To enable the students to understand the lessons from history to become humane, patriotic and reasonable for the creation of a better future
To inculcate a historic mind and to inspire the younger generation to keep alive the memories and the traditions of our past
The year 1979 is a landmark in the history of St.Marys College as it was upgraded once again to a First Grade College after a span of twelve years with the introduction of BA History due to the tireless efforts of the then principal, Sr. Lima. The Department was formally inaugurated by Dr.M.A Ommen, Director, John Mathai Centre, University of Calicut. The first batch was initiated with 40 students under the guidance of Mrs.Sarama Thomas, the Head of the Department. Sr.Philo, Smt.Catherine Gemma, Smt.Vilasini Thathammat and Smt.Lovely E.J. was the other faculty members at the time. Later Smt. Philomina P.C, Smt.Nirmala, Smt Celine P.C, Smt.Gayathri Devi, Smt.Lissy C.J, Smt.Vasantha Nair R and Sr.Alphonsa C.P joined the department as Faculty members. The first batch of students appeared for the final examination in 1982 and came out with flying colours securing Second and Third ranks in the university. The pass percentage of the first batch was 75 %. Considering the excellent performance of the staff and students the management decided to introduce P.G programme in History as a self-financing. M.A History was formally inaugurated by Dr.Sathyamoorthy, Director, Archeological Survey of India, Kerala on 24 th November 1998. The first PG batch came in to being with 10 students under the headship of Smt.Catherine Gemma. The upgradation helped the department to retain our best Degree students in the same institution. Our college is the first college for women to have the Post Graduate course in History, at the University of Calicut. The P.G programme was regularized in 2010.
In the last five years, seven new permanent faculties were appointed. Throughout the history of the department, the students have maintained their academic and non-academic excellence by securing ranks and prizes. A notable achievement of the department is the First rank received by Jibi Jose, a visually challenged student in 2011. The Department has initiated many innovative techniques of learning like historical drama, lecture series, open seminars, open forums, debates, discussions and site visits. The department is also highly committed to the progress of the society and organizes exhibitions and plays focusing on the burning issues in the contemporary era.
History Museum
In 2003 the Department set up a History Museum under the auspices of the Principal, Sr.Philo James. It was set up with the objective of preserve antiques, artifacts and from the bygone eras. Museum takes student scholars on a journey through the living spaces of the past. The Department has continued the tradition of collections of antiques from the students and the beneficiaries. The museum is well maintained with regular collection and preservation of antiques and artifacts. In 2015 the museum was renovated and a corridor museum was set up with a rich collection of artefacts.
Sl. No | Name of the Programme | Aided/Self Financing | Duration | Student Strength | Complimentary Courses |
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1 | MA | Aided | 2 Years (Four semesters) | 25 | - |
2 | BA | Aided | 3 Years (Six semesters) | 65 | Economics & Sociology |
Sl. No | Name of the Programme | Type | Duration | Student Strength |
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1 | Museology SMCUGS4MY | Certificate | 30 Hrs | 60 |
2 | Hand Embrodiery and Fabric Painting | Certificate | 30 Hrs | 38 |
3 | Environmental studies (P G) | Certificate Programme | 30 Hrs | 25 |
Sl. No | Name of the Student | Rank/Award | Organization | Level | Date/Year |
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1 | Jishitha C.S | SET | Higher Education Of Kerala | State | 2016 |
2 | Shareena P.A | SET | Higher Education Of Kerala | State | 2016 |
3 | Supriya K.S | SET | Higher Education Of Kerala | State | 2017 |
4 | Nasheedha A.T | NET | UGC | National | 2017 |
5 | Supriya K.S | K-TET | Kerala state | state | 2018 |
6 | Rennya C.D | K-TET | Kerala state | state | 2018 |
7 | Shareena P.A | NET | UGC | National | 2018 |
8 | Jishitha C.S | NET | UGC | National | 2019 |
9 | Vismitha K.S | NET | UGC | National | 2019 |
10 | Wilson Jovise | NET | UGC | National | 2019 |
Sl. No | Name of the student | Rank /Award | Event | Organization | Level |
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1 | Vismitha K.S | IInd prize | Essay writng competition | Dept.Chemistry St.Mar’ys college | College Level |
2 | Saranya Unnikrishnan | Ist prize | Essay writng competition | Dept.Chemistry St.Mar’ys college | College Level |
3 | Vismitha K.S Sreelakshmi S |
Ist prize | District level Quiz | Kerala Khadi and village industries board | District level |
4 | Vismitha K.S Saranya Unnikrishnan |
IInd Prize | General Quiz | Dept of Commerce | College Level |
Sl.No | Name of the Student | Batch | Institution | Designation |
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1 | Eaby M Kaviyan | 2017 | Naval Academy Ezhimala | Swimming Coach |
2 | Swetha P U | 2016 | National Institute for Language Acquisition Trivandrum | Catalyst |
3 | Aswathy N P | 2017 | Teacher, Darussalam English School Malappuram | Teacher |
4 | Supriya K S | 2017 | Sanjos Central School Thiroor | Teacher |
5 | Ans Varghese | 2017 | Desh Suraksha MSM Project, Government of Kerala | Counsellor |
6 | Jayalakshmi Sreekumar | 2017 | Insight Architectural Consultancy, Thrissur | Accountant |
7 | Manjusha P K | 2016 | Ceepees Central School, Thirumittacode | Teacher |
8 | Feba C Devassy | 2014 | Podar International School Karataka | Teacher |
9 | Prasanna V K | Ceepees Central School Thirumittacode | 2013 | Teacher |
Sl. No | Name of the Institution | Purpose | Date |
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1 | Archaeological Survey of India | Organized Seminar,Exhibition,Talks, Site Visit | 01/06/2000 |
2 | Kerala Council for Historical Research | Exhibitions | 2015 - Till |
3 | Arnos Pathiri Academy Velur | Organized Seminar | 04/08/2017 |
4 | K.K.T.M Govt.College Pullut | Workshop on Local History writing |
24/11/2020- 28/11/2020 |
Sl.No | Title | Level | Organising/ Funding Agency | Date |
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1 | Kerala Samskarika Charitrathil Kerlalathinte Panku | State | Arnos Pathiri Academy Velur | 12/02/2018 |
2 | Archeology New Trends and Perspectives | National | ASI | 27/09/2016 |
3 | A UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Signature of Women in Environment protection" |
National | UGC | 27-09-2015 |
Event Title | Type | Resource Person | Event Date |
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Regional Seminar on Gendering Literature |
Talk on Dangerous “Letters” |
Student Co-dominator |
30/03/2023 |
Reimagining women’s collectives |
Paper Presentation Competition |
Student Co-dominator |
30/03/2023 |
Pathonbatham Nootantu |
Film Screening and Review |
Student Co-dominator |
18/11/2022 |
Association Inauguration |
Inauguration |
Dr.KP Rajesh, Research guide and Assistant Professor, Department of , Manjeri, Malappuram History, NSS College |
17/11/2022 |
Reimagining women’s collectives |
Tableau Presentation |
Student Co-ordinator |
08/11/2022 |
Exploring source material |
visited koodal Manikyam temple archives |
Student Co-ordinator |
04/11/2022 & 05/11/2022 |
Keralapiravi Celebrations |
PPT Presentation competition |
Student Co-ordinator |
02/11/2022 |
Mathrubhumi@100 |
Exhibitiion |
Student Co-ordinator |
30/09/2022 |
Swathandryathinte Kaiyoppu- |
Signature Campaign |
Student Co-ordinator |
15/08/2022 |
Swathandrya samarasmriti |
Postal Stamp exhibition |
Student Co-ordinator |
15/08/2022 |
‘Freedom Movement of India’ |
Quiz competition |
Student Co-ordinator |
11/08/2022. |
Azadika Amruth Mahotasav |
Freedom Wall painting |
Student Co-ordinator |
11/08/2022. |
World Indigenous Peoples Day |
Video presentation competition based on tribal songs |
Student Co-ordinator |
09/ 09 /2022. |
Rememberance of Kargil divas |
Film Screening |
Student Co-ordinator |
26/07/2022. |
“K Rail Is a threat to Eco-System” |
Talk on Environmentalism |
Prof. Kusumam Joseph, Environmental activist |
15/06/2022. |
Know our Heritage |
Heritage walk |
Student Co-ordinator |
03/06/2022 |
Azadika Amruth Mahotasav |
Cycle Rally |
Student Co-ordinator |
03/06/2022 |
Commemoration of Bipin Ravath |
PPT Presentation |
Student Co-odinator |
10/12/2021 |
“Legacy of Indian National Movement and its relevance” |
National Webinar |
Dr. G. Anjaiah ,Associate Professor , Department Of History, University College of Arts & Social Sciences, Osmania University |
27/11/2021 |
Association Inauguration |
Inauguration |
Dr.Sudheer Kumar Assistant Professor ,Department of History ,Govt.College , Malappuram |
22/11/2021 |
History of the Freedom Movement in Kerala |
Quiz Competition |
Vismitha K.S |
09/11/2021 |
“Role of Patel for the formation of New India” |
Discussion Platform |
Student Co-odinator |
29/10/2021 |
Role of UN in Contemporary world’ |
Inter Departmental Essay Writing Competition |
Student Co-odinator |
26/10/2021 |
We want bread |
Role Play |
Student Co-odinator |
06/10/2021 |
Cultivating Creativity |
Essay writing competition |
Student Co-odinator |
13/10/2021 |
Remembering the man with a Restless Resolve |
E-poster making competition |
Student Co-odinator |
04/10/2021 |
Save the Nature |
Drawing Competition |
Student Co-odinator | 4/06/2021 |
Explorations “Studying social conflicts and violence: Issues ans Perspectives” |
One-day
Webinar |
Dr.Salah Punnathil, Asst.Professor, Centre for regional Studies University of Hyderabad | 24/02/2020 |
Explorations Putting on Gender Classes |
One-day
Webinar |
Dr.Priyadarsini P, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Providence College Kozhikode | 19/02/2020 |
Explorations ‘Experiencing Nilmbur forest and its History' |
One-day
Webinar |
A.K.Rameshan,Forest officer,Nilambur Division ,Malappuram | 11/02/2020 |
Explorations ‘Cultural voyages of Brazil’ | One-day
Webinar |
Jose Alfread De Queiroz,HOD,Electrical section ,Brazfells ,Rio De Jenero,Brazil | 09/02/2020 |
Sate Formation in Medieval Kerala: Problems and Perspectives |
One-day Webinar |
Dr. V V Haridas,Head and associate professor University of Calicut | 25/11/2020 |
Local history Writing workshop | 4 Day State level Work shop |
D.PP Abdula Razak , Former Dean of social science ,University of Calicut AM Shinas,HOD,K.K.T.M College ,Pullut Dr.K P Rajesh,Asst.Prof.NSS College ,Manjeri Dr.C Adarsh Asst.Prof ,Sree Vivekanada College ,Kunnamkulam |
24/11/2020 to 28/11/2020 |
‘Explorations’ | Presentation of Research updates to Inculcate research Skill among students | Smt. Shiny V.K | 03/11/2020 |
‘Explorations’ | Presentation of Research updates to Inculcate research Skill among students | Smt. Jiji Francis E | 22/09/2020 |
In connection with onam celebrations competitions conducted –‘Corronam poyekkanam ponnonam vannekanam’Article writing competition, Hand stitching for Elder Marians’ | Competitions for Elder Marian | - | 04/09/2020 |
Community Extension Programme | Competitions opened for the public participation | - | 18/08/2020 |
Gender and Research: A Feminist Perspective’ | National Webinar | Dr. Ratna Huirem, Assam University, Silchar | 12/08/2020 |
‘Learning from Expert ‘–on Conceptualisation and Discussions on Feminity in Early India | Web Lecture Series –Lecture -1 | Dr.Mytri P U | 04/08/2020 |
‘Explorations’ | Presentation of Research updates to Inculcate research Skill among students | Smt. Mimi K.M | 03/08/2020 |
‘Explorations’ | Presentation of Research updates to Inculcate research Skill among students | Smt. Swapna K P. | 01/08/2020 |
Celebrating ‘Vijay Divas’ in relation with Kargil victory Day | Documentary Presentation | - | 27/07/2020 |
Hook with a Book | Online Book review Presentation Competition | - | 19/06/2020 |
Garden Greens in relation with Environment Day | Selfie Contest | - | 05/06/2020 |
Lock down Creativity | Deparmental Competition | - | 02/06/2020 |
Association Inauguration | Inauguration | Dr. Satheesh Palanki, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Cultural Heritage & History Thunjathezhuthachan Malayalam University, Vakkad, Tirur. | 30/07/2019 |
Quit India Day Celebration | Debate | Debate on the topic ‘Quit India’. What India need to quit in the present century | 08/08/2019 |
Heritage Walk | Know our Heritage | Students visited the historical places of - Kerala Sahitya Academy, Town hall ,Lalitha kala Academy ,Vadakkechira and Thrissur Sakhtan Palace | 21/08/2019 |
Extension Programme | Exhibition | Postal stamp exhibition of National Freedom Fighters at Govt.UP school karumatra,Thrissur | 22/08/2019 |
Study Tour UG | Historical Site Visit | Belur,Halebidu,Sravanabelagola,Mysore and Coorg | 09/10/2019-12/10/2019 |
Experiencing Gandhian Thoughts and Perspectives | Documentary Film Screening | Screening of documentary films on Gandhi’s life in association with Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts | 03/10/2019 |
SiteVisit | Heritage Walk | Kerala Kalamandalam, ,Varikkasery Mana, Chiramanangad-Megalithic Site | 06/12/2019 |
Study Tour P.G | Historical Site Visit | Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Tanjavur and Pondichery | 12/12/2019-15/12/2019 |
Constitution day celebrations | Film Screening | Department arranged film screening in connection with constitution day celebrations .The screened film was Article 15 | 03/10/2019 |
Inter University Extempore Competition | National youth Day celebrations | Inter University Extempore Competition on the Topic ‘Nation Nationalism and its Challenges’ | 15/01/2020 |
Learning from Expert | Lecture series | Talk on the topic ‘Nation, Nationalism, and Citizenship: The History of the Post Truth Era” by Dr. Ajmal Mueen M A, Assistant Professor, HOD, Department of History, MAMO College Manassery , Kozhikode. | 21/01/2020 |
Inter University Quiz Competition | Quiz Competition | In collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Thrissur circle ,conducted an Inter University Quiz competition on the topic ‘India Nation in the making’. | 23/1/2020 |
Anti Drug Campaign and | Street Play and Rally | UBA Extension Programme at Madakkathara Panchyath. | 26/07/2018 |
Association Inauguration | Inauguration | Dr. Muhammad Maheen, Faculty Department of History, University of Calicut | 27/07/2018 |
Lecture Series | Invited Lecture | Dr. Harikrishnan G Asst.Professor,Post Graduate Department of History K.K.T,M Government college, Pullut | 3/09/2018 |
Lecture Series | Invited Lecture | N Hareendhran Nair, SRKGVM HSS Puranattukara | 18/09/2018 |
Lecture Series | Invited Lecture | A.M Shinas HOD ,Post Graduate Department Of History K.K.T,M Government college, Pullut | 27/09/2018 |
Study Tour | Historical Site Visit | Historical Places of Karnataka,Belur,Halebidu, Sravenbalagola, Mysore,Hasan | 25/10/2018-28/10/2018 |
National Youth Day Celebration | Extempore competition | Interuniversity Extempore competition’ for college students in relation with National Youth Day | 17/01/2019 |
Extension | Postal Stamp Exhibition | Postal stamp Exhibition at G.U.P.S Konnathakunnu, Vellangallur | 22 /01/ 2019 |
“Indian History through Historians Craft’ | Photo Exhibition | Exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. George Alex , HOD of History, St. Thomas College Thrissur | 12 /02/2019 |
Gandhi: Life ,Thought and Expression | Historical Drama | In Connection with 150th Birth Anniversary of Gandhi , historical sequences from Gandhi’s life was staged by students of History | 22 / 02/ 2019 |
Environment Day Celebrations | Invited Talk | Dr. V S Vijayan a renowned environmentalist and social activist and currently the Chairman of Salim Ali foundation. | 23/06/2017 |
Association Inauguration | Inauguration | Dr. Abdul Rasaq, Research guide and Head of the Department of History , PSMO College Thiroorangady. | 01/08/2017 |
Quit India Day remembrance | Silent Procession | To inculcate National consciousness among the students. | 16/08/2017 |
Extension | Exhibition | St. Marys U P School Chiyyaram. | 18/08/2017 |
Study Tour | Historical Site Visit | The Department of History organized a site visit to Coorg, Halebid and Sravanabalgola. | 15,16,17/09/2017 |
Lecture series | Invited Talk | Dr.P.S Manoj Kumar ,HOD, Department of History, Sri C Achutha Menon Government College Thrissur. | 19/10/2017 |
Historical Drama | “Pattabhakhi | Political drama of K. Damodharan. | 19/12/2017 |
National Youth Day Celebration | Extempore competition | Interuniversity extempore competition for college students in relation with National Youth Day. | 12/01/2018 |
Lecture Series | Invited Talk | Dr.Rajan Former HOD of History ,Sree Kerala Varma College Thrissur. | 18/01/2018 |
Extension | Historical Drama | “Pattabhakhi” Political drama of K. Damodharan | 19/01/2018 |
Site Visit | Historical Site Visit | Students visited the Historical Places of Palakkad | 07/02/2018 |
Seminar | State Level | The contribution of Arnos Pathiri in Kerala culture’ | 12 /02/ 2018 |
Research Oriented talk | Invited Talk | Dr. Sreevidhya U Assistant Professor Christ College Irinjalakuda | 20/03/2018 |
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