Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, also known as H.H. The Maharaja's College for Women, is one of the oldest women's college located in

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. It was established in the year 1864 under the

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Academic Programmes

The college offers undergraduates and postgraduate programmes in arts and science affiliated to the

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. It has been accredited by NAAC with an A Grade. The college is ranked among the best colleges in India by

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Departments

Science

*Physics *Chemistry *Mathematics *Botany *Zoology *Statistics *Home science

Arts and Commerce

*English *History *Economics *Psychology *Music *Commerce *Philosophy

Accreditation

The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Notable alumni

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, Minister for Health & Family Welfare,

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* Vinduja Menon, Malayalam film actress * Nabeesa Ummal, Indian politician and former MLA

References

External links

*http://www.gcwtvm.ac.in Educational institutions established in 1864 1864 establishments in India Arts and Science colleges in Kerala Colleges affiliated to the University of Kerala Colleges in Thiruvananthapuram Women's universities and colleges in Kerala Academic institutions formerly affiliated with the University of Madras {{Kerala-university-stub