About CMS College Kottayam
CMS College Kottayam is an autonomous college established in 1817, holding the distinction of being the first western-style college in India. With a rich legacy spanning over 207 years, the institution is committed to fostering teaching and learning. It emphasizes advancing knowledge through scientific theories, concepts, and ideas, and enhancing society. The college also demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability, with initiatives such as utilizing solar energy to power 33% of the campus, preserving 560 species of plants (including 70 endangered species) through a re-wild project, and promoting organic farming across 30 acres.
Highlights & Achievements
First western-style college in India; 207 Years of Teaching & Learning Legacy; Excellence award for NIRF at Excellentia 2025; NCC Contingent Secured 2nd Position at Republic Day Parade 2025; State Award for Best Electoral Literacy Club (2025); State award for Best NSS unit and NSS programme officer (2024); Dedication of Renovated Library Building and Inauguration of New Digital Library Section; 33% of campus powered by solar energy; Habitat for 560 species of plants, including 70 endangered species; Promotion of organic farming across 30 acres.
Students have secured significant international research opportunities: Naveena R. Thomas (M.Sc. Physics & B.Sc. Physics) secured a fully funded Ph.D. admission in Physics at the University of Houston, USA, with ₹42 lakh per annum support. Rosemary Silvy (MSc Mathematics) secured a fully funded Ph.D. position at CIC energiGUNE, Spain, starting March 2026, with a stipend of ₹66 lakhs.
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