University College, Thiruvananthapuram (UC Thiruvananthapuram), was established in 1866 by H.H. Sri Ayilyam Thirunal Rama Varma Maharaja with the aim of promoting English education among the common populace of erstwhile Travancore. Affiliated to the University of Kerala, UC Thiruvananthapuram presently offers 18 undergraduate (UG), 34 postgraduate (PG), and 18 doctorate (PhD) courses for students to pursue. The UG courses are for the degrees of Bachelor of Arts (B.A) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc); while the PG courses are for Master of Arts (M.A), Master of Science (M.Sc), and the research degree of Master of Philosophy (M.Phil). Admissions to the aforementioned courses at UC Thiruvananthapuram take place online through the official College website.
The highly qualified faculty members at UC Thiruvananthapuram strive to create and disseminate knowledge maintaining the highest standards while pursuing excellence, innovations and inclusiveness.
The Placement and Guidance Cell at UC Thiruvananthapuram provides complete placement assistance to the students. University College, Thiruvananthapuram, provides the necessary infrastructural support to ensure the holistic development of the students. The Library at UC Thiruvananthapuram has a vast collection of books, periodicals and newspapers, as well as a digital section providing access to a host of e-resources. Regular classes at University College, Thiruvananthapuram, take place in spacious classrooms, while practical sessions are conducted in course-specific specialised cutting-edge laboratories.
Promoting an active lifestyle for the students, a running track is present at UC Thiruvananthapuram. The Campus of UC Thiruvananthapuram also has a cafeteria, an auditorium and seminar halls for the students and staff to avail.
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UGC
Colleges - Rank 26
Admission Procedure
University College, Thiruvananthapuram (UC Thiruvananthapuram) follows an online method of admission. Applicants to UC Thiruvananthapuram are mainly selected based on their merit and eligibility criteria. UC Thiruvananthapuram offers Undergraduate courses under the faculty of Arts and Science in every courses. Aspiring BA (Undergraduate) applicants to UC Thiruvananthapuram must have passed Higher Secondary examination from any recognized board with any stream. Aspiring BSc (Undergraduate) applicants to UC Thiruvananthapuram must have passed Higher Secondary examination from any recognized board with respective Science subjects according to their concerned departments.
Faculty
The dedicated faculty members at University College, Thiruvananthapuram (UC Thiruvananthapuram) are drawn from all over the country, having expertise in their own field of research and teaching. The faculty works tirelessly towards imparting quality education, which remains the main plank of enterprise at UC Thiruvananthapuram. Students repose faith in the faculty's academic splendour and take pride in their imposing eminence. No stone is left unturned by them to prepare the students for a brighter horizon.
Placements
University College, Thiruvananthapuram (UC Thiruvananthapuram) has its own Placement and Guidance Cell for helping students to get recruited in recognized organizations. The Placement Cell operates in the college and assists students in attending job interviews and examinations conducted by private and multinational companies in India.
The Cell also assists students through counselling and personality development initiatives. Students receive timely information about various job openings in various sectors of the Indian job market via departmental circulars. Although the exact proportion cannot be stated, it can be stated that a significant proportion of Post Graduates are employed in various organisations. The cell also provides students with information about job opportunities.
Scholarships
University College, Thiruvananthapuram (UC Thiruvananthapuram) offers Scholarships to students based on their merit and eligibility criteria. Scholarships are offered for motivating and encouraging students to fulfill their future career goals. UC Thiruvananthapuram offers "Mitchell Memorial Scholarship", "Road Memorial Scholarship", "V.Rama Iyengar Scholarship", "R.S.Lepper Memorial Scholarship", "Guruswamy Nadar’s Sree Moolam Shastiabdapurthy Memorial Scholarship", "Grigg Memorial Scholarship", "Victoria Jubilees Scholarship", "Mahadeva Iyer Good Conduct Medal", "The Cullen Scholarship", "Veerabhadran Endowment Scholarship", "Sri.R. Vaidyalingam Memorial Prize", "Prof. E.P.Narayanan Pillai Memorial Endowmnent Fund", "Dr.S.Parameswara Iyer Endowment Prize", "Prof. N. Krishna Pillai Endowment Prize" and "Sri.R.Velayudhan Nair Gold Medal".
Contact Details
Mahatma Gandhi Rd, University of Kerala Senate House Campus, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram 695034
0471 247 5830
principal.uc@gmail.com
Latest Updates: 9th January, 2023
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