Assumption College is an Autonomous arts and science college in
Kerala
Kerala ( , ) is a States and union territories of India, state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile ...
, India.
Established in 1949, it is situated in Changanasserry 17 km from Kottayam. It is affiliated with
Mahatma Gandhi University. The college had been accredited A+ by NAAC in its fourth cycle. The college is considered to be one of the top colleges in Kerala providing various alumni especially in sports and games.
The college is named after the proclamation of
Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary. The college is a catholic minority institution under the
Syro Malabar Archdiocese of Changanasserry. UGC granted autonomy to this college in 2016. The college is one among the 100 colleges in NIRF 2017. It has been also in top 100 private autonomous colleges in Education World India, 29th in national level, 11th in state. In 2000, the college won R Shankar Award instituted by Government of Kerala for Best College in State. It is the
sister college
A sister is a woman or a girl who shares parents or a parent with another individual; a female sibling. The male counterpart is a brother. Although the term typically refers to a familial relationship, it is sometimes used endearingly to ref ...
of
SB College Changanasserry
History
On recognising the need for education for girls,
James Kalacherry
James Kalacherry (20 April 1892 – 27 October 1949) was an Indian educationalist and bishop of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, taking charge of the Diocese of Changanassery.
Kalacherry was born on 20 April 1892 in Kainakary. He was or ...
laid the foundation stone for the women's wing of
St. Berchmans College on 12 August 1949, establishing a separate division for women in
St. Berchmans College facilitating University education for women in Kerala. It was then affiliated to
University of Travancore
University of Kerala (formerly known as University of Travancore) is a state-run public university in Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital of Kerala, India. It was established in 1937 by a promulgation of the Maharajah of Travancore, Chithira ...
in 1950. Later in 1955, the college was de-annexed from
SB College Changanasserry under the leadership of Archbishop
Mathew Kavukattu and given the name Assumption College Changanasserry dedicating it to the
Assumption of Mary
The Assumption of Mary is one of the four Catholic Mariology#Dogmatic teachings, Marian dogmas of the Catholic Church. Pope Pius XII defined it on 1 November 1950 in his apostolic constitution as follows:
It leaves open the question of w ...
. It was a women's college until 2023. Today it is co-educational and affiliated to MG University Kottayam.
Departments
Science
*Physics
*Chemistry
*Mathematics
*Botany
*Statistics
*Zoology
*Computer Science
*Food Science
*Home Science
Arts and Commerce
*Malayalam
*English
*Hindi
*Sociology
*History
*Economics
*Psychology
*Social Work
*Physical Education
*Commerce
Notable alumni
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Geethu Anna Jose, Indian basketball player
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Meera Jasmine
Jasmine Mary Joseph,
, rediff.com; 1 August 2004.
, Malayalam film actress
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Gayatri Arun
Gayathri Arun is an Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam films and television serials. She is well known for portraying the character Deepthi IPS in Malayalam soap opera, '' Parasparam''. She also acted in movies such as '' Sarvopari ...
, TV Actress
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Chithra K. Soman, Olympian athlete and Arjuna Award winner
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Vismaya VK, Asian Games Gold Medal Winner
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E S Bijimol, Ex MLA, Peerumedu Constituency Idukki
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O P Jaisha, Olympian athlete
References
External links
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Syro-Malabar educational institutions
Colleges affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala
Catholic universities and colleges in India
Arts and Science colleges in Kerala
Women's universities and colleges in Kerala
Universities and colleges in Kottayam
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