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Government College Kasaragod

Government College Kasaragod

P.O. Vidyanagar, Kasaragod (T),
Kasaragod (Dist.), Kerala - 671 123, India

+91 4994 - 256027
[email protected]
https://www.gck.ac.in

Government College, Vidyanagar (Dist. Kasaragod) was established on 7th August 1957 by the Government of Kerala.

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 Kannur University, Kannur formerly affiliated with University of Calicut, Malappuram 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 "A" Grade (in 1st Cycle) in 2013.

The aim of the college is to achieve the overall development of the students with a focus on knowledge, skill and the right social attitudes and service-mindedness required for attaining excellence in personal as well as social life.

It is a co-educational government Institute, providing a regular course in which is located in the urban part of Kasaragod played a pioneering role in the field of higher education.

In the beginning, there was no facility of its own, so the classes were conducted in a local high school in Kasaragod town. It was the then Education Minister Prof. Joseph Mundasseri who took the initiative in the matter.

The college commenced functioning early in August 1957 in a corner of the High School building. For starting degree classes in Economics and Mathematics, steps were taken to speed up the construction work of the proposed new campus at Kunhimavu Katte where 30.56 acres of land had been acquired for this purpose.

During this time the institution became a full-fledged first-grade college with the opening of third year degree classes. As of now, the college offers 14 undergraduate courses, 7 postgraduate courses, and 5 Ph.D. programmes.

The college had received many awards and accolades at a city, state and national level for their educational advancements also received the numbers of achievements awards in the field of sports and curricular activities under the Kannur University, Kannur.

The college offers three years undergraduate and two years of postgraduate courses in Arts and Science streams with various specializations under the Kannur University, Kannur. It also offers the Ph.D. course.

University examinations of different courses, examinations conducted by the Kannur University, Kannur, and various other examinations are held in the college premises.

Vision:

  • To use our physical, mental and intellectual energies to the advancement of the individual and the society
  • To strive for the noble cause of education, truth, and righteousness
  • To instill a sense of pride and emotional belongingness in the mind of every individual

Mission:

  • To achieve the overall development of the students with a focus on knowledge, skill and the right social attitudes and service-mindedness required for attaining excellence in personal as well as social life

Type of College

Government

Accreditation & Recognition

UGC, NAAC with "A" Grade

Established

1957

Affiliation

Kannur University, Kannur

  • 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, seminar halls, hostel, canteen, multipurpose halls, playground 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
  • Internet facilities may be availed by the students and teachers as per their needs
  • The Transportation facility is available for students
  • The college has a significant presence in the field of research. A number of major & minor research projects are awarded to the faculty members by the UGC and other bodies
  • The college has established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) to assure the quality of the college and also details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC annually
  • 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
  • The institution has provided ICT facilities like computers, projectors, audio-visual gadgets, scanners and printers to the departments and also other aids and a huge number of availability of books for effective delivery of curriculum and for inculcating the knowledge of the subject
  • 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 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 also organizes workshops, seminars, and conferences for improving teaching skills and methodology

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