The English Department successfully organized Reading Day, a vibrant celebration dedicated to the love of literature and the power of reading. The event brought together students, faculty, and staff to appreciate the written word through a variety of engaging and thoughtful activities.

St. Mary’s College (Autonomous), Thrissur proudly congratulates Dr. Dhanya Shankar K S, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, for being honoured as the Best NSS Programme Officer by the University of Calicut for the academic year 2023–24. Her exemplary leadership and dedicated service as NSS PO of Unit 44 have brought great pride to the institution. 

Hearty congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 

 Date: 18 June 2025 Venue: Chavara Hall, St. Mary's College (Autonomous), Thrissur The Department of Botany, St. Mary's College (Autonomous), Thrissur, in collaboration with the Patent Information Centre - Kerala (PIC), under KSCSTE, successfully organized a one-day National Seminar on Research, Startups and Intellectual Property Rights. The seminar aimed to highlight the importance of intellectual property rights in academic research and entrepreneurial ventures. Resource Persons and Sessions 1. Adv. Febin James Trademark Attorney & Partner, M/s Legalites IP Services, Thrissur Session I: Role of Intellectual Property Rights in Research 2. Ms. Manju A. B Associate Partner, Altacit Global, Chennai Session II: Significance of Trademarks & Industrial Designs for Startups 3. Ms. Chaithanya P. C Project Scientist-I, Patent Information Centre - Kerala, KSCSTE Session III: Patent Searching & Patent Filing Procedures The seminar witnessed active participation from over 150 attendees, including students, research scholars, and faculty members. It served as a platform to foster awareness, provide guidance, and promote a culture of innovation and legal knowledge among budding researchers and entrepreneurs. The event was coordinated by the organizing committee under the leadership of: - Dr. Sr. Meena K Cheruvathur - Principal - Dr. Manju Madhavan - Head of the Department - Dr. Divya Menon K - Faculty Co-ordinator They were supported by dedicated faculty members and student coordinators who contributed to the success of the event.

I’m so excited to share that the *American Society for Microbiology (ASM), USA* —one of the largest professional Life Science organizations in the world and a leader in scientific publishing—has approved my proposal to launch the “ *SMC ASM Chapter for Life Science Students* ” at St. Mary’s College (Autonomous), Thrissur, Kerala, India! This is the *FIRST* ASM approved student chapter in *Kerala* and *South* *India* —and the *SECOND* in all *India* 

St. Mary’s College (Autonomous), Thrissur, cordially invites the newly admitted students to GENESIS 2025, a grand Welcome Ceremony dedicated to the 2025–26 batch of aspirants. Join us on 23rd June 2025 at 09:00 AM in Jubilee Hall for an inspiring inauguration into the academic journey ahead. With the theme "Hearty Welcome to the Abode that gives wings to your Dream Destinies", the event marks the beginning of a transformative educational experience at a prestigious institution, re-accredited by NAAC with A+ Grade and ranked 29th in KIRF 2024.

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of St. Mary’s College (Autonomous), Thrissur will organize a two-day academic event titled "Spark for Excellence: Academic Planning 2025–26" on 19th & 20th June 2025.
The event will focus on redefining the institution’s vision post-autonomy, with expert-led sessions on quality enhancement and strategic academic planning in higher education.

Invited Resource Persons:
 Prof. Dr. Gabriel Simon Thattill – Former Head, Dept. of Commerce, University of Kerala
Mr. Nikhil N.K – Assistant Professor, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery

The event will be inaugurated by Principal Sr. Dr. Meena K. Cheruvathur, along with addresses by Sr. Saly Paul CMC and other dignitaries.

Professional Development Workshop on LMS for Learning and Data Insights

UG Application Reopen