Science Departments, University College Thiruvananthapuram

University College, Thiruvananthapuram, established in 1866, is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education in India. Offering 18 UG, 21 PG and 18 Ph.D. programmes, the college is undoubtedly vibrant academically. Its st llege is undoubtedly vibrant academically. Its student-strength of more than three thousand comprises young women and men from all social classes. Since the selection procedure to all the courses is based on merit alone, the percentage of financially challenged but meritorious students is the highest in this college. The college has been accorded “College with Potential for Excellence” (CPE) status by the University Grants Commission. University College is identified as a heritage institution by the Government of Kerala. To mould students of the institution into well-meaning citizens of the nation through a socially committed, intellectually inclined, culture driven and future oriented paradigm of learning. To empower the students to aspire for significantly contributing to the nation‟s development through socialist and secular strategies of instruction. Mission Statement The institution shall always strive to stride forward and keep pace with the changing needs and spirit of the times. It shall not lounge on its glorious past. The college shall continue to foster talent and build on its rich repository of fame and prestige. The institution shall continue to uphold its commitment to the nation in general and to the society in particular and perpetually strive to carry this out through a series of carefully crafted, tested and systematically executed steps of actions. University College shall spare no effort to continue to spread and further its academic potential and effulgence by providing conducive academic ambience for all classes of students and teachers. The institution shall signify learning from the past, assimilating the present and planning for the future. ...view more