Mar Athanasius College
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1955 |
| Principal | Dr. Sunil C. Mathew |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | Mahatma Gandhi University |
| Website | macollege.in |
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Mar Athanasius College is a general degree-level college located in Kothamangalam, in the Indian state of Kerala. Established in 1955, the college is affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and research-level programmes in arts, commerce, and sciences.[1]
The college was ranked 74th among colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024.[2]
History
[edit]Mar Athanasius College was established in 1955 under the leadership and vision of the late Rev. Fr. Isaac Alappat, who played a pivotal role in its foundation. Initially affiliated with the University of Kerala, it later came under the jurisdiction of Mahatma Gandhi University when the latter was established in 1983.
Departments and courses
[edit]The college has multiple departments offering various academic programmes.
Postgraduate Departments of Science
[edit]- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Botany
- Statistics
- Zoology
- Actuarial Science
- Microbiology
- Biotechnology
- Biochemistry
- Data analytics
- Integrated Biology
Arts and Commerce
[edit]Physical Education
[edit]The Physical Education department is actively involved in promoting sports activities. Mar Athanasius College's football team became the first college team from Kerala to qualify for the Kerala Premier League.[3]
Accreditation and recognition
[edit]Mar Athanasius College is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). It has undergone accreditation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).[4]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Eldhose Paul – Athlete specialising in triple jump, Gold Medalist at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Affiliated Colleges - Mahatma Gandhi University". Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ "NIRF 2024 College Rankings" (PDF). Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ "Mar Athanasius College Kothamangalam qualifies for Kerala Premier League". Goal.com. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ "Accredited Higher Educational Institutions - NAAC". Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ Rayan, Stan (8 August 2022). "How midnight online lessons helped Eldhose Paul, Abdulla Aboobacker script history at Commonwealth Games". Sportstar. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
External links
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