Fatima Mata National College is a college in the

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Kerala Kerala ( ; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South ...

, named after

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. The college was ranked 92nd in India by the

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in 2022.

Rankings

Fatima Mata National College was founded by Jerome M. Fernandez, then

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Quilon Kollam (), also known by its former name Quilon , is an ancient seaport and city on the Malabar Coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea, which is a part of the Arabian Sea. It is north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. The city ...

, with a view to expand the facilities for higher education in the

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. 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.

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 Stanley Roman (born 4 June 1941) is an Indian prelate of the Catholic Church. He was Bishop of Quilon, India, from 2001 to 2018. He also chaired the education committee of the Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council. Biography Stanley Roman was born ...

, 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. *

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(1971), architect *

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(1970), actor, director, script writer, lyricist, and producer & lawyer * K. P. A. C. Sunny, actor *

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, Indian actor *

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* 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) ''Masterpiece'' is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language action mystery thriller film directed by Ajai Vasudev and written by Uday Krishna. It stars Mammootty in the title role, along with Unni Mukundan, Gokul Suresh, Mukesh, Maqbool Salmaan an ...

shooting took place in Fatima Mata National College, Kollam

References

External links

* {{Authority control Catholic universities and colleges in India Colleges affiliated to the University of Kerala Arts and Science colleges in Kerala Universities and colleges in Kollam Educational institutions established in 1951 1951 establishments in India