Board of Governors MARY MATHA ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE

01. His Excellency Mar Jose Porunnedom (The Patron & the Bishop of the Diocese of Mananthavady) Web: www.marymathacollege.org 02. Rev Fr George Myladoor Email: [email protected] (The Manager & the President of the Board) Phone & Fax: 04935 241087 03. Dr Maria Martin Joseph (The Principal & the Secretary) Principal: 9400381087 04. Rev Fr Jilson Kokkandathil (The Procurator of the Diocese of Mananthavady) 05. Rev Fr Jose Kocharakkal Government-Aided College (The PRO of the Diocese of Mananthavady) Affiliated to the Kannur University 06. Rev Fr Jose Kalappura & A Minority Institution (Parish Priest, St Martin’s Church, Ondayangadi) (NAAC Re-Accredited B++ Grade College) 07. The Deputy Director of Collegiate Education North Zone (Govt Nominee) 08. Dr Geetha Antony Pullen (The Coordinator of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell & The Coordinator of UGC Projects) 09. Mr Sudhakaran P K (The Vice President of the ParentTeacher Association) 10. Dr Joseph K J (The Secretary to the Parent Teacher Association & Founded in 1995 President of the Teaching Staff Association) 11. Mr Benison Challenger K (The President of the Administrative Staff Association) Patron 12. Dr Rajeev Thomas His Excellency Mar Jose Porunnedom (The Staff Advisor to the Students’ Union) (Bishop of the Diocese of Mananthavady) 13. Mr Joy Joseph Manager (The Office Superintendent) Rev Fr George Myladoor (Mob: 9446166573) 14. The Chairman of the Students’ Union 15. The Vice Chairperson of the Students’ Union Principal Dr Maria Martin Joseph (Mob: 9447277990)

4 1 Personal Contents Information

Board of Governors 4 At the Helm in the Past 5 College Crest 6 Aims & Objectives 7 History of the College 8 Departments, Programmes & Faculty 10 Name : ...... Administrative & Supporting Staff 14 Class : ...... No : ...... College Council; Advisory Council 15 IQAC; PTA Executive Council 16 HomeAddress : ...... Mentors & Students’ Representatives 17 ...... Representative Council of the PTA 18 ...... Rules & Regulations of the College 20 Rules for Central Library 47 Telephone : ...... Important Phone Numbers 49 E-mail : ...... Committees 50 Adhar No. : ...... Co-Curricular & Extra-Curricular Programmes 55 Extension Activities 56 Name of Guardian: ...... Clubs & Co-ordinators 57 Vehicle No. : ...... Scholarships & Prizes 58 Facilities in the College 60 Driving License No.: ...... Research Centres 62 Blood Group : ...... Important Positions of the Faculty 63 Academic Calendar 66 Bank Account No.: ...... University Rank Holders & Toppers 77 Bank Name, Branch: ...... Best Outgoing Students 78

2 3 History of the College At the Helm in the Past Mary Matha Arts & Science College, an institution run by the Catholic Diocese of Mananthavady, symbolises the realisation of the dreams and aspirations of the people of North Wayanad. It Patrons was sanctioned by the Government of Kerala on the Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy : 1995-1996 recommendation of the University of Calicut in response to the demands of the people. His Excellency Rt Rev Dr Jacob Mar Emmanuel Pothanamoozhy : 1997-2003 Thoomkuzhy, the then Bishop of Mananthavady, took upon himself the onerous task of establishing and managing this institution, and he is our founder Patron. The college was formally inaugurated on 23rd October 1995 with three degree courses: Functional Managers English, Zoology and Mathematics. When Kannur University came Rev Msgr Joseph Kaniamattom : 1995-1997 into existence in 1996, the college became affiliated to it. His Excellency Rt Rev Dr Emmanuel Pothanamuzhy Rev Msgr George Njaralakkat : 1997-2006 became the Patron of the college when he was consecrated as the Bishop of the Diocese in 1997. As the founder Principal of Rev Fr Jose Kocharackal : 2006-2008 Christ College, Bangalore, he had long years of experience as a Rev Fr Robin adakkancherilV : 2008-2011 teacher and administrator. His vision and commitment to academic excellence were guiding beacons in our institution’s efforts to Rev Msgr Mathew Madappallikkunnel: 2011-2012 achieve its social and educational goals. His Excellency passed Rev Fr Chandy Punakkatt : 2012-2017 away in 2003 and subsequently His Excellency Rt Rev Dr Jose Porunnedom became the Patron. Dr K T Varkey was the founder Principal of the college Principals from 1995 to 2002. Rev Fr Dr James Maruthukunnel (CMI), former Principal of St Joseph’s College, Devagiri, Kozhikode was the Dr K T Varkey : 1995-2002 next Principal, from 2002 to 2006. Dr Raju George took charge on 1st April 2006 and he served the college till March 2014. After Dr Fr James Maruthukunnel : 2002-2006 his retirment, Dr Saban K V, Associate Professor of Physics, Dr Raju George : 2006-2013 SB College, Changanassery, assumed the office of the Principal on 12th August 2014. He demitted the position on 10 June 2015 to Dr Saban Kurumthottam : 2014-2015 take up another assignment. Then, Dr Savio James V, who served Dr Savio James V : 2015-2019 from the beginning of the college as the HoD of the Dept of English, assumed charge as the Principal.

8 5 College Crest Aims & Objectives

The emblem, together with the motto ‘Education for It is with the objective of meeting the higher educational needs of the youth of Wayanad that the Catholic Total Liberation, is symbolic of the ideals the college stands for. Diocese of Mananthavady undertook the mission of The open book, the pen and receiving hands represent the recep- establishing and managing Mary Matha Arts & Science College. As a Christian Institution, it endeavours to inculcate tion and assimilation of knowledge which liberates the individual human values and social justice as envisaged by Jesus from the debilitating shackles of ignorance and incapacity. How- Christ. It considers education not just as a search for ever, the growth and evolution of the individual through education knowledge but as a great mission in which both the teachers and the students participate in the process of developing is not seen as an end in itself. The training, both academic and human resource for the benefit of the society and the nation. extracurricular, seeks to foster in the students a keen awareness of their communities armed with the skills to contribute positively The college seeks to instil in the students an awareness of their social rootedness and encourage them to change and reconstruction where required. to be active participants in the construction of a just social order. The symbols take a new dimension of meaning in Though a minority institution, the college includes connection with the Patron Saint of the College, Mother Mary, in its purview the educational aspirations of the community as a whole, irrespective of religion, caste and social status. whose offering hands represent a complete surrender to the Eter- The college tries to facilitate and encourage higher education nal Wisdom. The tool for imparting wisdom, the pen, from another among people who have been denied such opportunities angle looks like a lighted candle that dispels the darkness of igno- because of social and economic backwardness. The college, situated in a tribal area, takes special care to rance and it signifies that the learning one receives at the institu- provide opportunities and facilities to tribal students aspiring tion is not to be kept to oneself but to be disseminated in the for higher studies. Thus the college seeks to foster equitable community. social development through the empowerment of individuals who can contribute to the common good.

6 7 Sabu O J MSc 9847878750 [email protected] Rev Msgr Joseph Kaniamattam was the founder Manager of Reshma Raj MTech 7025638858 the college after which Rev Msgr George Njaralakkatt, the then Vicar [email protected] General of the Diocese, was the Manager for nine long years from 9645299514 Midhula Kollanandi MSc, UGC-NET [email protected] 1997 to 2006. After this, Rev Fr Jose Kocharackal, Syncellus of the Tancy V S MSc, UGC-NET 9947517993 Diocese, was the Manager till May 2008. Rev Fr Robin Vadakkuncheril [email protected] succeeded him and was in office ttill May 2011. Rev Msgr Dr Mathew Shahina K MCA, UGC-NET 9048567516 Madappallikkunnel, the Vicar General of the Diocese was the Manager [email protected] 6282810744 during 2011-12. Rev Fr Chandy Punakkattu, was the Manager from Manju Joseph MTech [email protected] May 2012 to May 2017 during which time many developmental projects

Research Guide: undertaken in the college. Dr Thomas Monoth (Kannur University) The Decennial Celebration of the founding of the college was COMMERCE held in 2005-06 with several innovative initiatives in the academic UG Programme : Bcom (Core) programmes and in the extending of the infrastructure. In 2006, National : Computer Application (Complementary) Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), awarded B++ Grade Head of the Department : Mr Regi Francis M Com, B Ed, UGC-NET, SET (with 83.5% marks) to the college and later, in 2013, the college was Mob:9048527576,E-mail:[email protected] re-accredited with A Grade by NAAC. In the 3rd cycle of accreditation ++ Faculty held in March 2019, the college got B Grade. The college offers seven Degree Courses, two PG Courses Rajitha Xavior M Com, UGC-NET 9562232629 [email protected] and Doctoral Programmes in Mathematics and Zoology. An Internal

Dr Ramya Krishnan M M Com, MBA, M Phil,9495912596 Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has been instituted to sustain and PhD, ,SET NET-JRF [email protected] enhance the quality of education in the post-accreditation stages. PHYSICS Faculty members have undertaken about 30 Minor Research Projects with financial assistance from the UGC and four Major Research UG Programme : BSc Physics (Core) Projects sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology : Chemistry, Mathematics (Complementary) Faculty (DST), Govt of India and the Kerala State Council for Science, Prince Philip : M Sc 9400634727 Technology and Environment (KSCSTE). [email protected] The Vicennial Celeberation of the college was held in January,

Dr Sijo A K : M Sc, PhD 9947356444 2014. The IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) centre [email protected] was formally inaugurated in June 2015 to further enhance the Ansha Shajee : M Sc, CSIR-NET 8884919115 educational opportunities of the people of the area, especially those [email protected] who are unable to utilize the benefits of the formal system. CHEMISTRY (SELF-FINANCING) Rev Fr George Myladoor assumed charge in May 2017 as the Manager. UG Programme : BSc Chemistry (Core) Dr. Savio James V retired and Dr Maria Martin Joseph took : Mathematics, Physics (Complementary) charge as the Principal in March 2019. Head of the Department : Dr Rajeev Thomas MSc, BEd, MPhil, PhD, JRF Mob:9847424900 , E-mail:[email protected]

12 9 5 Bennet Stephen M Sc 9446697776 Departments, Courses & [email protected] Faculty 6 Nayana N P M Sc 7025954124 [email protected] ENGLISH 7 Shinya P MSc, UGC-NET 9495912585 UG Programme : BA Functional English (Core) [email protected] : Journalism, Political Science (Complementary) Research Guide: Dr Sr Bindhu K Thomas (Kannur University) Head of the Department : Biju Joseph M A, UGC-NET (JRF) Mob: 9605744088, E-mail:[email protected] STATISTICS Faculty Dr Geetha Antony Pullen M Sc, PGDCA, Ph D 9847325392 CSIR-NET (JRF) [email protected] 9847766502 ZOOLOGY 1 George Thomas MA, BEd, UGC-NET [email protected] UG Programme : BSc Zoology (Core) 2 Toby K Joseph MA, MPhil, BEd, UGC-NET9961354120 : Chemistry, Biological Techniques (Complementary) [email protected] Doctoral Programme : PhD in Zoology 3 Sharon Rose MA, BEd,MPhil, UGC-NET8943008077 Head of the Department : Dr Mercy Ignatius M Sc, B Ed, MPhil, Ph D [email protected] 4 Alida Joseph MA 9400189109 Mob:9496442098 , E-mail:[email protected] [email protected] Faculty JOURNALISM 1 Dr Mary Nirmala Borgia M Sc, B Ed, M Phil, PhD9947644699 [email protected] Dr Shaju P P MCJ, UGC -NET, PhD 9447887703 2 Anupama K K M Sc,CSIR-NET 7560869184 [email protected] [email protected]

POLITICAL SCIENCE Research Guide: Dr Sudha Devi A R (Kannur University) Fr Sibichan Chelackapallil MA 9447410831 [email protected] BIOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES Bhanupriya R M Sc CSIR-NET 8606737123 MATHEMATICS [email protected] UG Programme : BSc Mathematics (Core) COMPUTER SCIENCE : Statistics,Computer Science (Complementary) UG Programme : BSc Computer Science (Core) PG Programme : MSc Mathematics (Self-Financing) : Mathematics, Statistics (Complementary) Doctoral Programme : PhD in Mathematics PG Programme : MSc Computer Science Head of the Department : Dr Pamy Sebastian MSc, MPhil, PhD (On leave) Head of the Department : Dr Thomas Monoth M Sc, M Phil,Ph D Faculty Mob: 9400759752, E-mail:[email protected] Faculty 1 Dr Sr Bindhu K Thomas MSc, BEd, M.Phil, PhD 9605747835 [email protected] Jisha T E M Sc, M Phil 9447397462 2 Binoy Joseph MSc, CSIR-NET 9946234220 [email protected] [email protected] Lisha A MCA 9847571254 3 Viduna V D MSc 8547876547 [email protected] [email protected] 9656630887 Bibin Jose MCA 9946770010 4 Dilsree K MSc [email protected] [email protected]

10 11 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Faculty Armin Abraham MSc, BEd 9400672192 Dr Maria Martin Joseph (Principal) [email protected] Dr Geetha Antony Pullen (Co-ordinator) Dr Linet Rose J MSc, BEd, PhD 9946933039 Manager / Representative [email protected] Ashlat Simon MSc, CSIR-NET (JRF)9496480369 Dr Mercy Ignatius [email protected]

Dr Joseph K J Divya Mathew MSc, BEd 9539328846 Dr Rakesh Kalia [email protected] Dr Fr George P V (Librarian) HINDI Mr Bibin Jose Dr Rakesh Kalia MA, PhD, UGC-NET 9544439717 Ms Rajitha Xavior [email protected] MALAYALAM Ms Sharon Rose Head of the Department : Dr Joseph K J 9447682387 Mr Binoy Joseph MA (Mal), MA [email protected] (Linguistics), PhD Dr Linet Rose UGC-NET Faculty Mr Anisha Shajee

Mr Joy Joseph Akhil P David MA, UGC-NET 9496940291 [email protected] Research Guide: Dr Joseph K J (Kannur University) PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Adarsh M M PEd, UGC-NET 9567484540 [email protected] Research Guide: Dr Maria Martin Joseph (Kannur University)

16 13 Administrative & Supporting Staff College Council

1. Mr Joy Joseph 9400615725 Dr Maria Martin Joseph (Principal) [email protected] Dr Mercy Ignatius 2. Mr George Sebastian 9495783761 [email protected] Dr Rajeev Thomas

3. Ms Ashly Thomas 9400393175 04935 215175 Dr Geetha Antony Pullen (IQAC Co-ordinator) [email protected] Mr Biju Joseph 4. Dr Fr George P V 9495103491, 6238299646 (Fr Justin Moonnanal) [email protected] Dr Bindhu K Thomas Dr Thomas Monoth 5. Ms Philomina PJ 9947423490 04935 270229 [email protected] Mr Regi Francis Dr Fr George P V (Librarian) 6. Mr Johnson C T 9495307070 [email protected] Dr Rakesh Kalia 7. Mr James K C 9495213439 04935 242055 Dr Shaju P P 8. Mr Jojo George 9446130013, 9497402703 9497451456 Dr Joseph K J [email protected] Mr Joy Joseph (Superintendent) 9. Mr Jose Augustian 9495307011, 9946563544 [email protected]

10. Mr Johnson C J 9400503289, 9947265989 04936 223289 [email protected] Advisory Council for General Discipline & Ethics 11. Mr George Baby 9746143586 [email protected] Rev Fr George Myladoor (Manager) 12. Ms Maria Vadakkedath V C 9947133749 Dr Maria Martin Joseph (Principal) 13. Ms Leela P 9745641353 Dr Rajeev Thomas (Advisor to the Students’ Union & NCC Officer) 14. Mr Benison Challenger K 9946916655 04935 215669 [email protected] Dr Geetha Antony Pullen (IQAC Co-ordinator)

15. Mr Jomit Mathew 9544229279 Mr Sudhakaran P K (PTA Vice President)

16. Mr Martin Joseph 9539044578 Dr Joseph K J (PTA Secretary)

17. Mr Anish Chacko 9400631091 Dr Ramya Krishnan M (Women’s Cell Co-ordinator)

18. Ms Jinsha Zacharias 9495784928 Mr Bibin Jose (Security Liaison Officer)

14 15 Rules & Regulations of the College Mentors & Students’ Representatives DEPARTMENTS MENTORS STUDENTS’ REPRESENTATIVES 1. General Rules and Regulations Ist : Dr Shaju P P 1.1. The Principal is the ultimate/appellate authority in all English IInd : Mr Toby K Joseph Malavika Suresh,Alan Cyril matters of the college. IIIrd : Ms Sharon Rose Mary James, Benno Thomas 1.2. Ragging is strictly banned on the college campus. Anyone found guilty of ragging and/or abetting Ist : Dr Sr BindhuThomas K ragging will be punished as per the directives of the Mathematics IInd : Mr Binoy Joseph Navya Nair, AmalAbraham rd UGC, Government and the Supreme Court. All the III : Ms Shinya P Sona Jolly, MuhammedAnsil KT incidents of ragging will be severely dealt with. The culprits will be dismissed from the college and police Ist : Dr Mercy Ignatius nd cases will be filed against them. II : Ms Bhanupriya R Anjana C M, Alok K IIIrd : Dr Mary Nirmala 1.3.In accordance with the policy adopted by the Zoology Niviya Antony, Galice K Borgia Governing Body and the PTA, the college has st implemented strict regulations on political activities I : Ms Jisha T E on the college campus which forbid students from Computer IInd : Ms Lisha A Reshma K S, Samuel Benny George organizing/ participating in any political activity on the Science IIIrd : Mr Bibin Jose Akhila V Augustine, campus. Sarath C N 1.4. As per the Govt. Order No. Rt/No.346/05/ Higher st Edn dated 1-3-2005, students are not allowed to I : Ms Rajitha Xavior IInd : Mr Regi Francis Fathima Hannah,Amal Jose George use mobile phones on the campus and are Commerce IIIrd : Dr Ramya Krishnan Jisna Kunjumon, Joel Jose permitted to bring two-wheelers only up to the parking area allotted to them near the college gate. I : Dr Sijo A K Under no circumstances are they allowed to bring II : MsAnsha Shajee four-wheelers to the college. Physics Shalini P, Joji Jose III : Mr Prince Philip Anju Varghese,T onyT om 1.5. All the first & second year students shall compulsorily wear the prescribed college uniform on all working I : Ms Divya Mathew days except Wednesdays. Uniform symbolizes unity Chemistry II : Ms Armin Abraham and uniformity in terms of identity and studentship. It Anaga Sudhakar, Amalrag N K III: Ms Ashlat Simon Amrutha Jayakumar, Anit Mathew also indicates fellowship and a sense of belongingness to the institution. Hence it should be Ist : Ms Viduna V D seen as a source of pride and a symbol of Msc Maths IInd:Ms Dilsree K FathimaT , Vishnu V P responsibility. Parents are to see that the uniform and hairstyles of their wards are tune in with the decency, dignity and the institutional values. Msc st 1.6. No celebration shall be held on the campus without Computer I : Ms Tancy V S IInd : Mr Sabu O J Anjana Saju,Amal Raj the written permission of the Principal. Science

20 17 Representative Council of the PTA for 2019-20 Representative Council of the PTA for 2019-20 I Mr Baby Koottunkal (G/o Dony Joseph) 9605290177 III Mr Robert M J (F/o Assin Anna) 9400446286 Functional Ms Reena Iqbal (M/o John Abraham) 9656999345 Ms Sudha (M/o Amrutha Prakash) 9447350161 English II Mr Sony John (F/o Shitha Sony) 9744591941 Ms Jalaja Haridas (M/o Harsha C) 8113909215 I Mr Gopinath K T (F/o Athira K G) 9656055226 III Mr Babu P P (F/o Nayana Babu) 9745127308 Ms Sini Mani (M/o Athira M M) 8113072167 Ms Susmitha (M/o Manjima) 8301891602 II Mr Sudhkaran P K (F/o Angha Sudhakar) 7025658448 Chemistry Ms Liji Johny (M/o Neha Johny) 9961372494 I Mr Pramod Kumar M (F/o Megha) 9447439317 III Mr Mathai K J (F/o Arun Mathew) 9544102115 Ms Mini K M (M/o Adheena M) 9496714150 Ms Sheeba (M/o Anagha Shaji) 9544070749 Mathematics II Mr Varghees K G (G/o Anu Rose Baby) 9048407968 Ms Bindu M M (M/o Amritha E P) 9497514124 MSc I Ms Rajeswari P P (M/o Parvathy) 9061897089 III Ms Brijeetha Jose (M/o Josiya Jose) 9446705425 Mathematics II Ms Sheeba C J (M/o Sneha V B) 9544366981 Mr Dileep Kumar ( F/o Darshana Dileep) 9656938187 M Sc I Mr Mathew V Jacob (F/o Dona) 9744061984 I Mr Benny T E (F/o Diya Paul) 9747103476 Computer II Mr Raju (F/o Amal Raj P) 9544347947 Ms Lovely Varghese (M/o Eleesha) 7909183303 Science Zoology II Mr Biju T (G/o Anusree K S) 9605201690 Ms Jessy Jose (M/o Solomon Jose ) 9497605622 III Mr Baby K V (F/o Amal Baby) 9496103235 Ms Mary Devasia (M/o Gifty Devasia) 9400415084 P T A Excecutive Committe 2019-20

I Mr Raju V P (F/o Benhar V P) 9744955096 Rev Fr George Myladoor, Manager (Patron) Ms Ramla M (M/o Khalid Valeed) 9562041715 Principal: Dr Maria Martin Joseph (President) Computer II Mr Basheer O K (F/o Nadeem Taj) 9895447853 Science Ms Padmaja (M/o Reshma & Ranjana) 9400498158 Mr Sudhakaran P K (Vice President, Tel: 7025658448) III Mr D M Paily (F/o Melbin P M) 9747336503 Dr Joseph K J (Secertary) Ms Selin John (M/o Joice John) 9747133981 Dr Rajeev Thomas (Students’ Union Advisor) I Mr Johny Arkkal (F/o Kevin Johny) 9562067528 Mr D M Paily (9747336503) Ms Usha Baby (M/o Steena Baby) 8547769358 II Mr M N Chako (F/o Shiljith) 9495257727 Ms Sheeba C J (9544366981) Commerce Ms Sindu Saji (M/o Rony Saji) 9947478335 Ms Jessy Jose (9497605622) III Mr George N J (F/o Nayana George) 9961806971 Ms Silvi Jose (M/o Joel Jose) 9645564309 Mr Eldo M Poulose (9447049250) Mr Sony John (9744591941) I Mr Sebastian E J (F/o Aparna) 9447877651 Ms Bindu James (M/o Nayana) 9745247647 Mr N M Chacko (9495257727) Physics II Mr Eldo M Poulose (F/o Elsa Eldo) 9447049250 Ms Bindu M M (9497514124) Ms Bindu P (M/o Shalini P) 9562137090

18 19 1.27. Teachers hold the responsibility of maintaining 1.7. Programs by external agencies/ professional groups/ discipline in their classes and on the campus. paid programs such as D J, musical events etc. shall 1.28. The members of the College Union are elected by not be permitted on the campus. No type of fundraising the students in the Parliamentary mode. by the students is permitted, as these practices lead 1.29. A call to the auditorium or conference halls for any to extortion and misuse of funds. additional programme must be promptly and strictly 1.8. No vehicles shall be used during celebrations inside responded to. No one should remain in the the college campus/hostel. classrooms or elsewhere on such occasions. 1.9. All celebrations on the campus will be under the 1.30. Students are to behave with decency and decorum supervision of the Principal and the staff members outside the campus also. They should always deputed by him. remember that the good name of the institution is their 1.10. Former students and the general public will be responsibility. permitted to enter the college campus only for genuine reasons. It will be convenient for the former students 2. Code of Conduct for Students if they carry the punched ID cards given back to 2.1. Any unavoidable movements on the verandahs (to them on expiry. They are not allowed to enter the the library, laboratory, auditorium, seminar halls etc.) classrooms without permission. during class hours have to be in silence. The students 1.11. Students shall not invite any guest, outsiders, should always take care not to disturb the ongoing students of other institutions or anyone belonging to classes. external organizations to the campus without the 2.2. No Student is allowed to remain on the campus after permission of the Principal. 4.30 p.m. unless s/he has obtained special 1.12. Students shall not use the emblem, photo and other permission for the same for approved activities. symbols of the college in social media activities 2.3. The students are required to follow the stipulations (Facebook, WhatsApp etc.) or programmes imposed on their campus conduct by the orders of conducted outside the campus. the Hon. High Court, UGC, and Government of Kerala. 1.13. The Principal reserves the right to refuse any 2.4. The students are expected to spend their free time in applicant admission to any programme without the library. They should not loiter on the corridor or assigning any reason if the authorities are convinced gather on the college porch. that admitting that person is detrimental to the interests 2.5. No student shall leave the campus during the working and discipline of the college. hours without the permission of the Principal. He/she 1.14. The Principal is entitled to take appropriate punitive shall not be sent out without a valid reason or the action on any student for his/her misconduct in the request by the parent/guardian. interests of the institution and for the sake of 2.6. Strict silence must be observed in the library, college maintaining discipline. office, and chapel. 1.15. The following also are acts of misconduct: 2.7. Discipline and decorum are expected from the 1.15.1. Staying away from classes without sufficient students during programmes conducted in the reason auditorium or elsewhere. 1.15.2. Disrespectful behavior towards the college staff

24 21 1.15.3. Instigating other students to go on strike or 1.17. Vandalism and destruction of college property will participating in strike, dharna etc. in the college be severely dealt with and the cost of damage will be 1.15.4. Loitering in the corridors during free hours and fully recovered from those responsible. creating disturbance to the ongoing classes. 1.18. The college campus and classrooms should always (During free hours the students are expected to be kept neat and clean. The students should take care make use of the library.) not to litter the classrooms and college premises. 1.15.5. Unruly behavior causing disturbance in the 1.19. The college is not responsible for the loss of money class and other valuables belonging to the students on the 1.15.6. Organizing tours without the permission of the campus. Students are advised to keep their Principal belongings safely while leaving classrooms. 1.15.7. Organizing meetings in the college, writing on 1.20. Discourtesy towards any member of the staff or any the blackboards or displaying notices on the act which affects the discipline of the college will be college notice board without the permission of seriously viewed and in extreme cases it is sufficient the Principal reason for expulsion from college. Immorality, grave 1.15.8. Blocking gates/ doors or passages which would insubordination, contempt for authority, willful restrict the mobility of the staff and students of destruction of college property, malpractice in the college examinations etc. are sufficient reasons for strict 1.15.9. Involvement in clashes or the harassment of disciplinary action. fellow students 1.21. As directed by the Government of Kerala, the 1.15.10. Disturbing the functions in the auditorium by students should wear ID card tags on the campus shouting, howling or dancing which should be shown to the staff and to the security 1.15.11. Resorting to any kind of malpractice in the guards on demand. The ID cards need to be produced examinations for any transactions with the college office. 1.15.12. Collecting money from staff or students 1.22. Students are expected to maintain decency and without the permission of the Principal decorum in their dress and conduct. 1.15.13. Distributing pamphlets, notices or other 1.23. Students have to be inside the classrooms after the materials and displaying flags, banners, and bell marking the beginning of class hours. posters on the campus Observance of strict silence in the standing posture 1.15.14. Scribbling offensive, abusive or obscene is mandatory during the morning prayer. words or figures on blackboards, washroom walls 1.24. If the teacher is absent, the Class Representative or any kind of writing on the walls, furniture or should contact the Head of the Department to seek other surfaces on the college campus directions on alternative arrangements. 1.16. Smoking, consumption of alcoholic beverages and 1.25. Latecomers should not enter the classroom nor use of narcotic drugs are strictly prohibited. Criminal should any student leave the classroom without the proceedings will be initiated against those found guilty permission of the teacher in charge of the class. of the use of alcohol or narcotic drugs on the campus. 1.26. Parents/ guardians are expected to attend PTA meetings and to respond to the calls from the college authorities.

22 23 3.6.Duty leave for participating in arts/sports events will 2.8. Prior permission from the Principal is essential to take be granted only to students representing the college part in competitions and games conducted in other or the university in various competitions. In such places outside the campus. cases, leave applications should be submitted to the 2.9. It is the responsibility of the student to earn a good Principal in advance and it should be recommended conduct certificate. It cannot be claimed as a matter by the teacher in charge. of right. Conduct certificates are issued by the Principal on the basis of the reports from the HoDs, 4. Identity Card & College Uniform Mentors, and teachers concerned. 4.1.Students must always wear their ID card tags when 2.10. The Principal has the authority to issue Transfer they are on the campus. ID cards are essential for Certificate to any student during the course of study bus concession, payment of fee, entry into the library, if his/her conduct and character are found loan of books, voting at college union election, refund unsatisfactory. of caution deposit, issue of certificates etc. Students 2.11. For acts of student misconduct, the Principal may found without identity cards are liable to be fined or impose punishments such as fines, cancellation of sent out of the campus. Duplicate cards will be issued attendance, withholding certificates, blocking only in genuine circumstances on payment of Rs. educational concessions and scholarships, 150/-. The identity card must be surrendered when cancellation of participation in arts and sports the T.C. is issued. competitions, suspension, expulsion etc. 4.2.Students shall compulsorily wear the prescribed 2.12. The Principal or other duly constituted college college uniform on all working days except committees may frame and issue disciplinary rules Wednesdays. Uniform symbolizes unity and of permanent or temporary nature regulating the uniformity and attributes a special identity to the conduct of students within and outside the campus students. It also indicates equality and a sense of in order to maintain the discipline and reputation of belongingness to the institution. Parents should see the college and the hostels. to it that the uniform and hairstyle of their wards are 2.13. Legal action will be initiated against those who in tune with the modesty and dignity that every destroy the property of the college as per rules student of Mary Matha Arts & Science College should including the Prevention of Damage to Public Property possess. Act 1984. 2.14. Students who are charged with criminal offences 5. Collection & Payment of Fees and are under suspension shall not be allowed to enter 5.1. Fees shall be collected at the beginning of the the campus without permission. academic year (i.e., in June). 2.15. Students guilty of going to other colleges or 5.2. Fees for the whole year in a course will be levied institutions to take part in acts of indiscipline such as from the students who leave the college. organizing demonstrations or strikes will be deemed 5.3. The dates for the collection of fees shall be notified especially culpable and punished accordingly. in the college calendar or on the notice board. All the 2.16. Students from other institutions and outsiders should cash transaction in the college office is closed at 2.30 take prior permission with valid identity proof to meet p. m. every day. the Principal and staff members. They shall not meet 28 25 or interact with the students of the college inside the 2.24. The college authorities reserve the right to amend, campus without the prior written consent of the alter or modify the Rules and Regulations from time Principal. to time on the basis of the changing requirements. 2.17. Students from other institutions and outsiders who 2.25. It is the responsibility of the students and staff to disrupt any academic activity or functioning of the follow the notices/announcements concerning the college office or any unit of the college shall be treated rules and programmes of the college from time to as trespassers infringing on the rights of college time. Ignorance of these rules cannot be considered authorities to peacefully run the institution and maintain as an excuse for lapses. discipline. Any such deed will be treated as an 2.26.The Principal is the ultimate authority in the infringement also on the rights of students, especially interpretation and implementation of the rules and the backward and the underprivileged, to have regulations in the best interests of the institution. uninterrupted education. Legal actions including contempt of court will be initiated in such cases. 3. Attendance & Leave of Absence 2.18.There shall be no discrimination against any 3.1. The college works from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. For community or category of students of the college and the purpose of attendance, all working days will be immediate stringent action will be taken against erring considered as full working days irrespective of the staff and students. number of hours. Absence during one hour either in 2.19.Outsiders including police and media persons shall the forenoon or the afternoon session will be not enter the campus without the permission of the considered half a day of absence. Latecomers will Principal. not be given attendance. 2.20.Taking photographs and recording or exhibiting video/ 3.2. Semester certificate of attendance and progress audio materials on the campus without permission is required for admission to university examination as strictly prohibited. Programs in the college shall be well as progression shall not be given unless the covered only by the persons officially authorized by applicant has attended at least 75% of the working the Principal. days of the semester and the Principal is satisfied 2.21.Vehicle users have to register their vehicle number with the student’s progress and conduct. and license number with the security staff. Special 3.3. Leave for a short duration may be obtained from the parking permits will be issued to the sick or HoD/Mentor. Application for longer periods of absence differently-abled students to park vehicles near the must be submitted to the Principal. Application for college building. sick leave for more than five days should be 2.22.The security personnel/ designated college staff are supported by a medical certificate. The certificate authorized to inspect the records of the vehicles should be submitted immediately after rejoining. entering the campus and record the details in the gate 3.4.Absence without leave is punishable. Those who have register. to leave the campus during working hours should 2.23.Complaints of the students must be presented through obtain permission and exit passes from the HoDs the proper channel. Students and staff can make use concerned. of the grievance redress mechanism available in the 3.5. Absence for ten consecutive working days will result college. in the removal of the name from the rolls. 26 27 Visual Edn. Magazine Laboratory Calender 5.4. Students seeking admission have to pay the prescribed fees at the time of admission. Students 25 50 30 -- I BA/B.Com joining the college in the middle of a semester have to pay the fees due from the beginning of the year. 150

25 50 30 I Maths 5.5. Receipts signed by the accountant/clerk are issued to the students at the time of the payment of fees

550 and the students must keep them safe and produce 25 50 30 I Zoology them on demand.

400 5.6. Mistakes, if any, in the receipts issued for payments 25 50 30 I Physics should be pointed out and corrected then and there. Complaints made later in this regard cannot be 250 25 50 30 I C S entertained. 5.7. Tuition fees and special fees prescribed are collected

25 50 30 II BA/B.Com from the students beginning courses (I Year UG and - I Year PG classes) at the time of admission, and from 150

25 50 30 II Maths students of senior classes, within a period of seven consecutive working days commencing from the re-

550 opening day. Particular days are allotted to each class

25 50 30 II Zoology and the details of the fee collection are put up on the notice board. 400 25 50 30 II Physics 5.8. If any student fails to pay the fees or special fees on or before the due date, he/she shall be liable to pay a 250 30 25 50 II C S fine of Rs. 5/- along with the fees on or before the 10th day after the due date. If the 10th day happens to be a holiday, the next working day will be counted 30 25 50 III BA/B.Com - as the 10th day. 5.9. If the fee with the fine of Rs. 5/- is not paid on or

25 50 30 III Maths

- before the tenth day after the due date, an additional fine of Rs. 10 /- will have to be paid. 250

25 50 30 III Zoology 5.10.If the fees and fines are not paid within 15 days from that date, the name of the student will be entered in a 250

25 50 30 III Physics special register of defaulters. The attendance of the student would also be taken every day as usual and

250 his/ her attendance or absence would be marked. If 30 50 25 III C S the student settles the arrears fees with fine before 1200 the last opportunity given for such settlement, he/ 30 50 25 I M Sc C S

1200 she would be granted attendance as per actual 30 50 25 II M Sc C S 32 29 Med. Inspection Library Admission Tuition Fee

presence or absence recorded. Students who fail to 1000 100

75 I BA/B.Com

settle the dues to the college before the last date 5 prescribed will not be presented for the university 1000 100

examination or promoted to the next higher class. The 75 I Maths last opportunity for clearing one installment will be the 5 1000 100

date before the due date for the succeeding 75 I Zoology installment. A student will be admitted to the next 5 1000

semester only if he/she clears the dues for the 100 75 previous semester before the commencement of the 5 I Physics 3000

following semester. 100 75

5.11. Re-admission fee for a student whose name is 5 I C S

removed from the rolls for reasons other than a 1000 100

default in the payment of fees will be Rs. 50/- -- II BA/B.Com 5.12. Rules 9 and 10 will not be applicable to students 1000 enjoying full fee concession by virtue of their 100 II Maths community. -- 1000 5.13. Every student is required to pay the prescribed fees 100 II Zoology for the whole semester for part of which his/her name --

is on the rolls of the College. 1000 100

5.14. Caution deposit at the rates prescribed is to be paid -- II Physics 6. Details of Fees on admission. This will be refunded after the issue of 3000 TC after adjusting dues if any and on surrender of 100 II C S -- identity cards. Caution deposit remaining unclaimed 1000 six months after the completion of the course will be 100 --

5 III BA/B.Com forfeited. 1000

5.15. SC/ST/OEC/KPCR students who discontinue the 100 III Maths -- course before getting their concession sanctioned by 5

the Government are required to pay full fees before 1000 100

-- III Zoology their transfer certificates are issued. 5

5.16. Collective common fines may be imposed on all the 1000 students of the college to realize the loss caused to 100

-- III Physics 5 furniture, tools and lab equipment of college due to 3000 the reckless handling of college property. 100 -- 5 III C S 5.17. Fees once paid will not be refunded, except the 1800 100

caution deposit. 75 I M Sc C S 5 1800 100

-- II M Sc C S 30 31 period of a Degree Programme may be granted by SAF Games Stationary Association

the University on the recommendation of the 100 50 50 Department and the Principal. Benefits of condonation 5 I BA/B.Com of attendance may be granted to students who attend 100

the approved activities of college/university with prior 50 50 I Maths concurrence of the Head of the institution. 5

Participation in such activities may be treated as a 100 50 50 I Zoology presence in lieu of their absence on the production 5

of participation/attendance certificate in curricular/ 100 50 50

extracurricular activities. A student who is not eligible 5 I Physics

for condonation of shortage of attendance shall 100 50 50

repeat the course along with the subsequent batch. 5 I C S 8.2. Admission to repeat courses should be within 100 50 50

the sanctioned strength. However, if more candidates 5 II BA/B.Com are there, the candidates who have suffered serious 100

health problems, on production of a medical certificate 50 50 II Maths issued by a physician not below the rank of a Civil 5

Surgeon in Government service, may be permitted 100

50 50 II Zoology to repeat the course, with a written order issued by 5 the Registrar, Kannur University (by considering his/ 100 50 50

her CGPA and percentage of attendance). The 5 II Physics number of such candidates should not exceed two. 100

8.3. If a student registered in the first semester of 50 50 II C S 5 the UG degree programme is continuously absent 100

from the classes for more than 14 days at the 50 50

5 III BA/B.Com beginning of the semester without informing the

authorities, the matter shall immediately be brought 100

50 50 III Maths to the notice of the Registrar of the university. The 5 names of such students shall be removed from the 100

50 50 III Zoology rolls. 5 8.4. Grace marks may be awarded to a student 100

for achievements in co-curricular activities (in Sports/ 50 50 III Physics Arts/NSS/NCC) carried out beside the regular class 5

hours. Such a benefit is applicable and limited to each 100 50 50

5 III C S academic year spreading over three years (6 100 50 Semesters). No credit shall be assigned for such 50 I M Sc C S activities. 5 100 50 50 II M Sc C S 5 36 33 University University Sports Caution Women Development Union Affiliation Deposit Study

105 210 360 7. Fee Concession, Stipends & Scholarships 55 5 I BA/B.Com 7.1. Students belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are eligible for full fee 105 210 360 55

5 I Maths concession and monthly stipends at the rate fixed by the Govt. from time to time.

105 210 360 7.2. They should produce nativity and community 55 I Zoology 5 certificates from the Village Officer concerned. Proper

105 210 360 applications with necessary certificates have to be 55

5 I Physics submitted within the prescribed time to the SC/ST

105 210 360 Department through the Principal. 55

5 I C S 7.3. The monthly stipend will be released to the SC/ST students only on the basis of their good 105 210 55

5 II BA/B.Com conduct, attendance, and progress in studies, as - certified by the principal. 105 210

55 II Maths 7.4. Students whose family income falls below Rs 5 - 100000 (Rs. One lakh) are eligible for fee concession

105 210 as per Kumara Pillai Commission Report (KPCR).

55 II Zoology 5 - They will have to produce the nativity and income certificates issued by the Village Officer. All the 105 210 55

5 II Physics students who are eligible for e-grants should register - online and submit printouts to the college office. 105 210

55 II C S 7.5. Students who are financially challenged may 5 - apply for financial assistance from the Student Aid 105 210

55 Fund.

5 III BA/B.Com - 7.6. Fee concession is not available for students

105 210 who join the unaided courses except those belonging

55 III Maths 5

- to SC/ST/OEC categories. 105 210

55 III Zoology 5 8. Examination & Progression - Rules concerning attendance and examination 105 210

55 III Physics (Excerpts from Kannur University Regulations 2014) 5 - 8.1. A student shall be permitted to appear for the

105 210 semester examination only if he/she secures at least 55

5 III C S - 75% attendance. Attendance shall be maintained by 105 210 600

55 I M Sc C S the concerned Department. Condonation of shortage 5 of attendance to a maximum of 12 days in a semester 105 210

55 II M Sc C S subject to a maximum of two times during the whole 5 - 34 35 12.5. In the event of dismissal or compulsory issuance of transfer certificate, the Principal shall 9. Admission forward the order along with a report to the University. 9.1. Admission to all programmes is done as per the rules and regulations of the University. Candidates Rules and Regulations for the Smooth Functioning of need to apply to the university online for admission to the Campus both UG and PG programmes. The prospectus is on Excerpts from the GO regulating the general conduct of the Kannur University website. students on the campus Government of Kerala – Dept. of Higher Education 10. Study Tours / Excursions / Picnics Study tours conducted by the college are part of the No. 26433/Gl/15/H.Edn. academic programme. The following instructions should Thiruvananthapuram, 12.10.2015 be strictly followed by the students: ♦ All celebrations in the campus, including Union 10.1. Study tours are organized by the Departments activities, should be held only after getting prior permission concerned. Students are not permitted to organize or from the Head of the Institution. Celebrations of any type conduct excursions or picnics without the consent of should be communicated to the Head of the Institution the HoD and Principal. through concerned Staff Advisor at least five working days 10.2. Written consent in the prescribed form should prior to the event, with programme details. guests be obtained from the guardians by all the students attending, the source of funds, expenditure estimates etc. who intend going on an excursion. The Discipline Committee should monitor and supervise 10.3. A detailed programme of travel, stay, places of the celebrations in the college. visit, names of participants etc. should be submitted ♦ Students’ Union activities should be supervised by a to the Principal before proceeding on a tour or Committee chaired by the Head of the Institution with Staff excursion. Advisor as Convener, and HoDs and Discipline Committee 10.4. No student from another class will be permitted members. to join a class going on an excursion. ♦ All students have to wear identity tags in the college. 10.5. For a batch of students having more than 20 ♦ No type of vehicles should be used during celebrations students, two regular teachers shall accompany the inside the college campus/ hostels. team. ♦ Students’ vehicles will be allowed only up to the 10.6. Presence of a lady escort (a regular member designated parking area. Entry beyond that point is strictly on the teaching faculty) is necessary if there are girl prohibited. students on the tour team. ♦ If any complaint is received from hostel inmates or 10.7. As far as possible, study tours shall be from the public to the Head of the Institution about the conducted during the months of November and misbehavior of students and about activities like keeping December. weapons, consuming alcohol, using drugs in campus/ 10.8. Booking of vehicles and arrangements for hostel rooms etc., steps will be taken as per the rules in accommodation while on tour should be made only force. after consultation with the teachers in charge.

40 37 10.9. The students shall obey all the directions given 11.5. No student shall shout slogans inside the by class teacher/teachers accompanying them. classrooms, office, corridors or any other place on 10.10. Any act of indiscipline while on tour shall be the campus or cause disturbance to the functioning considered as an act of indiscipline committed on of the institution. These activities shall be treated as the campus and will attract punitive action. misconduct. 10.11. The use of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco is strictly prohibited while on tour. 12. Procedure for Disciplinary Action and Punishment 10.12. The Principal has the right to cancel or to make 12.1. The Principal of the college shall be the any modification in the tour programme at any time. disciplinary authority in respect of the students in the college. 11. Regulations on Political Activity on the Campus 12.2. If it comes to the notice of the teachers and 11.1. The college does not recognize student Principal that a student or a group of students have organizations patronized by political parties on the committed a misconduct and the Principal is satisfied campus. No student shall get involved in any political that there is prima facie material in the allegation, he activity or abet such activities inside the campus in shall immediately pass an order suspending student/ any manner whatsoever and any such activity is students from the college. hereby banned inside the campus. 12.3. If the Principal feels that the delinquency 11.2. Taking part in any political activity by organizing alleged requires further investigation/enquiry, he shall student gatherings inside the college campus for the report the matter to the College Council. After purpose of doing any activities shall constitute serious reporting the matter and after seeking the views of indiscipline. Every member of such a gathering shall the College Council the Principal shall appoint a be individually liable and responsible for the gross committee of teachers to enquire into the matter and indiscipline in this regard and the Principal shall have to submit a report. the power to take disciplinary action against students 12.4. The Enquiry Committee so appointed shall who indulge in the aforesaid activities. conduct enquiry without delay after gathering oral or 11.3. It shall be considered gross indiscipline to go written evidence from the complainant as well as the on strike responding to the exhortation by political persons against whom the allegations were made. parties or their student’s wings. Participants in strikes The Enquiry Officer shall give fair and reasonable will have to undergo appropriate disciplinary action opportunity to all the parties and shall submit a report decided by the authorities. to the Principal. After the receipt of the report, the 11.4. No student of the college shall stage or indulge Principal shall consider the report and take appropriate in any activity like dharna, gherao or blocking action which he deems fit, including the imposition of corridors/classrooms/office/other places inside the the following punishments: campus. Such activities shall be treated as 12.4.1. Imposition of fine misconduct. 12.4.2. Issuance of compulsory transfer certificate (TC) 12.4.3. Dismissal from the college.

38 39 Ragging Squad, award to those found guilty, one or more ♦ CCTV cameras will be installed in selected common of the following punishments: places such as entrance/exit gate of the College and I. Suspension from attending classes and academic hostel. privileges ♦ Public, including former students, will be allowed to enter II. Withholding/ withdrawing scholarships and other the college campus only for genuine reasons. They will not be allowed to enter the classrooms and hostel rooms benefits in any case. III. Debarring from appearing in any test/ examination ♦ Programmes by external agencies/professional groups/ or another evaluation process paid programmes such as DJ, musical events etc. IV. Withholding results should not be permitted inside the campus. No type of fundraising from the students should be permitted, as V. Debarring from representing the institution in any these practices lead to extortion and misuse of funds. regional, national or international meet, tournament, ♦ Bike race/motor car race/elephant procession or similar youth festival etc. activities should not be permitted inside the campus/ VI. Suspension/ expulsion from the hostel hostels. ♦ VII. Cancellation of admission In the interests of the security of students, police may be informed in advance about all festival celebrations. VIII. Rustication from the institution for a period ranging ♦ For all students’ programmes in the campus, the from one to four semesters presence of teachers is mandatory. IX. Expulsion from the institution and consequent debarring from admission to any other institution for a specified period.

The College Union The College has an elected College Union constituted with the following objectives: 1. To train the students of the college in parliamentary democracy to make them responsible citizens who are not only aware of their rights but also their duties, and responsibilities 2. To develop in them the spirit of harmony and cooperation necessary for working/learning

44 41 Activities Amounting to Ragging & Anti-Ragging v. Exploiting the services of a fresher or any other student for completing the academic tasks assigned Measures to an individual or a group of students Ragging is totally banned on the college campus and vi. Any act of financial extortion or forceful anyone found guilty of ragging and/or abetting ragging expenditure burden put on a fresher or any other is liable to be punished in accordance with the Code of student Criminal Procedure. According to UGC Regulations on vii. Any act of physical abuse including sexual abuse, Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Education homosexual assaults, stripping, forcing obscene Institutions 2009, any act of ragging will be treated as a and lewd acts, gestures, causing bodily harm or any other danger to health or person criminal offense. A committee has been constituted as viii. Any act or abuse by spoken words, emails, posts or per rules to prohibit, prevent and eliminate the menace public insults which would also include deriving of ragging on the college campus. The following are perverted pleasure, vicarious or sadistic thrill from some of the actions that will amount to ragging: actively or passively participating in the discomfiture of a fresher or any other student i. Any conduct by any student whether by words ix. Any act that affects the mental health and self- spoken or written or by an act which has the confidence of a fresher or any other student with effect of teasing, treating/handling with rudeness or without an intent to derive sadistic pleasure or a fresher or any other student showing off power, authority or superiority. ii. Indulging in rowdy or indisciplined activities by any student which causes or is likely to cause Administrative Action in the Event of Ragging annoyance, hardship, physical or psychological The institution shall punish a student found guilty of ragging harm or to raise fear or apprehension in any after following the procedure and in the manner fresher or any other student iii. Asking any student to do any act which the student prescribed as follows: will not in the ordinary course do and which has a) The Anti-Ragging Committee of the institution shall the effect of causing or generating a sense of take an appropriate decision in regard to punishment shame, or torment or embarrassment so as to or otherwise, depending on the facts of each incident adversely affect the physique or psyche of of ragging and nature and gravity of the incident freshers or any other student established in the recommendations of the Anti-Ragging iv. Any act by a senior student that prevents, Squad. disrupts or disturbs the regular academic activity of any other student or a fresher b) The Anti-Ragging Committee may, depending on the nature and gravity of the guilt established by the Anti-

42 43 10. If a ticket or book is lost, the matter should be intimated in together in a peaceful environment surpassing the writing to the Librarian immediately. he will decide on the ap divisions of caste, creed, religion and political propriate compensatory measures. If a book is not returned within one month after the due date it will be deemed lost. In the affiliation. case of a lost ticket, a duplicate can be had only after one month 3. To provide forums and opportunities for the on payment of a penalty of Rs. 20/- A member against whom development of good character, leadership, any payment is outstanding will not be allowed to borrow efficiency and spirit of service in the students. books until he/she has cleared the dues. 11. The students may return the books on all working days except 4. To organize debates, seminars, supplementary during the lunch hour (1 to 2 p.m.). The following days are academic programs, competitions in arts & sports alloted to each department for borrowing books. etc. so that students may develop leadership qualities Monday : Mathematics, Computer Science and P.G. and sociopolitical awareness. Students 5. To encourage extracurricular activities which Tuesday : English and Zoology supplement the core academic programs. Wednesday : Chemistry, Commerce and P.G. Students Thuesday : Mathematics, Computer Science and English Friday : Chemistry, Commerce, Zoology and Codes and Regulations of Elections PG Students 1. The election to the College Union is conducted in 12. Only one book will be issued on a ticket. The reader has to the Parliamentary mode based on paragraph 6.2.4 surrender his/her ticket when the book is issued. of the J M Lyngdoh Commission Report and the 13. Before leaving the counter, the reader should satisfy himself/ order issued by the Supreme Court of India (SLP herself as to whether the book lent to him/her is in good No. 24295/2004). condition. If it is not, he/she should immediately bring the matter 2. The conduct of the election and the formation of to the librarian’s notice. Otherwise he/she is liable to be held the College Union presuppose the maintenance of responsible for the replacement of the book. peace and harmony on the campus and the non- 14. The loan period is usually 15 days. However te librarian can political character agreed upon by the Management, recall any book at any time from a reader. PTA and the students. Elections will not be held if 15. A book returned after the due date will entail a fine of Rs. 1 per the situation is not conducive to holding them. day. 3. The College Union has a Council of Representatives 16. Members are not allowed to sublet the books of the library. and an Executive Council. All the elected Class 17. All the books should be returned to the library before March Representatives are the members of the Council of 31st of each academic year. However the final year students Representatives who alone have the right to vote should return the books before final year examinations.

48 45 in the election of the office bearers of the College the authorities. Students are not allowed to contest Union. the College Union elections on the label of student 4. In order to conduct elections to the Executive organizations with or without political affiliation. Council, an Electoral College of Class Representatives 11. The Principal is the ex-officio President and the consisting of two elected representatives from each Manager is the Patron of the College Union. The class of which one should be a girl-student is formed. fund required for the activities of the College Union 5. A member elected by the students of each PG class is sanctioned by the Principal on the will also be on the Electoral College. recommendation of the College Union Advisor. 6. The Association Secretaries and I, II and III Degree 12. The Principal reserves the right to freeze or cancel Representatives will also be elected to be part of the elections or the activities of the College Union if Executive Council. the situation warrants such actions. 7. The Electoral College elects the Executive Council consisting of the following office bearers: the Rules for Central Library Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, Joint Secretary, University Union Councilor, Magazine 1. The staff and students of the college are entitled to the use of the library. Editor, Fine Arts Secretary and the General Captain. 2. The library will be open from 9.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. on all working 8. The candidates contesting to the Council of days and from 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. on Saturdays. Representatives should possess a minimum of 75% 3. Reference books, periodicals and newspapers will not be issued of attendance in the previous year except in the case out. before consulting reference books the user should sign a register after making necessary entries in it. of first-year students and should have passed all the 4. Strict silence should be maintained in and around the library. examinations held so far. 5. Readers have to keep all their belongings at the entrance of the 9. Those who were granted condonation of attendance reading room. 6. Magazines and papers should not be misplaced. in the previous year/semester are not eligible to 7. The users must not disfigure or damage by writing on or contest in the election. Similarly, anyone against mishandling any books, magazines, manuscripts and maps whom disciplinary action of any kind has been taken belonging to the library. (inside or outside the campus, civil or criminal) ipso 8. No tracing or mechanical reproducton shall be made without prior permission of the librarian facto stands debarred from contesting elections to 9. The readers will be responsible for any demage done to the the Council of Representatives. books or other property belonging to the library. They are 10. The college does not recognize any organizations required to replace such books or property or pay the price as formed on the campus without the permission of decided by the authorities. If one of the books in a set is dam aged the whole set will heve to be replaced. 46 47 13. NETWORK & OFFICE AUTOMATION Ms Lisha A (Co-ord) 18. Books issued for the holidays hould be returned within 2 days Ms Manju Joseph, Ms Midhula Kollanandi after reopening. Mr Benison Challenger K 19. The Staff should return all the books at the close of the academic 14. COMMITTEE FOR WEBSITE MANAGEMENT year. Mr Bibin Jose (Co-ord) Mr Sabu O J, Ms Shahina K 15. COMMITTEE FOR GOVT SCHOLARSHIPS Ms Sharon Rose (Co-ord) Ms Shahina K, Ms Tancy V S, Ms Nayana N P 16. COMMITTEE FOR ENDOWMENTS & INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS Important Phone Numbers Dr Joseph K J (Co-ord) Mr Binoy Joseph, Mr Prince Philip, Ms Dilsree K St Joseph’s Hostel 04935 243877 Mr Viduna V D Central Library 04935 242505 17. COMMITTEE FOR CAREER GUIDANCE & PLACEMENT Kannur Universitytudent S s’ Enquiry 0497 2715335 Dr Rakesh Kalia (Co-ord) KSRTC Mananthavady Depot 04935 240640 Mr Regi Francis, Mr Toby K Joseph, Mr Prince Philip St Vincent’s Hospital, Mntdy. 04935 240527, 242906 Ms Shahina K, Ms Bhanupriya R St Joseph’s Hospital, Mntdy. 04935 241022 18. COMMITTEE FOR PEN-R Govt Hospital, Mananthavady 04935 240264 Dr Rakesh Kalia (Co-ord) Dr Joseph K J, Ms Reshma Raj, Mr Akhil P David Student Editor 19. CANTEEN COMMITTEE Rev Fr George Myladoor (Manager) Working Hours Dr Maria Martin Joseph (Principal) Mr Sabu O J (Co-ord) The College functions from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm. Mr Biju Joseph, Dr Mary Nirmala Borgia, Ms Rajitha Xavior, 09.00 am to 10.00 am: Counselling, Tutorial, Guidance etc. Presidents of Teaching & Administrative Staff Associations 10.00 am to 01.00 pm: Forenoon Session of 3 periods The Chairman & Vice Chairperson of the Students’ Union 01.00 pm to 01.40 pm: Lunch Interval 20. COLLEGE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY 01.40 pm to 03.40 pm: Afternoon Session of 2 periods The Principal (President) 03.40 pm to 04.30 pm: Counselling, Tutorial, Guidance etc. Mr Johnson CT (Secretary) Board Members: Dr Ramya Krishnan M, Mr Bibin Jose, Ms Lisha A, Mr Binoy Joseph, Mr George Sebastian, 52 49 Committees 7. CHOICE-BASED CREDIT & SEMESTER COMMITTEE (CBCSS) 1. ADMISSION COMMITTEE Mr George Thomas (Co-ord) Mr George Thomas (Nodal Officer) Dr Mercy Ignatius (Dept of Zoology) All Department Heads Dr Rajeev Thomas (Dept of Chemistry) Mr Anish Chacko Dr Rakesh Kalia (Dept of Physics) 2. LIBRARY COMMITTEE Dr Sr Bindhu K Thomas (Dept of Mathematics) Fr Dr George P V (Co-ord) Mr Sabu O J (Dept of Computer Science) All Department Heads (Major, Minor & Language Depts) Dr Ramya Krishnan M (Dept of Commerce) 3. GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL CELL Mr Toby K Joseph (Dept of English) 3:1 For Continuous Evaluation Process 8. COMMITTEE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT Students’ Union Advisor (Co-ord) Rev Fr George Myladoor (Manager) CBCSS Committee Co-ordinator Dr Maria Martin Joseph (Principal) Mr Regi Francis, Mr Toby K Joseph Dr Geetha Antony Pullen Students’ Union Chairman Dr Thomas Monoth Students’ Union General Secretary Mr Joy Joseph (Supdt) 3:2 General Grievances 9. EXAMINATIONS COMMITTEE Mr Sabu O J (Co-ord) Dr Joseph K J (Co-ord) Mr Bju Joseph, Union Advisor Dr Mercy Ingnatius NSS Program Officer, NCC Officer Mr Regi Francis Women’s Cell Co-ordinator Mr Binoy Joseph 3:3 Prevention of Womens’ Harassment 10. COMMITTEE FOR THE PROMOTION OF RESEARCH Dr Mercy Ignatius (Co-ord) Dr Joseph K J (Co-ord) Union Advisor, Women’s Cell Co-ordinator Dr Mercy Ignatius, Dr Geetha Antony Pullen Mr Biju Joseph, Ms Tisha T E Dr Rakesh Kalia, Dr Shaju P P Adv Shebin George Dr Thomas Monoth, Dr Sr Bindhu K Thomas 4. COMMITTEE FOR PROMOTING DISCIPLINE & Dr Ramya Krishnan M, Dr Sijo A K, Dr Linet Rose J PREVENTING RAGGING & DISHARMONY 11. COMMITTEE FOR TIME TABLE & CLASSROOM Dr Rajeev Thomas (Co-ord) ARRANGEMENT Dr Mary Nirmala Borgia Dr Mercy Ignatius (Co-ord) Dr Geetha Antony Pullen Heads of all Major, Minor & Language Depts Mr Biju Joseph, Mr Sabu O J, Mr Binoy Joseph 12. COMMITTEE FOR THE PROMOTION OF FINE ARTS 6. COMMITTEE FOR MENTORING & COUNSELLING Dr Joseph K J (Co-ord) Dr Sr Bindhu K Thomas (Co-ord) Mr Toby K Joseph, Mr Akhil T David, Ms Anupama K K, Dr Rakesh Kalia, Mr Sabu O J Ms Armin Abraham, Ms Alida Joseph, Mr Bennet tephen, Dr Ramya Krishnan M, Ms Sharon Rose Ms Divya Mathew, Fine Arts Secretary of the Students’ Union

50 51 Walk with Scholar Program (WWS) Mr Jojo George, Ms Leela P, Mr George Baby The Chairman & Vice Chairperson of the Students’ Union Advanced learners of the college get an opportunity to 21. COMMITTEE FOR WOMEN’S WELFARE interact with eminent scholars in different disciplines in the Walk Ms Rajitha Xavior (Co-ord) with Scholar Programme which is another initiative of the Kerala Ms Sharon Rose, Ms Reshma Raj, Ms Divya Mathew, Higher Education Council in order to enhance quality. Dr Shaju P P Ms Ashlat Simon co-ordinates the programme. 22. COMMITTEE FOR COLLEGE HANDBOOK & CALENDAR Scholar Support Program (SSP) Mr Biju Joseph (Co-ord) The Scholar Support Programme, part of the ‘New Initiatives Mr Sabu O J in Higher Education’ initiated by the Department of Higher Education, 23. UNION ADVISOR & FINE ARTS CO-ORDINATOR aims at imparting additional support to students in areas of curricular Dr Rajeev Thomas weakness. 24. COLLEGE MAGAZINE Co-ordinator: Regi Francis Dr Joseph K J (Staff Editor) 25. RUSA PROJECT IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) Dr Geetha Antony Pullen (Co-ord) The IGNOU Center offers various programmes at all levels Mr Binoy Joseph (Asst Co-ord) to enhance the educational opportunities of the people of this area, Dr Joseph K J (Renovation Committee Co-ord) especially those who are unable to utilize the benefits of the formal Dr Rajeev Thomas (Purchase Committee Co-ord) system. Dr Shaju P P co-ordinates the center Dr Thomas Monoth (Construction Co-ord) 26. ATTENDANCE MONITORING Extension Activities Dr Thomas Monoth (Co-ord) 27. WARDEN FOR WOMEN’S HOSTEL Extending the services of the College to the local community, the Ms Rajitha Xavior college has launched two innovative community welfare programmes. 28. SOCIAL MEDIA COMMITTEE Ms Lisha A (Co-ord) Employment Training Program for Tribal Women Mr Bibin Jose, Ms Shahina K 29. SECRETARY TO STAFF COUNCIL & STAFF MEETINGS In order to provide employment opportunities to the tribal Ms Sharon Rose women in the neighbourhood, the College set up an Employment 30. CAMPUS SECURITY Training Centre at Ondayangadi in 2006. The Centre was shifted to Mr Bibin Jose (Co-ord), Mr Biju Joseph

56 53 31. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Co-Curricular & Extra-Curricular Programs Ms Lisha A (Co-ord) Dr Sr Bindhu K Thomas, Mr Sabu O J, Mr George Baby, National Service Scheme (NSS) Mr Anish Chacko, Mr Martin Joseph, Mr Jomit Mathew The College has two units of the National Service Scheme 32. YOUTH INNOVATION PROGRAM (YIP) (Unit No. 33 & 46 of the Kannur University). The N.S.S Units Mr Bibin Jose, Dr Ramya Krishnan M (Co-ords) facilitate training for 200 students in social work. The Units are Dr Sijo A K, Ms Ashlat Simon, Mr Adarsh M under the supervision of Mr Toby K Joseph and Mr Binoy Joseph. 33. SWAYAM Ms Sharon Rose (Co-ord) National Cadet Corps (NCC) Mr Prince Philip, Ms Alida Joseph, Ms Shinya P, Ms Manju Joseph A Unit of the National Cadet Corps consisting of 100 cadets 34. PRO (1- platoon) comprising men and women is functioning in the college. This is an Army Wing under 1 (Ker) Arty Bty.N.C.C Dr Joseph K J Thalassery and Lt. Dr Rajeev Thomas is the NCC Officer. The Kannur 35. NSS PROGRAM OFFICERS University awards 3% grace Marks for the ‘B’ Certificate holders Mr Binoy Joseph, Mr Toby K Joseph and 4% for the ‘C’ Certificate holders. Likewise the Cadets who 36. NCC OFFICER attend the Summer Camp and the Republic Day Parade Camp are Dr Rajeev Thomas eligible for 6% and 7% Grace Marks respectively. In addition to 37. ASAP that the Cadets completing two years in NCC will get weightage Dr Ramya Krishnan M marks for admission to various courses. Students who pass the B and C Examination s will find it easy to get commissioned posts 38. WALK WITH THE SCHOLAR (WWS) in the Defense Service. Dr Shaju P P 39. SCHOLAR SUPPORT PROGRAM (SSP) Mr Regi Francis Additional Skill Acqusition Program (ASAP) 40. IGNOU CENTRE CO-ORDINATOR An initiative of Government of Kerala, the Additional Skills Dr Shaju P P Acquisition Programme (ASAP), launched in 2012 with the objective 41. EXTENSION ACTIVITIES of improving the employability of higher secondary and college All HoDs graduates in the State has been very active in the college. Many of our students were selected for ASAP’s 21-day training programmes 42. EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM FOR TRIBAL WOMEN across the state in the previous years. Co-ordinator: Ms Jisha T E. Ms Jisha T E, Dr Ramya Krishnan M 43. RUSA RESEARCH NETWORK GROUP MEMBERS Dr Shaju P P, Dr Sr Bindhu K Thomas 54 55 Facilities in the College Cheloor near Kartikulam in 2008. Sewing machines were given to tribal women under the auspices of the Adoration Sisters at 01. CENTRAL LIBRARY Appappara near Thirunelli as part of the Bishop George Njaralakkat The College has a fully automated central library as the major Endowment Scheme. The volunteers of the NSS frequent the Centre learning resource of the institution, with automated KOHA software. and assist the program. The activities are coordinated by Mr Bibin The library regularly subscribes to many national and international Jose and Sr Dr Bindhu Thomas, the Programme Officers of the journals, daily newspapers and buys new books periodically. A NSS. spacious common reading room with separate reading space for staff Karunya Charity Mission members is provided in the library. The central library has a Network Resource Centre (NRC) with 14 computers for free internet browsing The student community has been contributing regularly to for the students. Photocopying and printing facilities are also available the District Hospital, Mananthavady to sponsor lunch to patients in the library. Students can access INFLIBNET in the Central Library. on certain days.

02. UGC NETWORK RESOURCE CENTRE Clubs & Associations The objective of the centre is to create awareness among staff 1. Media Club: Dr Shaju P P and students about the use of computer in various activities like 2. Debate, Quiz & Elocution: Dr Rakesh Kalia (Co-ordinator), administration, finance, examination and research. In addition to it the information and communication network would help the college Ms Reshma Raj to have access to multimedia materials in teaching and learning at places of eminence in India and abroad. 3. Tourism Club: Mr Sabu O J 4. Green Campus & Save Green: Dr Sr Bindhu K Thomas 03. SPORTS & GAMES FACILITIES 5. Bhoomithrasena: Ms Lisha A & Dr Sr Bindhu K Thomas The Dept of Physical Education promotes interest in sports and games among students. Coaching camps in various disciplines 6. Anti-Narcotic Cell & Teen Club: The NSS P O & The NCC will be conducted during the year. There are two seats in a degree Officer course and one seat for the PG courses under the sports quota. A 7. The Red Ribbon (for Blood Grouping & Donation): The NSS photocopy of the original application along with copies of sports PO & The NCC Officer certificates should be presented to the Dept of Physical Education 8. Yoga & Health Fitness: Mr Adarsh M for considering a student for admission under sports quota. A few seats are reserved for sports in all professional colleges 9. Jesus Youth: Dr Sr Bindhu K Thomas & Dr Sijo A K in Kerala. Grace marks will be awarded to students who represent 10. AICUF: Mr Sabu O J & Dr Sijo A K University in Inter-University competitions. Students are prohibited to participate in tournaments conducted by external agencies without 11. Youth Red Cross: Dr Joseph K J & Mr Toby K Joseph prior permission from the Principal. Violation of this rule will result in 12. Music & Film Clubs: Ms Sharon Rose & Mr Akhil P David disciplinary action. Students who are proficient in sports and games are eligible 13. Vimukhti Club: Dr Sr Bindhu K Thomas for scholarships awarded by Sports Authority of India and State and 14. Electroral Literacy Club: Nodal Officer: Mr Toby K Joseph Central Governments.

60 57 Scholarships & Prizes 9. A cash prize of Rs. 1000/- in honour of Mar George Njaralakkattu, 1. Rev Msgr Joseph Kaniamattam Endowment was instituted by instituted by the College Management, to the student who secures the college in the academic year 1996-97. Rs 10000/- was the highest marks in BSc Computer Science degree examination. deposited as the principal endowment amount, the interest of 10. A cash prize of Rs 1000/- instituted by the College Management, which is to be used for conducting an Inter-Collegiate Elocution to the student who secures the highest marks in BSc Chemistry Competition every year and giving prizes to the winners. degree examination. 2. An Endowment has been instituted in the name of Dr K T 11. A cash prize of Rs 1000/- instituted by the college, to the student who secures the highest marks in MSc Mathematics degree Varkey, founder Principal of the college. Rs 50000/- was examination. deposited as the principal amount. A series of lectures by eminent scholars will be organized once in three years and a 12. A cash prize of Rs 1000/- instituted by the college, to the student who secures the highest marks in MSc Computer Science degree cash award of Rs 1000/- will be given to the best outgoing examination. student of the college every year considering his/her all round 13. Nirala Puraskar of Rs 500/- cash award and a book for the topper performance. in Part II Hindi, instituted by the Deparment of Hindi. 3. Bishop Mar Emmanuel Pothanamuzhy Memorial Prize, 14.. Asan Puraskaram of Rs 500/- cash award and a book for the instituted by the Teaching Staff Association, awarded to the topper in Part II Malayalam, instituted by the Deparment of student who secures highest marks in Part I English (Sem I & Malayalam. II). A cash award of Rs.1,000/- will be given every year. 15. Proficiency prizes of Rs 500/- each for the toppers in the I & II 4. Rev Dr Fr James Maruthukunnel Endowment was instituted year classes of all the seven major deparments, based on the I & by the college with a principal amount of Rs 25000/-, the interest II Sem results together and III & IV Sem results together. of which is to be used for conducting a college level quiz competition every year. The first prize for the best team Government-Sponsored Scholarships comprising two members will be given a cash award of Rs 1001/- and a certificate. Rs 501/- and Rs 251-will be given Name of the Scholarship Eligibility Amount to the second and third prize winners respectively. 1. Prathibha Scholarship Merit 1 Year 12000 5. Archbishop Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy Scholarship, instituted II Year 18000 by the College Management, awarded to the topper in BCom III Year 24000 degree examination. A cash award of Rs 1,000/- will be given 2. Higher Education Scholarship Merit I Year 12000 every year. II Year 18000 6. Very Rev Msgr Thomas Moolakunnel Scholarship, instituted by III Year 24000 the CollegeManagement. A cash award of Rs 1000/- will be 3. Central Sector Scholarship Merit 10000/Year given to the topper in BSc Mathematics degree examination. 4. Suvarna Jubilee Scholarship BPL 10000/Year 7. Rev Fr Geroge Kazhikachalil Scholarship. A cash award of 5. State Merit Scholarship Merit 1250 Rs 1000/-, instituted by the College Management, awarded to 6. CH Muhammed Koya Scholarship for Muslims & Latin Catholics 4000/Year the student who secures the highest marks in BSc Zoology (Income limit - Rs 3 lakhs) degree examination. 7. Post-Metric Scholarship for Minorities (for Hostelites) 5000 8. A cash prize of Rs 1000/-, in honour of Msgr Joseph (Income limit - Rs 2 Lakshs) 3000/Year Kaniyamattom, instituted by the College Management to the 8. Hindi Scholarship Merit 5000 student who secures the highest marks in BA. (For those studying Hindi as a subject)

58 59 8. Ms Jisha T E In order to promote sports and games, the college has established various sports facilities that include Multipurpose Indoor Member, PG Board of Studies, Kannur University Sports Complex with the financial assistance of the UGC. 9. Mr Bibin Jose Indoor Stadium (with wooden flooring): Chairman, PG Board of Exams, Kannur University Basketball court-1, Volleyball court-1, Badminton court-4, Table Tennis-1, Judo, Yogasana Member, UG Board of Studies, Kannur University Outdoor Stadium: 10. Mr Sabu O J Football field (standard), Cricket ground (52-yard field), Member, UG Board of Studies, Kannur University Athletics Practice Ground (non-standard track),Gymkhana for boys 11. Dr. Mary Nirmala Borgia and girls. 04. HOSTEL Member, Entomological Society of India Two hostels for girls function in the college campus. Member, Association for Advancement of Entomology 05. AUDIO-VISUAL FACILITIES 12. Dr Sudhadevi A R (Retired & Continuing as Research Guide) TV, DVD player, OHP, DLP and other similar facilities are Research Guide in Zoology, Kannur University available for the use of students. 06. COMPUTER LABS Member, Asian Fisheries Society Two well-equipped computer labs (with 100 nodes, advanced Member, International Crustacean Society software, web cameras, scanners etc.) Member, International Society of Zoological Sciences 07. CO-OPERATIVE STORE Member, Indian Society for Comparative Endocrinology & The store is run by the Co-operative Society LTD No. W 226 Reproduction and it provides text books, note books and stationery items to the members.The Society is regularly audited by the Co-operative Department of Kerala Government. 08. LANGUAGE LAB A well equipped Language Lab trains the students in various aspects of spoken language and effective verbal communication. 09. CANTEEN Canteen facilities are available to staff and students on all working days. 10. GUEST ACCOMMODATION 11. SMART CLASS Two classes in every department are equipped with hitech facilities for Smart Class Operations with UGC assistance. 12. HERITAGE MUSEUM A museum for collecting and displaying objects of historical value is being maintained in the college.

64 61 Research Centres Faculty - Important Positions MATHEMATICS RESEARCH CENTRE 1. Dr Joseph K J The Mathematics Research Centre (MRC), which was Research Guide in Malayalam, Kannur University approved in the Year 2005 and is attached to the PG Department of Member, Doctoral Committee, Kannur University Mathematics, is a recognised research centre of Kannur University. Chairman, PG Board of Studies, Kannur University The centre has a research library with a large collection of research 2. Dr Rajeev Thomas journals, published papers and books. The MRC receives financial Life Member, Indian Council of Chemists assistance from the DST and the UGC. It also maintains academic exchange with many research institutions and universities in India. Company Commander, Sub Unit, I(K) Arty. Bty. NCC, Tellichery 3. Dr Maria Martin Joseph ZOOLOGY RESEARCH CENTRE Reasearch Guide in Physical Education in Kannur University The Zoology Department, which is a recognised re- Member, Faculty of Physical Education, Kannur University search centre of Kannur University, offers research programme (PhD) Member, Board of studies in Physical Education, Calicut in Zoology. The Department strives to create an environment that University. enables research and systematic enquiry to attain excellence. The 4. Dr Geetha Antony Pullen current focus of research is in the biology, reproductive physiology Member, Kerala Statistical Association and endocrinology of freshwater crustaceans and the Centre has 5. Mr George Thomas also conducted minor research projects on some areas of biodversity Member, Board of Studies in Functional English, Kannur in Wayanad. These research projects are funded by agencies like University the UGC, KSCSTE etc. 6. Dr Shaju P P Member, Board of Studies in Journalism (both UG & PG), The Centre utilises the expertise and infrastructural University of Calicut facilities of many institutions like the Regional Centres of the Zoo- Chairman, UG Board of Exams, Kannur University logical Survey of India in Pune & Kozhikode; Electron Microscope Chairman, PG Board of Studies, Kannur University Lab of NIMHANS, Bangalore; Center for Advanced Studies in Ma- 7. Dr Thomas Monoth rine Biology, Annamalai University; Sophisticated Instrumentation Centre for Applied Research & Testing, Ahmedabad; universities Research Guide in Computer Science, Kannur University within and outside Kerala etc. Chairman, PG Board of Exams, Kannur University Chairman, PG Board of Studies, Kannur University Member, UG Board of Studies, Kannur University

62 63 2019 July Anti-Ragging Committee constituted in accordance Date Events with Kannur University Regulations

1 Monday 1. Dr Maria Martin Joseph (Principal) 2 Tuesday 2. Dr Rajeev Thomas (College Union Advisor) 3 Wednesday St.Thomas Day - Holiday 3. Dr Geetha Antony Pullen (IQAC Co-ord) 4 Thursday 4. Dr Mary Nirmala Borgia (Senior Lady Teacher) 5 Friday 5. Ms Rajitha Xavior (Hostel Warden) 6 Saturday Compensatory Working Day 6. College Union Chairman 7 Sunday 8 Monday 9 Tuesday Statutory Warning 10 Wednesday Ragging in any form that includes any conduct by students 11 Thursday World Population Day whether by words spoken or written or by an act which has the 12 Friday effect of teasing or causing hardship and psychological harm to a 13 Saturday Second Saturday fresher is banned and anyone found guilty of encouraging the same 14 Sunday is liable to be punished as per the University, UGC, Government, 15 Monday and the Supreme Court directives. In case of need, make use of the 16 Tuesday helpline @ antiragging.net/tollfree no 18001805522/the local Coor- 17 Wednesday dinator of the Antiragging Squad, the Staff Advisor to Students’ Union 18 Thursday or the Principal. 19 Friday 20 Saturday Public Information Officer (PIO): Mr Joy Joseph 21 Sunday 22 Monday Associations 23 Tuesday 24 Wednesday The Teaching Staff: 25 Thursday President: Dr Joseph K J 26 Friday Secretary: Dr Shaju P P 27 Saturday Treasurer: Ms Rajitha Xavior 28 Sunday 29 Monday The Administrative Staff: 30 Tuesday President: Mr Benison Challenger K 31 Wednesday Karkkidakavavu Secretary: Mr Johnson C T 68 65 2019 June Date Events

1 Saturday 2 Sunday 3 Monday ACADEMIC 4 Tuesday 5 Wednesday World Environment Day 6 Thursday College reopens. CALENDAR 7 Friday 8 Saturday Second Saturday 9 Sunday 10 Monday 11 Tuesday 12 Wednesday 13 Thursday 14 Friday 15 Saturday 16 Sunday 2019 - 20 17 Monday 18 Tuesday Father’s Day 19 Wednesday 20 Thursday 21 Friday 22 Saturday 23 Sunday 24 Monday Ist Year classes begin. 25 Tuesday 26 Wednesday 27 Thursday 28 Friday PTA Meeting 29 Saturday 30 Sunday

66 67 2019 November 2019 August Date Events Date Events 1 Thursday 1 Friday Kerala Piravi 2 Friday 2 Saturday 3 Saturday 3 Sunday 4 Sunday 4 Monday 5 Monday 5 Tuesday 6 Tuesday 6 Wednesday 7 Wednesday 7 Thursday 8 Thursday 8 Friday 9 Friday 9 Saturday Second Saturday, Nabidinam 10 Saturday Second Saturday 10 Sunday 11 Sunday 11 Monday 12 Monday 12 Tuesday 13 Tuesday 13 Wednesday 14 Wednesday 14 Thursday Children’s Day 15 Thursday Independence Day 15 Friday 16 Friday 16 Saturday 17 Saturday 17 Sunday 18 Sunday 18 Monday 19 Monday 19 Tuesday 20 Tuesday 20 Wednesday 21 Wednesday 21 Thursday 22 Thursday 22 Friday 23 Friday Sree Krishna Jayanthi 23 Saturday 24 Saturday 24 Sunday 25 Sunday 25 Monday 26 Monday 26 Tuesday 27 Tuesday 27 Wednesday 28 Wednesday Ayyankali Jayanthi 28 Thursday 29 29 Friday Thursday 30 30 Saturday Friday 31 Saturday 72 69 2019 September 2019 October Date Events Date Events

1 Sunday 1 Tuesday 2 Monday 2 Wednesday Gandhi Jayanthi 3 Tuesday 3 Thursday 4 Wednesday 4 Friday 5 Thursday Teacher’s Day 5 Saturday World Teacher’s Day 6 Friday 6 Sunday 7 Saturday 7 Monday Mahanavami 8 Sunday 8 Tuesday Vijayadashami 9 Monday Muharam 9 Wednesday 3rd Semester exams begin. 10 Tuesday Ist Onam 10 Thursday 11 Wednesday Thiruvonam 11 Friday 12 Thursday 12 Saturday Second Saturday 13 Friday Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi 13 Sunday 14 Saturday 2nd Saturday, World First Aid Day, Hindi Day 14 Monday 15 Sunday 15 Tuesday 16 Monday Internal Exams begin. 16 Wednesday World Food Day 17 Tuesday 17 Thursday 18 Wednesday 18 Friday 19 Thursday 19 Saturday 20 Friday 20 Sunday 21 Saturday Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi 21 Monday 2nd Semester exams begin. 22 Sunday 22 Tuesday 23 Monday 23 Wednesday 24 Tuesday 24 Thursday UN Day 25 Wednesday 25 Friday 26 Thursday 26 Saturday 27 Friday World Tourism Day 27 Sunday Deepavali 28 Saturday 28 Monday 29 Sunday 29 Tuesday 30 Monday 30 Wednesday Ist Semester exams begin. 31 Thursday 70 71 2020 March 2019 December Date Events Date Events 1 Sunday 1 Sunday 2 Monday 2 Monday 3 Tuesday 3 Tuesday 4 Wednesday 6th Semester exams begin. 4 Wednesday World Disabled Day 5 Thursday 5 Thursday 6 Friday 6 Friday 7 Saturday 7 Saturday 8 Sunday 8 Sunday 9 Monday 9 Monday 10 Tuesday 10 Tuesday 11 Wednesday 11 Wednesday 12 Thursday 13 Friday 12 Thursday 13 Friday 14 Saturday Second Saturday 15 Sunday 14 Saturday Second Saturday 16 Monday 4th Semester exams begin. 15 Sunday 17 Tuesday 16 Monday 18 Wednesday 17 Tuesday 19 Thursday 18 Wednesday 20 Friday 19 Thursday 21 Saturday 20 Friday 22 Sunday 21 Saturday 23 Monday 22 Sunday 24 Tuesday 23 Monday 25 Wednesday 24 Tuesday 26 Thursday 25 Wednesday Christmas 27 Friday 26 Thursday 28 Saturday 27 Friday 29 Sunday 28 Saturday 30 Monday 29 Sunday 31 Tuesday 30 Monday April 6 - 2nd Semester exams begin. 31 Tuesday 76 73 2020 January 2020 February Date Events Date Events

1 Wednesday 1 Saturday 2 Thursday Mannam Jayanthi 2 Sunday 3 Friday 3 Monday 4 Saturday 4 Tuesday 5 Sunday 5 Wednesday 6 Monday 6 Thursday 7 Tuesday 7 Friday 8 Wednesday 8 Saturday Second Saturday 9 Thursday 9 Sunday 10 Friday 10 Monday 11 Saturday Second Saturday 11 Tuesday 12 Sunday 13 Monday 12 Wednesday 14 Tuesday 13 Thursday 15 Wednesday 14 Friday 16 Thursday 15 Saturday 17 Friday 16 Sunday 18 Saturday 17 Monday Internal Exams begin. 19 Sunday 18 Tuesday 20 Monday 19 Wednesday 21 Tuesday 20 Thursday 22 Wednesday 21 Friday 23 Thursday 22 Saturday Mahasivarathri 24 Friday 23 Sunday 25 Saturday 24 Monday 26 Sunday Republic Day 25 Tuesday 27 Monday 26 Wednesday 28 Tuesday 27 Thursday 29 Wednesday 28 Friday 30 Thursday Martyr’s day 29 Saturday National Science Day 31 Friday 74 75 University Rank Holders

SI.No. Year Name Rank Course 1 1997-’98 Ramachandran K III B.A. Functional English 2 1998-’99 Sajila Saseendran K I B.A. Functional English 3 ,, Appumon Joseph K II ,, ,, 4 2001-’02 Ali Akbar K III B.Sc. Zoology 5 ,, Usha Kumari P K III B.Sc. Mathematics 6 ,, Manju Jose III B.Sc. Computer Science

7 2002-’03 Neena V III B.Sc. Mathematics 8 2003-’04 Sunitha Ellath II B.Sc. Zoology 9 Sujith E B II BSc. Computer Science 10 2004-’05 Josna Joseph I B.Sc. Mathematics 11 ,, Shameema Rahman II B.A. Functional English 12 2005-’06 Sankeerthana E D I B.A. Functional English 13 ,, Deepika George III , ,, 14 2008-’09 Shiji Paul III B.Sc. Mathematics 15 ‘‘ Jinesh M K III B.Sc. Computer Science 16 2009-’10 Neethulakshmi III B.A. Functional English

University Toppers

SI.No. Year Name Place Course 1 2012-13 Sneha Dineshan III B.Sc. Zoology 2 2015-16 Midhula Kollanandi II M.Sc. Computer Science 3 2016-17 Vipina P V I M.Sc. Computer Science 4 `,, Anju Bernard II M.Sc. Computer Science 5 2017-18 Jesna James III B.A. Functional English 6 ,, Abhina C III M.Sc. Computer Science 7 2018-19 Athira P T I M.Sc. Computer Science 8 ,, Anusha Tom I B.Sc. Zoology 9 ,, Midhuna Vijayan III B.Sc. Mathematics 10 ,, Athira M S II B.A. Functional English 11 ,, Athira P T I M.Sc. Computer Science

80 77 Winners of the Dr K T Varkey (Founder Principal) Endowment Award for the Best Outgoing Student

Ms Nimmy J Treasa Computer Science 2003 Ms Sunitha Ellath Zoology 2004 Ms Shameema Rahman English 2005 Ms Preetha T S Commerce 2006 Ms Aruna Liz Mathew English 2007 Mr Wilson Thomas English 2008 Ms Shiji Paul Mathematics 2009 Ms Neethulakshmi R English 2010 Mr Shyamshankar E P Chemistry 2010 Ms Sebin Chinnu Computer Science 2011 Ms Anet Antony Zoology 2012 Ms Alna Maria Issac English 2013 Ms Nayanthara Rajeev Chemistry 2014

Ms Swetha Murali Commerce 2015 Pledge Ms Aswathi P G Zoology 2015 Ms Nimmy Francis English 2016 India is my country. All Indians are my brothers Mr Midhun Raj P R Chemistry 2017 and sisters. I love my country and I am proud of its rich Ms Keerthana V V Physics 2017 Ms Nayana P B Physics 2018 and varied heritage. I shall always strive to be worthy of it. I shall give my parents, teachers and all elders respect and treat everyone with courtesy. To my country and my people, I pledge my devotion. In their well being and prosperity alone lies my happiness.

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