[Kozhencherry]], [[Kerala]] state, South India. Established in 1953, it is administered by the [[Mar Thoma Syrian Church]]. Most Rev. Dr. [[Juhanon Mar Thoma]] Metropolitan and Rev. K. T. Thomas, Kurumthottickal, the veteran Minister of the Parish of Kozhencherry were involved in founding the college. Most Rev. Dr. [[Joseph Mar Thoma]] Metropolitan, the present head of the [[Mar Thoma Church]], is the manager of the college.<br />
<br />
The late K. K. Kuruvilla (grandfather of the writer [[Meena Alexander]]), first principal of Mar Thoma Theological Seminary, Gandhian and a pioneer of the freedom struggle in Travancore, was an influential member of the Travancore Legislative Council. He initiated fruitful efforts on behalf of the Mar Thoma Church in securing a license for the establishment of two colleges ([[Mar Thoma College]], Thiruvalla and St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry) in central Travancore from Sir [[C. P. Ramaswami Iyer]], the then ‘Dewan’ (Chief minister) of Travancore.<br />
<br />
The college accommodates students hailing from the remote regions of the eastern part of [[Pathanamthitta District]].<br />
<br />
The college has been awarded 'Rajamudra', a rare honor, from the erstwhile [[Travancore Royal Family]], for the academic progress which it brought about in the [[Central Travancore]] region.<br />
<br />
The college celebrated its [[Diamond Jubilee]] in 2013.<br />
<br />
It jubilantly hosted [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala|Mahatma Gandhi University]] Union Kalolsavam (Arts Fest) "Noopura-2017", from Feb.20-24.<br />
<br />
==Academics==<br />
The college offers postgraduate and undergraduate programmes in English, Malayalam, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Commerce and Computer Science(SF) and undergraduate in Hindi, History, BBA(SF) and B.Com.(SF).<br />
<br />
The college is re-accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, an autonomous agency of the [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]], with A Grade. When the college was established in 1953, it was affiliated to the Travancore University and later to the University of Kerala. Since 1983, it has been affiliated to the [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala|Mahatma Gandhi University]], Kottayam.<br />
<br />
==Principals==<br />
* Dr.Mathew P John 2019<br />
* Prof. K. C. Zachariah 2016 – 2019<br />
* Prof. Capt. Dr. Roys P.David Mallassery 2013–2016<br />
* Prof. Alexander K. Samuel 2009–2013<br />
* Prof. Joseph Philip 2008–2009<br />
* Prof. K.George Abraham 2006–2008<br />
* Rev. Dr. Mathew Daniel 2003–2006<br />
* Dr. P.J Philip 1999–2003<br />
* Rev. Dr. Philip Varghese 1997–1999<br />
* Prof. N. Samuel Thomas 1995–1997<br />
* Dr. M.T Simon 1990–1995<br />
* Prof. O.A Cherian 1979–1990<br />
* Prof. K.V Varghese 1971–1979<br />
* Prof. K.G George 1966–1971<br />
* Prof A.J Cherian 1953–1966<br />
<br />
==Notable alumni==<br />
* [[George Alexander Muthoot]], Business Man<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[Poomaram]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*{{Official website|http://www.stthomascollege.info/}}<br />
<br />
{{Education in Kerala}}<br />
{{Christianity in Kerala}}<br />
{{coord missing|Kerala}}<br />
<br />
:[http://www.thehindu.com/news/colourful-start-to-noopura-festival/article17335628.ece]<br />
<br />
{{DEFAULTSORT:Saint Thomas College, Kozhencherry}}<br />
[[Category:Christian universities and colleges in India]]<br />
[[Category:Arts and Science colleges in Kerala]]<br />
[[Category:Colleges affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala]]<br />
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Pathanamthitta district]]<br />
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1953]]<br />
[[Category:1953 establishments in India]]</div>->Narky Blert