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, was thus responding to a dire need of the society in the field of higher education by founding Mar Thoma College in 1952. The college grew fast, even beyond the dreams of founding fathers and now it is one of the most reputed Colleges in the state and is a glowing example of the vision of the Church and its commitment to the needs of the society.

The late Most Rev. Dr. Juhanon Mar Thoma Metropolitan, the late Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Athanasius, late Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan and the late Mr. K.K Kuruvilla and many others contributed in no small measure to the growth and development of this institution. The present Manager of the College is Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Suffragan Metropolitan.

From a small beginning with 250 students and 12 teachers, the college has grown into a premier educational institution with over 1500 students on the rolls, over 80 members on the teaching staff and about 45 members on the non-teaching staff. The college presently offers 12 under graduate and 11 post graduate programmes and several non-formal courses. The College also has seven bonafide research departments offering full time research facility leading to Ph.D.

The College, accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 1998, the first college to do so in Kerala, attained the unique distinction on being the first re-accredited college with A-Grade in Mahatma Gandhi University. The College is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and comes under the 2(f) & 12(b) category of the University Grants Commission.

AFFILIATION & ACCREDITATION

Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. It falls within the administrative jurisdiction of the Deputy Director of Collegiate Education, Kottayam and comes under the 2(f) & 12(b) category of the University Grants Commission.

The College accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 1998 – the first college to do so in Kerala, also attained the unique distinction of being the first re-accredited College in the Mahatma Gandhi University with ‘A’ Grade in 2005 and again in 2012.

The College is also a member of The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI)  since 2015. The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) is a global initiative that aligns institutions of higher education with the United Nations in furthering the realization of the purposes and mandate of the United Nations through activities and research in a shared culture of intellectual social responsibility.

Governing Council

The College is managed by the Governing Council constituted by the Mar Thoma Sabha Council of the 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 Governing Council takes important decisions regarding administration and also matters such as the starting of new courses, development of infra-structural facilities, review of policies and so on.

Members of the Governing Council

1. Rt. Rev. Thomas Mar Timotheos Episcopa (Manager)
2. Prof. Dr. George Mathew (Treasurer)
3. Rev. Shaji Thomas
4. Mr. Abi Varghese John
5. Adv. James Mathen
6. Dr. Aby Thomas Varicad
7. Dr. Selin Abraham
8. Prof. Kurien John
9. Mr. Varghese Varghese
10. Mr. Manesh Jacob
11. Dr. George K. Alex
12. Dr. Mathew Varkey T. K., Principal (Secretary)

College Council

The College Council is a statutory body consisting of the Principal (Chairman), the various heads of departments and four elected members of the teaching staff. The internal affairs of the college are administered by the Principal in consultation with the College Council. The Council makes regular assessment of the curricular and co-curricular activities on the campus and makes all relevant proposals concerning planning and developments. The council also recommends the nomination of various teachers as directors, president and members of the committees and associations which steer the curricular and co-curricular activities on the campus.

Members

1. Dr. Mathew Varkey T. K. (Principal)
2. Dr. Susan Thomas
3. Dr. Kesia Mary Philip
4. Prof. Retheesh R.
5. Dr. Angel Susan Cherian
6. Dr. Neema Ani Mangalam
7. Prof. Dr. Neeta N. Nair
8. Dr. Raju Thomas
9. Dr. Vishnu Namboothiri K. M.
10. Prof. Anoop Koshy George
11. Prof. Sony Achamma Thomas
12. Prof. Jeby Johnson
13. Dr. Antu Annam Thomas
14. Dr. Reni George
15. Ms. Anu Ann James
16. Dr. I John Berlin
17. Dr. Agney G. K.
18. Sri. Renjith K Varghese

Administrative Staff

Sri. Renjith K Varghese, Sr. Superintendent
Sri. D. Jose
Sri. Shibu Jacob
Sri. Abhish Jacob Thomas
Smt. Bini K Baby
Sri. Agnal Merin
Sri. Mathew K. Jacob
Sri. Sam Thomas
MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Smt. Binu Mariam George
Sri. Mathew C. Sam
Sri. M.M Thomas

COMPUTER CENTRE

Sri. Krishnakumar K. V.
Smt. Deepa Mathew
TECHNICAL STAFF
Sri. Varghese Thomas (Specimen Collector)
Sri. Kurien Varghese (Mechanic)

LABORATORY ASSISTANTS

Sri. Abraham Joseph
Sri. Jacob Thomas
Sri. Sabu S.J.
Sri. Alexander Chacko
Sri. Saji John
Smt. Saramma Jacob
Sri. Thomas Abraham
Sri. Abraham Varghese
Sri. Manoj Thomas
Sri. Thomas K John
Sri. Renjith Kumar PR
Mr. Sijo Thomas

LIBRARY ASSISTANTS

Sri. K.T. Abraham
Sri. S. Toney
Sri. Varghese Jacob

WARDENS

Ms. Rachel Koshy (New Hostel)
Mrs. Elizabeth Francis (Old Hostel)

Timeline of Development of the College
1952 Starting of College with Groups I and III of the Intermediate Class
1953 Starting of Group II
1955 College up-graded with B. A. (Eco) and B. Sc. (Mathematics)
1956 Pre- University Course replaces the Intermediate Course
1957 B. Sc. (Chemistry), B. Sc. (Botany) and B. A. (Philosophy) started
1959 B. Sc. (Physics) started
1963 M. Sc. (Mathematics) started
1964 Pre- Degree Course re places the Pre- University Course
1966 M. A. (English) and M. Sc. (Botany) started
1967 B. A. (English) started
1968 B. Sc. (Zoology) started
1977 Silver Jubilee Year
1980 B. A. (Politics) and Group IV started
1981 M. A. (Economics) and B. A. (History) started
1982 M. Sc. (Zoology) started
1984 M. Sc. (Chemistry) started
1985 Dept. of English and Zoology recognized as Research entres.
1986 Dept. of Botany recognized as Research Centre
1995 M. Sc. (Physics) started
1998 M. Sc. Analytical Chemistry started
1998 Dept. of Economics recognized as Research Centre
1998 Comparative Literature Research and Study Centre (CLRSC) started.
1998 Accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council
1999 B. Sc. Botany (Vocational) started.
2000 De-linking of Pre- Degree Course.
2000 Dept. of Physics and Chemistry recognized as Research Centres.
2001 B. Com. (Vocational) started.
2001 PG Semester System started
2002 Golden Jubilee Year
2005 Re-Accredited with A-Grade by NAAC
2005 M.S2005 M. Sc. (Biotechnology) and M.Sc. (Microbiology) started
2006 Communicative English, Visual Communication & Communicative Hindi started
2008 Recognized as partner institution of IGNOU & MLT (UGC sponsored add on course started)
2008 Dept. of Mathematics recognized as Research Centre
2009 Credit and Semester system introduced at U.G. level
2012 Reaccredited with A Grade (Third Phase)
2012 Credit and Semester system introduced at P.G. level
2014 B. Com. (Taxation) started.