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			{{Short description\|College in Kozhikode, Kerala, India}}
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	\| image = Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College Seal.jpg		\| image = Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College Seal.jpg
	\| caption =		\| caption =
	\| established = {{~~start~~ date and age\|1877}}		\| established = {{Start date and age\|1877}}
	\| pushpin_map = India Kerala#India		\| pushpin_map = India Kerala#India
	\| coordinates = {{coord\|11.2411\|75.822\|type:landmark\|display=inline,title}}		\| coordinates = {{coord\|11.2411\|75.822\|type:landmark\|display=inline,title}}
	\| founder = ~~Sri~~. Manavikraman Maharaja Bahadur		\| founder = [[Highness\|HH]] Shri. Manavikraman Maharaja Bahadur
	\| location = Pokkunnu, Kozhikode, [[Kerala]]		\| location = Pokkunnu, [[Kozhikode district\|Kozhikode]], [[Kerala]]
	\| affiliations = [[University of Calicut]]		\| affiliations = [[University of Calicut]]
	\| website = [http://~~www~~.zgcollege.~~org zgcollege~~.~~org]~~		\| website = [http://zgcollege.ac.in/]zgcollege.ac.in/
	}}		}}
	'''~~The~~ Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College''' is an aided college in [[Kozhikode]], [[Kerala]], [[India]] offering graduation and post-graduation courses. It is affiliated to the [[University of Calicut]].
			The '''Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College''' is an aided college in [[Kozhikode]], [[Kerala]], [[India]] offering graduation and post-graduation courses. It is affiliated to the [[University of Calicut]].

	== History ==		== History ==
	The original institution was founded by the [[Zamorins\|Zamorin]] of [[Eranad]], ~~H.H.Sri.~~[[Manavikraman Maharaja Bahadur]], as an English school in June 1877, to impart English education to the young members of the Zamorin's family. In 1878, it came to be known as "Kerala Vidyasala" and was thrown open to [[Hindu]] boys of all castes.		The original institution was founded by the [[Zamorins\|Zamorin]] of [[Eranad]], [[Highness\|HH]] Shri. Manavikraman Maharaja Bahadur, as an English school in June 1877, to impart English education to the young members of the Zamorin's family. In 1878, it came to be known as "Kerala Vidyasala" and was thrown open to [[Hindu]] boys of all castes.

	In 1879, the institution was affiliated to the [[University of Madras]] as a second grade college. In 1900, the institution was renamed "The Zamorin's College". In 1904, the [[Zamorins\|Zamorin]] constituted a Board of Management for the administration of the college. The present site of the college at [[Pokkunnu]] was purchased with the help of a grant from the [[Guruvayur]] Devaswom.		In 1879, the institution was affiliated to the [[University of Madras]] as a second grade college. In 1900, the institution was renamed "The Zamorin's College". In 1904, the [[Zamorins\|Zamorin]] constituted a Board of Management for the administration of the college. The present site of the college at [[Pokkunnu]] was purchased with the help of a grant from the [[Guruvayur]] Devaswom.
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	The college acquired its present name "The Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College" in 1981.		The college acquired its present name "The Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College" in 1981.

	== Courses ~~Offered~~ ==		== Courses offered ==
	The college offers 3 year undergraduate degree programs in 12 different specializations as well as 2 year post graduate programs in 9 specializations. PhD is offered in Botany, Economics, Malayalam, Chemistry and English. The college also has a computer center which offers vocational training to students and conducts Diploma course in computer applications.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=College Website \|first1=Official \|title=Details of facilities available \|url=https://zgcollege.org/Infrastructure/facilities/ \|website=The Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College \|access-date=19 October 2021 \|ref=1}}</ref>		The college offers 3 year undergraduate degree programs in 12 different specializations as well as 2 year post graduate programs in 9 specializations. PhD is offered in Botany, Economics, Malayalam, Chemistry and English. The college also has a computer center which offers vocational training to students and conducts Diploma course in computer applications.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=College Website \|first1=Official \|title=Details of facilities available \|url=https://zgcollege.org/Infrastructure/facilities/ \|website=The Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College \|access-date=19 October 2021 \|ref=1 \|archive-date=19 October 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019001852/https://zgcollege.org/Infrastructure/facilities/ \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

	==Facilities==		==Facilities==
	Zamorins Guruvayurappan college is one of the oldest institution in the country celebrating its 144th anniversary in 2021.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=College Website \|first1=Official \|title=Introduction \|url=https://zgcollege.org/About/history/ \|website=The Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College, Kozhikode \|access-date=19 October 2021 \|ref=2}}</ref> The college campus is located on top of the hill called [[Pokkunnu]], also called Krishna Giri hills, 8 km away from the city of Calicut. The campus of the college spans over an area of 92 acres~~. The green campus provides healthy, creative and peaceful environment for learning and research work~~.{{citation needed\|date=August 2017}}		Zamorins Guruvayurappan college is one of the oldest institution in the country celebrating its 144th anniversary in 2021.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=College Website \|first1=Official \|title=Introduction \|url=https://zgcollege.org/About/history/ \|website=The Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College, Kozhikode \|access-date=19 October 2021 \|ref=2 \|archive-date=18 October 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018232544/https://zgcollege.org/About/history/ \|url-status=dead }}</ref> The college campus is located on top of the hill called [[Pokkunnu]], also called Krishna Giri hills, 8 km away from the city of Calicut. The campus of the college spans over an area of 92 acres.{{citation needed\|date=August 2017}}

	~~===Academic===~~
	* 16 fully fledged departments
	* Seminar hall
	* Botanic garden
	* Herbal garden
	* Yoga hall
	* Informatics lab
	* Research centre
	* Career guidance centre

	~~===Co-curricular===~~
	* Open-air stages – Chaitram and Kailasam
	* Health and trauma care centre

	~~===Extracurricular===~~
	* Big play ground for football, cricket and hockey
	* Pavilion with changing rooms
	* Basketball, tennis ball and volleyball courts

	~~== Major Milestones ==~~
	~~{{Unreferenced section\|date=March 2020}}~~
	~~Milestones in the evolution of the institution are:~~
	* 1878 - The institution was named as "Kerala Vidyasala" and was thrown open to the Hindu boys of all castes
	* 1879 - Affiliated to the [[University of Madras]] as a second grade college
	* 1900 - The institution was renamed as ‘The Zamorin’s college’ in recognition of the [[Zamorin\|Zamorin Raja]]'s role in promoting the institution
	* 1904 - Constituted a board of management for the good governance of the college
	* 1955 - Shifted to the present location at Pokkunnu, 9 km. east of [[Kozhikode railway station\|Calicut railway station]]. The new 92 acre campus was established with financial assistance from Guruvayur temple Devaswam and hence the institution was named as Guruvayurappan College
	* 1957 - Affiliated to the University of Travancore which became the [[University of Kerala]] in 1958.
	* 1968 - Affiliation transferred to the newly formed [[University of Calicut]]
	* 1981 - Renamed as "The Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College"
	* 2004 - Accredited with B ++ by NAAC
	* 2011- Reaccredited with B grade by NAAC
	* 2017- Reaccredited with A Grade by NAAC

	== Alumni ==		== Alumni ==
			{{unreferenced section\|date=October 2022}}
			*[[John Matthai]], former Finance Minister, Government of India
			* Justice [[V. Balakrishna Eradi]]
	* [[V. K. Krishna Menon]], nationalist, politician and diplomat; Former Union minister for Defense		* [[V. K. Krishna Menon]], nationalist, politician and diplomat; Former Union minister for Defense
	* [[S. K. Pottekkatt]], Malayalam author		* [[S. K. Pottekkatt]], Malayalam author
			* [[Jithin Premnath ]], Clover Doyen Managing Director
	* [[Muthal Puredath Murlidhar Menon\|M. P. M. Menon]], Diplomat		* [[Muthal Puredath Murlidhar Menon\|M. P. M. Menon]], Diplomat
	* [[K. P. Kesava Menon]], nationalist and politician; Founder of the [[Malayalam]] newspaper, ''[[Mathrubhumi]]''		* [[K. P. Kesava Menon]], nationalist and politician; Founder of the [[Malayalam]] newspaper, ''[[Mathrubhumi]]''
	* T. Shobheendran, environmentalist
	* [[A. Pradeepkumar]], communist politician; former [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)\|MLA]] [[Kozhikode North (State Assembly constituency)\|Kozhikode North constituency]]		* [[A. Pradeepkumar]], communist politician; former [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)\|MLA]] [[Kozhikode North (State Assembly constituency)\|Kozhikode North constituency]]
	* K. ~~Surendran~~, ~~right-wing politician~~		* [[N. P. Mohammed]], Novelist
			* [[K. K. Rema]], MLA
	* [[Joy Mathew]], film director and activist		* [[Joy Mathew]], film director and activist
	* [[Anil Radhakrishnan Menon]], film director		* [[Anil Radhakrishnan Menon]], film director
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	* [[Ranjith Padinhateeri]],		* [[Ranjith Padinhateeri]],
	* [[M N Karassery]]		* [[M N Karassery]]
			* [[Sathyan Mokeri]], Former Member of Kerala Legislative Assembly
			* [[K. Damodaran]], Communist Writer

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

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	== Courses Offered ==		== Courses Offered ==
	The college offers 3 year undergraduate degree programs in 12 different specializations as well as 2 year post graduate programs in 9 specializations. PhD is offered in Botany, Economics, Malayalam, Chemistry and English. The college also has a computer center which offers vocational training to students and conducts Diploma course in computer applications.{{~~citation needed~~\|date=~~December 2020~~}}		The college offers 3 year undergraduate degree programs in 12 different specializations as well as 2 year post graduate programs in 9 specializations. PhD is offered in Botany, Economics, Malayalam, Chemistry and English. The college also has a computer center which offers vocational training to students and conducts Diploma course in computer applications.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=College Website \|first1=Official \|title=Details of facilities available \|url=https://zgcollege.org/Infrastructure/facilities/ \|website=The Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College \|access-date=19 October 2021 \|ref=1}}</ref>

	==Facilities==		==Facilities==
	Zamorins Guruvayurappan college is one of the oldest institution in the country celebrating its ~~138th~~ anniversary.{{~~When~~\|date=~~August 2017~~}} The college campus is located on top of the hill called [[Pokkunnu]], also called Krishna Giri hills, 8 km away from the city of Calicut. The campus of the college spans over an area of 92 acres. The green campus provides healthy, creative and peaceful environment for learning and research work.{{citation needed\|date=August 2017}}		Zamorins Guruvayurappan college is one of the oldest institution in the country celebrating its 144th anniversary in 2021.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=College Website \|first1=Official \|title=Introduction \|url=https://zgcollege.org/About/history/ \|website=The Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College, Kozhikode \|access-date=19 October 2021 \|ref=2}}</ref> The college campus is located on top of the hill called [[Pokkunnu]], also called Krishna Giri hills, 8 km away from the city of Calicut. The campus of the college spans over an area of 92 acres. The green campus provides healthy, creative and peaceful environment for learning and research work.{{citation needed\|date=August 2017}}

	===Academic===		===Academic===
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	* 2004 - Accredited with B ++ by NAAC		* 2004 - Accredited with B ++ by NAAC
	* 2011- Reaccredited with B grade by NAAC		* 2011- Reaccredited with B grade by NAAC
			* 2017- Reaccredited with A Grade by NAAC

	== Alumni ==		== Alumni ==
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	* [[Ranjith Padinhateeri]],		* [[Ranjith Padinhateeri]],
	* [[M N Karassery]]		* [[M N Karassery]]
	biological physicist<ref name="Curriculum Vitae - Ranjith Padinhateeri on IITB">{{Cite web \|url=http://www.bio.iitb.ac.in/~ranjith/?page_id=89 \|title=Curriculum Vitae - Ranjith Padinhateeri on IITB \|date=2019-01-16 \|language=en-US \|access-date=2019-01-16}}</ref>

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

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	Milestones in the evolution of the institution are:		Milestones in the evolution of the institution are:
	* 1878 - The institution was named as "Kerala Vidyasala" and was thrown open to the Hindu boys of all castes		* 1878 - The institution was named as "Kerala Vidyasala" and was thrown open to the Hindu boys of all castes
	* 1879 - Affiliated to the University of Madras as a second grade college		* 1879 - Affiliated to the [[University of Madras]] as a second grade college
	* 1900 - The institution was renamed as ‘The Zamorin’s college’ in recognition of the Zamorin Raja's role in promoting the institution		* 1900 - The institution was renamed as ‘The Zamorin’s college’ in recognition of the [[Zamorin\|Zamorin Raja]]'s role in promoting the institution
	* 1904 - Constituted a board of management for the good governance of the college		* 1904 - Constituted a board of management for the good governance of the college
	* 1955 - Shifted to the present location at Pokkunnu, 9 km. east of Calicut railway station. The new 92 acre campus was established with financial assistance from Guruvayur temple Devaswam and hence the institution was named as Guruvayurappan College		* 1955 - Shifted to the present location at Pokkunnu, 9 km. east of [[Kozhikode railway station\|Calicut railway station]]. The new 92 acre campus was established with financial assistance from Guruvayur temple Devaswam and hence the institution was named as Guruvayurappan College
	* 1957 - Affiliated to the University of Travancore which became the University of Kerala in 1958.		* 1957 - Affiliated to the University of Travancore which became the [[University of Kerala]] in 1958.
	* 1968 - Affiliation transferred to the newly formed University of Calicut		* 1968 - Affiliation transferred to the newly formed [[University of Calicut]]
	* 1981 - Renamed as "The Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College"		* 1981 - Renamed as "The Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College"
	* 2004 - Accredited with B ++ by NAAC		* 2004 - Accredited with B ++ by NAAC
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	* [[K. P. Kesava Menon]], nationalist and politician; Founder of the [[Malayalam]] newspaper, ''[[Mathrubhumi]]''		* [[K. P. Kesava Menon]], nationalist and politician; Founder of the [[Malayalam]] newspaper, ''[[Mathrubhumi]]''
	* T. Shobheendran, environmentalist		* T. Shobheendran, environmentalist
	* [[A. Pradeepkumar]], communist politician; ~~current~~ MLA Kozhikode		* [[A. Pradeepkumar]], communist politician; former [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)\|MLA]] [[Kozhikode North (State Assembly constituency)\|Kozhikode North constituency]]
	* K. Surendran, right-wing politician		* K. Surendran, right-wing politician
	* [[Joy Mathew]], film director and activist		* [[Joy Mathew]], film director and activist
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	* [[P. Vijayan]] IPS		* [[P. Vijayan]] IPS
	* [[U. K. Kumaran]]		* [[U. K. Kumaran]]
	* [[Ranjith Padinhateeri]], biological physicist<ref name="Curriculum Vitae - Ranjith Padinhateeri on IITB">{{Cite web \|url=http://www.bio.iitb.ac.in/~ranjith/?page_id=89 \|title=Curriculum Vitae - Ranjith Padinhateeri on IITB \|date=2019-01-16 \|language=en-US \|access-date=2019-01-16}}</ref>		* [[Ranjith Padinhateeri]],
			* [[M N Karassery]]
			biological physicist<ref name="Curriculum Vitae - Ranjith Padinhateeri on IITB">{{Cite web \|url=http://www.bio.iitb.ac.in/~ranjith/?page_id=89 \|title=Curriculum Vitae - Ranjith Padinhateeri on IITB \|date=2019-01-16 \|language=en-US \|access-date=2019-01-16}}</ref>

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

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{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2019}}
{{more citations needed|date=May 2016}}
{{Infobox college
| name = Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College
| image = Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College Seal.jpg
| caption =
| established = {{start date and age|1877}}
| pushpin_map = India Kerala#India
| coordinates = {{coord|11.2411|75.822|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| founder = Sri. Manavikraman Maharaja Bahadur
| location = Pokkunnu, Kozhikode, [[Kerala]]
| affiliations = [[University of Calicut]]
| website = [http://www.zgcollege.org zgcollege.org]
}}
'''The Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College''' is an aided college in [[Kozhikode]], [[Kerala]], [[India]] offering graduation and post-graduation courses. It is affiliated to the [[University of Calicut]].

== History ==
The original institution was founded by the [[Zamorins|Zamorin]] of [[Eranad]], H.H.Sri.[[Manavikraman Maharaja Bahadur]], as an English school in June 1877, to impart English education to the young members of the Zamorin's family. In 1878, it came to be known as "Kerala Vidyasala" and was thrown open to [[Hindu]] boys of all castes.

In 1879, the institution was affiliated to the [[University of Madras]] as a second grade college. In 1900, the institution was renamed "The Zamorin's College". In 1904, the [[Zamorins|Zamorin]] constituted a Board of Management for the administration of the college. The present site of the college at [[Pokkunnu]] was purchased with the help of a grant from the [[Guruvayur]] Devaswom.

In recognition of this gift, the institution was renamed "The Guruvayurappan College". In 1955, the college moved to its present site, at [[Pokkunnu]]. In 1958, the college was affiliated to the University of Travancore, which later came to be known as the [[University of Kerala]]. Later in 1968, when the [[University of Calicut]] was formed, the college was affiliated to it.

The college acquired its present name "The Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College" in 1981.

== Courses Offered ==
The college offers 3 year undergraduate degree programs in 12 different specializations as well as 2 year post graduate programs in 9 specializations. PhD is offered in Botany, Economics, Malayalam, Chemistry and English. The college also has a computer center which offers vocational training to students and conducts Diploma course in computer applications.{{citation needed|date=December 2020}}

==Facilities==
Zamorins Guruvayurappan college is one of the oldest institution in the country celebrating its 138th anniversary.{{When|date=August 2017}} The college campus is located on top of the hill called [[Pokkunnu]], also called Krishna Giri hills, 8 km away from the city of Calicut. The campus of the college spans over an area of 92 acres. The green campus provides healthy, creative and peaceful environment for learning and research work.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}}

===Academic===
* 16 fully fledged departments
* Seminar hall
* Botanic garden
* Herbal garden
* Yoga hall
* Informatics lab
* Research centre
* Career guidance centre

===Co-curricular===
* Open-air stages – Chaitram and Kailasam
* Health and trauma care centre

===Extracurricular===
* Big play ground for football, cricket and hockey
* Pavilion with changing rooms
* Basketball, tennis ball and volleyball courts

== Major Milestones ==
{{Unreferenced section|date=March 2020}}
Milestones in the evolution of the institution are:
* 1878 - The institution was named as "Kerala Vidyasala" and was thrown open to the Hindu boys of all castes
* 1879 - Affiliated to the University of Madras as a second grade college
* 1900 - The institution was renamed as ‘The Zamorin’s college’ in recognition of the Zamorin Raja's role in promoting the institution
* 1904 - Constituted a board of management for the good governance of the college
* 1955 - Shifted to the present location at Pokkunnu, 9 km. east of Calicut railway station. The new 92 acre campus was established with financial assistance from Guruvayur temple Devaswam and hence the institution was named as Guruvayurappan College
* 1957 - Affiliated to the University of Travancore which became the University of Kerala in 1958.
* 1968 - Affiliation transferred to the newly formed University of Calicut
* 1981 - Renamed as "The Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College"
* 2004 - Accredited with B ++ by NAAC
* 2011- Reaccredited with B grade by NAAC

== Alumni ==
* [[V. K. Krishna Menon]], nationalist, politician and diplomat; Former Union minister for Defense
* [[S. K. Pottekkatt]], Malayalam author
* [[Muthal Puredath Murlidhar Menon|M. P. M. Menon]], Diplomat
* [[K. P. Kesava Menon]], nationalist and politician; Founder of the [[Malayalam]] newspaper, ''[[Mathrubhumi]]''
* T. Shobheendran, environmentalist
* [[A. Pradeepkumar]], communist politician; current MLA Kozhikode
* K. Surendran, right-wing politician
* [[Joy Mathew]], film director and activist
* [[Anil Radhakrishnan Menon]], film director
* [[Vinod Kovoor]], cine artist
* [[P. Vijayan]] IPS
* [[U. K. Kumaran]]
* [[Ranjith Padinhateeri]], biological physicist<ref name="Curriculum Vitae - Ranjith Padinhateeri on IITB">{{Cite web |url=http://www.bio.iitb.ac.in/~ranjith/?page_id=89 |title=Curriculum Vitae - Ranjith Padinhateeri on IITB |date=2019-01-16 |language=en-US |access-date=2019-01-16}}</ref>

==See also==
{{Columns-list|colwidth=22em|
*[[Education in India]]
*[[Education in Kerala]]
*[[List of institutions of higher education in Kerala]]
*[[List of colleges affiliated to the University of Calicut]]
}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.zgcollege.org The Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20040623011351/http://www.hindu.com/2004/05/22/stories/2004052200960500.htm ''NAAC accreditation for Zamorin's College'', The Hindu, 22 May 2004]

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