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St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous),

Website: www.teresas.ac.in

Phone: 0484-2351870

P A R K AVENUE , COCHIN - 682011

St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam

ST. TERESA’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) Ernakulam, Cochin – 682011 Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Ph: 0484-2351870, Website: www.teresas.ac.in PROSPECTUS 2018-19 St. Teresa’s College, a premier institute for higher learning, envisions a value- oriented education for women. Mother Teresa of St. Rose of Lima, the founder of CSST institute, established the College in the year 1925 and it is named after St. Teresa of Avila. St. Teresa’s College envisions a life-oriented education that empowers students to respond proactively to social concerns and work for the integrity of creation thereby building a civilization of love and advancing the Kingdom of God. THE COLLEGE OFFERS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMES UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

REGULAR Core Complementary Eligibility No. of seats B.A. Economics Logic, Sociology/Mathematics Pass in +2 exam 70 (Any stream) B.A. English Writing for Media, Sociology Pass in +2 exam Language and (Any stream) 66 Literature B.A. History Economics, Sociology Pass in +2 exam 50 (Any stream) B.A. Sociology Statistics, History Pass in +2 exam 70 (Any stream) B.Com Taxation (Elective) Pass in +2 exam 70 (Any stream) B.Sc. Botany Chemistry, Zoology Pass in +2 exam with Biology 45 as an optional subject B.Sc. Chemistry Mathematics, Physics Pass in +2 exam with Chemistry as an optional 45 subject

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Core Complementary Eligibility No. of seats B.Sc. Home Chemistry, Zoology Pass in +2 exam 50 Science (Any stream) B.Sc. Mathematics Physics, Statistics Pass in +2 exam with Mathematics as an optional 140 subject B.Sc. Physics Mathematics, Statistics Pass in +2 exam with Physics 45 as an optional subject B.Sc. Zoology Chemistry, Botany Pass in +2 exam with Biology 45 as an optional subject SELF FINANCING Core Complementary Eligibility No. of seats B.A. Bharatanatyam Mohiniyattam, Pass in +2 exam Abhinaya Sangeetham (Any stream) 50 (No Additional Language) B.A. English Literature Sociology, British History, Pass in +2 exam and Communication Basics of Graphic Designing (Any stream) 38 Studies (No Additional Language) (Communicative English) B.A. French Language Communicative English, Pass in +2 exam 50 and Literature Travel & Tourism (Any stream) B.Com Taxation (Elective) Pass in +2 exam 100 (Any stream) B. Com Capital Market (Elective) Pass in +2 exam 50 (Any stream) B.Sc. Apparel & Fashion (No Additional Language) Pass in +2 exam 34 Designing (Any stream) B.Sc. Computer (No Additional Language) Pass in +2 exam with Applications with Mathematics as an 38 Mathematics & optional subject (Science Statistics(Triple Main) stream) Bachelor of Management Pass in +2 exam Studies in International (Any stream) 30 Business B.Sc. Psychology Human Physiology, Statistics Pass in +2 exam 50 (Any stream) B. Voc. Food Processing Food Science, Business Pass in +2 exam 50 Technology Studies (Any Science stream) B. Voc. Software Pass in +2 exam 50 Development (Any stream) BCA Pass in +2 exam with Cloud Computing and Mathematics as an Information Security optional subject (Science 30 Management stream) The Additional Language offered for U G Programmes are French, Hindi and Malayalam

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POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

REGULAR

PROGRAMME Eligibility No. of seats

Graduation in English under (Model I/II/III) or graduation in other faculties of language and literature, social science and science For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2009) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 1.80 out of 4.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). However, if the CGPA scored by the graduate for common course is greater than the CGPA scored for core course, the CGPA scored for common course will be taken into account for the calculation of index marks, provided they secure a minimum CGPA of 2.00 for common course. For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2013) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less M.A. English Language than 4.5 out of 10.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and 18 and Literature complementary courses). However, if the CGPA scored by the graduate for common course is greater than the CGPA scored for core course, the CGPA scored for common course will be taken into account for the calculation of index marks, provided they secure a minimum CGPA of 5.00 for common course. For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in other patterns – They should possess not less than 45% marks in main & subsidiary subjects under Part III. However, If the mark scored by the graduate for Part I English is greater than the mark secured for Part III, the mark secured for Part I English will be taken into account for the calculation of index mark, provided they secure a minimum of 50% marks for Part I English.

Graduation in Economics /Mathematics / Statistics

For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2009) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 1.80 out of 4.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). M.A. Economics For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in 18 CBCSS (2013) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 4.5 out of 10.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in other patterns – They should possess not less than 45% marks in main & subsidiary subjects under Part III.

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PROGRAMME Eligibility No. of seats

Graduation in the Faculties of Language & Literature, Social Science, Science and Commerce

For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2009) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 1.80 out of 4.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). M.A. Sociology For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in 24 CBCSS (2013) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 4.5 out of 10.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in other patterns – They should possess not less than 45% marks in main & subsidiary subjects under Part III.

Graduation in Botany or Botany -Biotechnology (double main)

For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2009) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 2.00 out of 4.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). M.Sc. Botany For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in 14 CBCSS (2013) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 5.00 out of 10.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in other patterns – They should possess not less than 50% marks in main & subsidiary subjects under Part III.

Graduation in Physics

For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2009) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 2.00 out of 4.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). M.Sc. Physics 14 For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2013) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 5.00 out of 10.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in other patterns – They should possess not less than 50% marks in main & subsidiary subjects under Part III.

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PROGRAMME Eligibility No. of seats

Graduation in Chemistry

For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2009) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 2.00 out of 4.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2013) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less M.Sc. Chemistry than 5.00 out of 10.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and 14 complementary courses). For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in other patterns – They should possess not less than 50% marks in main & subsidiary subjects under Part III.

Graduation in Home Science/ Food Service Management & Dietetics/ Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics/ Family and Community Science/ Food Science and Quality Control. Graduates in Psychology, Human Development, Nursing or any Science graduation with PG Diploma in Pre-School Education/Counseling Psychology or Science Graduates with Open Course namely Life Skills Strategies and Techniques are also eligible. In addition to the existing criteria, any science graduate who has done a minimum of three papers from the following list are also eligible. 1. Guidance and Counseling 2. Special Education/Exceptional children 3. Social Work 4. Psychology/Abnormal Psychology 5.Family in Society 6. Human Development 7. Programme for women and children M.Sc. (Home Science) 8. Infant development and stipulation 9. Mental Health 10. HIV/AIDS Branch A counseling 11. Geriatrics 12. Women’s Studies 13. Entrepreneurship 12 development 14. Gender Equity and Society 15. Child and Human Rights Child Development 16. Early Child hood Care and Education 17. Early Intervention

For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2009) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 2.00 out of 4.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2013) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 5.00 out of 10.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in other patterns – They should possess not less than 50% marks in main & subsidiary subjects under Part III.

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PROGRAMME Eligibility No. of seats

B.Sc. in Family & Community Science / Home Science / Food Service Management and Dietetics/ Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics OR any Science graduate with P.G. diploma in Interior Design/Decoration OR any B.Sc. Degree holder with open/Add-on-course in Interior Decoration and related Arts

M.Sc.(Home Science) For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in Branch B CBCSS (2009) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less 10 Resource Management & than 2.00 out of 4.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and Interior Designing complementary courses). For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2013) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 5.00 out of 10.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in other patterns – They should possess not less than 50% marks in main & subsidiary subjects under Part III.

B.Sc. Programme with specialisation in Food and Nutrition, Food Science and Quality Control, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Technology, Food Service Management and Dietetics or Home Science/Family and Community Science Degree holders of Zoology, Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Chemistry, Biotechnology with PG Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics/Open Course in Nutrition for wellness/Dietetics and BSc. Nursing are also eligible.

M.Sc.(Home Science) For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in Branch C CBCSS (2009) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less 14 Food Science & Nutrition than 2.00 out of 4.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2013) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 5.00 out of 10.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in other patterns – They should possess not less than 50% marks in main & subsidiary subjects under Part III.

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SELF FINANCING

PROGRAMME Eligibility No. of seats

Graduation in Bharatanatyam

For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2009) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 2.00 out of 4.00 for Core. M.A. Bharatanatyam For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in 10 CBCSS (2013) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 5.00 out of 10.00 for Core. For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in other patterns – They should possess not less than 50% marks in Main

Graduation in any subject in the faculty of social sciences or Graduation in the faculty of language and literature with English (Model I/II/III) or law

For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2009) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 1.80 out of 4.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). M.A. History 15 For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2013) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 4.5 out of 10.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in other patterns – They should possess not less than 45% marks in main & subsidiary subjects under Part III.

Graduation in Commerce /BBA/BBM

For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2009) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 1.80 out of 4.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). M.Com. For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in 25 CBCSS (2013) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 4.5 out of 10.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in other patterns – They should possess not less than 45% marks in main & subsidiary subjects under Part III.

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PROGRAMME Eligibility No. of seats

Graduation in Zoology

For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2009) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 2.00 out of 4.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). M.Sc. Zoology For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in 12 CBCSS (2013) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 5.00 out of 10.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in other patterns – They should possess not less than 50% marks in main & subsidiary subjects under Part III.

Graduation in any subject

For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2009) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 1.80 out of 4.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). MTTM- Master of For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in Tourism and Travel CBCSS (2013) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not 15 Management less than 4.5 out of 10.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in other patterns – They should possess not less than 45% marks in main & subsidiary subjects under Part III.

Graduation in Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Application

For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2009) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 2.00 out of 4.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). M. Sc. Mathematics For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in 15 CBCSS (2013) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 5.00 out of 10.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in other patterns – They should possess not less than 50% marks in main & subsidiary subjects under Part III.

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PROGRAMME Eligibility No. of seats

Graduation in Fashion Designing, Fashion Technology, Costume Designing, Apparel Designing, Apparel and Fashion Design or any other degree with P.G. Diploma in Fashion Designing and any related subjects For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2009) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 1.80 out of 4.00 in the Core Group (core plus Masters Programme in open and complementary courses). 15 Fashion Designing For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2013) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 4.5 out of 10.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in other patterns – They should possess not less than 45% marks in main & subsidiary subjects under Part III. Graduation in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Science and Quality Control, Home Science, Family and Community Science, Food Service Management and Dietetics OR Degree holders in Zoology, Masters Programme in Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Chemistry, Clinical Nutrition and Biochemistry, Biotechnology, BHMS, BAMS, B.Sc. 15 Dietetics Nursing with P.G. Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics or any related subjects The candidates should have completed the under graduate programme with not less than 55% marks

U.G. DIPLOMA PROGRAMME( Community College) – Self financing

Programme Duration Eligibility No. of seats Diploma in Health 1 year Pass in +2 exam Assistance (Any stream) 50

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P.G. DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES – Self financing

Programme Duration Eligibility No. of Seats B.Sc. Degree in Home Science, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, P.G. 1 year and 6 Food Science and Quality Control and Diploma in months Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Clinical (including 3 B.Sc.Nursing,Biochemistry, Biotechnology, 20 Nutrition months BHMS, BAMS and any related subjects. and Dietetics internship) The candidates should have completed the under graduate programme with not less than 55% marks Graduation in any subject For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2009) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 1.80 out of 4.00 in the Core Group (core plus open P.G. 1 year and 6 and complementary courses). Diploma in months For candidates who have passed qualifying Fashion (including 2 examination in CBCSS (2013) pattern - They 20 Designing months should possess CGPA of not less than 4.5 out internship and of 10.00 in the Core Group (core plus open project) and complementary courses). For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in other patterns – They should possess not less than 45% marks in main & subsidiary subjects under Part III. Graduation in any subject For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2009) pattern - They should possess CGPA of not less than 1.80 out of 4.00 in the Core Group (core plus open P.G. Diploma and complementary courses). in For candidates who have passed qualifying Management 2 years examination in CBCSS (2013) pattern - They 30 in Business should possess CGPA of not less than 4.5 out Analytics of 10.00 in the Core Group (core plus open and complementary courses). For candidates who have passed qualifying examination in other patterns – They should possess not less than 45% marks in main & subsidiary subjects under Part III.

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Relaxation in Marks in the qualifying examination for admission to PG programmes: Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Category: The minimum grade in the qualifying examination for admission to the PG Degree programmes is ‘C’ in the seven point scale for CBCSS and a pass for pre CBCSS applicants. SEBC Category: A relaxation of 3% marks in the qualifying examination from the prescribed minimum is allowed i.e. CGPA of 1.88 for CBCSS (2009), CCPA of 4.7 for CBCSS (2013), applicants and 47% marks for pre-CBCSS applicants for admission to M.Sc. programmes and CGPA of 1.68 for CBCSS (2009), CCPA of 4.2 for CBCSS (2013) applicants and 42% marks for pre-CBCSS applicants for admission to M.A/M.Com programmes. OEC Category: A relaxation of 5% marks in the qualifying examination from the prescribed minimum is allowed i.e. CGPA of 1.80 for CBCSS (2009), CCPA of 4.5 for CBCSS (2013) applicants and 45% marks for pre-CBCSS applicants for admission to M Sc programmes and CGPA of 1.60 for CBCSS (2009), CGPA of 4.0 for CBCSS (2013) applicants and 40% marks for pre CBCSS applicants for admission to MA/M Com programmes. Persons with Disability category: A relaxation of 5% marks in the qualifying examination from the prescribed minimum is allowed i.e. CGPA of 1.80 for CBCSS (2009), CCPA of 4.5 for CBCSS (2013) applicants and 45% marks for pre – CBCSS applicants for admission to M Sc programmes and CGPA of 1.60 for CBCSS (2009), CCPA of 4.0 for CBCSS (2013) applicants and 40% marks for pre CBCSS applicants for admission to MA/M Com programme.

M.Phil. PROGRAMMES ( Self-financing)

CORE ELIGIBILITY No. OF SEATS Pass in M.Sc. Botany (Pure Botany, Applied Plant Sciences or any equivalent Post Graduate Degree, but Botany 10 with B.Sc. Degree in Botany) with not less than 55% marks. Pass in M.Sc. Physics (Pure, Applied, Materials Science, Theoretical Physics, New & Renewable Physics 10 energy, Non- conventional Energy Physics)with not less than 55% marks. Pass in M.A. in English Language and Literature with English 10 not less than 55% marks.

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Relaxation in Marks in the qualifying examination for admission to M.Phil. programmes: SC/ST/OEC candidates are given 5% relaxation for the prescribed minimum marks for all the programmes

SEBC candidates are given 3% relaxation for the prescribed minimum marks for all the programmes

DISTRIBUTION OF SEATS

(a) For Regular Programmes Sl. No. Quota Seat Distribution (%) 1 Open Quota 40 2 Community ( Latin Catholic) Quota 20 3 Scheduled Caste Quota 15 4 Scheduled Tribe Quota 5 5 Management Quota 20

• Candidates claiming reservation under Kerala Scheduled Castes/ Kerala Scheduled Tribes Quota should obtain caste/community certificate from the revenue authorities concerned. The seats un-availed by the SC candidates will be diverted to ST candidates and vice versa. The un-availed seats reserved for SC/ST shall be re-notified twice through print media. • Other Eligible Community (OEC candidates) who claim allotment to the un-availed seats, if any, under SC/ST quota (after re-notification) should furnish community and income certificates obtained from the revenue authorities concerned (The certificate should have been issued not earlier than 12 months prior to the submission of application). Those OEC candidates whose annual family income is upto Rs.6 lakhs alone are eligible for such seats. • In the absence of OEC candidates, the un-availed SC/ST seats can be filled from among the Latin Catholic applicants

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(b) For Self-financing Programmes

50% of the total seats shall be filled by the management from among candidates of their choice provided they satisfy the eligibility conditions. The remaining seats (50%) shall be distributed and filled as detailed in the following table Sl. No. Distribution of 50% Seats ear marked under Percentage of Reservation Merit category 1 Open Quota 65 2 Scheduled Caste 8 3 Scheduled Tribe 2 4 Ezhava, Thiyya & Billava 9 5 Muslim 8 6 Latin Catholics other than Anglo Indians 2 7 Other Backward Christians (OBX) 1 8 Other Backward Hindus (OBH) 5

• Candidates belonging to Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (i.e., Candidates belonging to communities as per Sl. Nos. 4 to 8 in the above table) as per G.O. (P) 208/66/Edn. Dated 2.5.1966, whose annual family income (i.e. annual income of all members of the family from all sources taken together) is up to 6 lakhs per annum (Six lakhs per annum) are eligible for reservation under this category. The certificate should have been issued not earlier than 12 months prior to thesubmission of application.

• In the absence of eligible applicants in the SEBC category, the seats may be filled from among the applicants in the open quota. • Candidates claiming reservation under Kerala Scheduled Castes/ Kerala Scheduled Tribes Quota should obtain caste/community certificate from the revenue authorities concerned. The seats un-availed by the SC candidates will be diverted to ST candidates and vice versa. The un-availed seats reserved for SC/ST shall be re-notified twice through print media.

• The unavailed seats, if any in SC/ST category (after re-notification) may be filled from among the Latin Catholic applicants.

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For UG admissions

Reservation for Nominees: An additional seat for each programme shall be created exclusively for the purpose of accommodating students sponsored by the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. This seat shall not be filled up by other candidates. The Head of the institution should forward the list of such candidates admitted, separately to the University, immediately after admissions (U.O. No. Ac.AI/3/2761/06 dated 20.7.2006).

Reservation of Seats for Malayalee students from Andaman & Nicobar Islands: : An additional seat for each programme shall be created exclusively for the purpose of Malayalee students from Andaman & Nicobar Islands. This seat shall not be filled up by other candidates (U.O. No. 6199/AI/2016/Acad dated 23.11.2016). The Head of the institution should forward the list of such candidates admitted, separately to the University, immediately after admissions. Reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PD): 3% of the seats are reserved for candidates with disabilities for all programmes. 1% (one percent of the seats in UG Programmes) of seats shall be reserved for each of the three sections of Persons with Disabilities category (Blind, Deaf and Orthopaedically Challenged) with provision for interchange of seats, if candidates are not available in a particular category in a year. The selection of candidates under this category will be based on the rank in the inter-se merit list and physical suitability, and not on the basis of the degree of disability. ‘Person with disability’ means a person suffering from not less than 40% of any disability as certified by a Medical Board constituted for this purpose. Candidates who have a minimum of 40% disability alone will be eligible for this quota. A relaxation of 5% of marks in the qualifying examination from the prescribed minimum is allowed. Candidates seeking admission under PD category should attach with their application form, an attested copy of the ‘Certificate of disability’ issued by a District Medical Board or bodies of higher status, certifying the degree or percentage of disability. The unfilled seats under the PD category shall be converted to grant reservation for Children with Special Needs (CWSN).The eligibility prescribed for the Physically Challenged Candidates will be applicable to the Children with special need as well.

Reservation: - The seats reserved under Sports Quota and Cultural Quota come under this category.

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Sports quota: - Two seats in each programme (Interchangeable) shall be reserved for candidates with outstanding records in sports & games. The applicant for admission to the reservation quota should have represented at least the District Sports Zone. Preference shall be given to Sportsmen who have represented the State/National School Meet over the sportsmen who have represented the District/School. The applicant shall produce the relevant certificate to prove District representation. The following guidelines shall be followed in determining merit in sports for admission to the UG programmes. Marks shall be awarded to the First(Winner or the Winning Team), Second (Runner up or Runner up team), Third (third place) and participation as detailed.

A) Minimum eligibility for admission of a candidate to undergraduate programmes (Sports Quota) is representation of a district in the State Championship in addition to his/her satisfying academic eligibility

B) For securing admission to UG programmes under Sports Quota, including readmission, the performance of the candidate at 11th and 12th standards alone will be considered.

Sl. Tournaments Points for respective positions No. First Second Third Participation 1 Senior/Junior International Competitions 100 90 80 70 2 Senior/ Junior National Competitions 60 55 50 45 3 School Nationals(including 40 35 30 25 CISCE,CBSE,HSE,VHSE) 4 Zone and Cluster levels (including ISCE, 30 25 20 15 CBSE,HSE, VHSE) 5 Inter collegiate/ Senior/Junior State 20 15 10 5 Championship (Inter District)

Cultural Quota: - One seat for each degree programme (Interchangeable) shall be reserved for students who excel in Youth festival recognised by Director of Public Instruction (DPI). The selection shall be made from among the applicants for the cultural quota on merit as detailed

Points of Participation Level A B C Kerala School Kalolsavam 20 10 5 Revenue District level Youth Festival 10 5 --

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A person can score points only in one category The highest score will be counted Where bracketed, scores in other categories will be counted

For PG admissions

Reservation for Nominees: (U.O No.Ac AI/3/2761/06 dated 20.07.2006) An additional seat shall be created and added to the total merit seats exclusively for the purpose of accommodating students sponsored by the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. This seat shall not be filled up with other candidates. The Head of the institution should forward the list of such candidates admitted, separately to the University, immediately after admissions.

Reservation of Seats for Malayalee students from Andaman & Nicobar Islands: An additional seat for each programme shall be created exclusively for the purpose of Malayalee students from Andaman & Nicobar Islands. This seat shall not be filled up by other candidates (U.O. No. 6199/AI/2016/Acad dated 23.11.2016). The Head of the institution should forward the list of such candidates admitted, separately to the University, immediately after admissions. Reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PD): 3% of the seats (the total number of seats of all PG Programmes in a college pooled together) are reserved for candidates with disabilities for all Programmes. 1% (one percent of the seats in PG Programmes) of seats shall be reserved for each of the three sections of the physically handicapped (Blind, deaf and Orthopaedically challenged) with provision for interchange of seats, if candidates are not available in a particular category in a year. The selection of candidates under this category will be based on the rank in the inter-se merit list and physical suitability, and not on the basis of the degree of disability. ‘Person with disability’ means a person suffering from not less than 40% of any disability as certified by a Medical Board constituted for this purpose. Candidates who have a minimum of 40% disability alone will be eligible for this quota. A relaxation of 5% marks in the qualifying examination from the prescribed minimum is allowed.

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Candidates seeking admission under PD category should attach with their application form, an attested copy of the ‘Certificate of disability’ issued by a District Medical Board or bodies of higher status, certifying the degree or percentage of disability.

Reservation: - The seats reserved under Sports Quota and Cultural Quota come under this category.

Reservation of seats under Sports Quota

The following norms are prescribed for admission under sports quota.

1. One seat for every 20 seats for M.A., M.Sc., M.Com Programmes with permission for interchangeability 2. Where the number of seats is less than 20 for a subject, the seats may be pooled together, M.A., M.Sc., andM.Com being treated separately. Where the number of seats, after pooling, exceeds multiples of 20, an additional seat can be earmarked, if the excess number is 15 or more. 3. Where the number of seats is still less than 15 after such pooling, all PG programmes may be pooled together. 4. After such pooling, if the number of seats exceeds multiples of 20 an additional seat can be earmarked if the excess number is 15 or more. 5. A minimum of one seat may be given if there are no sufficient seats. The applicant for admission to the Sports quota should have represented at least the District Sports Zone. Preference shall be given to Sportsmen who have represented the State/University over the sportsmen who have represented the District/College. The applicant will produce the Certificate from the Honorary Secretary of the State Association of the event concerned to prove District representation. The following guidelines shall be followed in determining merit in sports and athletics for admission to the PG programmes Points shall be awarded to the First (Winner or the Winning Team), Second (Runners up or Runners up team), third (third place) and participation in the following manner

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Category First Second Third Participation International meet of Universities 150 125 100 90 Combined Indian Universities Team 80 70 60 55 National/Inter-State/All Inter-University 50 40 30 25 South Zone Inter University 25 20 15 10 State Championship 10 7 5 3 Inter Collegiate Championship 7 5 3 -- District Sports Zone Meet 5 3 2 --

The selection of candidates under the category will be based on the proficiency in sports/games. Reservation of seats under Cultural Quota 1. One seat for every 20 seats for M.A., M.Sc., M.Com Programmes with permission for interchangeability 2. Where the number of seats is less than 20 for a subject, the seats may be pooled together, M.A., M.Sc., and M.Com being treated separately. Where the number of seats, after pooling, exceeds multiples of 20, an additional seat can be earmarked, if the excess number is 15 or more. 3. Where the number of seats is still less than 15 after such pooling, all PG programmes may be pooled together. 4. After such pooling, if the number of seats exceeds multiples of 20 an additional seat can be earmarked if the excess number is 15 or more. 5. A minimum of one seat may be given if there are no sufficient seats. Points shall be awarded to the applicants for the cultural quota in the following manner Level First Second Third Fourth position position position position National Inter University Youth Festival/Competition of Association of 50 30 20 10 Indian Universities Zonal Inter University Youth Festival/Competition of Association of 30 20 10 -- Indian Universities Annual University Youth Festival of any 20 10 5 -- University in Kerala

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In the absence of applicants who do not secure 1st , 2nd, 3rd and 4th places, candidates with ‘A’ grade shall be considered for admission. The selection of candidates under the category will be based on the proficiency in cultural events only.

Candidates who possess ‘A Grade’ (i) A person can score points only in one category. (ii) The highest score will be counted (iii) Where bracketed, scores in other categories will be counted (iv) Where still bracketed, person who was the University athletic champion will be given 3 extra points. (v) Performance in any year during the Degree course in Mahatma Gandhi University will be taken into consideration. (vi) She must be available for University events unless specifically exempted by the Vice- Chancellor/Director of Physical Education, Mahatma Gandhi University.

Ph.D. PROGRAMMES

Botany Home Science Sociology Physics Economics English

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ADD ON COURSES MANDATORY FOR UG PROGRAMMES Every UG student is expected to take one add- on course chosen from the list given below

S.No. COURSE DURATION TIE UP

Certificate course in FORGIEN LANGUAGE 1 FRENCH 50 HRS 2 SPAINSH 50 HRS COLLEGE COURSE 3 ITALY 50 HRS 4 GERMAN 50 HRS Certificate course in COMMUNICATION 5 50 HRS COLLEGE COURSE SKILL&PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT 6 CIVIL SERVICE 80 HRS NAIPPUNIA INSTITUTE Certificate course in 7 50 HRS ONLINE COMMODITY CAPITAL MARKET MEDIA & FILM MAKING ACTING & 8 60 HRS KALABHAVAN MEDIA ANCHORING ACADEMY 9 RADIO JOCKEY 60 HRS 10 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY 30 HRS 11 BANK COACHING 180 HRS SRC KERALA 12 PSC COACHING 180 HRS SRC KERALA GUIDANCE & 1 YR 13 COUNSELING UGC DIPLOMA IN 14 COMPUTER 100 HRS SRC KERALA APPLICATION 15 GRAPHIC DESIGNING 60 HRS SRC KERALA 16 TALLY 1 YR TAX STUDY CENTER Higher Education department 17 ASAP Regular 1 YR () UNIVERSITY Higher Education department 18 1 YR INTEGRATED ASAP (Government of Kerala) DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL JOURNALISM 19 (SPECIALISATION IN 1 YR CCEK Govt. of Kerala BUSINESS JOURNALISM/BUDGET ANALYSIS) DELF -Diploma d'etudes 20 45 HRS COLLEGE COURSE en langue francaise

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GENERAL RULES AND CONDUCT

1. Students are expected to conduct themselves/ maintain discipline in and outside the college governed by the rules and regulations of the College.

2. All students are expected to dress modestly.

3. Ragging in any form is strictly prohibited.

4. Usage of mobile phones by students is strictly banned inside the campus.

5. Parents are expected to follow the student’s progress and conduct in and outside the College.

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LIST OF SCHEDULED CASTES [As Amended by The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Second Amendment) Act, 2002 [Act 61 of 2002) Vide Part VIII - Kerala Schedule 1 Notified in the Gazette of India dated 18.12.2002. The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Act 2007] [See Clause 5.4.3 (a)] 1. Adi Andhra 38. xxx 2. AdiDravida 39. Moger (other than Mogeyar) 3. Adi Karnataka 40. Mundala 4. Ajila 41. Nalakeyava 5. Arunthathiyar 42. Nalkadaya 6. Ayyanavar 43. Nayadi 7. Baira 44. xxx 8. Bakuda 45. Pallan 9. xxx 46. Palluvan 10. Bathada 47. Pambada 11. xxx 48. Panan 12. Bharathar (Other than Parathar), Paravan 49. xxx 13. xxx 50. Paraiyan, Parayan, Sambavar, Sambavan, Sambava, Paraya, Paraiya, Parayar 14. Chakkiliyan 51. xxx 15. Chamar, Muchi 52. xxx 16. Chandala 53. xxx 17. Cheruman 54. Pulayan, Cheramar, Pulaya, Pulayar, Cherama, Cheraman, WayanadPulayan, WayanadanPulayan, Matha, MathaPulayan 18. Domban 55. xxx 19. xxx 56. PuthiraiVannan 20. xxx 57. Raneyar 21. xxx 58. Samagara 22. Gosangi 59. Samban 23. Hasla 60. Semman, Chemman, Chemmar 24. Holeya 61. Thandan (excluding Ezhuvas and Thiyyas who are known asThandan, in the erstwhile Cochin and Malabar areas) and (Carpenters who are known Thachan, in the erstwhile Cochin and Travancore State) 25. Kadaiyan 62. Thoti 26. Kakkalan, Kakkan 63. Vallon 27. Kalladi 64. Valluvan 28. Kanakkan, Padanna, Padannan 65. xxx 29. xxx 66. xxx 30. Kavara (other than Telugu speaking or Tamil speaking BalijaKavarai, Gavara, Gavarai, Gavarai Naidu, Balija Naidu, GajaluBalija or ValaiChetty) 67. Vetan 31. Koosa 68. Vettuvan, PulayaVettuvan (in the areas of eastwhile Cochin State only) 32. Kootan,Koodan 69. Nerian 33. Kudumban 70.Pulluvan 34. Kuravan, Sidhanar, Kuravar, Kurava, Sidhana 71.Thachar (other than Carpenter throughout State excluding the erstwhile Malabar area) 35. Maila 36. Malayan [In the areas comprising the Malabar District as specified by Sub-section (2) of Section 5 of the State Reorganization Act. 1956 (37 of 1956)] 37. Mannan (ÎHÞX), Pathiyan, Perumannan, Vannan, Velan LIST OF SCHEDULED TRIBES [As Amended by The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 2002 (Act 10 of 2003) Vide Part-VII -Kerala - Second Schedule Notified in the Gazette of India dated 8.1.2(03) [See Clause 5.4.3 (a)] 1. Adiyan 23. Malakkuravan 2. Arandan [Arandanan) 24. Malasar 3. Eravallan 25. [Malayan, Nattu Malayan, Konga Malayan (excluding the areas comprising the , , Wayanad and Districts) 4. Hill Pulaya, Mala Pulayan, Kurumba Pulayan, KuravazhiPulayan, PambaPulayan 26. Malayarayar 5. Irular, Irulan 27. Mannan 22 Prospectus - Admissions 2018-19

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6. Kadar [Wayanad Kadar) 28. xxx 7. xxx 29. Muthuvan, Mudugar, Muduvan 8. Kanikkaran, Kanikkar 30. Palleyan, Palliyan, Palliyar, Paliyan 9. Kattunayakan 31. xxx 10. (Kochuvelan) 32. xxx 11. xxx 33. Paniyan 12. xxx 34. Ulladan, [Ullatan) 13. Koraga 35. Uraly 14. xxx 36. Mala Vettuvan(in Kasaragod & Kannur districts) 15. Kudiya, Melakudi 37. Ten Kurumban, JenuKurumban 16. Kurichchan [Kurichiyan) 38. Thachanadan, ThachanadanMoopan 17. Kurumans, MulluKuruman, MullaKuruman, Mala Kuruman 39. Cholanaickan 18. Kurumbas, [Kurumbar, Kurumban) 40. Mavilan 19. MahaMalasar 41. Karimpalan 20. MalaiArayan [Mala Arayan) 42. VettaKuruman 21. MalaiPandaram 43. Mala Panikkar 22. MalaiVedan [Malavedan) 44.Maratis of Kasargod and Hosdurg Taluk LIST OF OTHER ELIGIBLE COMMUNITIES(OEC) [See Clause 5.4.3(f))] 1. Chemman/Chemmar 15. Malavettuvan 2. Madiga 16. Malamuthan 3. Pulluvan 17. KunduVadiyan 4. Thachar (other than Carpenter throughout State excluding the erstwhile Malabar area) 18. ThachanadanMoopan 5. Chakkamar 19. Wayanad Kadar 6. Varnavar 20. Kalanadi 7. Kudumbi 21. Chingathan 8. Dheevara/Dheevaran, Arayan, Valan, Nulayan, Mukkuvan, Arayavathi, Valinjiar, Paniakkal, 22. Malayalar 9. Mokaya, Bovi, Mogayar and MegavirarPeruvannan 23. Malapanicker 10. Scheduled Castes converts. 24. Urindavan 11. Kusavan including Kusavar, Kulalan, Kumbaran, Velaan, Odan, Andhra Nair, Anthru Nair 25. Marati 26. PulayaVettuvan (except in the areas of erstwhile Cochin State) 12. Malayan, (Konga-Malayan, Pani Malayan (in the erstwhile Malabar area alone) 13. Pathiyan (other than Dhobies) 14. Allar (Alan) LIST OF SOCIALLY AND EDUCATIONALLY BACKWARD CLASSES (SEBC) [Vide G.O.(P) 208/66/Edn. dated 02-5-1966] [See Clause 5.4.2] I. Ezhavas including Ezhavas, Thiyyas, Ishuvan, Izhuvan, lIIuvan and Billava II. Muslims (all sections following Islam) III. Latin Catholics other than Anglo-Indians IV. Other Backward Christians 1. SIUC 2. Converts from Scheduled Castes to Christianity V. Other Backward Hindus i.e. 1. Agasa 2. Arayas including Valan, Mukkuvan, Mukaya, Mogayan, Arayan, Bovies, Kharvi, Nulayan, andArayavathi 3. Aremahrati 4. Arya including Dheevara/Dheevaran, Atagara, Devanga, Kaikolan, (Sengunthar) Pattarya, Saliyas (Padmasali, Pattusali, Thogatta, Karanibhakatula, Senapathula, Sali, Sale, Karikalabhakulu, Chaliya) Sourashtra, Khatri, Patnukaran, lIIathu Pillai, Illa Vellalar, IIlathar 5. Bestha 6. Bhandari or Bhondari 7. Boya 8. Boyan 9. Chavalakkaran 10. Chakkala (Chakkala Nair) 11. Devadiga 12. Ezhavathi (Vathi) 13. Ezhuthachan, Kadupattan 14. Gudigara 15. Galada Konkani 23 Prospectus - Admissions 2018-19

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16. GanjamReddies 17. Gatti 18. Gowda 19. Ganika including Nagavamsom 20. Hegde 21. Hindu Nadar 22. Idiga including Settibalija 23. Jangam 24. Jogi 25. Jhetty 26. Kanisu or Kaniyar-Panicker, Kaniyan, Kanisan, Kannian or Kani, Ganaka 27. Kudumbi 28. Kalarikurup or KalariPanicker 29. Kerala Muthali 30. Kusavan including Kulala, Kumbaran, Odan, Oudan (Donga) Odda (Vodde or Vadde or Veddai) Velaan, Andhra Nair, Anthuru Nair. 31. Kalavanthula 32. Kallan including IsanattuKallar 33. Kabera 34. Korachas 35. Kammalas including Viswakarmala, Karuvan, Kamsalas, Viswakarmas, Pandikammala, Malayal-Kammala, Kannan, Moosari, Kalthachan, Kallasari, Perumkollen, Kollan, Thattan, Pandithattan, Thachan, Asari, Villasan, Vilkurup, Viswabrahmins, Kitara, Chaptegara. 36. Kannadiyans 37. Kavuthiyan 38. Kavudiyaru 39. Kelasi or KalasiPanicker 40. KoppalaVelamas 41. Krishnanvaka 42. Kuruba 43. Kurumba 44. Maravan (Maravar) 45. Madivala 46. Maruthuvar 47. Mahratta (Non-Brahman) 48. Melakudi (Kudiyan) 49. Mogaveera 50. Moili 51. Mukhari 52. Modibanda 53. Moovari 54. Moniagar 55. Naicken including TholuvaNaicker and VettilakkaraNaicker 56. Padyachi (Villayankuppam) 57. Palli 58. Panniyar or Pannayar 59. Parkavakulam (Surithiman, Malayaman, Nathaman, Moopanar and Nainar) 60. Rajapuri 61. Sakravar (Kavathi) 62. Senaithalaivar, Elavania, Senaikudayam 63. Chetty, Sadhu Chetty including Telugu Chetty or 24 Manai Telugu Chetty and Wynadan Chetty 64. Tholkolan 65. Thottiyan 66. Uppara (Sagara) 67. Ural Goundan 68. Valaiyan 69. Vada Balija 70. Vakkaliga 71. Vaduvan(Vadugan) 72. Veera Saivas (Pandaram, Vairavi, Vairagi, Yogeeswar, Matapathi and Yogi) 73. Veluthedathu Nair including Vannathan, Veluthedan and Rajaka 74. Vilakkithala Nair including Vilakkathalavan, AmbattanPranopakari, Pandithar and Nusuvan 75. Vaniya including Vanika, Vanika Vaisya, Vaisya Chetty, VanibhaChetty, Ayiravar Nagarathar,Vaniyan 76. Yadava including Kolaya, Ayar, Mayar, Maniyani, Eruman, Golla and Kolaries 77. Chakkamar 78. Mogers of Kasaragod Taluk 79. Maratis of Hosdurg Taluk 80. Paravans of Malabar area excluding Kasaragod Taluk 81. Peruvannan (Varnavar) 82. Reddiar 83. Pattarias

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