Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla was established in 1952. Its affiliated to the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar, one of the oldest Syrian Christian Churches founded by St. Thomas in India, entered the realm of higher education by establishing a College in Tiruvalla, the Headquarters of the Church. The Church, which had pioneered many social and humanitarian projects, was thus responding to a dire need of the society in the field of higher education by founding Mar Thoma College in 1952. The college grew fast, even beyond the dreams of founding fathers and now it is one of the most reputed Colleges in the state and is a glowing example of the vision of the Church and its commitment to the needs of the society.
The late Most Rev. Dr. Juhanon Mar Thoma Metropolitan, the late Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Athanasius, late Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan and the late Mr. K.K Kuruvilla and many others contributed in no small measure to the growth and development of this institution. The present Manager of the College is Most. Rev. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan.
From a small beginning with 250 students and 12 teachers, the college has grown into a premier educational institution with over 1500 students on the rolls, over 80 members on the teaching staff and about 45 members on the non-teaching staff. The college presently offers 12 under graduate and 11 post graduate programmes and several non-formal courses. The College also has seven bonafide research departments offering full time research facility leading to Ph.D.
The College, accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 1998, the first college to do so in Kerala, attained the unique distinction on being the first re-accredited college with A-Grade in Mahatma Gandhi University.
The College is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and comes under the 2(f) & 12(b) category of the University Grants Commission.
AFFILIATION & ACCREDITATION
Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. It falls within the administrative jurisdiction of the Deputy Director of Collegiate Education, Kottayam and comes under the 2(f) & 12(b) category of the University Grants Commission.
The College accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 1998 – the first college to do so in Kerala, also attained the unique distinction of being the first re-accredited College in the Mahatma Gandhi University with ‘A’ Grade in 2005 and again in 2012.
The College is also a member of The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) since 2015. The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) is a global initiative that aligns institutions of higher education with the United Nations in furthering the realization of the purposes and mandate of the United Nations through activities and research in a shared culture of intellectual social responsibility.
VISION & MISSION
Mar Thoma College is committed to empowering its students and staff to attain the full human potential as revealed in the person and teaching of Jesus Christ.
To produce worthy citizens for nation building with a sense of social commitment and humanistic outlook.
To impart quality education based on Christian values to make it affordable to all sections of the society.
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy in Botany | Full Time | 1 Year | |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry | Full Time | 2 Years | |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Economics | Full Time | 2 Years | M.Phil. |
| Doctor of Philosophy in English | Full Time | 2 Years | M.Phil,M.A |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics | Full Time | 1 Year | |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Physics | Full Time | 1 Year | |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology | Full Time | 1 Year |
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Of Science In Mathematics With Physics & Statistics | Full Time | 3 Years | |
| Bachelor Of Science In Physics With Mathematics & Chemistry | Full Time | 3 Years | |
| Bachelor Of Science In Zoology With Botany & Chemistry | Full Time | 3 Years | |
| Master of Science in Botany | Full Time | 2 Years | B.Sc |
| Master of Science in Physics | Full Time | 2 Years | BSc |
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Commerce with Computer Application | Full Time | 3 Years |
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Of Arts In Economics With Social Formation In Indian History & Political Science | Full Time | 3 Years | |
| Bachelor Of Arts In History With General Economics & Political Science | Full Time | 3 Years | |
| Bachelor Of Arts In Politics With General Economics & Social Information In Indian History | Full Time | 3 Years | |
| Master of Arts in English Language & Literature | Full Time | 2 Years | B.A |