Christ College, Irinjalakuda
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| Motto | Jeevitha Prabha (Light of Life) |
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| Established | 1956 |
| Principal | Fr.Dr.Jolly Andrews CMI |
| Location | , , 10°21′21″N 76°12′44″E / 10.355735°N 76.2122631°E |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Affiliations | University of Calicut |
| Website | [1] |
Christ College (Autonomous) is a Syro-Malabar Roman Catholic college run by Carmelites of Mary Immaculate in Irinjalakuda of Thrissur District, Kerala. Christ College is affiliated to University of Calicut accredited with an "A" grade certificate by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). College ranked 88 in All India Ranking by National Institutional Ranking Framework during 2019.[2].The college conducts several undergraduate and post graduate courses in Arts, Commerce, and Science faculties. Besides, the college offers professional courses like PG Diploma in Natural Disaster Management; Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE), and some UGC sponsored short-term courses.The institution is one of its kind in admitting students that are immune to corona virus and also capable to attend exams in every hectic situation aiming to attain topmost rank
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History
Christ College has its origin in 1956 at Mangadikunnu, then a forlorn hill on the outskirts of Irinjalakuda Municipality. The college was inaugurated by Burgula Ramakrishna Rao, then Governor of Kerala on 13 October 1957. The college started with 240 students and 14 members on the teaching staff. The first Manager of the college was Rev. Fr. Clemens CMI and the first Principal was Rev. Fr. Gabriel CMI. In the beginning, the college was affiliated to the University of Kerala until 1968, when it came under the jurisdiction of the University of Calicut. As per latest MHRD ranking Christ College stands at 63rd rank in India according to National Institutional Ranking Framework.
Notable alumni
- K. Radhakrishnan- Indian scientist and Former ISRO Chairman
- K. Sachidanandan- Indian poet..
- P. Jayachandran- Indian playback singer and classical musician.
- Kochouseph Chittilappilly- Indian businessperson, writer, philanthropist and humanist; Founder Chairman of V-Guard Industries Ltd and a chain of amusement parks 'Wonderla'.
- T. V. Chandran- Film director, screenwriter, and actor.
- T. P. Senkumar-I ndian Police Service( IPS) Officer.
- P. N. Vinayachandran- Professor of oceanography at Indian Institute of Science and recipient of Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award.
- Mala Aravindan - Actor
- P. Rajeev, Ex-MP
- Idavela Babu - Actor
- Joju George- Malayalam film Actor.
- M. P. Vincent- Former MLA.
- Aditi Ravi-Actress and model.
- Lakshmi, television presenter, VJ and RJ.
References
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