St Stephen's College (SSC) Uzhavoor, Kottayam

St Stephen's College Uzhavoor, Kottayam is one of the Top College in Kerala. It's Affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam Get Courses, Facilities, Placements, Recognitions & Accreditations details.

Crowning a hillock in majestic splendor and set against a lush verdant backdrop, St. Stephen’s College is the pride of Uzhavoor. The College, which belongs to the Arch-Diocese of Kottayam  The brainchild of His Excellency Rev. Dr Thomas Tharayil, the then Bishop of the Diocese of Kottayam, the College was established in 1964. Sri. Joseph Chazhikadan MLA and Rev. Fr. Peter Uralil, the first Principal of the College, were the guiding forces behind this noble endeavor. 

Accreditations and Ranking:

St Stephen's College Uzhavoor, Kottayam Affiliated with the is Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, and is Approved by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Courses Offered: 

The College offers four programs of Degrees The  College  offers Courses offered  by Undergraduate and postgraduate Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.) Taxation And Finance, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Physics, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Chemistry, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Mathematics, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Zoology, Bachelor of Arts (BA) Economics, Bachelor of Arts (BA) English Language And English Literature, Diploma in Financial Accounting & Taxation [DFAT], Diploma in Computer Application (DCA), Certificate in Accounting, Master of Commerce (M.Com), Master of Science (M.Sc.) Computer Science, Post Graduation Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA), Master of Science (M.Sc.) Physics, Master of Science (M.Sc.) Chemistry.

Infrastructure and Facilities:

St Stephen's College Uzhavoor, Kottayam of Advanced Studies has a large and well-maintained campus and offers a tranquil learning environment. The buildings are modern and equipped with the latest technology from St Stephen's College Uzhavoor, Kottayam of Advanced Studies, which facilitates teaching and teacher development. The classrooms, units, and laboratories of St Stephen's College Uzhavoor, Kottayam of Advanced Studies are spacious, comfortable, and designed to ensure the highest quality of education. The library is excellent too, with a huge range of books, online resources, and knowledgeable librarians.

Astronomical Observatory:

The Astronomical Observatory was set up in observance of the International Year of Astronomy and the Ruby Jubilee of the Department of Physics in 2009. It was installed in the College as a memorial of the late Prof. K.M. Mathew, the HOD of Physics and former Principal of the College. The facility, initially named Prof. K M Mathew Astroview Centre was relocated and upgraded to an Astronomical observatory in 2022. The observatory provides stargazing facilities to students and the public.

Auditorium:

St Stephen's College Uzhavoor, Kottayam auditorium called, the 'Chazhikattu Hall' is named after the late Sri. Joseph Chazhikattu was a member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly. He was a visionary who held the interests of the people of Uzhavoor close to his heart and was instrumental in getting Government sanction for the college in 1964. The spacious hall with a capacity of more than a thousand seats is utilized for all common functions of the college.

Library:

St Stephen's College Uzhavoor, Kottayam holdings in terms of books, journals, learning materials, and technology-aided learning mechanisms are organized in such a way as to enable the students to acquire information, knowledge, and skills required for their study program. The college library, which started functioning right from the beginning of the college in 1964, is the key resource of information for the academic community. At present, it has attained the position of a 1st Grade Library with more than 34,000 books, 65 periodicals, and a subscription to 10 newspapers. Xerox facility is available in the library. The library is automated using 'Koha', a well-known open-source Integrated Library Management Software that has a number of advanced features, enabling the college library to become more user-oriented in the current digital era. Besides very suitable and convenient library administrative modules, Koha software can provide a handful of attractive interfaces from the user's point of view, like quick search and access, Web-OPAC, and the feasibility of integrating new technologies like RFID.

Peace Park:

St Stephen's College Uzhavoor, Kottayam is an initiative begun in tandem with the Peace Club. Inaugurated on August 15, the aim is to create a calming atmosphere for the students, especially in the wake of the pandemic that affected many psychologically and spiritually. On September 22 the Peace Park was opened to students, after the installation of a statue of the Mahatma - the invoker of non-violence in India, to support and inspire those who need encouragement.

Faculty: 

St Stephen's College Uzhavoor, Kottayam is very efficient and qualified. The permanent staff are selected by assessing their qualification and an interview is conducted by the management. The college is under Knanaya Management. There are a total of nine departments and each department has an HOD. Also, there are permanent and guest lecturers.

Placement: 

Every year certain companies conduct a recruitment process in our college. Companies like MRF, Wipro, and private companies conduct recruitment processes. Other than the recruitment process, these companies also provide free seminars to prepare for job interviews and exams.

Mission

To attain holistic development of the individual through academic excellence coupled with a strong commitment to man and nature.

Vision

The vision of the college is to reach out to the star of human excellence based on the love of God and service to mankind as modeled in Jesus Christ, in a background of Indian heritage so as to produce intellectually trained, morally upright, socially committed, and spiritually inspired citizens.