Type of College

Minority - Aided

Accreditation & Recognition

UGC, NAAC with "A" Grade, IAO

Established

1964

Affiliation

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

About Baselius College

Baselius College, Kottayam was established on 1st July 1964 by a galaxy of eminent men to fulfill the long cherished dream of the Malankara Orthodox Christian Community to dedicate themselves to the service of God and Man.

It is one of the premier colleges established to impart & provide in the field of higher education for the deserving candidates and prove to be a milestone on the part of progress.

The college is affiliated with the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and it is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) on 30th June 1996 under Act, 1956.

It is re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "A" Grade - (CGPA Score 3.11 on a 4 Point Scale in 3rd Cycle) on 1st May 2015. The college is also granted international the accreditation by International Accreditation Organization (IAO), Houston (Texas - United States) on 6th December 2012.

This premier postgraduate institution that flourished from the precincts of the MD Seminary High School perpetuates the sacred memory of our heavenly patron His Holiness Baselius Geevarghese II, the late lamented Catholicos of the East, who steered the destiny of the Orthodox Church with grace and vision for more than three decades. The college celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2014.

It is a co-education religious minority college, providing regular courses at primarily the higher secondary and undergraduate levels which are located in an urban part of Kottayam played a pioneering role in the field of higher education.

The infant institution was given liberal shelter by the M.D. Seminary High School in its classrooms. The first manager, the late lamented H.G. Mathews Mar Ivanios Metropolitan of Kottayam and the first Principal, the late Dr. A.P. Mani, and the members of the Governing Board took a personal interest in the development of the college.

Only Pre-degree courses were offered then.

In the year 1966, this junior college was upgraded and degree courses were started. It was indeed a milestone in the growth of the college. By and by, classrooms were made available for housing the various batches and classes.

Academic honors followed one after another. The college soon made an impressive name in sports and games too. New structures sprang up as a result of generous contributions made by the public and with the financial assistance from the management.

The college was then under a single management. Later it was brought under the Educational Agency of the MOC Colleges in 1979 and His Grace Daniel Mar Philexinos took over the reins as the Corporate Manager.

During the last Fifty-three years of its illustrious existence, the college could produce brilliant academicians, administrators, politicians and also sports prodigies who represented our nation in international tournaments. It is now poised for meeting the challenges of the 21st century.

The college now offers Undergraduate programmes in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Malayalam, Commerce, Zoology, Botany, English, Economics, Politics and Business administration& Post-Graduate courses in English, Commerce, Economics, Physics, and Chemistry and also a Research Programme in English leading to the award of Ph.D. With the starting of B.Com (Office Management and Secretarial Practice) in 1996, the college entered a new phase of education.

The college conferred the status of grant-in-aid college that the fees and all the facilities for the students are fixed by the government. The student's admission is done as per the Admission Criteria prescribed by the affiliating university.

The college has awarded as the best college by the affiliating university and also a number of awards in publication, offering scholarship & also awarded by the different society.

At present, the college offers three years undergraduate courses in Arts, Science, Commerce, & Management streams & offers two years courses postgraduate in Arts, Science, & Commerce streams with various specializations under the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.

It also offers Doctorate & Add-On Certificate courses.

All the Under-Graduate Courses are envisaged and implemented as per University Choice Based Credit Semester System (CBCSS).

For passing the degree programme, a student should obtain a minimum of 120 credits of which 38 credits shall be from Common Courses, 78 credits from Core and Complementary Courses and 4 credits from the Open Courses.

Motto:

“Learn, Labour and Love”

Vision:

  • To be a premier temple of higher learning, imparting quality holistic education to all seekers irrespective of caste, creed, and gender

Mission:

  • To dispel the darkness of ignorance and elevate youngsters to the pedestal of wisdom by fostering spirituality, knowledge, and skill, thereby empowering them to deal with real life situations and equipping them to build a fruitful future for themselves and the society at large

Objectives:

  • To develop the potentialities of young men and women and help all those engaged in the pursuit of Truth and Knowledge, keeping in view the intellectual, physical and spiritual values
  • To inculcate the sense of discipline, social responsibility and community service in the youth and also to bring home the dignity of manual labor
  • To provide society with the right kind of leadership through men and women trained in various spheres who are competent to tackle the problems in life and make them worthy citizens of our community and the country in general
  • To instill in the students a sense of national pride through appreciation of Indian traditions and cultures
  • To sensitize students to critique current socio-economic, political and cultural issues and to denounce all forms of oppression relating to class, caste, and gender
  • To familiarise students with environmental issues, thus motivating them to promote ecological justice and sustainable development
  • To establish a link between the institution and policy-makers through collaborative research leading to social development
  • The college has a vibrant campus life with a wide range of opportunities to fill your free time
  • The college has an impressive and pollution-free campus with panoramic green surroundings, elegant landscaping and beautiful flower-beds
  • The college has separate individual departments for all subjects with young, dynamic faculty and non-teaching staff and with good results
  • The college has the most eminent Faculty members and they are really well qualified, experienced and truly committed towards enhancement and development of the students
  • The college has well-equipped with modern facilities like library, laboratory, classrooms, computer lab, canteen, seminar halls, common rooms, auditorium, multipurpose halls, playground & hostel etc.
  • A sufficient number of classrooms with varying sizes are made available for the smooth conduct of different classes in the college
  • The college has a library with a good number of books (both text and reference) on various subjects to meet the needs of the students as well as the teachers with reading room facility. Daily Newspapers and selected journals are also regularly subscribed
  • The college has a book bank for helping the poor and backward class students
  • State of the Art Laboratories with sufficient space and all the necessary equipment are made available to various departments
  • The college has taken up the responsibility of imparting necessary, effective and practical education to the students so that they can reach great heights and attain maximum achievements in their life
  • The college has established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) on 1st June 2000 to assure the quality of the college and also details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC annually
  • The college runs a canteen inside the campus where staff and students can have meals and snacks prepared in a hygienic manner and at an affordable cost
  • Internet facilities may be availed by the students and teachers as per their needs
  • Transportation facility is available for the students
  • The college also has a hostel with providing all the facilities, security and good atmosphere, best suited for studies of the boys & girls coming from far-off places
  • The college has a large playground with well-equipment for different sports like Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Hockey, Badminton and so on
  • A medical facility has been available in the college for the benefit of the students
  • State Government and Central Government offers a number of scholarships to the meritorious students and the students belonging to SC / ST / OBC
  • A special complaint cell (Sexual Harassment Cell) has been formed for the female students in the college. Students can directly complain orally or by written application to the head of the cell. Apart from this, Ragging is strictly prohibited on the college campus
  • To sharpen the skill of students and their personality development, various curricular and extra-curricular activities are the regular features of the institution
  • The college also organizes workshops, seminars, and conferences for improving teaching skills and methodology
  • The college also provides NCC training to its students. The NCC cadets attend different camps and earn pride for themselves and for the college
  • The college Unit NSS Wing performs different type of social services within and outside of the area
  • The college consists Women Cell to help female students. This cell helps and guides girls to sort out from their personal problem and avoid them from any harassment
Levels of study
Science
Streams Mode Duration Eligibilty
Bachelor of Science in Botany Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Bachelor of Science in Physics Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Bachelor of Science in Zoology Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Master of Science in Chemistry Full Time 2 Years B.Sc
Master of Science in Physics Full Time 2 Years B.Sc
Commerce
Streams Mode Duration Eligibilty
Bachelor of Commerce Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Bachelor of Commerce - (Vocational) Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Master of Commerce Full Time 2 Years B.Com
Master of Commerce in Finance (Vocational) Full Time 2 Years B.Com
Management
Streams Mode Duration Eligibilty
Bachelor of Business Administration Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Arts
Streams Mode Duration Eligibilty
Bachelor of Arts in Economics Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Bachelor of Arts in English Language & Literature Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Bachelor of Arts in Malayalam Language & Literature Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Master of Arts in Economics Full Time 2 Years B.A
Master of Arts in English Full Time 2 Years B.A
Additional Courses
Streams
UGC Sponsored Career Oriented Add-On Courses:
Travel & Tourism
Foundation Course in Human Rights Education
Add-On Open Courses:
English for Careers
Pathrapravarthanam: Adhisthana Thatvangal
Business Economics
Defence and Strategic Studies
Applicable Mathematics
Energy and Environmental Studies
Chemistry in Everyday Life
Human Genetics, Nutrition, Community Health & Sanitation
Horticulture and Nursery Management
Fundamentals of Accounting
Physical, Health and Life Skills Education
Computer Assembling
Investment Management
  • Library
  • Sports
  • Hostel
  • Laboratories
  • Internet
  • Auditorium
  • Classroom
  • Placement
  • Scholarship
  • Workshop
  • Wi-Fi
  • Seminar Halls
  • CCTV Surveillance System
  • Playground
  • Curricular Activities
  • Reading Rooms
  • Multipurpose Hall
  • UPS
  • N.C.C.
  • N.S.S.
  • Medical Facility
  • Common Rooms
  • Computer Lab
  • Cafeteria/Canteen
  • Anti Ragging
  • Women Cell
  • Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee
  • Public Transportation

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