CMS College Kottayam

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CMS College Kottayam
Special Envelope released by India Post on the bicentenary (2016-02-26) of C.M.S College, Kottayam.jpg
Special Envelope released by India Post on the bicentenary (2016-02-26) of C.M.S College
MottoThy Word Is Truth
Established1815;209 years ago (1815)
Affiliation Madhya Kerala Diocese of the Church of South India
Academic affiliation
 Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Principal Dr. Anju Sosan George
Location
Kottayam
Website cmscollege.ac.in
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The CMS College (Church Missionary Society College), established in 1817, [1] is the earliest Western-style college in India. The college is considered to be the oldest institution of higher education in India. This college is located at Kottayam, in the Kottayam district of Kerala. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in arts, commerce, and sciences. It also offers different vocational degree courses. It is affiliated to the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. It has been given Autonomous status by the University Grants Commission, India. [2] CMS College, Kottayam and Presidency College Calcutta, established in the same year, are the two earliest western-style colleges of India. The college is ranked 92nd among colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024. [3]

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History

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The Great Hall of CMS College

CMS College Kottayam is known for producing a wide range of alumni and is a landmark in the history of both Kottayam and Kerala. Founded by the Church Missionary Society of England, in 1815 when no institution existed in what was then the princely state of Travancore to teach English.

CMS College Kottayam was patronised by Col. John Munro, the East India Company Resident, and Dewan of Travancore. The Rev. Benjamin Bailey was the first principal. Apart from English, Greek and Latin were taught. The government of India welcomed the college as "a place of general education hence any demands of the state for officers to fill all the departments of public service would be met". [4] [5]

In the early years of the Old Seminary (Orthodox Pazhaya Seminary), the curriculum included the study of Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Mathematics, History, and Geography besides English, Malayalam, Sanskrit, and Syriac. In 1838, the college moved to a wooded hillock — the present site — commanding views of the distant Western Ghats. One of the oldest buildings in the campus is Room 52, or the "Grammar School", as it was originally called. A college magazine in Malayalam was started in 1864 by Principal Richard Collins, after whom the college library is named. [5]

In 1857 the college was affiliated to Madras University soon after its incorporation, and the college began to present students for the Matriculation examination. It provided free education to all its students until 1855 when the fee of one Rupee per month per student was collected. The number of students in 1870 was 129. In 1880, Visakham Thirunal, Maharaja of Travancore, observed on a visit to the college: "Long before the state undertook the humanizing task of educating the subjects, the Christian Missionaries had raised the beacon of knowledge in the land". [5]

In 1840, the number of students in the college was 220. In 1890, two-year classes were started, and the first batch of students, initially all men, was presented for the F.A. Examination in 1892. Female students were not admitted to the college until 1938. In 1950, Degree classes were started, and by 1960 the number of students in the college had risen to 1,250. Postgraduate classes were started in 1959. The college is now affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. In 1981, the Synod of the Church of South India transferred the management of the college to the C. S. I. Madhya Kerala Diocese. [5]

The 2006 Malayalam film Classmates was filmed here and was dedicated to the 1946-48 batch.

Managing Council

The CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese is in charge of CMS College Kottayam. [2] The Managing Council is made up of thirteen individuals. All significant decisions relating to the college's governance are made by the Council, which convenes no fewer than four times annually.

Departments and courses

The college offers different undergraduate and postgraduate courses and aims at imparting education to the undergraduates of lower- and middle-class people of Kottayam and its adjoining areas. [6] The college now has 17 Undergraduate and 18 postgraduate departments. There are six research centres in the college. Research work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy is conducted in the departments of Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English, and Commerce.

Science

Science faculty consists of the departments of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Application, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Home Science, and Economics.

Arts & Commerce

Arts and Commerce faculty consists of departments of Malayalam, English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Physical Education, Sociology, and Commerce (Finance & Accounting).

Accreditation

In 1999 the college was accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council with five-star status. In 2004 the University Grants Commission accorded it the status of College with Potential for Excellence. In 2009, the CMS English department celebrated the Golden Jubilee of the introduction of a postgraduate programme. [7]

Notable alumni

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References

  1. ↑ https://cmscollege.ac.in/introducing-cms-college/
  2. 1 2 "About Us, CMS College" . Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  3. ↑ "2024 NIRF Ranking" (PDF).
  4. ↑ "Setting standards of excellence: UGC recognition has added to CMS College's list of merits". The Hindu . 4 January 2005. Archived from the original on 15 March 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2010.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "History of CMS College, Kottayam" . Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  6. ↑ "Courses Offered, CMS College Kottayam" . Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  7. ↑ "CMS College English Dept PG wing golden jubilee". Express News Service. 29 October 2009. Archived from the original on 28 May 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2010.
  8. 1 2 "A proud moment for CMS College: Prof. Sudarshan delights all at his alma mater". The Hindu . 5 July 2008. Archived from the original on 2 August 2008. Retrieved 5 April 2010.
  9. ↑ Mohan, Midhun R. (8 August 2024). "CMS College Kottayam (Autonomous) is proud to announce that Dr. Roxy Mathew Koll (Alumnus 1997-2000 Batch) is selected for the award of "Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar: Vigyan Yuva - Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar" 2024 in Earth Science. This is a significant distinction conferred upon young scientists who have demonstrated exceptional potential in Science and Technology". CMS College Kottayam. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  10. ↑ Staff reporter (25 December 2010). "CMS College to organise alumni meet". The Hindu . Retrieved 24 October 2017.

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