Summary
NSS Hindu College, Changanassery is one of the oldest and largest institutions of higher education of Nair Service Society (NSS) was established in 1947 by Indian social reformer and freedom fighter Sri. Bharatha Kesari Mannathu Padmanabhan and is located on par with NSS Central Headquarters at Perunna, Changanassery. It is one of the sixteen Arts and Science colleges under the NSS and is the very first in terms of establishment.[1][2][3] The college is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala and is re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous body of UGC with "A" grade.[4][5] Its academics is a conglomerate of 14 Undergraduate, 11 Postgraduate and 10 Doctoral programmes over various disciplines of Arts, Science and Commerce.[4][6][7]
 Vintage view of the Main Block | |
| Motto | तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय |
|---|---|
Motto in English | From darkness, lead me to the Light |
| Type | Aided |
| Established | 1947 |
| Founder | Sri. Mannathu Padmanabhan |
Parent institution | Nair Service Society |
| Accreditation | NAAC "A" Grade |
| Affiliation | Mahatma Gandhi University |
| Principal | S.Sujatha |
| Students | 2200+[8] |
| Location | 9°26′27″N 76°32′43″E / 9.44074°N 76.54526°E |
| Website | www |
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History edit
The land stationing the college and its proximities starts its recorded history of ownership from Ezhanthi Bhattathiris which was then acquired by Kumaramangalom Namboothiripads. They later sold it to the public. The NSS bought this northern part of the illam's property in the 1940's where the college was constructed. Despite the initial objection of Changanassery Archdiocese on granting of the license for the new college, Nair Service Society went ahead with its project to have a college near its headquarters at Perunna.[9]
The college started its operation in the NSS High School building at Perunna with an affiliation to the then University of Travancore when it was established in 1947. Since 1983, it has been affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. In July 1949 Sri. Panampally Govinda Menon, the then minister for education of Thiru-Kochi, laid the foundation stone of the existing structure of college in proximity to NSS headquarters.[1][10] The opening ceremony of the college on January 1956 was a fortnight long celebration, this occasion is inaugurated by hoisting the flag by His Highness Sri. Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, the king of Travancore. The college was formally inaugurated in 1956 by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, the then vise president of India. The college building was formally opened by K. M. Munshi, then governor of Uttar Pradesh. On 27 November 2017, the college was re-accredited by the NAAC with "A" grade.[11][12][13]
Overview edit
The college has a playground (3.20 acre in 2:1 aspect ratio) with fixed football goal posts, an open basketball court and a multi-gymnasium. The college has two unit of National Service Scheme (NSS) with a strength of 100 members each. The National Cadet Corps (NCC) has an Army Wing under 5 Kerala Bn. N.C.C. Changanassery with a sanctioned strength of 160 cadets and a Naval Wing under 5(K) Naval Unit, Changanassery with a sanctioned strength of 50 cadets.[14][15]
The college stations one of the four University Study Centres of Mahatma Gandhi University, a LAN linked computer lab with an accommodation for 40 students and a well stocked fully automated exclusive library block equipped with KOHA integrated library system featuring e-gate, information KIOSK and digital library. The library has access to electronic resources like INFLIBNET and DELNET. The college has digital classrooms in departments of Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Commerce, English and History. Two ladies hostels are functioning in the college campus with the principal as ex officio warden. [16][17] The college is located within the Kottayam district and near to its tri-junction with Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta district's. The nearest KSRTC depot of Changanassery along with two other private bus stations are located within a kilometer of it and has the Changanassery railway station located on a similar distance.[18][19]
Programmes edit
Department with Doctoral Programme
| Sl. No | Department | Undergraduate | Postgraduate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Seats | Course | Seats | ||
| Arts | |||||
| 1. | Hindi | B.A. Hindi | 30 | M.A. Hindi | 15+4 |
| 2. | English | B.A. English | 30 | M.A. English | 12+3 |
| 3. | Malayalam | B.A. Malayalam | 30 | M.A. Malayalam | 15+4 |
| 4. | Political Science | B.A. Politics | 60 | M.A. Politics | 15+4 |
| 5. | History | B.A. History | 120 | M.A. History | 15+4 |
| 6. | Economics | B.A. Economics | 120 | M.A. Economics | 15+4 |
| 7. | Philosophy | B.A. Philosophy | 60 | — | — |
| Commerce | |||||
| 8. | Commerce | B.Com. Finance | 60+10 | M.Com. Finance | 15+4 |
| Science | |||||
| 9. | Botany | B.Sc. Botany | 24+6 | — | — |
| 10. | Zoology | B.Sc. Zoology | 24+6 | M.Sc. Zoology | 12+3 |
| 11. | Physics | B.Sc. Physics | 24+6 | M.Sc. Physics | 12+3 |
| 12. | Chemistry | B.Sc. Chemistry | 32+6 | M.Sc. Chemistry | 10+3 |
| 13. | Mathematics | B.Sc. Mathematics | 60 | M.Sc. Mathematics | 15+4 |
| 14. | Food Science | B.Sc. Food Science and Quality Control | 60 | — | — |
| Physical Education | |||||
| 15. | Physical Education | Open Course (CBCSS) | — | — | — |
| University Webpage College Webpage CAP Webpage | |||||
Notable alumni edit
- Prabha Varma
- Ganesh Puthur
- Tony Mathew
- Ambalapuzha Gopakumar
- Nedumudi Harikumar[20]
- Ezhacherry Ramachandran
- Acharya Narendra Bhooshan
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "About NSS Hindu College : NSS Hindu College". nsshinducollege.org. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ "NSS Colleges – Official website of Nair Service Society". Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ V. Balakrishnan & R. Leela Devi, 1982, Mannathu Padmanabhan and the revival of Nairs in Kerala, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi.
- ^ a b "Mahatma Gandhi University, Affiliated Colleges". Mahatma Gandhi University.
- ^ "NAAC Archives" (PDF). National Assessment and Accreditation Council.
- ^ "Programmes Offered (UG, PG & PhD) : NSS Hindu College". nsshinducollege.org. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ "N.S.S. Hindu College, Changanacherry – Official website of Nair Service Society". Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ https://www.careers360.com/colleges/nss-hindu-college-changanacherry
- ^ Bharatha Kesari, Mannathu Padmanabhan (2003). Reminiscences of My Life. Cultural Publications Department, Government of Kerala. ISBN 8186365982.
- ^ Network, L. I. (2 February 2021). "PANAMPILLY GOVINDA MENON". Law Insider India. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ NAAC. "NAAC Archives" (PDF). National Assessment and Accreditation Council.
- ^ Mahaanaaya Mannathu Padmanabhan – Prof Geethalayam Geethakrishnan, Publisher:Kurukshethra Prakasan
- ^ Title Reminiscences of My Life Author Mannathu Padmanabhan Translated by Pisharikovil Chandrasekhara Menon Contributor Kerala (India). Dept. of Cultural Publications Publisher Cultural Publications Department, Government of Kerala, 2003 Original from the University of Michigan Digitized 20 Jul 2009 ISBN 9788186365984 Length 264 pages
- ^ "Sports : NSS Hindu College". nsshinducollege.org. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "MG UNIVERSITY-NSS". nss.mgu.ac.in. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Digital Library : NSS Hindu College". nsshinducollege.org. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "USE OF LIBRARY BY POST GRADUATE STUDENTS IN N.S.S. HINDU COLLEGE, CHANGANASSERY: A STUDY". ResearchGate.
- ^ "Kerala State Road Transport Corporation - keralartc.com". Kerala State Road Transport Corporation - keralartc.com. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ Service, Express News (12 December 2023). "21 railway stations get 'Eat Right Station' status in Kerala". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ "Nedumudi Harikumar | Actor, Music Department". IMDb. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
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