Sree Kerala Varma College

Sree Kerala Varma College
Sree Kerala Varma College
Other name
SKVC
Mottoअस्तु वृत्तं शुभं सदा
Motto in English
Pure be my Life Forever
TypeGovernment Aided College
Established11 August 1947 (1947-08-11)
FounderAikya Keralam Thampuran
Academic affiliations
Officer in charge
K. Jayanarayanan
PrincipalProf. Sobha T D
Faculty110
Students2570
Undergraduates2220
Postgraduates300
50
Location
Thrissur, Kerala
,
India

10°32′N 76°11′E / 10.53°N 76.19°E / 10.53; 76.19
Campus
  • Urban
Sporting affiliations
University of Calicut
Websitewww.keralavarma.ac.in

Sree Kerala Varma College is a government-aided college located in Kanattukara, Thrissur, Kerala, India. The college was established in August 1947 by Aikya Keralam Thampuran.[1][2][3][4] As of 2025, the college is managed by the Cochin Devaswom Board and is affiliated with the University of Calicut.[5]

History

The establishment of a new college in Thrissur was proposed to the Maharaja of Cochin Aikya Keralam Thampuran, by a committee of citizens, including Cheloor Mana Itti Ravi Namboodiri. The Maharaja approved the proposal, granted permission for the use of Merry Lodge Palace,[6] and agreed to name the institution Sree Kerala Varma College.[7]

The Maharaja extended a grant of ₹100,000 to the college and a loan of ₹400,000 for capital expenditure, along with 250 cubic feet of timber for construction.[8] The college opened on 11 August 1947; the first student admitted was V. K. Malathy, who later joined the English Department faculty, and Kavithilakan Prof. P. Sankaran Nambiar served as the institution's first principal.[9]

Initially, the college offered Intermediate and B.A. Junior courses. In 1948, B.Com. and B.A. (Music) were introduced, with the music course noted as the first of its kind in Kerala before being discontinued in 1952–53.[10] Science courses began in 1953–54, and in 1965 the college introduced two postgraduate programmes: M.A. in English and M.A. in Economics.[11]

Academics

Departments

Sree Kerala Varma College offers undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and research programs across various disciplines.[12]

Academic departments and levels of study
Department Undergraduate (UG) Postgraduate (PG) Research
Botany Yes — —
Chemistry Yes Yes —
Computer Applications Yes — —
Commerce Yes Yes —
Economics Yes Yes —
English Yes Yes Yes
Hindi Yes — —
History Yes — —
Malayalam Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes —
Philosophy Yes — —
Physical Education Yes — —
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Political Science Yes Yes Yes
Sanskrit Yes Yes —
Statistics Yes — —
Zoology Yes Yes —

The college is affiliated with the University of Calicut and follows its curriculum guidelines.

Facilities

The campus is about 3 kilometers from the center of Thrissur.[13][14]

Library

The college library occupies a two-storey building adjacent to the administrative block. The library contains over 70,000 books and subscribes to online and print periodicals and magazines, with access to back volumes via INFLIBNET and NLIST, an online public access catalogue (OPAC), and reprography services offered through the Cooperative Store adjacent to the library building.

Hostel

There are separate hostels for male and female students. The women’s hostel accommodates 220 students and the men’s hostel accommodates 120, with a gym facility available to residents.[15] There are four sports hostels sanctioned by the Kerala Sports Council, housing approximately 50 athletes in basketball, weightlifting, judo, and swimming.

Sports

The Prof. N. D. Subramanian Stadium on campus offers facilities for cricket, basketball, and football. The gymnasium in the Main Block is equipped for training, exercise, and bodybuilding.[16]

Student life

Students can participate in organized sports, cultural events, and extracurricular clubs, including NCC and NSS units.

Extracurricular activities

Sports

Students participate in: football, cricket, basketball, handball, kabaddi, swimming, and boxing; facilities and coaching are provided.[20] Disclaimer: [The following sources 19-22 are opinion based and are unreliable since it promotes the subject instead of being neutral] and

Festivals and events

  • College Day: Celebrated near the end of the academic year, featuring cultural performances, awards, and community activities.
  • The college departments organize several annual events, including the "Oxia" chemistry festival, the "Leyenda" political carnival, and "ASPERA," an inter-collegiate IT festival.[21][22]
  • Saptati celebrations: In August 2017, the college commemorated its 70th anniversary with a three‑day programme of cultural and academic activities.

Notable alumni

Notable faculty

Student union election disputes

In November 2023, results of the student union election were contested. KSU candidate Sreekuttan Sivadasan was initially declared the winner by a narrow margin, but after an SFI request for a recount, the result was reversed in favour of the SFI candidate, prompting KSU allegations of malpractice and court action. The Kerala High Court dismissed the plea seeking a re-election and confirmed the victory of the SFI-backed chairman candidate. The Kerala High Court held that there were no irregularities in the recounting process and dismissed the plea seeking a re-election in the Sree Kerala Varma College union chairman election.[23]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Kerala Verma College". Mathrubhumi.com. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  2. ↑ "Sree Kerala Varma leads in D-zone fete". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  3. ↑ "Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur". Indcareer. 4 January 2008. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  4. ↑ "The tricky winger of Sree Kerala Varma". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  5. ↑ "Sree Kerala Varma College". old.keralavarma.ac.in. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
  6. ↑ "The Merry Lodge - Trichur". Retrieved 28 March 2026.
  7. ↑ "History – Sree Kerala Varma College". Sree Kerala Varma College. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  8. ↑ "History – Sree Kerala Varma College". Sree Kerala Varma College. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  9. ↑ "History". Sree Kerala Varma College (archival site). Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  10. ↑ "History". Sree Kerala Varma College (archival site). Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  11. ↑ "History". Sree Kerala Varma College (archival site). Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  12. ↑ Menon, Murali. Academic History of Kerala.
  13. ↑ "Profile of the College". Sree Kerala Varma College. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  14. ↑ "Educational institutions under the Cochin Devaswom Board". Cochin Devaswom Board. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  15. ↑ Collegedunia
  16. ↑ Kerala Varma College
  17. ↑ Collegedunia
  18. ↑ Collegedunia
  19. ↑ Collegedunia
  20. ↑ Shiksha
  21. ↑ "Chemistry Festival Oxia 2025". keralavarma.ac.in. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  22. ↑ "Leyenda: A Political Carnival". keralavarma.ac.in. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  23. ↑ ന്യൂസ്‌, ബിനില്‍/ മാതൃഭൂമി (6 November 2023). "ഒരു വോട്ടിന് ജയിച്ചെങ്കില്‍ SFI എന്തിന് റീക്കൗണ്ടിങ് ആവശ്യപ്പെട്ടെന്ന് ഹൈക്കോടതി; ഇടക്കാല ഉത്തരവില്ല". @mathrubhumi. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
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