Fatima Mata National College

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History

Principals

• Msgr. Joseph Kureethadom, 1951–1952
• Fr. Mathew Kottiath, 1952–1960, 1965–1969
• Fr. C. M. George, 1960–1965
• Msgr. A. J. Rozario, 1969–1984
• Rev. Richard P. Fernandez, 1984–1988
• Fr. Stanley Roman, 1988–1996
• Prof. K. Napoleon, 1996–1997
• Dr. G. Henry, 1997–2004
• Prof. C. K. Felix, 2004–2006
• Dr. Sr. Soosamma Kavumpurath, 2006–2015
• Dr. Vincent B. Netto, 2015–present

  Managers

• Msgr. Victor Fernandez, 1951–952
• Msgr. Bernard D'cruz, 1952–1965
• Msgr. Peter Thekkevilayil, 1965–1974
• Fr. Alphonse Thundil, 1976–1984
• Msgr. A. J. Rozario, 1984–2006
• Fr. Anil Jose, 2006–present

  Timeline

• 1961 Start of postgraduate courses in Botany and Commerce, followed by courses in Physics, Zoology, Economics, English, Psychology, Chemistry and Polymer Chemistry, Travel and Tourism Management, Malayalam, Mathematics.
• 1966-1967 Open-access library and auditorium opened.
• 1980 St. Joseph’s Guidance and Counselling Centre opened.
• 1984 Centre for Research and Post Graduate Studies opened.
• 1997–1998 Computer labs opened in the Departments of Mathematics and Commerce.
• 1998 Upgrade of the Department of Zoology to a Research Centre, followed by the Department of Commerce the following year.
• 1999 Language Laboratory for English and hockey stadium opened.
• 2000 Golden Jubilee celebrations.
• 2001 Accreditation by NAAC at Four Star level.
• 2001–2002 The Institute of Distance Education degree courses started.
• 2005–2006 The Departments of Economics and English were elevated to Research Centres.
• 2007 NAAC Reaccreditation.

  Notable alumni

• Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V.
• Eugene Pandala, architect
• Balachandra Menon, actor, director, script writer, lyricist, and producer & lawyer
• K. P. A. C. Sunny, actor
• Suresh Gopi, film actor, television anchor
• N.K Premachandran, Politician N. K. Premachandran
• James Albert, Indian script writer
• Chavara Parukutty Amma, Indian artist
• Kundara Johnny, Indian actor
• Chandni
• M B Suresh Babu, Olympian
• Dr. A. V. George, Member, Kerala State Commission for Backward Classes