Facts about Education Sector in Kerala

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  • ‘Kanthalloor Sala’ which could be equated to the Nalanda and Takshasila existed in Trivandrum. It is also known as Nalanda of Southern India.
  • The Pallikoodams started by Christian Missionaries paved the way for an Educational Revolution in Kerala.
  • Christian Missionaries introduced the modern education systems in Kerala.
  • Kerala Educational Rules came into force on June 1, 1959.
  • Government undertook the responsibility of education for the first time in Travancore by Rani Gouri Parvati Bai in 1817. Rani Gauri Parvati Bai of Travancore kingdom made primary education compulsory in Travancore.
  • First English School in kerala is English School, Mattancheri. Founder of First English School in Kerala is Prussian Protestant Missionary Rev. William Ringletrab in 1806.
  • First government owned English School in Travancore during the period of Swathi Thirunal (1834).
  • The CMS College (CMS College Kottayam) is the oldest college of the country. The Rev. Benjamin Bailey was the first principal of The College which was established in 1817 ( It was un-officially started in 1787, but discontinued in 1811).
  • First Girls High School in South India and Travancore is Holy Angels Girls High School, Trivandrum (1880).
  • First school in Cochin state is the school started by Rev. Dasan in 1818 in Mattancherry.
  • First Government Girls School in Trivandrum was established in 1889.
  • The school started by Ayyankali is Venganoor Pulvilakom Malayalam Primary School (1914).
  • Foundation Stone of Modern Muslim Education in the State was laid by Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi.
  • Oldest Arabic College in Kerala is Darul-Ulum Madrasa, Vazhakkad.
  • The district which has highest number of Government Schools is Malappuram. The Lowest number of Government schools is in Wayanad.
  • The district which has highest number of Private Aided Schools is Kannur District.
  • Highest number of Private Un-aided Schools is in Malappuram District and Least number in Wayanad.
  • Highest number of High schools is in Ernakulum District.
  • First S.S.L.C. Examination conducted in Kerala is in 1952 March.
  • Grading System introduced in kerala in 2005 instead of Ranks.
  • Primary education was made free of cost in 1903. Education was made without caste discrimination and free in Travancore in 1904.
  • Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) is the system for the improvement of Secondary Educational Sector.
  • Plus Two Educational System was introduced in 1991.
  • Vocational Higher Secondary Schools was started in 1983-84.
  • District with highest number of Higher Secondary Schools is in Malappuram.
  • Highest number of Vocational Higher Secondary Schools is in Kollam District.
  • DPEP was launched in 1994-95. The Mission is for achieving the objective of universal primary education.
  • First Vice-Chancellor of Malayalam University is Dr. K. Jayakumar.
  • Kerala is selected for Fully Tribal (Advasi) literary state in 1993 July 4.
  • Akshaya: Computer Literacy programme. The Brand Ambassador is Mammootty.
  • Kerala was declared as the fully literate State in 1991 April 18. The name of project for launching full literacy is Akshara Keralam.
  • Person declared the Kerala State as ‘Total Literate State’ is Chelakkodan Aysha of Malappura.
  • First town with total literacy in the state is Kottayam.
  • First Total Literacy District is Ernakulam. It is declared on February 4, 1990.
  • First e-literate Panchayat in India is Sreekantapuram, Kannur.
  • Old age education was started in Kerala in 1978 November 2.
  • New name of Literacy Mission is Lip Kerala Mission. Athulya is the project for IV class Equivalency Programme.
  • Founder of Trivandrum Arts College and Ernakulam Maharajas College is Ayilyam Thirunal.
  • District with highest number of Government colleges is Thiruvananthapuram.
  • Architect of Modern Education in Travancore is Sri. Chithira Thirunal.
  • First Chancellor of Travancore University is Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma. The First Vice-chancellor of Travancore University is Diwan Sir C.P. Ramaswami Ayyar. It was started on 1, November 1937. Second Vice Chancellor is Sir Harold Papworth.
  • In 1957 Travancore University was renamed as Kerala University.
  • Totally legal literate Panchayat in India is Cheriyanad, Alappuzha Dist. Chengannur Block. Cheriyanad Panchayat was also selected for the first litigation controlled panchayat.
  • Latest University in Kerala is The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, (NUALS) Kochi, 2006.The Chancellor of NUALS is Chief Justice of Kerala.
  • Kerala Governor is the Chancellor of the Universities in Kerala and the Pro-chancellor is the Education Minister.
  • Pro-Chancellor of Agricultural University is Agriculture Minister.
  • Kerala Kalamandalam is the first Deemed University in Kerala.
  • First woman vice-chancellor of Kerala is Dr. Jancy James. She is the former Mahatma Gandhi University Vice-Chancellor and the First Vice-chancellor of Central University.
  • First Law College in Trivandrum was established in 1875.
  • First Vice-Chancellor of Kerala University is Dr. John Mathai.
  • KANFED is the Kerala Association for Non formal Education and Development. Its mission is Promoting Adult Education and Development.
  • First person received the D.Litt from Kerala University is Sir C.P. Ramaswami.
  • Kerala University conferred the Honorary Degree of D. Litt. on Nobel Laureate Prof. Amartya Sen in 2000. Other scholars are Dr. K. J. Yesudas (2003) and Dr. Laurie Baker (2005).
  • First non-British Principal of the college in India is A. R. Raja Raja Varma. He is the Principal of Sanskrit College in 1894.

SSA - Sarva Shiksha Abhayan

  • The Central Government programme for the attainment of Universalization of Elementary Education (UEE).
  • As authorized by the 86th amendment to the Indian Constitution declaring free and compulsory education to the students of ages 6 to 14
  • SSA is being executed in partnership with State Governments.

VICTERS

  • Virtual Classroom Technology on Edusat for Rural Schools was established in 2005.
  • It is the first broadband network on EDUSAT for schools.
  • The scheme is being executed by IT@School Project of Government of Kerala. Its mission is to meet the demand for an inter-active Satellite based Distance Education system.
  • VICTERS is established mainly for video conferencing and further educational training facilities.
  • VICTERS Channel is absolute educational channel, which is first of its type in India. It was established in 2006. The channel is telecasted to more than 12,500 schools and around 50 lakhs students and covers complete households in the State.

University Grants Commission (UGC)

  • Statutory organization established by the central government in 1956. Universities and Colleges are under the control of UGC. It grants recognition to universities in the country, and spend finances to such known universities and colleges.
  • NAAC: National Accreditation and Assessment Council.

Science and Technology

  • Kerala State Science & Technology Department was established in 1972.
  • State Committee for Science, Technology and Environment (STEC) established in 1984.
  • Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)
  • It is an autonomous body constituted by the Government of Kerala in November 2002.
  • Its mission is to encourage and promote science and technology-related activities in Kerala.
  • KSCSTE was established by reformation of STEC in accord with the Science Policy of Central Government.
  • Science, Technology and Environment Department (STED) became separate department in 1987.

UNIVERSITIES IN KERALA

The University, Headquarters and Founded Year is listed below.

  • APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University – Thiruvananthapuram - 2014
  • Kerala University – Thiruvananthapuram - 1957
  • Mahatma Gandhi University - Athirampuzha, Kottayam - 1983
  • Calicut University - Thenjippalam, Malappuram - 1968
  • Agricultural University - Mannuthi, Thrissur - 1971
  • Cochin Science and Technology University (CUSAT) - Kalamasseri, Ernakulam - 1971
  • Sree Sankaracharya Sanskrit University - Kalady, Ernakulam - 1993
  • Kannur University – Mangattuparambu, Kannur - 1996
  • National University of Advanced Legal Studies, (NUALS) – Kochi - 2006
  • Central University - Periya, Kasaragod - 2009
  • University of Health Science – Thrissur - 2010
  • Kerala Vetenary & Animal Sciences University - Pookodu, Wayanad - 2010
  • Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies - Panangadu, Kochi - 2010
  • Malayalam University - Tirur, Malappuram – 2012

DEEMED UNIVERSITIES

  • Kerala Kalamandalam - Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur - 2007
  • Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology – Thiruvananthapuram - 2008
  • National Institute of Technology – Kozhikode - 2007