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Aquinas College
അക്വീനാസ് കോളേജ്
Latin: Collegium Aquinas
Other name
Aquinas College, Edacochin
Motto
Duty First
TypeCo-education
Established1981
FounderRt Rev Dr Joseph Kureethara
AccreditationNAAC Re- Accredited with B++ Grade
AffiliationRoman Catholic Institution
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Cochin
Academic affiliation
Mahatma Gandhi University
ChairmanBishop Antony Kattiparambil
RectorRev Dr David Nanatt
PrincipalLt Dr Joseph John
Academic staff
52
Students1344 (as of 2023)
Undergraduates1247 (as of 2023)
Postgraduates97 (as of 2023)
Address
Aquinas College Edacochin, Cochin Kerala State - 682010
,
Kochi
,
Kerala
,
682010

9°54′39″N 76°17′21″E / 9.91092°N 76.28906°E / 9.91092; 76.28906
CampusSemi Urban, 2.94 acres (11,900 m2)
Websitehttps://www.aquinascollege.co.in/
Map

Aquinas College[1] Edacochin is a secular arts and science college in Edakochi,[2][3] a suburban area in Kochi,[4] Kerala. The college was established in 1981 by Bishop Joseph Kureethara, the late Bishop of Cochin. It is administered[5] by the Roman Catholic Diocese Of Cochin,[6] which is the second Catholic diocese[7][8][9][10] in India. The college is named after Saint Thomas Aquinas, an eminent Italian scholar and doctor of the church. Affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University,[11] Kottayam the college offers seven undergraduate programs and five postgraduate programs in both aided and self-financing stream. Aquinas college[12] received UGC[13] recognition in 2(f) and 12 B.

National Assessment and Accreditation Council( NAAC) ,Re- Accredited the college with CGPA of 2.78 on a seven-point scale at B++[14] Grade . The college celebrated its Ruby Jubilee of its establishment on 2021.[15][16][17][18]

History

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The college[19] was established in the year 1981 by the late Bishop of Cochin Bishop Joseph Kureethara.[20] On first October 1981 the diocese of Cochin was granted permission from the government of Kerala[21] to start a college. The college started functioning temporarily at Fort Cochin and later it was shifted to Edacochin[22][23] on 17th of June 1982. Initially there was only a pre-degree course. In 1991 a degree course on physics was introduced followed by mathematics and economics, commerce and English. The college was upgraded in 1994. In 2000, the first postgraduate course on physics started. The college celebrated its Ruby Jubilee on 1 October 2021. Former President of India Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam visited the Aquinas College Ground as part of the 450th anniversary of the Roman Catholic Diocese Of Cochin.[24]

Accreditation and assessment

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Aquinas college received[25] UGC recognition in 2(f) and 12 B in 2004. It is a Government[26] approved minority educational institution. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)[27][28] re-accredited the college with CGPA of 2.78 on a seven-point scale at B++ grade.[29] The college celebrated the Ruby Jubilee of its establishment in 2021.[14]

Courses

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Undergraduate courses

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Postgraduate courses

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  • M.Com Finance and Taxation (SF)[43]
  • M.Com Marketing[44]
  • M.Sc Bio Technology (SF)[45]
  • M.Sc Statistics[46][47]
  • M.Sc Physics[48]

Phd Course

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Research and publications

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The Aquinas Journal of Multidisciplinary Research has published eight volumes since its first edition in April 2015, contributing significantly to academic discourse and research.[49][50]

Best practices

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1. ACE (Aquinian Community Engagement)

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This practice includes four key initiatives.[51]

  • Nivedhyam: Provides food for the hungry and housing support for the homeless.
  • Summer in Aquinas: Offers English courses and sports training during summer
  • Vignjanam: An open day exhibition showcasing student projects.[52]
  • Karuthal: Focuses on social extension activities and community development.[53]

2. Aquinian e-Vignjan

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Features the Illuminato Webinar Series, which aims to disseminate knowledge,[54] facilitate networking, promote interdisciplinary discussions and expand global outreach.

Notable faculty

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Notable alumni

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  • Rt Rev Dr Antony Kattiparambil (Bishop of Cochin)
  • Mr Vinay Fort [70][71](Cine Artist)[72][73]
  • Miss Riya Das[74] (Indian Voice Junior Fame)
  • Mr Jeby Cherian [75](RTO)
  • Miss Dalu Jacob[76] (IIT Delhi)

References

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