| 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, abbreviated as SNGS, is a NAAC A+ graded government college located in Pattambi of Palakkad district in Kerala, India. It is recognised as a Centre of Excellence in the field of higher education by the Government of Kerala.[1][2]
History[edit | edit source]
The college was founded by renowned Sanskrit scholar Punnasseri Nambi Neelakanta Sharma. The college initially started as a Sanskrit school in 1899 and was upgraded to the 'Central Sanskrit College' for training for Vidwan and Siromani titles under the University of Madras in 1911.[3][4] Later the college accredited under University of Calicut.
Academic programmes[edit | edit source]
SNGC offers eleven undergraduate, six postgraduate and four research programmes in arts, science and commerce through sixteen departments, affiliated to the University of Calicut.
Notable alumni[edit | edit source]
 | This article's list of alumni may not follow Bharatpedia's verifiability policy. (October 2022) |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "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