Bishop Moore College
Bishop Moore College is an aided college in Mavelikkara, Alappuzha, Kerala,[1] India, affiliated with the University of Kerala. The college ranked 76 in NIRF 2020, in the rank band 101–150 in NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2019, and ranked 92 in NIRF 2018. The college was accredited by NAAC with an "A" Grade in 2017 (Third Cycle of Accreditation). The college is managed by the Madhya Kerala Diocese of the Church of South India, and college offers 11 undergraduate programs (BSc Physics, BSc Chemistry, BSc Mathematics, BSc Botany, BSc Zoology, and BSc Biotechnology, BCom Finance, BCom Computer Applications, BA Economics, BA Malayalam Language and Literature, BA English Language & Literature), five postgraduate programmes (MA English Language & Literature, MSc Physics, MSc Chemistry, MSc Botany and MA Behavioural Economics and Data Science), and two research programmes (PhD in Physics and PhD in chemistry). It is located at Kallumala, Mavelikara. The current principal of the college is Dr. Jacob Chandy.
Kallumala, Mavelikara | |
Other name | BMC |
|---|---|
| Motto | The Truth Shall Make You Free |
| Type | Government Aided |
| Established | 1964 |
Parent institution | Church of South India |
| Accreditation | NAAC (A grade) |
Academic affiliations | Kerala University |
| Principal | Jacob Chandy |
| Location | , , India |
| Website | www |
History
The college was founded in 1964 in honor of the late Edward Moore, the fourth Anglican Bishop of Travancore and Cochin of the Church Missionary Society. In 1964, the college started operating as a Junior College offering a two year long Pre-Degree course for the University of Kerala.
In 1964, the Kerala Government announced the need to start more junior colleges in the state. The CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese got a golden opportunity to uphold the great tradition of the Church Missionary Society in the field of education when the Bishop Rt. Rev. M.M.John took the historic decision, responding to this announcement and need. He named the college Bishop Moore College. The founding Principal was Rev. K C Mathew.
In 1968, the University of Kerala sanctioned undergraduate courses. The first postgraduate course started in 1982. After the de-linking of Pre-Degree courses from the university education system in 2000, the college now offers ten undergraduate and three postgraduate programs.
Post-graduate classes started in the department of physics in 1983. The center for Nonlinear studies started in 2000. The University of Kerala approved the department of Physics as a research department in 2013.
The college contributed significantly to the country. The students from this college were elevated to so many major posts and international organisations. Dr.Rev. Valsan Thampu notable educationalist and former Principal St Stephens College New Delhi, M. Murali Ex MLA, B. Aburaj, Director State Institute of Educational Technology, Kerala etc. are some among them.
Courses
Degree Courses
- B.A English Language and Literature
- B.A Malayalam
- B.A Economics
- B.Sc Mathematics
- B.Sc Physics
- B.Sc Chemistry
- B.Sc Zoology
- B.Sc Biotechnology
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
Post Graduate Courses
- M.Sc Physics
- M.Sc Analytical Chemistry
- M.A English
- M.A Economics
- M.Sc Botany
Research Departments
1. Department of Physics
Theoretical Physics- Nonlinear dynamics, Quantum Computations, Nano materials, Spectroscopy,
Research Guides Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla, Dr D Sajan
2. Department of Chemistry
Spectroscopy
Notable alumni
- Saji Cheriyan, Minister of Fisheries,Culture and Kerala State Film Development Corporation
- M. S. Arun Kumar,MLA
- Pramod Narayanan, MLA
- M Murali ex-MLA
- Dr.Valson Thampu, a great academic and a social thinker of national repute. Former Principal, St. Stephen's College, New Delhi.
- Adv.B Babu Prasad, ex-MLA
- Lopamudra R, MS
- B. Aburaj, Director, State Institute of Educational Technology, Kerala and Gen. Secretary, Indian Philosophical Society.
Notable conferences and seminars
Refresher course in theoretical physics
Bishop Moore College on 07 – 19 December 2009 Sponsored by the Indian Academy of Sciences, Coordinator Dr Thomas Kuruvilla, Department of Physics. Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla was the Principal of Bishop Moore College from 2012 to 2014. During his tenure the Department of Physics was upgraded as a Research Department.
Molecular Spectroscopy of Advanced Materials and Biomolecules
IMSAB 2012 from 7 to 9 August 2012 International Conference in the Department of Physics Organised by Dr. D Sajan
National seminar-Inclusive Growth and Indian Economy - 20 Years of Liberation
A national seminar with the financial help of UGC was conducted in the Economics Department.
The topic was on Inclusive Growth and Indian Economy - 20 Years of Liberation.
Kerala planning board member Sri C. P. John inaugurated the function. Eminent scholars and academicians from various parts of India have participated.
International Conference on Marxism
Organised by post graduation department of English in 2019
Principal
The founder principal of Bishop Moore College is Rev. K.C. Mathew. He is instrumental in raising the college from an undergraduate to postgraduate level during his tenure of 25 years from 1964 to 1989. After him, Prof. M.K Cherian (6 years), Prof. Mammen Varkey Varkey (5 years), Prof. Victor Sam (4 years), Prof. Koshy Ninan (4 years), Prof. Matthew Koshy (2 years), Prof. Kurien Thomas (1 year), Dr.Thomas Kuruvilla, Dr.Leelamma George, Dr.Sabu George, served as principals.
Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla was the Principal of Bishop Moore College from 2012 to 2014. During his tenure, the college received four first ranks for the degree examinations and one second rank for the PG examination of the University of Kerala. Conducted two international seminars in Physics. 1.) All departments conducted national seminars. 2.) College won many prizes in sports, Games, and university youth festivals. 3.) Hosted the University Youth festival. 4.) The college auditorium was renovated and made echo-proof. 5.) Got a grant for Basketball Court and volleyball court. 6.) Got a grant for Generator. 7.) College got UGC-FIST to grant of rupees 1 Crore. 8.) Built five new classrooms and prayer centers. 9.) The M.Sc. Course in Botany and B.Com. with a computer, applications were started. 10.)Best results in the University Examinations of 2013 and 2014. 11.)The college girl's hostel was renovated. 12.)Golden Jubilee celebrations were inaugurated by Hon'ble Governor of Kerala in a grand function
The principal is Dr. Jacob Chandy from the department of zoology. He is an alumnus of Bishop Moore College.
References
- "BISHOP MOORE COLLEGE – Affiliated to University of Kerala & Re-accredited with A Grade by NAAC". Retrieved 29 September 2021.
