University College Thiruvananthapuram

8°30′07″N 76°56′55″E / 8.50194°N 76.94861°E / 8.50194; 76.94861

University College, Thiruvananthapuram
Former names
  • The Raja's Free School
    (1834–1866)
  • H.H. The Maharaja's College
    (1866–1924)
  • H.H. The Maharaja's College of Science
    (1924–1942)
TypePublic
Established1866; 158 years ago (1866)[1]
FounderSwathy Thirunal Rama Varma III
PrincipalDr. T. Subash
Administrative staff
278
Students3164
Location
Thiruvananthapuram
AffiliationsUniversity of Kerala
Websitewww.universitycollege.ac.in
University College Building

University College, Thiruvananthapuram, often abbreviated as UCT, is a public college situated in Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, India. Established in 1866, it is one of the oldest colleges in Kerala. 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.[2]

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.[2]

  1. ^ "History of College – University College, Thiruvananthapuram".
  2. ^ a b "Home | University College, Thiruvananthapuram". universitycollege.ac.in.