Fatima Mata National College was founded in 1951 by His Excellency Rt. Rev. Dr. Jerome M. Fernandez, the first native Bishop of Quilon, with a view to providing facilities for higher education in the diocese. The college was formally inaugurated on the 29th of December, 1952 by His Eminence Norman Thomas Cardinal Gilory, Papal Legate to India.
Fatima was elevated to the status of a first grade college with the introduction of degree courses in Commerce, Economics and Zoology. This was followed by introduction of courses in Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Physical resources were added in the form of Hostels, a sports pavilion, Chemistry block, an auditorium, playgrounds, an NCC office, hockey stadium, language lab, basket ball courts, a botany garden, computer labs and research centres. |
Rt. Rev. Dr. Jerome M. Fernandez
Rt. Rev. Joseph G Fernandez
( Bishop of Quilon 1978-2001 ) |
| Principals down the years |
| 1. |
Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kureethadom M.A. |
1951 - 1952 |
| 2. |
Rev. Fr. Mathew Kottiath M.A., Ph.D. |
1952 - 1960 & 1965 - 1969 |
| 3. |
Rev. Fr. C. M. George M.A. |
1960 - 1965 |
| 4. |
Rt. Rev. Msgr. A. J. Rozario M.B.A., M.Ed., Ph.L., S.T.L |
1969 - 1984 |
| 5. |
Rev. Dr. Richard P. Fernandez M.Sc., Ph.D. |
1984 - 1988 |
| 6. |
Rev. Fr. Stanley Roman M.A., Ph.L., S.T.L |
1988 - 1996 |
| 7. |
Prof. K. Napolean M.Sc., B.Ed. |
1996 - 1997 |
| 8. |
Dr. G. Henry M. A., Ph.D |
1997 - 2004 |
| 9. |
Prof. C. K. Felix M.A., M.Phil |
2004 - 2006 |
| 10. |
Dr. Sr. Soosamma Kavumpurath M.Sc., Ph.D., Post Doc |
2006 onwards |
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| Managers Gallery |
| 1. |
Rt. Rev Msgr. Victor Fernandez |
1951 - 1952 |
| 2. |
Rt. Rev. Msgr. Bernard D'cruz |
1952 - 1965 |
| 3. |
Rt. Rev . Msgr. Peter Thekkevilayil |
1965 - 1974 |
| 4. |
Very Rev. Fr. Alphonse Thundil |
1976 - 1984 |
| 5. |
Rt. Rev. Msgr. A. J. Rozario |
1984 - 2006 |
| 6. |
Rev. Fr. Anil Jose |
2006 onwards |
| Milestones and Achievements |
| 1961 |
Commencement of Post Graduate courses in Botany and Commerce started the college on a path of steady growth and expansion. |
| 1964 |
Post Graduate courses in Physics and Zoology were introduced. |
| 1965 |
Post Graduate courses in Economics and English were introduced. |
| 1966-1967 |
A modern open-access library was opened and an auditorium named Bishop Jerome Hall was constructed. |
| 1980 |
Opening of St. Joseph’s Guidance and Counselling Centre was a major step forward in catering to the psychological needs of the student community, paving the way for a wholistic development of one’s personality. |
| 1981 |
Introduction of Degree course in Psychology was another unique distinction. |
| 1984 |
Construction of Centre for Research and Post Graduate Studies took care of the special needs of the post graduate students. |
| 1993 |
Beginning of Degree Course in Polymer Chemistry was a first in the University of Kerala. |
| 1995 |
Beginning of Post Graduate Course in Chemistry. |
| 1997 |
Beginning of Degree Course in Travel and Tourism Management was possible thanks to the UGC under the self-financing scheme. |
| 1997–1998 |
Computer labs opened in Depts. of Mathematics and Commerce keeping in view the growing needs of students and the ever-changing nature of higher education. |
| 1998 |
Post Graduate Course in Malayalam was introduced.
Upgradation of Dept of Zoology as a Research Centre opened up research facilities. |
| 1999 |
Post Graduate Course in Mathematics.
The Dept of Commerce was recognized as a Research Centre.
Opening of a Language Laboratory for English enabled the use of the electronic media for language study.
Construction of a Hockey stadium was completed to encourage better participation in sports. |
| 2000 |
Golden Jubilee celebrations were the highpoint in the history of the college. |
| 2001 |
Accreditation by NAAC at Four star level. |
| 2001–2002 |
Vocational courses like B.Sc BioTechnology, B.Sc Computer Science, B.Com Computer Applications and BCA were started under the Institute of Distance Education. |
| 2004 |
M.Sc in Computer Science and MBA were introduced.
The Dept. of Physical Education opened a Fitness Centre both for the staff and the students.
Computer networking of the College Office, Library and the various Departments was initiated under the MPLAD Scheme of Shri. N.K. Premachandran, M.P., former student of the college. |
| 2005–2006 |
Departments of Economics and English were elevated to the status of Research Centres. |
| 2006 |
UGC - aided career - oriented courses (six in all) were introduced. |
| 2007 |
NAAC Reaccreditation (B++). |
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