Sree Narayana Polytechnic College (
Malayalam
Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of ...
: ശ്രീ നാരായണ പോളിടെക് നിക്ക് (SNPTC) is located in
Kottiyam
Kottiyam is a suburban town located at the southern end of Kollam city in Kollam district, Kerala, India. The town is home to many popular educational institutions, hospitals, restaurants, hotels, and retail stores. Kottiyam is strategically ...
near
Kollam
Kollam (;), is an ancient seaport and the List of cities and towns in Kerala, fourth largest city in the Indian state of Kerala. Located on the southern tip of the Malabar Coast of the Arabian Sea, the city is on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake ...
,
Kerala
Kerala ( , ) is a States and union territories of India, 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 ...
in southern India. It is named after the Saint and social reformer "Sree Narayana Guru". SNPTC was founded in 1957, by the Sree Narayana Trusts, Kollam under the initiative of the secretary, the late Sri.
R.Sankar, former chief minister of Kerala. In the period 2006–07, the college celebrated its Golden Jubilee.
The college is known for its student festivals: arts festival, sports meet, union inauguration, women's day festival and poly day.
Information
SN Polytechnic is a nodal polytechnic in Kollam district. SNPTC was founded by the late R.Sankar, a visionary and social reformer who had built up and nourished several institutions. It is a technical institute, approved by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) and is located in a 15-acre campus at Kottiyam, 12 km from the Kollam city.
The college is located close to the Holy Cross Hospital. The college has more than 50 faculty and 750 students. The governing body of the college is constituted by the Kerala Board of Technical Education is chaired by
S.N Trust.
Departments
The college started functioning with three courses: Mechanical Engineering (70 seats), Civil Engineering (70 seats) and Electrical Engineering (70 seats). In 2000 it started Electronics Engineering (30 seats). The polytechnic curriculum was revised and semesterised in the 2006–07 academic year.
Certificate courses
The Continuing Education Cell of the Canada India Institutional (CIICP)
Co-operation Project was set up in 1996. It has been conducting the job oriented courses like JCB, Crane, Forklift operators and X-ray welding.
Community Polytechnic Scheme
sponsored by Ministry of Human Resources Development, government of India functions in SNPTC providing self-employment opportunities to the unemployed youth by providing proper training through different centers free of cost.
The Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) Students Chapter
started at SNPTC in 2000. ISTE is a professional society of educators and administrators in technology, dedicated to the maintenance of quality and standards.
Facilities
SNPTC has the following facilities:
* Main Building.
* Workshops
* Department Labs
* Central Library
* Co-operative society
* Hostels
* Play Ground
* Canteen under the guidance of Kudumbasree unit.
Extracurricular activities
Two NSS units (104,105 units) of the college involve in developmental as well as service activities.
NCC unit is attached to 3(k) Girls' Battalion N.C.C, Kollam. Unit strength is 52 cadets with six girls' cadets, and their activities are coordinated by an officer.
The placement cell in association with Reliance Communications Ltd had conducted "carrier mela" on 7-7-2007. More than 400 students participated in the carrier mela and about 80 persons got selected for appointment.
PTA of SNPTC provides funds for engaging guest faculty to overcome the shortage of staff, for purchasing lab materials and stationery for students.
The Alumni Association keeps contact between passed-out students and the college. It helps students by sharing knowledge and introducing job opportunities. About 95% of passed-out students are placed in organizations through campus selection. The rest opt for higher studies. The cine artist
Biju Pappan
Biju Pappan (born 9 March 1969), is a Malayalam actor, his career began in movies in 1991 and continued both in television and films. He is well known for his anti-hero roles in ''Naran'' and ''Kayyoppu'', which were financial successes. He has ...
is an alumnus.
The students participate in the inter-polytechnic games, inter-collegiate debate and youth festival. The staff and students co-operate with the Chathayam day celebration, Founder's day (death anniversary of Shri.R.Sankar) and Navarathri Festival at Sarada Mutt, Kollam. An annual magazine is published.
Kerala State Polytechnic College Arts festival 2012-2013 held in Kollam was hosted by Sree Narayana Polytechnic College. The college and Government Polytechnic College, Palakkad, were the joint winners of Kalolsavam 2012–13.
Notable alumni
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Biju Pappan
Biju Pappan (born 9 March 1969), is a Malayalam actor, his career began in movies in 1991 and continued both in television and films. He is well known for his anti-hero roles in ''Naran'' and ''Kayyoppu'', which were financial successes. He has ...
, Actor Malayalam film Industry
References
External links
Official websiteDirectorate of Technical Education
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Narayana Guru
Engineering colleges in Kollam
Sree Narayana College, Kollam
Educational institutions established in 1957
1957 establishments in India