St Berchmans College Autonomous

st. berchmans autonomous college is the first higher education institution of the archdiocese of changanacherry. this institution was founded in 1922 by venerable mar thomas kurialacherry, bishop of changanassery diocese. it was started, with the noble aim of the universal catholic church, to mould young men and women who will strive for excellence in every walks of life and human service. the college is recognized under section 2 (f) and section 12b of the ugc act 1956. the college was first accredited at five star in 1999 and reaccredited at a+ in 2006. in the third cycle of accreditation in 2012, the college was again graded at a. the government of kerala and ugc granted autonomy to this college in the year 2014. in 1996 and 1997, it won the coveted “r shankar award” for the best college in the state, instituted by the government of kerala. in 2004, the ugc identified the college under its “college with potential for excellence” scheme. all the science departments are supported by