History

HISTORY OF MAR IVANIOS COLLEGE

Mar Ivanios College of Arts and Science, Kallumala, Mavelikara, Alappuzha, (the ‘Venice of the East’) in God’s own country Kerala, established in 2015, affiliated to the University of Kerala is managed by the Malankara Catholic Educational Society of Mavelikara Diocese  conduct PG,UG degree courses in M.Com. Finance and Accounting, B.A. English Language and Literature, B.Com Tax, B.Com Tourism & Travel Management, B.Com Finance, BBA Logistics and B.Sc Computer Science. Erected in a land inherited as the ancestral property and birth place of the Heavenly Patron and Servant of God, Mar Ivanios, it spreads out in 5.38 acres in a three-storey building spanning an area of 1640.22sq.mts. Pivoted on the motto “Lucem sequimur” or “We follow the light”, it encapsulates the student friendly and radiant ambience of the institution.

The college, a self-financed institution is led by the Management Committee, embodying Dr. Joshua Mar Ignathios, Bishop of Mavelikara Malankara Catholic Diocese as its Patron and Manager working along with Governing Council and various office bearers, committed to fulfill its vision and mission. The Director is Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Kaithavana and Principal Prof. Dr. K.C. Mathai (Former vice Principal and HOD Physics, St. Aloysius College, Edathua). Our Departments Heads : English - Prof. Reji Mathew, Computer Sceince- Prof. Nima Alice Thomas, Commerce & BBA - Prof. Dr. Abraham Punnoose (Rtd. HOD Bishop moore College, Mavelikara) , Economics - Prof. Dr. P.K Varghese  (Rtd.HOD Bishop moore College, Mavelikara ).

The college sustains a culture that supports teaching learning excellence preserving the cultural richness and diversity of our society. The escalating demand for admission vouches for the remarkable record of the college in focusing on the holistic development of students within such a short span.

The college is accredited with CGPA of 2.72 on 4 points scale at B+ grade in August 2022.

The College encompasses the best infrastructure, state of the art computer labs with most modern machines, multimedia rooms, language lab, and library with e - facilities, Seminar Hall, and smart class rooms. The teaching faculty here is the best of its kind. Students are given opportunities to participate in co – curricular and extracurricular activities, orientation programme, seminars, debates and quiz competitions. Periodical evaluation of students through internal assessments and class tests helps them for the examinations.

Our highlights are: Well qualified faculty with academic repute, Campus with serene ambience, Career oriented courses, Value based courses, Personality development programme, Club activities, Talent training programme, Tele class facility, Language lab, Counselling Centre, Food Court, Hostel Facility, Campus recruitment coordination, Extra care for slow learners etc.