Mar Ivanios College, Nalanchira, Thiruvananthapuram

Mar Ivanios College is a prestigious institution that has been imparting quality education and fostering excellence since 1949. The college is affiliated to the University of Kerala and enjoys autonomous status. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various disciplines, such as arts, science, commerce, management, social work, law, and education. The college also has several research centers and extension activities that promote academic excellence, social relevance, and community engagement.

The college is named after its visionary founder, Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios, who was a pioneer of the Reunion Movement in the Malankara Church. He envisioned the college as a center of learning that would uphold the values of faith, love, and service. The college motto, “Veritas Vos Liberabit” (The Truth Shall Set You Free), reflects his aspiration to create a community of seekers and learners who are committed to the pursuit of truth and the common good.

The college has a rich legacy of achievements and accolades in the fields of academics, sports, arts, and culture. The college has been consistently ranked among the top colleges in the country by various agencies and surveys. The college was the first institution in the University of Kerala to receive accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 1999, and has been re-accredited with ‘A’ grade thrice since then. The college was also conferred with the status of College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2014, and became the first private college in Kerala to receive autonomy in the same year.

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HIS BEATITUDE BASELIOS CARDINAL CLEEMIS, Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church and the Major Archbishop of Trivandrum, was born on 15 June 1959 as the son of the Mathew and Annamma Thottunkal at Mukkoor, Mallappally in the civil district of Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India. He was given the name Isaac. He hails from the traditional Pakalomattom-Powathikunnel family. He completed his primary education in St. Mary’s Govt. UP School, Kunnanthanam and secondary education in St. Mary’s High School, Annikad. Responding to the urge of God within him to surrender his life to the service of his Church and of the larger human community, he joined the Infant Jesus Minor Seminary of the Eparchy of Tiruvalla in June, 1976. Bro. Isaac completed his Pre-degree studies in St. Berchman’s College, Changanacherry. Then he was sent to St. Joseph’s Pontifical Seminary, Aluva for the philosophical studies.

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FORMER PRINCIPALS

AMICOS- Association of Mar Ivanios College Old Students

AMICOS is an acronym for Association of Mar Ivanios College Old Students. The association aims to bring together the alumni community, foster the friendships initiated during the college years, and support the college in its vision and mission. The association organizes various events and activities, such as reunions, cultural programs, and social service initiatives. The association also provides a platform for the alumni to share their experiences, achievements, and aspirations, and to inspire the current and future generations of students. The association strives to uphold the values and ideals of the college and its founder, Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios.

THE AMICOS- Fostering a lifelong bond!

The college has a vibrant and diverse alumni network that spans across the globe. The AMICOS The alumni of the college have made significant contributions in various fields and sectors, such as education, research, administration, politics, media, arts, literature, law, business, and social service. The alumni association of the college aims to foster a strong bond among the alumni and the alma mater, and to support the college in its vision and mission. The alumni association organizes various events and activities, such as reunions, seminars, workshops, cultural programs, and social service initiatives, to facilitate the interaction and collaboration among the alumni and the college community.

The alumni association invites all the former students of the college to join the association and to participate in its endeavors. The association also welcomes the suggestions and feedback from the alumni to improve its functioning and to enhance its services. The association hopes to create a platform for the alumni to share their experiences, achievements, and aspirations, and to inspire the current and future generations of students to follow their footsteps. The association also strives to uphold the values and ideals of the college and to carry forward the legacy of the founder, Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios.

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