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The Nair Service Society established NSS Hindu College, Changanacherry, as the earliest institution of higher education in 1947. NSSHC is affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University and has been accredited with an 'A' Grade by the NAAC. Currently, the NSS Hindu College offers 14 undergraduate courses (BA, B.Sc, B.Com), 11 postgraduate courses (MA, M.Sc, M.Com), and 3 add-on courses.
Additionally, there are 3 approved research centres associated with the Departments of Zoology, Malayalam, and Hindi that provide doctoral degrees. The admission process for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the NSS Hindu College is based on merit and is conducted through the Mahatma Gandhi University Centralised Allotment Process (MG CAP). As for the PhD programme, candidates are granted admission upon successful completion of their Ph.D qualifying/ entrance examination, followed by an interview.
A total of 17 NSSHC scholarships from central and state governments are also provided to students in need. The NSSHC placement cell is responsible for guiding and supporting students in all placement-related activities. The NSS Hindu College campus offers a range of amenities for students, staff, and faculty, including a library, computer labs, medical assistance, accommodation, virtual classrooms, sports playgrounds, canteens, and seminar halls.
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NSS Hindu College is located in Changanacherry, Kottayam District, Kerala. The Cochin International Airport, located approximately 80 km away, provides air connectivity to major cities in India. The Changanacherry Railway Station connects it to various cities in Kerala and the country. The Kerala Road Transport Corporation's state buses link Changanacherry to other important cities in the state, including Kottayam, Thiruvalla, Alappuzha, and Ernakulam. Students can take taxis or cabs to reach the NSSHC campus.
Parameter | Description |
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Established | 1947 |
Courses | 7 Degrees and 35 Courses |
Institute Type | Affiliated College |
Gender | Co-ed |
Student Count | 2256 |
Faculty Count | 99 |
Campus Size | 68 acres |
NSS Hindu College, Changanacherry accepts students who want to pursue graduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies in the field of sciences, commerce, and arts, as well as humanities and social sciences. All the merit-based NSSHC admission to UG and PG courses are made through the Mahatma Gandhi University Centralised Allotment Process (MG CAP).
Candidates are admitted to the NSSHC PhD programme after passing their PhD qualifying/entrance examination followed by an interview for NSSHC Ph.D admissions. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for NSSHC admission.
Visit the official website of Mahatma Gandhi University (CAP), cap.mgu.ac.in and click on ’Admission’.
Create an account and obtain a login ID and password.
Fill in all the personal and academic details. Then, choose the desired programme (up to 40 selections) and pay the application fee.
Take a preview of the form and then submit the application form.
Keep a physical copy of the application form for future reference.
Aspiring candidates can apply for admission to diverse specialisations of NSSHC UG programmes that include BA (English, Malayalam, Philosophy, Hindi, Political Science, History, and Economics), B.Sc (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology and Food Science and Quality Control), and B.Com Finance.
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
Candidates should qualify for 10+2 in any discipline from a recognised board. | |
Candidates who have qualified 10+2 in the Science stream with a concerned subject (Physics /Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Biology) | |
B.Com | Candidates who have qualified 10+2 with Accountancy, Book-Keeping and any two subjects related to Commerce. |
Candidates are required to fulfill the eligibility criteria for the NSSHC UG courses and then apply to MG Centralised Allotment Process (CAP). The application fee for UG courses is Rs 800 (Rs 400 for SC/ST).
While registering for admission, candidates should select NSSHC as the desired college and choose the desired UG courses.
After registration, a rank list is prepared and published online. Selected candidates are allotted seats at the respective institute.
Candidates should visit the NSSHC campus for document verification and pay the fees to confirm admission.
Candidates can be admitted to various specialisations of NSSHC PG courses like MA (English, Malayalam, Hindi, Political Science, History and Economics), M.Sc (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Zoology) and M.Com Finance. The eligibility criteria are listed below.
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
Candidates should have qualified graduation in the relevant field from a recognised university. | |
Candidates should have qualified graduation (B.Sc or equivalent degree ) in the relevant field from a recognised university. | |
Candidates should have qualified graduation (B.Com or equivalent degree ) in the relevant field from a recognised university. |
Candidates are required to fulfil the eligibility criteria for the NSSHC PG courses and then apply to MG Centralised Allotment Process (CAP). The application fee for PG courses is Rs 1300 (Rs 650 for SC/ST).
While registering for admission, candidates should select NSSHC as the desired college and choose the desired PG courses.
After registration, a rank list is prepared and published online. Selected candidates are allotted seats at the respective institute.
Candidates should visit the NSSHC campus for document verification and pay the fee to confirm admission.
The departments of Hindi, Malayalam and Zoology of NSSHC are approved research centres of the Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) and offer Ph.D courses in Hindi, Malayalam and Zoology.
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
Candidates should qualify post-graduation with at least 55% marks in any discipline from a recognised board (50% marks for SC/ST). |
Candidates are requested to visit the ‘Research Portal’ of the official website of Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU). researchonline.mgu.ac.in.
Fill out the application form and register for the entrance test. The application fee for the Ph.D course is Rs 1,105 (Rs 550 for SC/ST).
Candidates have to appear for the entrance test and qualified candidates are required to give a doctoral interview.
Shortlisted candidates can get their documents verified and pay the fee to confirm admission.
Mark sheet of Class X/XII
Pass Certificate of Class X/XII
Proof of age/date of birth (10th standard certificate/birth certificate)
Migration certificate
Character certificate from HOI
Caste certificate
PwD certificate
Passport-size photograph
Graduation certificate
Candidates are advised to keep all the required documents ready such that they do not face any issues during the admission process.
College has all the necessary infrastructure facilities and equipments. In fact the infrastructure there is one among the best. Laboratories libraries are well maintain. Sports centre is well maintained as the college promotes students to participate in sports competitions at university level.
The campus did not have wifi when I was there. The classrooms and labs were neat and had required equipment for conducting experiments. The library was my favorite place to study because it was calm and quiet. The sports facilities were well maintained. I was a day scholar so I did not avail of hostel facilities.
NSS Hindu College provides good infrastructure, a well-structured curriculum, and placement assistance for students.
Changanacherry Railway Station is the nearest railway station to NSS Hindu College.
NSS Hindu College has 68 acres of campus size which provides many facilities to the students.
Changanacherry Railway Station is the nearest railway station to NSS Hindu College.
NSS Hindu College facilities consist of smart classrooms, an auditorium, laboratories, a library, Wi-Fi, and sports facilities.
NSS Hindu College provides good infrastructure, a well-structured curriculum, and placement assistance for students.
NSS Hindu College facilities consist of smart classrooms, an auditorium, laboratories, a library, Wi-Fi, and sports facilities.
NSS Hindu College has 68 acres of campus size which provides many facilities to the students.
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