Bishop Moore College is an aided college in Mavelikkara, Alappuzha, Kerala,[1] India, affiliated with the University of Kerala. The college is ranked 58 in NIRF 2022, 89 in NIRF 2021, 76 in NIRF 2020, in the rank band 101–150 in NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2019, and ranked 92 in NIRF 2018. The college was accredited by NAAC with an "A" Grade in 2017 (Third Cycle of Accreditation). The college is managed by the Madhya Kerala Diocese of the Church of South India, and offers 11 undergraduate programs, five postgraduate programs, and two research programs. It is located at Kallumala, Mavelikara. The current principal of the college is Dr. Jacob Chandy.
In 1964, the Kerala Government announced the need to start more junior colleges in the state. In response, Bishop Rt. Rev. M.M. John of the CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese made the decision to establish the college, renaming it in honor of the late Edward Moore, the fourth Anglican Bishop of Travancore and Cochin of the Church Missionary Society. In 1964, the college began operations as a Junior College offering a two-year-long Pre-Degree course for the University of Kerala. The founding Principal was Rev. K C Mathew.
In 1968, the University of Kerala sanctioned the provision of undergraduate courses. The first postgraduate course started in 1982. After the de-linking of Pre-Degree courses from the university education system in 2000, the college now offers ten undergraduate and three postgraduate programs.
Post-graduate classes started in the Department of Physics in 1983. The center for Nonlinear studies started in 2000. The University of Kerala approved the Department of Physics as a research department in 2013.
Courses
Degree Courses
B.A English Language and Literature
B.A Malayalam
B.A Economics
B.Sc Mathematics
B.Sc Physics
B.Sc Chemistry
B.Sc Zoology
B.Sc Biotechnology
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.Finance and B.Com.Computer Application )
Post Graduate Courses
M.Sc Physics
M.Sc Analytical Chemistry
M.A English
M.A Economics
M.Sc Botany
M.A Behavioural Economics and Data Science (New Generation Course)
Dr. Valson Thampu, an academic and a social thinker of national repute. Former principal, St. Stephen's College, New Delhi.
Adv. B Babu Prasad, ex-MLA
B. Aburaj, Director, State Institute of Educational Technology, Kerala and Gen. Secretary, Indian Philosophical Society.
Notable conferences and seminars
Refresher course in theoretical physics
Bishop Moore College on 07 – 19 December 2009 Sponsored by the Indian Academy of Sciences, Coordinator Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla, Department of Physics. Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla was the Principal of Bishop Moore College from 2012 to 2014. During his tenure, the Department of Physics was upgraded as a Research Department.
Molecular Spectroscopy of Advanced Materials and Biomolecules
IMSAB 2012 from 7 to 9 August 2012 International Conference in the Department of Physics Organised by Dr. D Sajan
National seminar-Inclusive Growth and Indian Economy - 20 Years of Liberation
A national seminar with the financial help of UGC was conducted in the Economics Department. The topic was on Inclusive Growth and Indian Economy - 20 Years of Liberation. Kerala planning board member Sri C. P. John inaugurated the function. Eminent scholars and academicians from various parts of India have participated.
c.p.john inaugurates the function
International Conference on Marxism
Organised by post-graduation Department of English in 2019
Principals and achievements
Rev. K.C. Mathew was the founding principal of Bishop Moore College. He served the college from 1964 to 1989. During this period, he played an important role in college's offering of postgraduate studies. Below is a list of principals that succeeded him after his retirement.
Prof. M.K. Cherian (8 years)
Prof. Mammen Varkey Varkey (5 years)
Prof. Victor Sam (4 years)
Prof. Koshy Ninan (4 years)
Prof. Matthew Koshy (2 years)
Prof. Kurien Thomas (1 year)
Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla
Dr. Leelamma George
Dr. Sabu George
Dr. Jacob Chandy
Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla was the principal of Bishop Moore College from 2012 to 2014. During his tenure, the college received four first ranks for degree examinations and one second rank for the PG examination of the University of Kerala, as well as conducting two international seminars in Physics.
All departments conducted national seminars.
The college won many prizes in sports, games, and university youth festivals.
Bishop Moore hosted the University Youth festival.
The college auditorium was renovated and made echo-proof.
A grant was received for the basketball and volleyball courts, as well as one for a generator.
The college was granted ten million rupees by UGC-FIST.
Five new classrooms and prayer centers were built.
The M.Sc. Course in Botany and B.Com. was equipped with a computer and applications began.
Bishop Moore had the best results in the University Examinations of 2013 and 2014.
The college girl's hostel was renovated.
Golden Jubilee celebrations were inaugurated by the Honorable Governor of Kerala in a grand function.
The current principal is Dr. Jacob Chandy from the Department of Zoology. He is an alumnus of Bishop Moore College.
References
^"BISHOP MOORE COLLEGE – Affiliated to University of Kerala & Re-accredited with A Grade by NAAC". Retrieved 29 September 2021.
External links
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Bishop Moore College news newspapers books scholar JSTOR October 2018 Learn how and when to remove this template message Bishop Moore College is an aided college in Mavelikkara Alappuzha Kerala 1 India affiliated with the University of Kerala The college is ranked 58 in NIRF 2022 89 in NIRF 2021 76 in NIRF 2020 in the rank band 101 150 in NIRF National Institutional Ranking Framework 2019 and ranked 92 in NIRF 2018 The college was accredited by NAAC with an A Grade in 2017 Third Cycle of Accreditation The college is managed by the Madhya Kerala Diocese of the Church of South India and offers 11 undergraduate programs five postgraduate programs and two research programs It is located at Kallumala Mavelikara The current principal of the college is Dr Jacob Chandy Bishop Moore College BMC Kallumala MavelikaraOther nameBMCMottoThe Truth Shall Make You FreeTypeGovernment AidedEstablished1964Parent institutionChurch of South IndiaAccreditationNAAC A grade Academic affiliationsKerala UniversityPrincipalRenjith Mathew AbrahamLocationMavelikkara Kerala IndiaCoordinates 9 14 28 N 76 33 21 E 9 2411 N 76 5557 E 9 2411 76 5557Websitewww wbr bishopmoorecollege wbr org Contents 1 History 2 Courses 3 Notable alumni 4 Notable conferences and seminars 4 1 Refresher course in theoretical physics 4 2 Molecular Spectroscopy of Advanced Materials and Biomolecules 4 3 National seminar Inclusive Growth and Indian Economy 20 Years of Liberation 4 4 International Conference on Marxism 5 Principals and achievements 6 References 7 External linksHistory Edit group photo of the retired staff In 1964 the Kerala Government announced the need to start more junior colleges in the state In response Bishop Rt Rev M M John of the CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese made the decision to establish the college renaming it in honor of the late Edward Moore the fourth Anglican Bishop of Travancore and Cochin of the Church Missionary Society In 1964 the college began operations as a Junior College offering a two year long Pre Degree course for the University of Kerala The founding Principal was Rev K C Mathew In 1968 the University of Kerala sanctioned the provision of undergraduate courses The first postgraduate course started in 1982 After the de linking of Pre Degree courses from the university education system in 2000 the college now offers ten undergraduate and three postgraduate programs Post graduate classes started in the Department of Physics in 1983 The center for Nonlinear studies started in 2000 The University of Kerala approved the Department of Physics as a research department in 2013 Courses EditDegree Courses B A English Language and Literature B A Malayalam B A Economics B Sc Mathematics B Sc Physics B Sc Chemistry B Sc Zoology B Sc Biotechnology Bachelor of Commerce B Com Finance and B Com Computer Application Post Graduate Courses M Sc Physics M Sc Analytical Chemistry M A English M A Economics M Sc Botany M A Behavioural Economics and Data Science New Generation Course Research Departments1 Department of PhysicsTheoretical Physics Nonlinear dynamics Quantum Computations Nanomaterials Spectroscopy Research Guides Dr Thomas Kuruvilla Dr D Sajan2 Department of ChemistrySpectroscopyNotable alumni EditSaji Cheriyan Former Minister of Fisheries Culture and Kerala State Film Development Corporation Justice CT Ravikumar Judge Supreme Court of India M S Arun Kumar MLA Pramod Narayanan MLA M Murali ex MLA Dr Valson Thampu an academic and a social thinker of national repute Former principal St Stephen s College New Delhi Adv B Babu Prasad ex MLA B Aburaj Director State Institute of Educational Technology Kerala and Gen Secretary Indian Philosophical Society Notable conferences and seminars EditRefresher course in theoretical physics Edit Bishop Moore College on 07 19 December 2009 Sponsored by the Indian Academy of Sciences Coordinator Dr Thomas Kuruvilla Department of Physics Dr Thomas Kuruvilla was the Principal of Bishop Moore College from 2012 to 2014 During his tenure the Department of Physics was upgraded as a Research Department Molecular Spectroscopy of Advanced Materials and Biomolecules Edit IMSAB 2012 from 7 to 9 August 2012 International Conference in the Department of Physics Organised by Dr D Sajan National seminar Inclusive Growth and Indian Economy 20 Years of Liberation Edit A national seminar with the financial help of UGC was conducted in the Economics Department The topic was on Inclusive Growth and Indian Economy 20 Years of Liberation Kerala planning board member Sri C P John inaugurated the function Eminent scholars and academicians from various parts of India have participated c p john inaugurates the function International Conference on Marxism Edit Organised by post graduation Department of English in 2019Principals and achievements EditRev K C Mathew was the founding principal of Bishop Moore College He served the college from 1964 to 1989 During this period he played an important role in college s offering of postgraduate studies Below is a list of principals that succeeded him after his retirement Prof M K Cherian 8 years Prof Mammen Varkey Varkey 5 years Prof Victor Sam 4 years Prof Koshy Ninan 4 years Prof Matthew Koshy 2 years Prof Kurien Thomas 1 year Dr Thomas Kuruvilla Dr Leelamma George Dr Sabu George Dr Jacob ChandyDr Thomas Kuruvilla was the principal of Bishop Moore College from 2012 to 2014 During his tenure the college received four first ranks for degree examinations and one second rank for the PG examination of the University of Kerala as well as conducting two international seminars in Physics All departments conducted national seminars The college won many prizes in sports games and university youth festivals Bishop Moore hosted the University Youth festival The college auditorium was renovated and made echo proof A grant was received for the basketball and volleyball courts as well as one for a generator The college was granted ten million rupees by UGC FIST Five new classrooms and prayer centers were built The M Sc Course in Botany and B Com was equipped with a computer and applications began Bishop Moore had the best results in the University Examinations of 2013 and 2014 The college girl s hostel was renovated Golden Jubilee celebrations were inaugurated by the Honorable Governor of Kerala in a grand function The current principal is Dr Jacob Chandy from the Department of Zoology He is an alumnus of Bishop Moore College References Edit BISHOP MOORE COLLEGE Affiliated to University of Kerala amp Re accredited with A Grade by NAAC Retrieved 29 September 2021 External links EditKerala University Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bishop Moore College amp oldid 1149299113, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
