Mar Ivanios College

Mar Ivanios College is a premier autonomous Christian minority institution located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Founded in 1949 by the late Archbishop Geevarghese Mar Ivanios, the college is affiliated with the University of Kerala and managed by the Malankara Catholic Educational Society of the Major Archiepiscopal Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. The college occupies a scenic 300-acre campus at Nalanchira and has earned recognition as one of Kerala's leading higher education institutions, particularly excelling in commerce, management, and science education. It was granted autonomous status by UGC in 2014, enabling curriculum flexibility and academic innovation. The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, science, and commerce streams, with several vocational and professional courses. It maintains strong industry connections and has a dedicated placement cell that facilitates campus recruitment. The institution emphasizes holistic development through its extensive co-curricular and extracurricular activities, including NSS, NCC, and various clubs. Its alumni network spans globally, with notable contributions in academia, civil services, business, and politics. The college has consistently featured in NIRF rankings, reflecting its academic standing among Indian institutions. Mar Ivanios College is known for its inclusive ethos, welcoming students from diverse religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. The campus infrastructure includes well-equipped laboratories, a central library with digital resources, hostels for men and women, and sports facilities. The institution has been at the forefront of implementing NEP 2020 reforms and offers multiple entry-exit pathways in its degree programs.