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[[Image:Tkmce4.jpg|left|thumb|TKM College of Engineering]]'''Thangal Kunju Musaliar College of Engineering''' founded in 1958 is the 'first Government Aided Institution' in the private sector in the State of [[Kerala]]. The college is located at Kilikolloor, six kilometers away from the [[Kollam]] town, [[Kerala]], [[India]]. The foundation stone was laid by Dr. [[Rajendra Prasad]], the then [[President of India]] on third February 1956. This is the first Government aided private Engineering College in Kerala State and is affiliated to the [http://www.keralauniversity.edu/ University of Kerala]. All the courses conducted in the institution has the accreditation of the [http://www.aicte.ernet.in/ A.I.C.T.E]. Thangal Kunju Musaliar College of Engineering has been a trend setter in the field of Technical Education in [[Kerala]], [[India]]. The college has been maintaining an excellent industry - institution interaction all through its history. |
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== Institution == |
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<!-- Unsourced image removed: [[Image:Tkmce1.jpg|left|thumb|TKM College of Engineering Iluminated]] -->T.K.M College of Engineering was crystallized in form and substance in 1956 and Dr. N. [[Rajendra Prasad]], the first [[President of India]], laid the foundation stone. After a short span of two years, the college was formally inaugurated by Prof. [[Humayun Kabir]] the Hon'ble minister for Scientific and Cultural Affairs on 3rd July 1958. This is the first grand-in-aid Engineering College in the State of [[Kerala]]. The College is located at Kilikolloor, a beautiful suburb of the historic coastal town of [[kollam]] on the Kollam-Schencottah road. The College is six kilometers away from [[Kollam]] junction and the institute is within easy reach, as a number of K.S.R.T.C as well as private buses regularly ply touching the college. The college has its own bus for transportation of local students. Direct trains connect [[Kollam]] to all important cities of the country. The International airport at [[Thiruvanthapuram]] is only 70 km away and the [[Kochi, India|Kochi]] Harbor is 160 km north. The silver jubilee of the College was celebrated with elegance in 1983. In memory of this a new building was constructed with modern facilities. <!-- Unsourced image removed: [[Image:Tkmce3.jpg|right|thumb|TKM College of Engineering]] --> |
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The college started with student strength of 120 and a faculty of six offering courses in [[Civil Engineering]], [[Mechanical Engineering]] and [[Electrical Engineering]] and has the enviable reputation of being one of the premier technical institutions in the country. At present the college has a strength of more than 2000 students with about 200 staff members supported by 136 non-teaching staff. The college has highly qualified laboratories and computer facilities. The college launched a Central Library with a vast collection of technical books and periodicals as part of its silver jubilee in 1983.The present principal is Dr.MC Philipose |
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== Founder == |
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<!-- Unsourced image removed: [[Image:Tkm.jpg|right|thumb|Thangal Kunju Musaliar]] -->Sri A Thangal Kunju Musaliar was born in a middle class family at the ancestral home of his parents in [[Kollam]] on [[January 12]], [[1897]]. His family proudly traces their ancestry to Malik Ibu Deenar, a legendary Islamic missionary who came to India in the 8th Century. The name Thangal Kunju Musaliar conjures up the memories of an era, when [[Kerala]] dominated the cashew export trade in 1940's and 50's. He was a pioneer in this field who build up a vast business empire through impeccable planning and its systematic implementation. By 1940, he had the unique distinction of being one of the world's renowned employers. In 1950, while at the peak of his business career Sri. Musaliar became preoccupied with new thoughts of how best he could provide education to the new generation for the better development of the society. As a man of extraordinary vision he foresaw the tremendous importance of education in the years to come. These thoughts have paved the way for the formation of the T.K.M Educational trust in 1956. The trust has the heritage of holding up firmly the values of late Janab Thangal Kunju Musaliar. The trust established Institutions such as T.K.M College of engineering, T.K.M College of Arts and Science and T.K.M Institute of management. Today we see the success of a visionary statesman and multifaceted personality, who full-filled his dream of uplifting the society primarily through education. |
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== Courses offered == |
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'''GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES-REGULAR''' |
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*1. Civil Engineering |
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*2. Mechanical Engineering |
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*3. Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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*4. Electronics And Communication Engineering |
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*5. Chemical Engineering |
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*6. Production Engineering |
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*7. Computer Science And Engineering |
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*8. Architecture(B.Arch) |
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'''GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES PART-TIME''' |
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*1. Civil Engineering |
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*2. Mechanical Engineering |
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*3. Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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'''POST GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES REGULAR''' |
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*1. Industrial Refrigeration And Cryogenic Engineering |
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*2. Structural Engineering And Construction Management |
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*3. Master Of Computer Applications |
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'''POST GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES PART-TIME''' |
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*1. Master Of Business Administration |
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== Location == |
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TKMCE is situated 6 km from [[Kollam]], a picturesque town on the shores of lake [[Ashtamudi]]. The NH 47 connects us to The [[Trivandrum International Airport]] (70 km south) and [[Kochi Airport]] (130 km north). |
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== Alumni == |
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TKM College of Engineering Alumini Association was formed in 1963, with a view to keep the silken threads of attachments between the old students and their Alma- Mater. The Chapters of the TKMCE Alumni Association are spread all over the world. The alu mini maintain close association with these chapters. Coordinating all the Chapters of the Association from all over the world. [http://www.tkmce.net TKMCE Alumni Global Association] (TAGA) was formed on [[September 8]], [[2004]], through discussions in an e-alumni group named TKMCE Engineers Web Alumni Group which was formed on [[August 31]], [[2002]]. |
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==External links== |
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*[http://tkmce.org.in College Web Site] |
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*[http://www.tkmcivil.com/ Official Civil Department Site] |
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*[http://www.tkmcmech.org/ Official Mechanical Department Site] |
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*[http://eeetkmce.org/ Official Electrical and Electronics Department Site] |
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*[http://www.ecetkm.org/ Official Electronics and Communication Department Site] |
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*[http://www.tkmcealumni.org TAGA Web Site] |
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*[http://www.ieee.org/ieee IEEE Students Chapter Site] |
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*[http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Campus/3850/ Unofficial Homepage] |
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*[http://www.keralauniversity.edu/tkmengi.htm Kerala University Link] |
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*[http://comskys.org TKMCE Computer Science Students Forum] |
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[[Category:Universities and colleges in India]] |
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[[Category:Engineering colleges in India]] |
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