| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1899 |
| Affiliation | University of Calicut |
| Location | , , 679303 , 10°48′32″N 76°11′56″E / 10.809°N 76.199°E |
| Campus | Rural |
| Language | English |
| Website | sngscollege |
Sree Neelakanta Government Sanskrit College Pattambi (SNGS) is a liberal arts college located in Pattambi of Palakkad district in Kerala, India. It is recognized as the ‘Centre of Excellence’ in the field of higher education by Government of Kerala.[1][2]
History
The college was founded by a renowned Sanskrit scholar Punnasseri Nambi Neelakanta Sharma. The college initially, started as a Sanskrit school in 1899, was upgraded to the ‘Central Sanskrit College’ for training for ‘Vidwan’ and ‘Siromani’ titles under the University of Madras in 1911.[3][4]
Academic Programmes
SNGC offers eleven undergraduate, six postgraduate and four research programs in arts, science and commerce through sixteen departments, affiliated to the University of Calicut. The college has been accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council with an 'A' Grade.[5]
Notable alumni
- Kuttikrishna Marar
- P. Kunhiraman Nair
- M. P. Sankunni Nair
- K. P. Narayana Pisharody
- Shafi Parambil
- P. P. Sumod
- V. M. Girija
References
- ↑ "Kerala: Government college pioneers 'blended learning' | Kochi News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Profile". 25 June 2017.
- ↑ Pradeep, K. (22 December 2016). "A memorable break". The Hindu.
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/chandy-promises-big-centenary-gift-to-college/article2959670.ece Centenary celebrations
- ↑ http://14.139.185.6/website/news/new43.pdf