Christian College, Kattakada was established in 1965. The college is managed by the Society for Higher Education of the SIUC community of the Church of South India registered under the Travancore-Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Registration Act XII of 1955 (S.No. 143 of 1977).
It is located in the Poovachal panchayat area under Nedumangad taluk, 20 km's from the city of Thiruvananthapuram. Rev. Legg, the erstwhile Bishop of South Kerala Diocese, was the founder of the college.
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 University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram and it is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) under Act, 1956.
It is re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "B" Grade - (CGPA Score 2.55 on a 4 Point Scale in 2nd Cycle) on 10th March 2012.
It is a co-educational college, providing regular courses at primarily the higher secondary and undergraduate levels which are located in a rural part of a Kattakada played a pioneering role in the field of higher education.
It was through a series of challenging ordeals that this institution came to attain its present status. Upgraded in 1976-77 to an Arts and Science college offering undergraduate courses, this institution offers today Degree courses in Botany, Commerce, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Chemistry, Zoology, History and Economics, and Post-Graduate courses in Botany, Physics, and Chemistry.
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.
This is a first-grade postgraduate college offering degree courses in Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, History, Economics, Commerce & Computer Application, and postgraduate courses in Botany, Physics & Chemistry.
They also have Political Science, English Hindi, Malayalam and Physical Education departments.
UG courses are under Choice Based Credit and Semester System (CBCSS) and PG courses are under Credit and Semester System (CSS) of the affiliating university. It also offers Add-On Certificate courses.
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
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 23rd May 2003 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 & Wi-Fi 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
| 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 Statistics | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
| Bachelor of Science in Zoology | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
| Master of Science in Botany | Full Time | 2 Years | B.Sc |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Commerce in Computer Application | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Economics | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
| Bachelor of Arts in History | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |