Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla

Dr. K.V. Varughese Memorial Annual Lecture
2025-03-19 10:00 - 12:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Seminar Hall, Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Memorial Golden Jubilee Block, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, Kerala, 689103, India
The Department of Political Science is organising the Dr. K.V. Varughese Memorial Annual Lecture on March 19, 2025. The inaugural address will be delivered by the Rt Rev Dr Thomas Mar Theethos Episcopa, and the keynote address will be given by Dr. G. Gopakumar, former Vice Chancellor of the Central University of Kerala.

Pre-placement connect - Cognizant
2025-03-14 15:30 - 16:30 | Physics M. Sc. Computer Lab
Cognizant group is pleased to invite our institution for a virtual pre-placement connect. The GenC Human Resources team, along with their business leader, will be addressing the students on March 14 2025 at 3.30PM.
They are looking forward to meeting the 2025 graduating students with three-year full-time degree (BSc Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Electronics) and provide them with valuable insights into their industry and the career opportunities they offer.

28th Annual Lecture - Department of Economics
2025-03-12 10:00 - 12:30 | Seminar Hall, Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Memorial Golden Jubilee Block, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, Kerala, 689103, India
Postgraduate and Research Department of Economics
Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla
28th Annual Lecture
Dear sir/madam/students,

The Postgraduate and Research Department of Economics, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla has reached yet another milestone in its journey. The Annual Lecture, the prestigious academic event of the Department is in its 28th year. The Department has been conducting this event continuously since 1998, when the Department got recognized as a Research Centre of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.

The previous lectures were delivered by eminent scholars in Economics both from within India and abroad.

The 28th Annual Lecture will be delivered by Dr Ashok Thomas, Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode. Topic for the lecture is Harnessing New Technologies for Creative Disruption in the context of AI and its applications in economic growth, labour market and financial markets.

The lecture will be held at 10.00 am on Wednesday, 12th March 2025 at College Seminar Hall.

Dr. Icy K John, Former Principal, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla will be the moderator.

Expecting your presence for the meaningful conduct of the 28th Annual Lecture.

Regards

Dr.Mathew Varkey T K
Principal

Mr. Anoop Koshy George
Head, Dept. of Economics

Mr.Aravind Sankar N
Co-ordinator

Organising Commitee
Mr. Reji Mathew
Dr. Liji Samuel

Ms. Aswathy Suresh
Secretary, Economics Association
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Adhara 2025
2025-03-12 | College Auditorium, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, Tiruvalla, Kerala, India
Adhara 2025 is an upcoming Physics Fest organized by the Department of Physics at Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, scheduled for March 12, 2025.
The event includes a variety of fun and educational activities like:

Quiz Competitions
Exhibitions
Idea Presentations
Fashion Show
Room Escape
Auto Show
Sky Watch
Photography
E-Football

For more details, including event schedules and registration information, please contact Dr. I. John Berlin (Staff Coordinator +91 99447 64896) and R. Yadu (Student Coordinator +91 80758 38844).

Registration form (Colleges)
Registration form (Schools)

International Women's Day - Women Cell
2025-03-11 13:30 - 15:30 | College Auditorium, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, Tiruvalla, Kerala, India
Women Cell, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla celebrates International Women’s Day on March 11th , 2025 at the College Auditorium.
Ms.Ponnu Anna Manu, Motivational Speaker and a Social Media Influencer will be the Chief Guest.
Adv. Sini Nishad, Panel advocate of Child Legal Assistant Program and Notary will be the Chief Resource person.
On this occasion, Women Cell honour the first ever “All Women College Union” in the history of Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, and “Women of Mar Thoma” with special achievements.

International Women's Day 2025
2025-03-07 14:30 - 15:30 | Mini Conference Hall (Media Centre), Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, Kerala, 689103, India
The Women Empowerment Cell organizes a legal awareness session on March 7, 2025, in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2025. Adv. Stephy Rose Babu, Lawyer – Additional District and Sessions Court, Mavelikara, and Legal Consultant, will deliver a talk on the topic ‘Laws Every Woman Should Know’.

International Women's Day - NSS
2025-03-07 13:30 - 15:30 | Seminar Hall, Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Memorial Golden Jubilee Block, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, Kerala, 689103, India
The NSS Units of the College will commemorate International Women’s Day on March 7th, 2025, at the College Seminar Hall. Mrs. Anu George, Municipal Chairperson of Thiruvalla, will inaugurate the event. Dr. Reenamole G, Kairali Awardee and Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, will deliver the Women’s Day Address, focusing on the theme “Accelerating Action for Gender Equality”. Her address will explore the critical need to translate rhetoric into tangible action, addressing the root causes of inequality and fostering a more equitable world. The program will also include a special honour for the members of the Haritha Karma Sena.

International Women's Day - ELA
2025-03-07 12:45 - 13:30 | English Portico
English Literary Association (ELA), Department of ENGLISH, Celebrates Women’s Day
Venue : The English Portico
Friday 7th March 2025, 12.45 pm

Invited talk - Medical Club
2025-03-06 14:30 - 15:30 | Mini Conference Hall (Media Centre), Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, Kerala, 689103, India
Speaker
Dr. Joe Abraham
Associate Professor, Dept of Community Medicine
Pushpagiri Medical College
Topic: നല്ല ആരോഗ്യത്തിന് 8 ചിന്തകൾ

Essential Computing Tools for Project and Dissertation
2025-03-06 13:30 - 15:30 | Seminar Hall, Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Memorial Golden Jubilee Block, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, Kerala, 689103, India
The IQAC in association with the Department of Computer Applications will be organising a Skill Development Programme on the topic, ‘Essential Computing Tools for Project and Dissertation’ on March 06, 2025.

Public Speaking & Elocution Competition
2025-03-06 09:30 - 12:30 | Seminar Hall, Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Memorial Golden Jubilee Block, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, Kerala, 689103, India
IQAC and WWS present:
Skill Development Programme: Public Speaking & Elocution Competition
(for Students)
Date: March 6, 2025
Time: 9:30 am
Venue: College Seminar Hall, Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Memorial Golden Jubilee Block
Register here
Topics will be shared with participants five days prior to the event.

Yoga Session
2025-03-06 08:30 - 09:30 | Mini Conference Hall (Media Centre), Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, Kerala, 689103, India
IQAC, IKS Forum & NSS units, Mar Thoma College Tiruvalla
Yoga class will be held on 6/3/2025 starting at 8:30 am in the Mini Conference hall led by Dr Vishnu Namboodiri KM.

Holy Communion service -MTSA
2025-03-05 08:00 - 09:30 | College Chapel
A Holy Communion service will be held on 5th March, 2025 at 8 am in the College Chapel under the auspices of the Mar Thoma Students‘ Association . His Lordship Rt Rev. Mathews Mar Seraphim Episcopa, Diocesan Bishop of Adoor Diocese will be the chief celebrant. Requesting your prayerful participation.

Applications invited
2025-03-05 - 2025-04-04 | Kerala
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Training class on Mushroom cultivation
2025-03-03 10:30 - 12:30 | Mini Conference Hall (Media Centre), Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, Kerala, 689103, India
PG & Research Department of Botany Mar Thoma College Tiruvalla is organizing a training session on Mushroom Cultivation on Monday, 03 March, 2025 from 10:30-12:30 in Media Centre. The training is meant as a skill acquisition programme for the the participants

THIRD PROF. P. S. ZACHARIAH ENDOWMENT LECTURE
2025-03-03 10:00 - 12:30 | Seminar Hall, Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Memorial Golden Jubilee Block, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, Kerala, 689103, India
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Cordially Invites You to the
THIRD PROF. P. S. ZACHARIAH ENDOWMENT LECTURE

📅 Date: Monday, 3rd March 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Venue: College Seminar Hall

Programme

Inaugural Address

Rev. Abey T. Mammen
Sabha Secretary, Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church

Keynote Lecture

Dr. M. G. Sasibhooshan
Distinguished Historian, Art Historian, and Indologist

📖 Lecture Title:
“Rereading the Annals and Antiquities of Tiruvalla”

About the Speaker

Dr. M. G. Sasibhooshan is a preeminent historian and art historian, widely recognized for his extensive research on South Indian temple architecture, mural traditions, numismatics, and Kerala’s religious heritage. His scholarship, which spans over three decades, has provided critical insights into the artistic and ritualistic practices that define Kerala’s cultural landscape.

A prolific writer and researcher, Dr. Sasibhooshan has studied over 300 temples, contributing to their historical documentation and preservation. His expertise is sought after by prestigious institutions, including the Kerala Sahitya Akademi, Kerala Kalamandalam, and the Numismatic Society of India. Through his works, he continues to shape contemporary understandings of Kerala’s antiquities and artistic traditions.

Prof. P. S. Zachariah: A Scholar, Educator, and Visionary

Prof. P. S. Zachariah, former Head of the Department of History at Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, is a distinguished academician, historian, and philanthropist. Renowned for his erudition and pedagogical excellence, he has mentored generations of students, instilling in them a profound appreciation for historical inquiry and critical thinking.

Beyond academia, Prof. Zachariah has been an active force in numerous scholarly and social organizations, working towards the advancement of education and historical research. As a Governing Council Member of Mar Thoma College, his vision continues to shape the institution’s academic pursuits.

In 2023, he instituted the Prof. P. S. Zachariah Endowment Lecture, a prestigious academic forum dedicated to fostering historical scholarship and intellectual engagement. This annual lecture serves as a testament to his unwavering commitment to advancing historical discourse.

“A scholar of profound intellect, a mentor of enduring influence, and a visionary dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, Prof. Zachariah remains an inspiration to the academic community.”

Previous Lectures in the Series

2023: Prof. Sanal Mohan – Renowned historian and scholar specializing in caste, colonialism, and social movements.

2024: Dr. Dinesan Vadakiniyil – Dean, School of Social Sciences, MG University, and Director, Kerala Council for Historical Research.

Programme Committee

Dr. Mathew Varkey T. K. – Principal
Dr. K. M. Vishnu Namboodiri – Head, Department of History
Dr. Mathew Sam – Programme Convenor
Dr. Agney G. K. – Programme Coordinator
Ms. Nafila Nasir – Faculty, Department of History

Contact Information
📞 +91 82812 69804 | +91 94954 93075
📧 history@mtct.ac.in

We warmly invite scholars, students, and members of the academic community to this distinguished lecture—an opportunity to engage with history, scholarship, and intellectual discourse of the highest order.

Nutri-salad Challenge
2025-02-28 09:30 - 10:30 | B. Sc. Botany Laboratory
Dear Students,
Get ready for a fun and healthy adventure! We are excited to invite you to our Nutritious Salad Making Activity organized by department of botany in connection with National Science Day 2025 celebrations, where you will learn how to create delicious, colourful, and nutrient-packed salads.
Date: 28/02/2025
Time: 9.30 a.m.
Venue: B.Sc. Botany Laboratory
Theme: “Health on a Plate”
This activity will help you to:
✅ Discover the benefits of fresh vegetables and fruits
✅ Learn easy and creative salad recipes
✅ Develop healthy eating habits
✅ Enjoy a hands-on, interactive experience
Join us and make healthy eating exciting! Don’t miss this chance to showcase your creativity and promote healthy eating. Register now and let’s celebrate wellness together!
For more details, contact
Jincy P Abraham, Assistant Professor in Botany, 9645361215
Elizabeth George, Assistant Professor in Botany, 9497325371
Stay Healthy, Stay Happy
Guidelines for the competition:-
1. Teams comprising of two members from any departments can participate.
2. The salads can be made from vegetables, fruits, pulses, grains or by the combination of any of the above categories.
3. Herbs and other nutrient dense natural toppings can be used.
4. Participants will have a time limit of 30 minutes for setting and presenting their salads.
5. Participants should bring all materials on their own including utensils, knives and cutting boards.
6. Judging criteria will include nutritional value, creativity, taste and presentation of the salad.

Mar Thoma Multidisciplinary Expo – INFINITY
2025-02-28 | Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, Kuttapuzha P O, Tiruvalla, Kerala, 689103, India
Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, is organizing the Mar Thoma Multidisciplinary Expo – INFINITY on February 28, 2025, in celebration of National Science Day. Hosted by the Science Forum, this exhibition aims to promote scientific awareness and innovation through a wide range of exhibits and interactive sessions.
The event will showcase special exhibits from prestigious institutions such as ISRO, Rubber Board, Central University Kasaragod, Believers Church Medical College, Kerala Council for Historical Research, Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad, Fire & Safety Department (Govt. of Kerala), State Bank of India, and Homegrown Biotech.
Visitors can explore cutting-edge fields like Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security, along with other attractions including a Book Fest featuring major publishers, a Miyawaki Forest, Stellarium, a Zoological Museum, a Herbarium, and a Food Fest. The exhibition will feature contributions from 15 academic departments and various clubs, making it a multidisciplinary learning experience for students and the public.
The expo is coordinated under the leadership of Dr. Mathew Varkey TK (Principal) and Dr. Josmin P. Jose (Science Forum Convenor).

For more details, contact: +91 82814 86981.

Film and Contemporary Narratives
2025-02-27 20:00 - 21:00 | Online
Webinar on Film and Contemporary Narratives organiser by PG Association, Department of English, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla
On February 27th
At 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Keynote Lecture by Dr. Shambu R, Assistant Professor, Department of English, NSS College Panadalam
We look forward to your participation!

All are welcome!

SESSION ON THE MALAVIYA MISSION
2025-02-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
SESSION ON THE MALAVIYA MISSION
Organized by IQAC, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla
📅 Date: Thursday, 27th February 2025
📍 Venue: Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla
🎙 Resource Person: Dr. K. M. Vishnu Namboodiri, Assistant Professor, Department of History
Concept Note
The field of higher education in India is undergoing significant transformation with the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. A key initiative under this framework is the Malaviya Mission, introduced by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to enhance faculty development, institutional governance, and academic excellence in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
Recognizing the relevance of this initiative, the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, is organizing a session to examine the objectives and scope of the Malaviya Mission and its implications for higher education.
About the Malaviya Mission
The Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme seeks to equip educators with the necessary skills and knowledge to meet the evolving demands of the higher education sector. This initiative focuses on:
Faculty training and pedagogical advancements
Institutional governance and academic leadership
Multidisciplinary education and curriculum enhancement
Digital and technology-driven learning frameworks
Inclusivity in higher education and student engagement
Research and skill development for contemporary academic challenges
To implement these objectives, 111 Malaviya Mission Centres have been established across the country, replacing the earlier Human Resource Development Centres (HRDCs). These centres function as Madan Mohan Malaviya Teachers’ Training Centres, facilitating structured faculty training programs in alignment with the broader goals of NEP 2020.
Objectives of the Session
Examine the scope and objectives of the Malaviya Mission
Discuss its role in faculty development and institutional governance
Explore its alignment with the broader framework of NEP 2020
Consider the challenges and opportunities in implementing the initiative within HEIs
Target Audience
The session is intended for faculty members, academic administrators, and individuals engaged in higher education policy, pedagogy, and institutional development.

Registration Link
Dr Mathew Varkey TK
Principal

Vegetable & Fruit Carving Competitions
2025-02-27 13:30 - 15:30 | D4 Classroom
Greetings from the PG and Research Department of Botany…
We are extremely happy to invite you to our Vegetable & Fruit Carving competition organized by the department.

Date: 27/02/2025
Time: 1.30 p.m.
Venue: D4 classroom

ChemiaX 2K25
2025-02-27 - 2025-03-01 | Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, Kuttapuzha P O, Tiruvalla, Kerala, 689103, India
ChemiaX 2K25 – An intercollegiate and interschool chemistry fest
Organised by the Department of Chemistry Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla
Theme : Sustainable Solutions
More details : https://mtct.ac.in/chemiax-2k25/

Mar Thoma Trophy 2025
2025-02-25 - 2025-03-05 | Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, Kuttapuzha P O, Tiruvalla, Kerala, 689103, India
58th All Kerala Inter College Football Tournament- MAR THOMA TROPHY

Prof. Chellamma Mathew Memorial Lecture
2025-02-24 10:00 - 12:30 | Seminar Hall, Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Memorial Golden Jubilee Block, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, Kerala, 689103, India
We, the staff, students and alumni of the Department of Physics, solicit your esteemed presence at the sixth Prof. Chellamma Mathew Memorial Lecture, scheduled to be held on Monday, 24th February 2024 at 10:30am in the Seminar Hall, Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Memorial Golden Jubilee Block.
Dr. K. Rajendran, Director, Institute for Climate Change Studies, Kottayam will deliver the memorial lecture.
Title of the lecture : Climate Change: Theory, Modelling and Future Directions

Dr. Mathew Varkey T. K., Principal
Dr. Angel Susan Cherian, HoD & General Convenor
Dr. Noble P. Abraham, Coordinator

Training on Plant Tissue Culture
2025-02-21 13:30 - 15:30 | Kerala
A skill development training session is jointly being organized by the Department of Botany and The Department of Biosciences on 21/02/2025 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm in the class room of M.Sc. Botany Final Year classroom.

Dr. Jacob Thomas, Associate Professor and Research Guide, Department of Botany, Mar Thoma College is the chief resource person.
Dr. Jacob Thomas, Associate Professor and Research Guide, Department of Botany, Mar Thoma College & Dr. Hareesh R., Assistant Professor, Department of Bio-science, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla are the coordinators

Muses 2025
2025-02-20 - 2025-02-21 | Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, Kuttapuzha P O, Tiruvalla, Kerala, 689103, India
The biggest event of the season is here! The Department of English of Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla is organizing RAMPAGE: Muses Chapter Six on February 20 and 21, 2025.
Rampage is an inter-collegiate fest, that is open to school students too! The fest will be inaugurated by cine actor Dhyan Sreenivasan, along with Alexander Prashanth and Sminu Sijo on February 20, 2025 – 10:30 am. Span across two days, the fest has 9 competitive events that are thrilling and exciting. Experience the vibrance of Mar Thoma College, along with us.
Everyone is cordially invited,
Team Rampage.
RAMPAGE Brochure

District Level Science Day Celebrations
2025-02-18 | Seminar Hall, Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Memorial Golden Jubilee Block, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, Kerala, 689103, India
In collaboration with the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) and Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, the National Science Day celebration is being organized on February 18 at Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla under the leadership of the Department of Botany.
With the financial assistance of KSCSTE, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla is the only college in Pathanamthitta district that has been selected to organize Science Day Celebrations at the school level. A drawing competition will be held for upper primary students and a science kit making competition for high school students. The winners will get the opportunity to participate in state level competitions organized by KSCSTE The Science Day celebration will be inaugurated and the keynote address will be delivered by Prof. Achutshankar S. Nair, former Head of the Department of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Kerala University and President, Sasthravedi. There will also be a speech by Ajay Gopinath, founder of ‘Grow Greens’ and microgreens expert.

Students will have the opportunity to visit the Miyawaki-style ‘Vidyavanam’ at Mar Thoma College on this day.

Kuttipanthal meeting - MTSA
2025-02-15 12:30 - 13:00 | Maramon Sandbed
Under the auspices of the MTSA, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla the Kuttipanthal meeting during the time of Maramon Convention will be held on February 15, 2025 at 12.30 pm in the Kuttipanthal. Rev. Mathew Baby, Administrator, Mar Thoma School for Hearing Impaired, Kasaragod will deliver the message. MTSA former members, current members and officials of the Mar Thoma Students‘ Conference will attend the meeting.

Malinya Muktha Pampa
2025-02-14 | Maramon Sandbed
In connection with the 130th Maramon Convention, the NSS Unit of the college organizes a cleaning drive, ‘Malinya Muktha Pampa’, on 14th February 2025 at Maramon Convention Nagar to prevent the pollution of the Pampa River. This initiative hopes to make the Maramon Convention more environment friendly and to raise awareness about the importance of keeping the Pampa River clean. It also aims to encourage people to take responsibility for their own waste and dispose of it properly.”

Visit to the Maramon Convention Nagar
2025-02-14 | Maramon Sandbed
Date: 14-02-25
Venue: Maramon Convention Nagar
Time: 9:30 am
Mar Thoma College Thiruvalla Tourism Club organises a visit to the Maramon Convention Nagar. All are invited.
