Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram was established in 1949, under the guidance of Archbishop Mar Ivanios and its administration is under the Major Archdiocese of Trivandrum. It is a private minority institution affiliated with the University of Kerala. The Mar Ivanios College has been accredited with an ‘A+’ Grade by the NAAC and approved by the UGC as College with the Potential for Excellence. National Institutional Ranking Framework[NIRF], provided Mar Ivanios College with 36th and 48th positions in 2018 and 2020 respectively.

Mar Ivanios College offers 19 undergraduate and 9 post-graduate courses such as B.Sc., B.A., M.Sc., M.A., etc. under 25 departments including Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, English, French, Hindi, History, Journalism, Malayalam, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science Statistics, Syriac, Tamil, Tourism, and Zoology.

Mar Ivanios College Campus Tour

Admission to some courses is based on merit and interview while for others entrance test is conducted. Application for admission is taken online through the college’s official website. Reserved category students and students whose annual family income are below INR 1,00,000 receive concession in fees and scholarships.

Mar Ivanios College Thiruvananthapuram: Quick Facts

  • Mar Ivanios College provides its students with internship opportunities, although placements opportunities on campus are less still some students bag decent packages.
  • The college has several well-trained and experienced faculty members having Ph.D.’s in their respective domains providing quality education to students.
  • Students at Mar Ivanios College are provided with several facilities like libraries, Wifi Campus, etc. to ease the learning experience.

Mar Ivanios College Thiruvananthapuram: Rankings

Being one of the leading educational institutions in Kerala, Mar Ivanios college has received several recognitions and rankings over the years. Some of the major recognitions are listed below:

  • Mar Ivanios College was the first college affiliated to Kerala University to get accredited by NAAC in 1999.
  • Mar Ivanios College ranked 36th in NIRF 2018.
  • Mar Ivanios College ranked 29th in NIRF 2019.
  • Mar Ivanios College ranked 48th in NIRF 2020.
  • Approved as UGC college with Potential for Excellence.

Mar Ivanios College Thiruvananthapuram: Courses and Fees

Mar Ivanios College Thiruvananthapuram offers several courses both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Some of the major courses offered along with the specializations offered, duration of the course, and average fee are listed below:

Course Name Specialization Offered Duration Average Fees(INR)
B.Com.
  • Accountancy & Auditing
  • General
 3 Years 69,935
B.Sc.
  • Biotechnology
  • Computer Science
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Zoology
  • Chemistry
  • Botany
 3 Years 7,325
B.A.
  • Journalism and Mass Communication
  • Economics
  • English Language and Literature
  • English
  • Communicative English
 3 Years 5,585
M.Com.
  • General
 2 Years 5,325
M.Sc.
  • Zoology 
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
 2 Years 7,725
M.A.
  • English language and Literature
  • Malayalam
 2 Years 5,325
MTTM
  • Tourism and Travel Management
 2 Years 5,325
B.Voc.
  • Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • Software Development
 3 Years 54,000
Ph.D.
  • Hindi
  • Economics
  • Malayalam
  • English
  • Commerce
  • Zoology
  • Mathematics
  • Physics Chemistry
 3 Years 80,000

Mar Ivanios College Thiruvananthapuram: Cutoff

Mar Ivanios College Thiruvananthapuram offers admission to students based on merit obtained in the qualifying examinations and interview rounds conducted by the institution. As no nationalized or college-based entrance exam is conducted, thus, cutoff details for the same are not available.

Mar Ivanios College Thiruvananthapuram: Placements

Mar Ivanios College has an active placement cell that organizes various activities such as pre-placement training, workshops, guest lectures, industrial visits, mock interviews, and group discussions. Some of the major highlights on placements offered at Mar Ivanios College are.

  • Out of 504 students eligible for placements, 58 got placed in various companies visiting the campus for the academic session 2020.
  • 364 students out of the total strength of 740 students opted for higher studies.
  • The average salary offered to students in placement drive 2020 for UG programs was INR 1,80,000.
  • The average salary offered to PG students in placement drive 2020 was INR 2,40,000.

Some of the major recruiting companies visiting Mar Ivanios College Thiruvananthapuram are listed below:

Federal Bank South Indian Bank Infosys Microsoft
TATA Vodafone Hotels Tourism Industry

Mar Ivanios College Thiruvananthapuram: Scholarships

Some of the major scholarships offered at Mar Ivanios College Thiruvananthapuram are listed below:

  • PG Scholarship offered to University Rank Holders, 1st and 2nd rank, by the University Grants Commission. ( INR 3,100 per month)
  • Indira Gandhi PG Scholarship for Single Girl Child, offered by UGC, MHRD. (INR 36,200 per annum)
  • Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for college and university students, which is provided by Department of Higher Education, Central Government. ( INR 10,000 per annum at graduation level, INR 20,000 per annum at postgraduation level.)
  • Post Matric Scholarship for Minorities, offered by Ministry of Minority Affairs, Central Government. ( INR 3,000 per annum for UG and PG both.)

Who is eligible for the scholarship?

Eligibility criteria for the different scholarships are different. The eligibility criteria for the scholarships mentioned above are as follows:

Scholarship for University Rank Holders PG

  • The candidate should be either a 1st or 2nd rank holder in an undergraduate program and should be enrolled in a full-time postgraduate course.
  • The candidate should be within the age limit of 30 years.
  • The candidate should have attained a minimum of 60% aggregate mark in graduation.

Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child PG

  • The candidate should be the only girl child to her parents.
  • The candidate should be within the age of 30 years
  • The candidate should be enrolled as a 1st-year Postgraduation student.

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students

  • The candidate should have obtained 80% marks in class 12th board examinations and must be enrolled in a regular program.
  • The annual Family Income of the candidate should not exceed INR 8,00,000 including all sources.

Post Matric Scholarship for Minorities

  • The Candidate must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in their last final examination.
  • The annual family income of the candidate should not exceed INR 2,00,000 including all sources.

How to avail of this scholarship?

Candidates eligible for the scholarships mentioned above can apply for the same by visiting the national scholarship portal, Government of India. The following steps can be followed to apply for the scholarships:

  • Visit the official Scholarship website of the Government of India.
  • Start your application process by registering yourself on the portal.
  • Provide the required details including college name, course, family income details.
  • Supporting documents for the data provided also need to be uploaded.
  • Then the application will be scrutinized by the institution.
  • The scholarship will be credited to the candidate’s bank account. 

Mar Ivanios College Thiruvananthapuram: FAQ’s

Q. Does Mar Ivanios College provide hostel facilities?

A. Yes, Mar Ivanios College provides hostel facilities for both male and female students separately. St. Thomas and St. Alphonsa are the hostels available for male and female students respectively.

Q. What was the highest package offered to a student at Mar Ivanios College in 2020?

A. INR 2,40,000 per annum was the highest package offered at Mar Ivanios College in 2020. 

Q. Does Mar Ivanios College offer courses in Travel and Tourism Management?

A. Yes, Mar Ivanios College offers B.Voc. and MTTM courses related to the travel and tourism industry.

Q. What is the minimum qualification required to get in Mar Ivanios College?

A.The minimum qualification to get admission to graduate programs offered by Mar Ivanios College is that the candidate must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in his/her class 12th final examination.

Q. Are technical courses like B.Tech., M.Tech. etc. available at Mar Ivanios College?

A. No, Mar Ivanios College does not offer technical courses like B.Tech. or M.Tech.

Q. How is the alumni network at Mar Ivanios College?

A. Mar Ivanios College has a decent alumni network, college being build in 1949, has many of its students were placed at several renowned companies and organizations.

Q. Does Mar Ivanios College offer Add On Courses?

A. Yes, several add-on courses like Life Skill Course, Certificate Course in Yoga, Certificate Course in Hindi, etc. are offered by Mar Ivanios College.