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:
Mission:
Objectives:
Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
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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 |
Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
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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 |
Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
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Bachelor of Business Administration | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
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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 |
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 |