Truth will make you free Calendar 2020-21 1 Truth will make you free CONTENTS 1. Profile of the College .............................................................................. 3 2. Succession Erstwhile at the Helm ............................................................ 5 3. The College Council ............................................................................... 7 4. Prayer Songs ......................................................................................... 8 5. Deva Matha Anthem............................................................................... 9 6. The Signal Events in Deva Matha’s Yester-years ..................................... 10 7. Programmes of Studies ........................................................................... 14 8. Scholars Pursuing Doctoral Research ...................................................... 15 9. Teaching Faculty .................................................................................... 19 10. Administrative Office .............................................................................. 36 11. Add-on Courses .................................................................................... 40 12. Rules for General Discipline .................................................................... 42 13. Co-ordinators of Co-curricular and Extra Curricular Activities ................. 49 14. Staff Guides for the year 2020 - 2021 .................................................... 68 15. Teachers Holding Significant Offices ....................................................... 70 16. Research Projects Conducted by the Faculty .......................................... 71 17. Admission Rules ..................................................................................... 74 18. Fee Rules ............................................................................................... 74 19. Fee Chart .............................................................................................. 76 20. University Examination Fee and Other Fees ............................................ 77 21. Instructions to Candidates Appearing for Examinations ............................ 78 22. Rules Regarding Refund of Caution Deposit ............................................ 80 23. Attendance and Leave of Absence .......................................................... 80 24. Publications from the College .................................................................. 81 25. Parent Teacher Association ..................................................................... 82 26. University Rank Holders/Toppers ........................................................... 83 27. Scholarships, Endowments and Medals .................................................. 87 28. Academic Calendar ................................................................................ 93 29. Former Members of the Teaching Staff ................................................... 105 30. Former Members of the Administrative Staff .......................................... 116 31. Important Telephone Numbers................................................................ 121 32. Format of Application for Leave.......................................................... 122 33. Photos of the Present Teaching & Administrative Staff 2 Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad A College for Knowledge Truth will make you free PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad, was founded on 3rd April 1964 under the inspiration of the Catholic Diocese of Palai managed by Major Archiepiscopal Marth Mariam Archdecon Pilgrim Church, Kuravilangad. The parish, Major Archiepiscopal Marth Mariam Archdecon Pilgrim Church, Kuravilangad, has etched her name in the academia of Kerala by establishing two High Schools and two L. P. Schools in the latter half of the 18th century and a Higher Secondary School in 1998. The former President of India, Dr. K. R. Narayanan and Chevalier Dr. P. J. Thomas, a renowned Economist in India did their schooling in these institutions. Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. It is recognized under section 2(f) and 12 B of the UGC Act 1956. The great visionaries, H. E. Mar Sebastian Vayalil, the then Bishop of the Diocese of Palai and Rev. Fr. Paul Alappattu, the then Vicar of St. Mary’s Forane Church, Kuravilangad, who spearheaded the founding of the college, had in their minds the glorious task of dispelling darkness and spreading the light of true wisdom all round, irrespective of caste, creed, language or religion through the dissemination of knowledge and other skills that would mould the young generation into exemplary citizens well equipped to face the challenges of the times. True to its vision and mission, the college today has emerged as a knowledge hub and a leading centre of academic excellence, educating and transforming thousands of students who hail from a purely Agrarian-Rural background. Situated in a rural milieu, in the heart of a minority community, the college aims at academic excellence in all spheres of learning, providing intellectual, moral, social, cultural and spiritual guidance to the young generation with a view to making them God-fearing, patriotic, altruistic and self-confident in life. The college is currently guided by the able leadership of H. E. Bishop Mar Joseph Kallarangatt as its Patron, Arch Priest Very Rev. Dr. Augustine Koottiyaniyil as its Manager and Dr. Jojo K. Joseph as its Principal. Calendar 2020-21 3 Truth will make you free Located (9.756, 76.564) beside the Major Archiepiscopal Marth Mariam Archdecon Pilgrim Church at Kuravilangad, in Kottayam District on a lush green eco-friendly campus of 12.5 acres/ 56585sq.mts, the college houses 10 Post Graduate Programmes and 12 Graduate Programmes. In 1981, the Post Graduate Programme in Commerce was started. P.G. Programme in English and Malayalam were inducted in 1998 and 1999 respectively. The Departments of Chemistry (2002), Botany (2004), Physics (2004) commenced Self-Financing PG programmes in the respective years. Self-Financing programmes M. Sc. Mathematics, B. A. Communicative English and B. Com. with Taxation programmes began in 2013. In 2014 the aided PG programme in Mathematics was started. The College conducts various UGC aided Add-on Courses and multi-disciplinary job-oriented certificate courses. All the departments offer UGC sponsored remedial enrichment programmes for weak students. Coaching for UGC/ JRF/NET/Civil Service examinations is provided by all the P.G. departments. The college offers training in GD, interview skills, personality development programmes and placement assistance through the Career and Placement Cell. The college has distinguished itself in research and consultancy activities. Out of the 49 permanent teachers 23 hold Ph.D and 23 hold M.Phil. degrees and many are pursuing research towards Ph.D. In addition, four Ph.D holders and 5 M.Phil holders are serving in the self -financing Under Graduate & Post-Graduate Departments. Department of Malayalam became an approved Research Centre known as ‘Nidhirickal Manikathanar Research Centre’ in 2004. Presently the department has 10 Research Guides. In 2013, the Department of English also became an approved Research Centre with three Research Guides. Presently, 74 Research Scholars are carrying out research in the Research Departments of Malayalam and English. Over the years, when rank system existed, the college has bagged 56 University Ranks, several distinctions (80% & above), numerous first classes (60% & above) and the pass percentage in UG and PG were not less than 90 percent throughout. In 2013 the science departments received DST-FIST grant to the tune of Rs. 70 lakhs. The college was re-accreditated by NAAC with “A” Grade in the year 2017. 4 Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad A College for Knowledge Truth will make you free SUCCESSION ERSTWHILE AT THE HELM PATRONS Late Mar Sebastian Vayalil ............................................................. 1964-1973 Mar Joseph Pallickaparambil ......................................................... 1973-2004 Mar Joseph Kallarangatt ................................................................ 2004- MANAGERS Late Very Rev. Fr. Paul Alappatt .................................................... 1964-1971 Late Very Rev. Fr. George Paruvanady .......................................... 1971-1977 Late Very Rev. Dr. N. M. Thomas ................................................. 1977-1982 Late Very Rev. Fr. Thomas Melvettam ........................................... 1983-1991 Very Rev. Fr. George Mulangattil ................................................... 1991-1997 Very Rev. Fr. Enas Ottathengumkal ................................................ 1997-2002 Very Rev. Dr. Thomas Moolayil ..................................................... 2002-2007 Very Rev. Dr. Joseph Maleparambil ............................................... 2007-2012 Very Rev. Fr. Abraham Kollithanathumalayil ................................... 2012-2015 Arch Priest Very Rev. Dr. Joseph Thadathil .................................... 2015-2020 Arch Priest Very Rev. Dr. Augustine Koottiyaniyil ........................... 2020- PRINCIPALS Late Rev. Dr. N.A. Thomas ........................................................... 1964-1967 Late Rev. Fr. Joseph T. Thannippara .............................................. 1967-1977 Late Prof. Abraham M. Nidhiry ....................................................