About the College
The Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar, one of the oldest Syrian Christian Churches founded by St. Thomas in India, entered the realm of higher education by establishing a College in Tiruvalla, the Headquarters of the Church.
The Church, which had pioneered many social and humanitarian projects, responded to a dire need in society by founding Mar Thoma College in 1952. The college grew fast beyond the dreams of its founders and is now one of the most reputed colleges in the state.
The late Most Rev. Dr. Juhanon Mar Thoma Metropolitan, Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Athanasius, Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan and Mr. K.K Kuruvilla contributed immensely to its growth. The present Manager is Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Suffragan Metropolitan.
The College is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University and recognized under 2(f) & 12(b) of UGC. It was the first college in Kerala to be accredited by NAAC (1998) and later re-accredited with A Grade.
Mar Thoma College is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and falls under the jurisdiction of the Deputy Director of Collegiate Education.
NAAC Accredited (1998) – First in Kerala Re-accredited with A Grade (2005, 2012) Current Grade: A (3.09) – Fourth Cycle (2019)
Member of United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) since 2015.
Lord, our father, eternal God, before whose face generations rise and pass away, age after age the living seek Thee and find that of Thy faithfulness there is no end. Our fathers in their pilgrimage walked by Thy guidance and rested in Thy mercy. Still, to their children be Thou the cloud day by day, the fire by night. We in this College look up to Thee in thankfulness for the founders of this institution and for those who have laboured for building up noble traditions. We remember those who have passed from this College and are engaged in different walks of life. Be to them their strength and stay. Be to us O Lord, our guiding star for a life of service in the pilgrim way.
Amen
Hail Alma Mater, hail to thee!
Mar Thoma College, hail to thee!
E’er to you we’ll sing your beauty
All through life we’ll raise your banner
All through life we’ll pace the path of
Knowledge, truth and goodliness
E’er this our motto be.
Hail Alma Mater, hail to thee!
Mar Thoma College, hail to thee!
Hymns of praise we’ll sing joyously
Ne’er forgetting what you gave us
Drinking from your spring of sweetness
Mercy, peace and service lofty-
E’er this our motto be.
The College is managed by the Governing Council constituted by the Mar Thoma Sabha Council of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar. The Governing Council consists of 12 members, with one of the Bishops as the Chairperson. The Principal is the Secretary of the Governing Council.
There is also one elected representative of the faculty in the Governing Council. The remaining members are either nominated or elected by the Sabha Council, or co-opted by the Governing Council. The Council takes important decisions regarding administration, starting of new courses, development of infrastructure, and review of policies.
| Name | Time Period |
|---|---|
| Rev. Dr. M. G. Chandi (The Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Metropolitan) |
1952–1953 |
| Prof. K. E. Nainan | 1953–1954 |
| Rev. Dr. K. K. George | 1954–1956 |
| Prof. M. V. Ittiyerah | 1956–1960 |
| Prof. M. V. John | 1960–1963 |
| Rev. Dr. T. C. Thomas | 1963–1974 |
| Dr. C. T. John | 1974–1977 |
| Prof. C. C. Joseph | 1977–1981 |
| Prof. C. T. Mathew | 1981–1986 |
| Prof. C. Kochummen | May–Oct. 1986 |
| Prof. C. T. Titus | Nov. 1986–1991 |
| Prof. Koshy Cheriyan | 1991–1996 |
| Dr. A. P. John | 1996–1998 |
| Prof. Jacob Kurien | 1998–2001 |
| Dr. Abraham George | 2001–2006 Dec |
| Prof. N. M. Mathew | Jan.–May 2007 |
| Dr. M. Y. Abraham Karickam | 2007–2008 |
| Dr. K. T. Philip | 2008–2010 |
| Prof. Kurien John | 2010–2013 |
| Dr. Alex Mathew | 2013–2015 |
| Dr. K. Jacob | 2015–2017 |
| Dr. Icy K John | 2017–2020 |
| Dr. Varughese Mathew | 2020–2023 |
