History
Nirmala Arts & Science College is located in Mulanthuruthy, a south-eastern suburb of the city of Cochin, in Kerala, India. This center for higher education offers undergraduate and post graduate programmes in Arts, Science, and Commerce. The college is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and is a constituent of Nirmala Charitable Trust.
Nirmala Charitable trust was founded in 1956 by late O.C. Kuriakose Cor-Episcopa, a great visionary and philanthropist who towered over his generation. He saw education as a tool in aiding the transformation of the lives of people and the world around them. His Vision of a hierarchical system of education was actualized through the establishment of various institutions ranking from the pre-primary to university level of education. St.Mary’s (High School and) Higher Secondary School Thalacode, Nirmala Arts & Science College Mulanthuruthy, and Nirmala Training College Thalacode proclaim the glory and vision of education.
Enthused by the vision of the founder, and managed by the Trust, the institution evolvedswiftly in the new millennium. Nirmala Training College, a teacher education institution affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University was founded forB.Ed Course in 2005. Under the patronage of the Manager of the institution, Shri. George Kuriakose, the pioneering spirit behind all its endeavors and innovations, and the stewardship of Principal Prof. V.G.Remanan, Nirmala Arts and Science College was founded in 2007 with two undergraduate programmes, B.Com (Finance &Taxation) and BBA.
At Nirmala, the teaching-learning process is under constant revision and upgradation. We aspire and strive to keep pace with the changing demands of time and update consistently by introducing new and non -conventional academic programmes, Several new departments were instituted ; B.Com (Computer Applications) was started in 2009. BCA. and M.Com with Finance specialization were introduced in 2012, B.A Communicative English began in 2013,B.Sc Psychology was launched in 2019, and M.Sc Psychology was started in 2021.
Prof. V.G. Remanan continued his exemplary service till 2016. Prof. N.O. Daisy took charge as the Principal of the college in 2016 and continued till 2018 in that position. Prof. Daisy became the Dean of the College in 2018. Dr. C.A. Geetha was appointed as Principal in 2018.The strong, dedicated and enthusiastic team at the helm of affairs has been the driving force in the growth of the college.
Nirmala College is today, one of the best institution for higher education in Arts, Science & Commerce. The college has the state of art facilities; ICT enabled classrooms, a well- stocked Library, Laboratories, Seminar halls, Auditorium, Play grounds and ample open space for students to move about.
Presently the college offers 6 under graduate and 2 post graduate programmes. All through, Nirmala College has continued to expand its student body and faculty and staff size. As on 2021-2022, the college has 720 students with 65 % of girl students. The faculty strength is 42. There are 12 administrative staff. A body of committed, loyal and dedicated Faculty and Staff is the real strength of the college.
The college adopts inclusive practices and imparts holistic education. Nirmala college is secular in character. Our students belong to different socio- economic class and community. Special attention is given to the weaker sections. In order to ensure the holistic development of the students, along with the prescribed syllabus oriented teaching and learning, the college houses a number of forums and clubs like the NSS, ED Club, Placement Cell and Counselling Cell aimed at building leadership, creativity, team spirit and managerial qualities among students. The College also provides value added skill development Certificate Courses in association with KELTRON, a govt. of Kerala undertaking. The college is also a recognized as one of the Oral Coaching Centre of Indian Institute of Cost Accountants of India for their Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Programme.
Today, Nirmala Arts and Science College is a leading institution for its students-young boys and girls-to excel in various walks; be it academic, extra-curricular or co-curricular. We continue to strive to imbue the teaching -learning process with a unique blend of intellectual vigour, aesthetic and ethical commitment.
