Educational institute in Kerala
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Fatima Mata National College is an autonomous aided college located inKollam ,Kerala . Founded in 1951, by BishopJerome M. Fernandez , the first native Bishop of theDiocese of Quilon , it is named afterOur Lady of Fatima , a Catholic title of theVirgin Mary .
The college was ranked 92nd in India by theNational Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) in 2022. It is accredited by theNational Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' Grade, affiliated to theUniversity of Kerala and approved by theUniversity Grants Commission (UGC). In 2025, the college celebrated its 75th anniversary, designated as itsDiamond Jubilee , with events attended by notable figures including theVice President of India ,C. P. Radhakrishnan .
Rankings and affiliations [ edit ] In 2022, theNational Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) placed Fatima Mata National College in the 92nd position among all colleges in India.[ 1] [ 2]
It is accredited by theNational Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' Grade, affiliated to theUniversity of Kerala and approved by theUniversity Grants Commission (UGC).[ 3]
The school's motto isPER MATREM PRO PATRIA (through the Mother for the Fatherland ).[ 4] [ 5]
The college was founded in 1951 by Jerome M. Fernandez Thuppasseril, the first native Bishop of Quilon. The college was formally inaugurated on 29 December 1952 byNorman Cardinal Gilroy , Papal Legate to India.[ 6]
It was elevated to the status of a first grade college with the introduction of degree courses in Commerce, Economics and Zoology. This was followed by the introduction of courses in Botany, Chemistry,Mathematics andPhysics . Physical resources were added in the form of hostels, sports pavilions, chemistry block, auditorium, playgrounds, an NCC office, a hockey stadium, a language lab, basketball courts, a botany garden, computer labs and research centres.[ 5]
Graduation Ceremony 2023 Nirmala Sithraman attended the 2023 graduation ceremony at the college campus.[ 7]
In 2025, the institute celebrated its Diamond Jubilee, celebrating its 75th anniversary.Vice President of India C P Radhakrishnan attended the event as the chief guest.[ 6]
Graduation day, 2023 Msgr. Joseph Kureethadom, 1951–1952 Fr. Mathew Kottiath, 1952–1960, 1965–1969 Fr. C. M. George, 1960–1965 Msgr. A. J. Rozario, 1969–1984 Rev. Richard P. Fernandez, 1984–1988 Fr. (Bishop of Quilon 2001-2018)Stanley Roman , 1988–1996 Prof. K. Napoleon, 1996–1997 Dr. G. Henry, 1997–2004 Prof. C. K. Felix, 2004–2006 Dr. Sr. Soosamma Kavumpurath, 2006–2015 Dr. Vincent B. Netto, 2015–2021 Dr Jojo P.J., 2021-2022 Dr Cynthia M. Catherine, 2022-present Msgr. Victor Fernandez, 1951–952 Msgr. Bernard D'cruz, 1952–1965 Msgr. Peter Thekkevilayil, 1965–1974 Fr. Alphonse Thundil, 1976–1984 Msgr. A. J. Rozario, 1984–2006 Fr. Anil Jose, 2006–2018 Fr. Rolden Jacob, 2018-2022 Fr. Abhilash Gregory, 2022–present 1961 Start of postgraduate courses in Botany and Commerce, followed by courses in Physics, Zoology, Economics, English, Psychology, Chemistry and Polymer Chemistry, Travel and Tourism Management, Malayalam, Mathematics. 1966-1967 Open-access library and auditorium opened. 1980 St. Joseph’s Guidance and Counselling Centre opened. 1984 Centre for Research and Post Graduate Studies opened. 1997–1998 Computer labs opened in the Departments of Mathematics and Commerce. 1998 Upgrade of the Department of Zoology to a Research Centre, followed by the Department of Commerce the following year. 1999 Language Laboratory for English and hockey stadium opened. 2000 Golden Jubilee celebrations. 2001 Accreditation by NAAC at Four Star level. 2001–2002 The Institute of Distance Education degree courses started. 2005–2006 The Departments of Economics and English were elevated to Research Centres. 2007 NAAC Reaccreditation (B++). 2013 NAAC reaccredited with “A” Grade. 2019 Ranked 83 by NIRF. 2020 NAAC Re-Accredited A Grade. Notable alumni include:
Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. Eugene Pandala , Indian architectBalachandra Menon , Actor, Director, Script writer, Lyricist, Producer and LawyerK. P. A. C. Sunny , Film ActorSuresh Gopi (1980), Film actor, Television anchor, Former member ofRajya Sabha , Central MinisterN. K. Premachandran , Indian politician, Member of ParliamentJames Albert , Indian scriptwriterChavara Parukutty Amma , Indian artistKundara Johnny , Indian actorM BSuresh Babu , Olympian Dr.A.V. George , Member, Kerala State Commission for Backward Classes (public service) J. Alexander IAS, Former Chief Secretary to the Government of KarnatakaAkhil Maraar Writer, Director, Television reality show fame. Masterpiece (2017 film) [ 8]
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