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    About MACOLLEGE

    MACOLLEGE or Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam is an esteemed one started in the year 1955. Positioned in Kerala, India, and serving as one of the best College according to NIRF 2024 Ranking which is 74. The college started its journey as an all-boys institution and is now a co-educational, autonomous affiliated college accredited by the NAAC; the institution offers 33 programmes under 7 degrees. MACOLLEGE provides education over an area of 62 acres for the enrolment of 1,779 total number students and has 89 members in its faculty.

    Mar Athanasius College boast of infrastructure and facilities that have been developed to provide the best learning environment. Besides, the institution is an information center with large stocks of books and other related materials. Sporting activities: college provides well equipped facilities for sports lovers for games indoor and outdoor facilities available in the college like swimming bath. There are proper laboratories which supports the practical knowledge activities and computing centre supports the technological requirements of students and faculties. The institution has its hostel accommodations for boys and girls each with up to date facilities. This setting can be provided in a cafeteria on proximity that serves balanced diets at fair charges. The college also has a health centre to cater for all medical needs and spacious seminar halls for this purpose undertakings and other activities.

    MACOLLEGE embraces a plethora of courses at different levels. At the undergraduate level, the college offers 3-year full time courses in diverse fields of Commerce, Arts, Science and Vocational such as B.Com, BA, B.Sc, B.Voc. These are 2-year full time Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Commerce programmes. There is also integrated and self-financing courses in the college for its student. 

    Degree Name

    Total Number of Seats

    B.Com90
    BA190
    B.Sc196
    M.Sc
    147
    MA70

    The admission policy of the Mar Athanasius College is based on merit, which is of course in compliance with the guidelines set by the Mahatma Gandhi University to which it is a affiliate. 

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    MACOLLEGE Highlights

    ParameterDescription
    Established1955
    Courses 9 Degrees and 34 Courses
    Institute TypeAffiliated College/Autonomous
    GenderCo-ed
    Student Count2049
    Faculty Count89
    Campus Size62 acres
    Gender PercentageMale 34% and Female 66%
    Students from Outside the State 1%

    Student Diversification at MACOLLEGE

    Education Level
    Demographic Representation
    Data Source: NIRF 2025

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    Study Mode
    Full time
    Seats
    50
    Fees
    27.80 K
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    40
    Fees
    27.80 K
    Study Mode
    Full time
    Seats
    40
    Fees
    27.80 K
    Study Mode
    Full time
    Seats
    40
    Fees
    27.80 K
    Study Mode
    Full time
    Seats
    40
    Fees
    27.80 K
    Study Mode
    Full time
    Seats
    40
    Fees
    54.26 K

    Students Receiving Full Tuition Fee Reimbursement

    UG (3 years): 678/1372
    PG (2 years): 242/438

    Data Source: NIRF 2025

    MACOLLEGE Admission

    Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes

    • Candidates have to register online on the website of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and submit an online application.
    • Admission will be offered on the basis of the merit of the qualifying exam.
    • Based on the marks secured in the qualifying exam, a rank list will be prepared.
    • Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the rank secured in the rank list.
    • Shortlisted candidates have to participate in the institute level counselling for seat allotment.
    • Final admission will be based on merit, seat allotment, document verification and fee payment.
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    MACOLLEGE Facilities

    Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam has adequate infrastructure like hostel, library, etc which helps the students to have a hassle-free learning experience throughout their college life. It also provides facilities to the students like sports, cafeteria, etc. in order to give them a break from the regular academic schedule they follow. Students can avail these facilities in their free time for their recreation.Library: The institution has a library that has all kinds of text and reference books for the students and is a perfect place for boo...
    Girls Hostel
    Gym
    Library
    Sports
    I.T Infrastructure
    Cafeteria
    Auditorium
    Alumni Associations
    Swimming Pool
    Classrooms
    Laboratories
    Parking Facility
    Boys Hostel

    Student Reviews for MACOLLEGE

    College Infrastructure: 4.2/5
    Academics: 3.5/5
    Placements: 3.5/5
    Value for Money: 3.3/5
    Campus Life: 3.8/5

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    MACOLLEGE Contact Address

    Address:
    Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam College P.O., Kothamangalam-686666, Kerala, India

    MACOLLEGE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: How to reach Mar Athanasius College?

    Mar Athanasius College is near Kothamangalam bus stop and NH 49, which allows students travelling from neighboring towns and districts to easily access the college.

    2: What kinds of facilities are available to students at Mar Athanasius College?

    Mar Athanasius College provides various laboratories, ICT-integrated classrooms, seminar halls, a library and research centres for academic development of the students.

    3: What are the placement figures of Mar Athanasius College according to NIRF 2025?

    As per NIRF 2025, Mar Athanasius College placed 19 undergraduates at a median salary of Rs 2,88,000 and 78 postgraduates at Rs 2,40,000.

    4: How are admissions at Mar Athanasius College made?

    Mar Athanasius College placements are based on merit where the marks scored in the qualifying exams are considered for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

    5: What are the courses available at Mar Athanasius College?

    Mar Athanasius College provides a vast array of undergraduate courses like BA, BSc, BCom, and BVoc, and postgraduate courses like MA, MSc, and MCom in various disciplines.

    6: What are Mar Athanasius College's accreditations and affiliations?

    Mar Athanasius College is NAAC-accredited with an A+ grade, recognized by the UGC, and Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, affiliated, providing high academic and institutional standards.

    7: When was Mar Athanasius College founded and where is it situated?

    Mar Athanasius College was founded in 1955 and is situated at Kothamangalam on the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway (NH 49), approximately 1 km from the town, hemmed by a peaceful green hillock.

    8: When was Mar Athanasius College founded and where is it situated?

    Mar Athanasius College was founded in 1955 and is situated at Kothamangalam on the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway (NH 49), approximately 1 km from the town, hemmed by a peaceful green hillock.

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