Iqbal College, is an undergraduate and postgraduate, co-educational minority college located in Peringammala near Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. The college is affiliated with

Kerala University University of Kerala (formerly known as University of Travancore) is a state-run public university in Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital of Kerala, India. It was established in 1937 by a promulgation of the Maharajah of Travancore, Chithira ...

. This college offers different courses in arts, science and commerce.

History

Iqbal College is founded in 1964, as a junior college with the affiliation of the University of Kerala. It claims to be the first college owned by the Muslim community in Thiruvananthapuram district and the pioneer in Nedumangadu Taluk. It was elevated to a first grade college in 1995. The University Grants Commission, New Delhi included the college in the 2(f) and 12(B) list in 1987. The college started its first PG course in 1995. In 2010, the Kerala University approved the college as a Research center in the field of Commerce. Admission is open to all candidates without caste and creed discriminations.

Departments

Science

*Physics *Chemistry *Mathematics *Botany *Zoology

Arts and Commerce

*Malayalam *English *Arabic *Hindi *History *Politics *Economics *Physical Education *Commerce

Accreditation

The college is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

References

External links

* Universities and colleges in Thiruvananthapuram district Educational institutions established in 1964 1964 establishments in Kerala Arts and Science colleges in Kerala Colleges affiliated to the University of Kerala {{Kerala-university-stub