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| Former name |
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|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1864; 161 years ago (1864) |
| Founder | Ayilyam Thirunal |
| Location | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | University of Kerala |
| Website | http://www.gcwtvm.ac.in |
Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram is a public college situated in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Established in 1864 by Ayilyam Thirunal, the Maharaja of Travancore, it is one of the oldest women's colleges in Kerala. Initially affiliated to University of Madras, it is currently under University of Kerala.
Academic Programmes
The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in arts and science affiliated to the Kerala University. It has been accredited by NAAC with an A Grade. The college is ranked 49th among colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024.
Departments
Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Botany
- Zoology
- Statistics
- Home science
Arts and Commerce
- English
- History
- Economics
- Psychology
- Music
- Commerce
- Philosophy
Accreditation
The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Notable alumnae
- Veena George, Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Government of Kerala
- Vinduja Menon, Malayalam film actress
- Nabeesa Ummal, Indian politician and former MLA
- Minnu Mani, Indian International cricketer
- K S Chithra, Indian playback singer
References
- "Affiliated College of Kerala University".
- "2024 NIRF Ranking" (PDF).
- "ഇ.എം.എസിനെ വിസ്മയിപ്പിച്ച പ്രസംഗം നബീസാ ഉമ്മാളിനെ നിയമസഭയിലെത്തിച്ചു". Malayalam News. 28 March 2021.
External links
- http://www.gcwtvm.ac.in Archived 30 November 2022 at the Wayback Machine
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