NSS College, Nilamel
OUR MOTTO
|| असतो मा सत् गमय ||
|| Lead me from ignorance to the truth; from unreal to the real; ||
Our College
NSS College, Nilamel (Reaccredited with B++ grade - CGPA - 2.86 by NAAC), affiliated to the University of Kerala, is one of the aided Art and Science colleges under the management of Nair Service Society founded by Bharatha Kesari Sri. Mannath Padmanabhan. Ever since its inception in 1964, the college has been synonymous with excellence in academic activities, and service to the community through extension activities, research and best practices. The college works with the vision, of “quality education through academic excellence, skill development and character formation” and is avowed to produce socially committed citizens. It has been a beacon of hope to thousands of aspirants from rural areas to university education.
Situated on a lovely hummock on the sprawling 34 acres by the side of the MC Road not far from the historic Jadayu Rock (Chadayamangalam) mentioned in the epic The Ramayana. The college provides a quiet ambience for teaching and learning activities. It offers eleven Under Graduate Programmes, two Postgraduate Programmes and one research programme. UG Programmes are offered in English, Malayalam, Economics, History, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Bio-Chemistry and Commerce. Postgraduate Programmes are offered in Malayalam and Commerce. The PG Department of Malayalam has the unique distinction of being a research centre. Admission to all programmes is as per the university norms. Teaching learning activities are carried out with a view to meet the objectives and desired outcome. Thanks to the efforts of all stakeholders, the college has been able to bag many ranks in the university exams. The College Council assists the principal in academic and administrative matters. All academic activities of the college are planned by the Planning Board and monitored and evaluated by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell. The college Office is under the leadership of office superintendent looks after the general administration of the college. The PTA helps to maintain a rapport between all stakeholders. The Alumni association is a source of strength to the college. There are Seminars, workshops, exhibitions and invited talks galore that provide the students with an opportunity to enhance their knowledge.
Committees formed for different activities provide the much-needed support to the whole gamut of curriculum transactions. The academic committee and Research Committee monitor teaching learning and research activities—Discipline Committee, Purchase Committee, Canteen Committee, etc. work in unison for the welfare of the student community. The Grievance Redressal Cell and Anti-ragging Cell look into the complaints raised by the students. Career Guidance and Placement Cell serves the students by preparing them for placements. Women’s Cell works for the empowerment of girl students. The efforts of the women’s clubs have made the campus gender sensitive.
Membership in Clubs is part of the curriculum. It helps the students in showcasing their talents. Clubs like the Community and Health Club, Nature and Eco Club, Science Club, Theatre Club, Literary Club, Environmental Cub etc. led the students to create awareness in the irrespective areas. Planning Forum acquaints the students with the nuances of planning. Club activities have made the campus very vibrant.
The college union functions in the college to train students of the college in the duties, responsibilities and rights of citizenship and to promote opportunities for the development of character, leadership, efficiency, knowledge and spirit of service. It also encourages sports, arts and other cultural, educational and recreational activities that are incidental and conducive to the above objects. ASAP, a Student Support programme which concentrates on soft skill training and IT, is an attraction of the college. New Initiatives of the Higher Education Department, Walk the students to emerge in life. An automated well-stocked library with a browsing facility is the greatest attraction of the college. The college also runs innovative programmes like finishing School for the outgoing students. The Physical Education Department grooms’ sports teams and prepares them for University, State and National level competitions. The college has also set up a computer center and a fitness center. In short, the college can boast of all facilities to serve the student community.