Educational institute in Kerala
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Fatima Mata National College Motto Per Matrem Pro Patria Type Public Established 1951 Principal Prof Dr Cynthia.M.Catherine Location , , Website fmnc
Fatima Mata National College is a college in the Indian state of Kerala , named after Our Lady of Fatima , a Catholic title of Virgin Mary as seen in apparition at Fatima, Portugal in 1917. College ranked 94 in All India Ranking by National Institutional Ranking Framework during 2022.[1]
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Catholic bishop of Quilon , with a view to expand the facilities for higher education in the diocese . It was formally inaugurated on 29 December 1952 by Norman Thomas Cardinal Gilroy , the Papal Legate to the first Plenary Council of India.
In 1953, it became a first grade college with the introduction of degree courses in Economics, Commerce and Zoology.
Construction of the auditorium and the eastern wing and the introduction of degree course in Botany, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics followed in quick succession.
It was conferred autonomous status in 2014, thus becoming one of the first autonomous colleges in Kerala.[ 1]
Motto
The school's motto is per matrem pro patria (through the mother for the fatherland ).
History
The college was founded in 1951 by Jerome M. Fernandez Thuppasseril, the first native Bishop of Quilon. The college was formally inaugurated on 29 December 1952 by Norman Cardinal Gilroy , Papal Legate to India.
Fatima was elevated to the status of a first grade college with the introduction of degree courses in Commerce, Economics and Zoology. This was followed by the introduction of courses in Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Physical resources were added in the form of hostels, sports pavilion, chemistry block, auditorium, playgrounds, an NCC office, hockey stadium, language lab, basketball courts, a botany garden, computer labs and research centres.
Principals
Msgr. Joseph Kureethadom, 1951–1952
Fr. Mathew Kottiath, 1952–1960, 1965–1969
Fr. C. M. George, 1960–1965
Msgr. A. J. Rozario, 1969–1984
Rev. Richard P. Fernandez, 1984–1988
Fr. (now Bishop) Stanley Roman , 1988–1996
Prof. K. Napoleon, 1996–1997
Dr. G. Henry, 1997–2004
Prof. C. K. Felix, 2004–2006
Dr. Sr. Soosamma Kavumpurath, 2006–2015
Dr. Vincent B. Netto, 2015–2021
Dr Jojo P.J., 2021-2022
Dr Cynthia.M.Catherine , 2022-
Managers
Msgr. Victor Fernandez, 1951–952
Msgr. Bernard D'cruz, 1952–1965
Msgr. Peter Thekkevilayil, 1965–1974
Fr. Alphonse Thundil, 1976–1984
Msgr. A. J. Rozario, 1984–2006
Fr. Anil Jose, 2006–2022
Fr. Abhilash Gregory, 2022–present
Timeline
1961 Start of postgraduate courses in Botany and Commerce, followed by courses in Physics, Zoology, Economics, English, Psychology, Chemistry and Polymer Chemistry, Travel and Tourism Management, Malayalam, Mathematics.
1966-1967 Open-access library and auditorium opened.
1980 St. Joseph’s Guidance and Counselling Centre opened.
1984 Centre for Research and Post Graduate Studies opened.
1997–1998 Computer labs opened in the Departments of Mathematics and Commerce.
1998 Upgrade of the Department of Zoology to a Research Centre, followed by the Department of Commerce the following year.
1999 Language Laboratory for English and hockey stadium opened.
2000 Golden Jubilee celebrations.
2001 Accreditation by NAAC at Four Star level.
2001–2002 The Institute of Distance Education degree courses started.
2005–2006 The Departments of Economics and English were elevated to Research Centres.
2007 NAAC Reaccreditation (B++).
2013 NAAC reaccredited with “A” Grade.
2019 Ranked 83 by NIRF.
2020 NAAC Re-Accredited A Grade.
Notable alumni
Notable alumni include:
Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. Eugene Pandala (1971), architectBalachandra Menon (1970), actor, director, script writer, lyricist, and producer & lawyerK. P. A. C. Sunny , actorSuresh Gopi (1980), film actor, television anchorN.K Premachandran , Politician N. K. Premachandran James Albert , Indian script writerChavara Parukutty Amma , Indian artistKundara Johnny , Indian actorChandni (Malayalam actress) M B Suresh Babu , Olympian
Dr. A. V. George , Member, Kerala State Commission for Backward Classes (public service)
J. Alexander (politician) IAS, Former Chief Secretary to the Government of Karnataka
Popular culture
Masterpiece (2017 film) shooting took place in Fatima Mata National College, Kollam
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