Sir Syed College, Taliparamba

Sir Syed College, was established in 1967 by a handful of educational visionaries of Kannur under CDMEA (Cannanore District Muslim Educational Association) with a vision to impart moral and liberal education to the public, especially socio politicall ucation to the public, especially socio politically backward minority communities of North Malabar region. The college, named after Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, the founder of Aligarh Muslim University, was started in 1967 as a junior college under the University of Kerala. It came under the University of Calicut in 1968 and under Kannur University in 1996. The institution was re-accredited by NAAC with A grade in 2017. Today Sir Syed College is one of the biggest post graduate institutions under Kannur University. The college at present offers Undergraduate programmes in Botany, Chemistry, Forestry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Zoology, Arabic, Economics, Functional English, History, Malayalam, Commerce and Multimedia and Communication; Post Graduate Programmes in Arabic, Botany, Chemistry, Physics and Commerce. Apart from that the departments of Botany, Chemistry and Commerce are research centers as well. The college has a strength of 2219 students, 76 Faculty Members and 36 non teaching staff. Thirty of the Faculties are Ph.D holders and 20 have M.Phil degrees. There are 19 research guides attached to the research departments of Chemistry and Botany and 29 Research Scholars are working under them. 32 scholars have been awarded Ph.D from these research centres so far (19 Botany, 9 Chemistry and 4 Hindi). Many Faculties are engaged in minor and major research projects funded by various agencies. The members of the faculty have contributed extensively to literature in their respective fields. 53 books have been published by the faculties out of which one has attained national award. About 500 research papers of faculties and students have been published in various international and national journals. The Publication division of the college publishes the research journal, SEARCH. The college boasts of an extensive library with 42781 books, 80 journals and INFLIBNET facility. The other facilities offered by the college include Sir Syed IT Centre, UGC aided Coaching Centre, Career Guidance and Counselling Cell, Photostat Centre, Gymnasium, Health Club, Sports Pavilion, Ladies Retreat room etc. There are separate hostels for men and women and an indoor stadium funded by UGC with four courts. An ambitious project of the institution, the PG and Research block as GOLDEN JUBILEE BUILDING with four floors, is under construction. The students are provided ample opportunities for co-curricular and extra curricular activities through National Cadet Corps, National Service Scheme and different clubs like Language Club, Farm Club, Forestry Club, Hindi Club. ED Club, Film Club, Music Club, Tourism Club, Literary Club, Media Club Cultural Forum, Arts Forum, Science Forum etc. The Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Tutorial Scheme, Grievance Redressal Cell, Parent Teachers Association, College Co-Operative Society etc. ensure that the students get an ideal environment congenial to bring out the best in them. The college office ensures that the maximum number of students get scholarships and endowments. Presently more than half of the students are enjoying the benefits of different scholarships and endowments. Hortus Sir Syedicus, the district medicinal plants demonstration garden developed by the Garden Club and NSS with the financial aid of State Medicinal Plants Board is one of a kind under the Kannur University. Sir Syed College is a front runner in academics with the maximum number of students becoming toppers year after year. The college has also left its mark on account of its envious success, excellent performance and participation in the arts festivals and many a time students from this institution have represented the University and State at sports meets across the country. The institution is extremely proud that in its 56 years of glorious existence it has stood true to its mission of changing the social fabric of North Malabar region. The role played by Sir Syed College is undeniable and pivotal in the cultural, political, economic and social mapping and development of the region. To inspire the students to generate and disseminate new knowledge and to contribute constructively in the field of research. To emerge as an epic center of groundbreaking findings, with thrust given on research especially in areas of social utility. To motivate the students to bring out their creative potential and to nurture the spirit of critical thinking along with equipping them with the skills needed to adapt better to the changing global scenario. To constantly strive for a value-based holistic learning by integrating traditional and innovative learning practices to match the highest quality standards. To stress practical application of knowledge, attitudes and skills as well as to sensitize and engage students in issues of gender equality, human rights and ecology in order to make them socially responsible citizens. To ensure inclusive education by making it accessible to all sections of society. To develop a sense of unity in all areas of knowledge To uplift educationally, socially & economically underprivileged sections of the society of north Malabar region and to mold the society which is able to contribute to the national integration by providing affordable quality education while expanding our academic horizons to bring the institution at par with the leaders of higher education Strive for excellence in education and research and prepare young minds for imbibing knowledge, skills, and sensitivity ...view more