Name of the College
History of the College
Philosophy
Aims & Objectives
Founder of the College
Patron of the College
About the Managemet of the College
Dept. of Commerce
Dept. of Physical Education
Administrative Department
College Library
Language Lab
Botanical Garden
Computer Labs
Fitness Center
Former Students Association
Parents Teachers Association
Dept. of Economics
Dept. of English
Dept. of French
Dept. of Hindi
Dept. of History
Dept. of Malayalam
Dept. of Political Science
Dept. of Psychology
Dept. of Sanskrit
Dept. of Botany
Dept. of Chemistry
Dept. of Mathematics
Dept. of Physics
Dept. of Zoology
Aided
Self Financing
Distance Education
Campus Gallery
Activities
Golden Jubilee Year
Bishop Jerome Vijnana Vihar
Guidance Center
Students Scholarships
Co-operative Bank
Co-operative Society
Students Aid Fund
Women's Cell
Grievance Redressal
Students Welfare Com
 
 
 
 

             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.
 
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 recognized as Research Centres.
Bishop Jerome M Fernandez
 
 
Bishop Joseph G Fernandez
(Bishop of Quilon 1978-2001)