University College,Thiruvananthapuram

University College, Thiruvananthapuram is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education in India. It was established in 1866 to impart English education to the common folk of erstwhile Travancore by H.H. Sri Ayilyam Thirunal Rama Varma Maharaja. The then Principal of the College was John Ross, a scholar of great repute. Having reached Sesquicentennial status, the college stands tall bringing forth thousands of luminaries such as the former President of India Sri. K.R Narayanan, numerous Cabinet Secretaries, Ambassadors, Civil Servants, IT doyens, Teachers, Poets, Writers, Artists, Politicians and the like. Offering 18 UG, 21 PG, 13 M.Phil and 17 Ph.D programmes, the college is undoubtedly vibrant academically. Its architecture, location, history and resourcefulness have made University College a spot not to be missed in the city, if not in the State. With a teaching staff strength of 218, of which more than sixty per cent are research degree holders, the c...