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{{Infobox University
{{Infobox University
| name = Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
| name = Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
| image = File:Government College for women Thiruvananthapuram.jpg
| image_name =
| former_name = {{ubl|Sircar Girl’s School|The Maharaja’s College for Girls|H.H. The Maharaja's College for Women}}
| type = Public
| type = Public
| established = {{Start date and age|1864}}
| established = {{Start date and age|1864}}
| founder = [[Ayilyam Thirunal]]
| principal =
| principal =
| city = [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| city = [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| state = [[Kerala]]
| state = [[Kerala]]
| country = [[India]]
| country = India
| campus = Urban
| campus = Urban
| colors =
| colors =
| affiliations = [[University of Kerala]]
| affiliations = [[University of Kerala]]
| website = http://www.gcwtvm.ac.in
| website = http://www.gcwtvm.ac.in
|}}
}}
{{Location|8.49854|76.95729}}
'''Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram''', also known as '''H.H. The Maharaja's College for Women''', is one of the oldest women's colleges located in [[Trivandrum]], [[Kerala]]. It was established in the year 1864 under the [[University of Madras]].
'''Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram''' is a [[public college]] situated in [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kerala]], India. Established in 1864 by [[Ayilyam Thirunal]], the [[List of Maharajas of Travancore|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==
==Academic Programmes==
The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in arts and science affiliated to the [[Kerala University]]. It has been accredited by [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]] with an A Grade.<ref>{{cite web |title=Affiliated College of Kerala University |url=http://www.keralauniversity.ac.in/college-list}}</ref> The college is ranked among the best colleges in India by the [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nirfindia.org/2019/CollegeRanking.html|title = MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)}}</ref>
The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in arts and science affiliated to the [[Kerala University]]. It has been accredited by [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]] with an A Grade.<ref>{{cite web |title=Affiliated College of Kerala University |url=http://www.keralauniversity.ac.in/college-list}}</ref> The college is ranked 49th among colleges in India by the [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2024 NIRF Ranking |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/nirfpdfcdn/2024/pdf/Report/IR2024_Report.pdf}}</ref>


==Departments==
==Departments==
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==Accreditation==
==Accreditation==
The college is recognized by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC).
The college is recognized by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC).
==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumnae==
* [[Veena George]], Minister for Health & Family Welfare, [[Government of Kerala]]
* [[Veena George]], Minister for Health & Family Welfare, [[Government of Kerala]]
* [[Vinduja Menon]], Malayalam film actress
* [[Vinduja Menon]], Malayalam film actress
*[[Nabeesa Ummal]], Indian politician and former MLA<ref name="Malayalam News">{{cite news |title=ഇ.എം.എസിനെ വിസ്മയിപ്പിച്ച പ്രസംഗം നബീസാ ഉമ്മാളിനെ നിയമസഭയിലെത്തിച്ചു |url=https://www.malayalamnewsdaily.com/node/432146/sunday-plus/nabeesa-ummal |work=Malayalam News |date=28 March 2021}}</ref>
*[[Nabeesa Ummal]], Indian politician and former MLA<ref name="Malayalam News">{{cite news |title=ഇ.എം.എസിനെ വിസ്മയിപ്പിച്ച പ്രസംഗം നബീസാ ഉമ്മാളിനെ നിയമസഭയിലെത്തിച്ചു |url=https://www.malayalamnewsdaily.com/node/432146/sunday-plus/nabeesa-ummal |work=Malayalam News |date=28 March 2021}}</ref>
* [[Minnu Mani]], Indian International cricketer
* [[K S Chithra]], Indian playback singer


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*http://www.gcwtvm.ac.in {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130032522/https://gcwtvm.ac.in/ |date=30 November 2022 }}
*http://www.gcwtvm.ac.in


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Latest revision as of 10:44, 6 January 2025

Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
Former name
  • Sircar Girl’s School
  • The Maharaja’s College for Girls
  • H.H. The Maharaja's College for Women
TypePublic
Established1864; 161 years ago (1864)
FounderAyilyam Thirunal
Location
Thiruvananthapuram
,
Kerala
,
India
CampusUrban
AffiliationsUniversity of Kerala
Websitehttp://www.gcwtvm.ac.in

8°29′55″N 76°57′26″E / 8.49854°N 76.95729°E / 8.49854; 76.95729 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

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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.[1] The college is ranked 49th among colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024.[2]

Departments

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Science

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  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Botany
  • Zoology
  • Statistics
  • Home science

Arts and Commerce

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  • English
  • History
  • Economics
  • Psychology
  • Music
  • Commerce
  • Philosophy

Accreditation

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The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Notable alumnae

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References

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  1. ^ "Affiliated College of Kerala University".
  2. ^ "2024 NIRF Ranking" (PDF).
  3. ^ "ഇ.എം.എസിനെ വിസ്മയിപ്പിച്ച പ്രസംഗം നബീസാ ഉമ്മാളിനെ നിയമസഭയിലെത്തിച്ചു". Malayalam News. 28 March 2021.
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