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Founded on 3rd April 1964 by Major Archiepiscopal Marth Mariam Archdeacon Pilgrim Church, Kuravilangad, under the catholic diocese of Palai, Deva Matha College remains a major source of academic inspiration, disseminating knowledge to hundreds of thousands of its beneficiaries. The Parish has etched her name in the academia of Kerala by establishing two High Schools and two L. P. Schools in the latter half of the 18th century and a Higher Secondary School in 1998. The former President of India, Dr. K.R. Narayanan and Chevalier Dr. P.J. Thomas, a renowned Economist did their schooling in these institutions. Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad is Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, it is recognized under section 2(f) and 12 B of the UGC Act 1956. The great visionaries, H.E.Mar Sebastian Vayalil, the then Bishop of the Diocese of Palai and Rev. Fr. Paul Alappattu, the then Vicar of St. Mary’s Forane Church, Kuravilangad, who spearheaded the founding of the college, had in their minds the glorious task of dispelling darkness and spreading the light of true wisdom all round, irrespective of caste, creed, language or religion through the dissemination of knowledge and other skills that would mould the young generation into exemplary citizens well equipped to face the challeges of the times. True to its vision and mission, the college today has emerged as a knowledge hub and a leading centre of academic excellence, educating and transforming transforming thousands of students who hail from a purely Agrarian, Rural background.
"Situated in a rural milieu and at the heart of a minority community, the college's mission is to achieve academic excellence across all domains of learning. It strives to provide intellectual, moral, social, cultural, and spiritual guidance to the young generation, aiming to nurture them into God-fearing, patriotic, altruistic, and self-confident individuals. The college is currently under the able leadership of H.E. Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Kallarangattu as its patron, Archpriest Very Rev. Dr. Augustine Koottiyaniyil as its Manager, and Dr. Sunil C Mathew as its Principal. Located in Kuravilangad, Kottayam District, on a lush green, eco-friendly campus spanning 12.5 acres (56585 sq. mts), the college is home to 10 academic departments offering twelve under- graduate programmes, nine post- graduate programmes and two research programmes. In 1981, the college initiated its Post Graduate Course in Commerce. Subsequently, Post Graduate courses in English and Malayalam were introduced in 1998 and 1999, respectively. The departments of Chemistry and Botany inaugurated their PG programs in 2002, followed by Physics in 2004. The offerings expanded to include M. Sc. Mathematics, B. A. Communicative English, and B. Com. with Taxation courses in 2013. Furthermore, the college conducts three UGC aided ADD-ON Courses and seven job-oriented certificate courses. All departments actively participate in UGC-sponsored remedial enrichment programs tailored for students facing academic challenges. The Quality Circle, established by the College, plays a pivotal role in mentoring academically gifted students to meet the demands of the globalized market economy. Additionally, the college offers coaching for UGC/JRF/NET/Civil Service examinations. It also provides training in GD, interview skills, personality development programs, and offers placement assistance through the Career and Placement Cell of our College."
The college has distinguished itself in research and consultancy activities. Out of the 65 permanent teachers 20 hold Ph.D and 21 hold M.Phil. degrees and many are pursuing research towards Ph.D. In addition, four Ph.D holders and six M.Phil holders are serving in the self -financing Under Graduate & Post-Graduate Departments. It is worth highlighting that 99% of our students come from rural, agrarian backgrounds. Department of Malayalam became an approved Research Centre known as ‘Nidhirickal Manikathanar Research Centre’ in 2004, with five Research Guides. In 2013, the Department of English also became an approved Research Centre with three Research Guides. Presently, 28 Research Scholars are carrying out research in the Research Departments of Malayalam and English. Over the years the college has bagged 50 University Ranks, several distinctions (80% & above), numerous first classes (60% & above) and the pass percentage in UG and PG is not less than 90 percent throughout. In 2013 the science departments received DST-FIST grant to the tune of Rs. 70 lakhs.