8°30′07″N 76°56′55″E / 8.50194°N 76.94861°E University College, Thiruvananthapuram, often abbreviated as UCT, established in 1834, is one of the oldest institution of higher education in India. The college has been accorded “College with Potential for Excellence” (CPE) status by the University Grants Commission. University College is identified as a heritage institution by the Government of Kerala.[1]
യൂണിവേഴ്സിറ്റി കോളേജ്, തിരുവനന്തപുരം | |
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Type | Public |
Established | 1834[2] |
Founder | Swathy Thirunal Rama Varma III |
Principal | Dr. T. Subash |
Administrative staff | 278 |
Students | 3164 |
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Affiliations | University of Kerala |
Website | www |
Alumni of the college includes luminaries such as the former President of India K. R. Narayanan, numerous Cabinet Secretaries, Ambassadors, Civil Servants, IT doyens, Teachers, Poets, Writers, Artists, Politicians and the like.[1]