Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad
Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad, is a college for higher education, located at Kuravilangad, Kottayam, Kerala.
It was founded on 3 April 1964, under the inspiration of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Palai, by St.Mary's Forane Church, Kuravilangad.
The college is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. It is a NAAC re-accredited college with 'A++' grade.
Departments
- English
- Commerce
- Mathematics
- Hindi
- Physics
- Botany
- Zoology
- Economics
- Physical education
- Chemistry
- Malayalam
Research and Consultancy activities
The college has distinguished itself in Research and consultancy activities. Deparyment of Malayalam became an approved research centre in 2004.In 2013 the Department of English also became an approved Research centre. Over the years college bagged 50 university ranks.Accreditation
The college is recognized by University Grants Commission.It is NAAC re-accredited college with A grade.Notable alumni
- Dennis Joseph, Indian scriptwriter
- Santhosh George Kulangara, Indian television producer, director, broadcaster, publisher, and traveller.
- Victor George, Former Chief Photographer of Malayala Manorama
- Dr. V A Joseph, Former CEO & Managing Director of South Indian Bank
- Thomas Chazhikadan, Member of Parliament of Kottayam
- Dr. Tharsis Joseph, Deputy Managing Director of Deepika Newspaper & Former Principal of the College
- Mar Jacob Muricken, Former Auxiliary Bishop of Diocese of Pala
Notable faculty
- Babu Namboothiri, Indian Film Actor