University College Thiruvananthapuram Explained

University College, Thiruvananthapuram
Established:[1]
Founder:Swathy Thirunal Rama Varma III
Type:Public
Principal:Dr. T. Subash
Administrative Staff:278
Students:3164
City:Thiruvananthapuram
Affiliations:University of Kerala

University College, Thiruvananthapuram, often abbreviated as UCT, is a public college situated in Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, India. Established in 1866, it is one of the oldest colleges in Kerala. The college has been accorded "College with Potential for Excellence" (CPE) status by the University Grants Commission. University College is identified as a heritage institution by the Government of Kerala.[2]

Alumni of the college includes luminaries such as the former President of India K. R. Narayanan, numerous Cabinet Secretaries, Ambassadors, Civil Servants, IT doyens, Teachers, Poets, Writers, Artists, Politicians and the like.[2]

Academics

Faculties

Language faculties

Humanities faculties

Science faculties

Other faculties

Rankings

Type:College
Nirf C 2022:24

It is ranked 22nd among colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024.[3]

Notable alumni

University College Thiruvananthapuram has produced luminaries that include a former president of India, two former chief ministers of Kerala, cabinet secretaries, ambassadors, civil servants, IT doyens, teachers, poets, writers, artists and politicians.

Notable principals

Controversy

On 3 May 2019, a first-year BSc Chemistry student attempted suicide on campus, alleging harassment from SFI leaders for not taking part in their programmes and disruption of classes.[6] [7]

On 12 July 2019, a final year B.A. Political Science student was stabbed amid a dispute between two groups of students belonging to the SFI, following which two SFI leaders were arrested.[8] [9] [10] Later in the day, answer sheets and the official seal of an Assistant Professor were recovered while clearing the SFI office on campus, raising questions on the credibility of examinations conducted by the university. The police also found fake seals and university answer sheets from the residence of a prime accused.[11] [12]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History of College – University College, Thiruvananthapuram .
  2. Web site: Home University College, Thiruvananthapuram . universitycollege.ac.in.
  3. Web site: 2024 NIRF Ranking .
  4. Web site: Official. Official website High Court of Kerala. 21 May 2023.
  5. Web site: Biographical Information – Suresh Babu . 9 November 2017 . Space Physics Laboratory . 2017-11-09.
  6. Web site: Girl who attempted suicide in University College to move out of college. 2020-11-04. Mathrubhumi. 14 May 2019 . en.
  7. Web site: University College student's suicide attempt: Minister KT Jaleel seeks report. 2020-11-04. The New Indian Express. 4 May 2019 .
  8. Web site: TNN. Jul 16, 2019. SFI kingpins in stabbing of University College student case held Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India. 2020-11-04. The Times of India. en.
  9. Web site: Violence erupts in University college campus in Thiruvananthapuram; student stabbed - India News. India Today. 2019-07-12. 2020-12-28.
  10. News: Staff Reporter. 2019-07-12. Thiruvananthapuram University College on the boil as student is stabbed on campus. en-IN. The Hindu. 2020-11-04. 0971-751X.
  11. Web site: Stabbing case suspects in rank list: Kerala PSC orders probe. 2020-11-04. The New Indian Express. 15 July 2019 .
  12. Web site: Kerala Governor summons University College VC, PSC chairman - Education Today News. India Today. 2019-07-20. 2020-12-28.

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