Department of Psychology
BSc Psychology, and the student counselling cell that is open to every student of the college.
Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Six decades of arts, science and commerce by the Periyar
Founded in 1964 by families of Aluva and Choondy, with ten departments, 2,600 students and an A+ grade from NAAC.
- Choondy, Aluva
- founded
- 1964
- students
- 2600
- of campus
- 32 acres
- NAAC grade
- A+
Academics
Ten departments, one college
Department of Computer Science
BCA and MSc Computer Science, with two computer labs and an industry project in the final year.
Department of Botany
BSc Botany with a herbarium of 4,000 specimens and a medicinal plant garden on campus.
Department of Chemistry
BSc and MSc Chemistry and an approved research centre for PhD work in polymer and analytical chemistry.
Department of Physics
BSc Physics with well-equipped general, electronics and optics laboratories.
Department of Mathematics
BSc Mathematics with complementary physics and statistics, and a maths help desk open to all students.
Department of Commerce
The largest department, offering BCom in two specialisations and MCom.
Department of Economics
BA and MA Economics with a strong focus on Kerala's economy, migration and public finance.
Department of Malayalam
Teaches Malayalam language and literature to BA students and the second-language course across programmes.
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Programmes
research
PhD in Economics
Research on Kerala's economy, migration, labour and local government finance.
- Years
- 3
- Seats
- 6
- Fees a year
- ₹9,000
research
PhD in Chemistry
Full-time and part-time research under approved guides in polymer and analytical chemistry.
- Years
- 3
- Seats
- 6
- Fees a year
- ₹9,000
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MSc Computer Science
Advanced algorithms, machine learning, distributed systems and a six-month industry project.
- Years
- 2
- Seats
- 20
- Fees a year
- ₹48,000
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MSc Chemistry
Advanced organic, inorganic and physical chemistry with a semester-long research project in the department's research centre.
- Years
- 2
- Seats
- 15
- Fees a year
- ₹7,400
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MCom Finance
Advanced accounting, financial management, investment analysis and research methodology.
- Years
- 2
- Seats
- 30
- Fees a year
- ₹6,400
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MA English Language and Literature
Advanced literary theory, world literature, cultural studies and a dissertation.
- Years
- 2
- Seats
- 20
- Fees a year
- ₹6,200
Newsroom
From the college
Admissions for 2027–28: what to expect
Dates for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions will follow the university's schedule. Here is how to prepare.
Library now open until 8 pm during exams
The central library's reading hall will stay open until 8 pm on weekdays from 1 November to the end of the semester examinations.
College reaccredited with A+ grade
The NAAC peer team visited in August and the college has been reaccredited with an A+ grade for the next five years.
NSS volunteers help clean 40 homes after monsoon flooding
Over two weekends, 120 NSS volunteers helped families in low-lying areas of Aluva clean and disinfect their homes.
Calendar
Seminars, lectures and festivals
National Seminar: Kerala's Economy After Migration
Two days of papers and panel discussions on remittances, return migration and the local labour market.
Campus Open Day
Higher secondary students and parents can visit labs, meet faculty and ask about programmes, fees and scholarships.
Ramanujan Inter-collegiate Maths Quiz
Teams of two from colleges across Ernakulam district compete in written and buzzer rounds.
Science Exhibition for Schools
Physics, Chemistry and Botany open their labs to school students with live experiments and a night-sky session.
Students and alumni
In their words
The field survey in Keezhmad panchayat shaped my PhD topic. Dr. Ajith still reads my drafts.
Alumni
Once a Nilambarian, always one
Join the alumni network: reunions, talks on campus, mentoring for current students and a listing in the alumni directory if you wish.
Alumni registration
Talk to the admissions office
Book a campus visit or a counselling session, or send an enquiry and we will call you back. Write to admissions@nilambari.in or call +91 00000 00000.