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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 | ||
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| established = {{ | | 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 = | | 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:// | | website = [http://zgcollege.ac.in/]zgcollege.ac.in/ | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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]], | 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 | == 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 | 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}} | ||
== Alumni == | == Alumni == | ||
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*[[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]]'' | ||
* [[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. | * [[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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| Established | 1877 |
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| Founder | HH Shri. Manavikraman Maharaja Bahadur |
| Location | 11°14′28″N 75°49′19″E / 11.2411°N 75.822°E |
| Affiliations | University of Calicut |
| Website | [1]zgcollege.ac.in/ |
  Location in Kerala  Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College (India) | |
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[edit | edit source]
The original institution was founded by the Zamorin of Eranad, 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 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[edit | edit source]
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.[1]
Facilities[edit | edit source]
Zamorins Guruvayurappan college is one of the oldest institution in the country celebrating its 144th anniversary in 2021.[2] 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]
Alumni[edit | edit source]
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- 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
- S. K. Pottekkatt, Malayalam author
- Jithin Premnath , Clover Doyen Managing Director
- M. P. M. Menon, Diplomat
- K. P. Kesava Menon, nationalist and politician; Founder of the Malayalam newspaper, Mathrubhumi
- A. Pradeepkumar, communist politician; former MLA Kozhikode North constituency
- N. P. Mohammed, Novelist
- K. K. Rema, MLA
- Joy Mathew, film director and activist
- Anil Radhakrishnan Menon, film director
- Vinod Kovoor, cine artist
- P. Vijayan IPS
- U. K. Kumaran
- Ranjith Padinhateeri,
- M N Karassery
- Sathyan Mokeri, Former Member of Kerala Legislative Assembly
- K. Damodaran, Communist Writer
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ College Website, Official. "Details of facilities available". The Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College. Archived from the original on 19 October 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ↑ College Website, Official. "Introduction". The Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College, Kozhikode. Archived from the original on 18 October 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
External links[edit | edit source]
- The Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College
- NAAC accreditation for Zamorin's College, The Hindu, 22 May 2004
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