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Union Christian College, Aluva, established in 1921, is a pioneering ecumenical initiative in higher education in central Kerala. Founded by four visionary alumni of Madras Christian College – Shri K.C. Chacko, Shri A.M. Varki, Shri C.P. Mathew, and Shri V.M. Ittyerah – the college was conceived as a centre of learning rooted in integrity, heritage, and Christian values. The college, situated on a serene 42-acre green campus along the river Periyar is affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University and is just 12 km from Cochin International Airport. With 18 academic departments, nearly 2700 students, and 160 faculty members, the college is renowned for academic excellence, research strength, and a vibrant student community. The college is governed by an ecumenical board of members of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church, Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church, Church of South India, and the Inter Church Fellowship (ICF) of the college. Guided by its mission to nurture intellectually competent, morally grounded, and spiritually inspired individuals, Union Christian College has consistently promoted national service, cultural enrichment, and international engagement. The institution earned an A++ Grade with a CGPA of 3.53 in its fifth cycle of NAAC accreditation (2024), placing it among the top-tier higher education institutions in India.
Eminent Faculty
Union Christian College has been home to an illustrious faculty body who has inspired generations of students and made enduring contributions to the academic and intellectual life of the nation.
Among the most distinguished Indian professors who served here are:
- Prof. Kuttippuzha Krishna Pillai – Celebrated literary scholar and thinker
- Prof. D. P. Unni – Revered teacher and academician
- Dr. V. K. Alexander – Renowned educator and psychologist
- Prof. Anantharaman – Known for his deep engagement with scientific temper
- Prof.A.Aravamuda Iyengar-Distinguished Scholar and thinker
- Prof. T. S. Venkitaraman – Acclaimed professor in the sciences
- Prof. C. P. Andrews – Visionary Physical Educationalist
Several leading international scholars were also in residence at the college, such as:
- Canon W. E. S. Holland
- Rev. L. W. Hooper
- Malcolm Muggeridge
- Rev. B. G. Crowley
These educators laid the foundation for a tradition of excellence that continues to this day through faculty-led research, global academic partnerships, and innovative pedagogy.
Heritage
Among the many notable figures who have graced the campus of Union Christian College are some of the nation’s most revered and influential leaders.
Mahatma Gandhi, during his visit on March 18, 1925, described the campus as “delighted with the ideal situation” — words recorded in the college’s visitors’ diary. The mango tree planted by him still stands in front of the administrative block as a living symbol of his ideals.
Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, in 1922, praised the college for reflecting the spirit of his own Shantiniketan.
Lord Irwin, the then Viceroy of India, also visited in the same year.
Over the decades, the college has welcomed leading thinkers and national figures to its campus, including
Shri Ram Manohar Lohia
Shri K. P. Kesava Menon
Shri Jayaprakash Narayan
Shri Morarji Desai
Dr. Stanley Jones
Shri C. Rajagopalachari
Shri V. K. Krishna Menon
Shri V. V. Giri
Shri Shankar Dayal Sharma
Shri. T.N. Sheshan
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Dr. Sreedhara Panicker Somanath
This rich heritage continues to inform the institution’s journey forward.
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