International Day of Older Persons

National Service Scheme (NSS) of our college organized a programme as part of International Day of Older Persons on 01 October 2024 in an Open Air Classroom at 1.00 p.m. On the occasion, NSS Volunteers will take the pledge to safeguard the rights of older persons.

NSS Foundation Day

St John's College commemorate NSS Foundation Day "Not Me But You" on 24 September 2024 at 11.30 a.m. with various programmes like NSS Flag Hoisting, Keynote Address and inauguration of the NSS Room.

Pachathuruth, Green Campus

Under the auspices of Department of Environmental Science, NSS and Green Kerala Mission, Govt of Kerala, 'Pachathuruth' was inaugurated in the college as part of a Green Campus initiative on 27 August 2024 in the college.

Proud moment for our college

SGT Irine Saji of our college has been selected to represent the Kerala and Lakshadweep Directorate at the all India Thal Sainik Camp (TSC), Delhi. Congratulations for the dedication and effort of the NCC unit of our college.

Independence Day 2024

Today, we celebrated our 78th Independence Day with a variety of programs collaboratively organized by the NSS and NCC units of our college.

The day began with a freedom rally at 8:00 a.m., followed by a flag-hoisting ceremony performed by our principal, Prof. Dr. Nisha Thomas. Principal, NSS officer Mr. Thomas Mohan, Dr. Anu Varghese (HOD, Department of Commerce), and Rev. Sr. Rabaeka Rachael V.G., delivered inspiring freedom messages to the students.

The principal also released a dove into the sky, symbolizing peace and freedom. A documentary presentation based on the freedom struggle, edited by Aromal and Gowtham, was showcased, highlighting the sacrifices and efforts of our national heroes.

The event also featured various cultural programs performed by the cadets, showcasing their talents and patriotism.

Hearty Congrats...

Our two students, SGT Irine Saji and SGT Bismiya N B got selected for the NCC Pre-TSC 1 camp. Congratulations for your hardwork and dedication.

Congratulations...

NCC cadets of our college, SUO Gourikrishna R R, UO Pranav B Nair, CDT Bismiya N B and CDT Irine Saji got selected for the IGC- TSC camp. Hearty congratulations to the cadets for the hardwork and dedication.

World Breastfeeding Week

As part of World Breastfeeding Week, Dr. D Venmani Dakshinamurthi delivered a talk to our students on August 5, 2024. The event was organized by the Women’s Cell and NSS Unit with the aim to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding and to promote a supportive environment for new mothers. 84 students attended the talk. Dr D Venmani Dakshinamurthi delivered an engaging and informative session, covering topics such as:
• Benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies
• Common challenges faced by new mothers and solutions
• Role of family and community in supporting breastfeeding
The talk was followed by a Q&A session, where students actively participated and clarified their doubts. Dr. Dakshinamurthy's expertise and passion for the subject made the session highly enriching and inspiring.

Anti Drug Awareness Session

National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of our college in association with Anti-Narcotic cell and Pink Police, Punalur organized an Anti Drug Awareness Class on 24 July 2024 in the college Auditorium from 2.00 to 3.00 p.m. Ms Deepika, Vanitha Cell Counsellor is the resource person for the programme.

One day Workshop

National Service Scheme (NSS) and Women's Cell of our college in association with Kudumbasree District Mission organized a One day Workshop on "Gender Awareness and Sensitivity" in the college on 12 July 2024 from 1.30 to 3.30 p.m. Ms.Bushra S, Service Provider, Snehitha Gender Help Desk is the resource person for the programme.

International Yoga Day

As part of International Yoga Day 2024, NSS and NCC unit of our college organized a programme on 21 June 2024 in the College Auditorium. Mr. Chandradharan Nair, the Chief Guest of the programme gave a lecture on the importance of the day followed by a training session. 

Outreach programme

On June 8, 2024, the National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers of our college conducted a community outreach activity by distributing school bags and study materials to the children at Karikone, a village near Anchal. This initiative was part of the NSS unit’s ongoing efforts to support the education of children among the underprivileged communities. The primary objective of this distribution event was to provide essential educational resources to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. By equipping these young learners with school bags and necessary study materials, the NSS unit aimed to foster an environment conducive to learning and personal development.

World Environment Day

National Service Scheme (NSS) of our college in collaboration with PG Department of Environmental Science organized a talk on 'Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience' by Dr G Madhusoodanan Pillai (Former Professor and Research Guide, Department of Environmental Science, University of Kerala) as part of World Environment Day celebration on 05 June 2024 in the College Auditorium.

National Cadet Corps (NCC)

The NCC all over the country aims at instilling students a spirit of discipline and a willingness to serve the country. Students can get themselves admitted to the NCC in the beginning of each academic year. The cadets are given regular training in the college and at camps. Examinations are held and merit certificates awarded. Lt Dr Arun P S serves as the Officer of the NCC unit. 

Scholarship Committee

A number of scholarships instituted by the State and Central Government, the UGC, the Higher Education Council, the Management, the Parent Teacher Association, the Old Student Association, various organizations and other educational agencies are being distributed through the college. Students shall avail maximum benefit out of it by applying in due time in the prescribed format countersigned by the Principal. A student can enjoy only one scholarship at a time instituted by the Government or Government organizations. The various scholarship schemes are coordinated by the following members:

1. Dr Smitha Mary Mathew (Nodal Officer, National Scholarship)
2. Dr Dhanya Johnson (Nodal Officer, State and University Scholarship)
3. Dr Tony Philip
4. Mr Sunoj J Daniel

Discipline Committee

The discipline in the campus reflects the rich socila and cultural values which the college community cherishes. The Committee facilitates the maintenance of discipline in the cammpus. The following are the members of the committee:

1. Dr Sooraj Kumar (Convener)
2. Dr Alexander T
3. Dr George V Thomas
4. Dr Daisy Samuel
5. Dr Kavitha C H
6. Dr Arun M George
7. Dr P S Arun
8. Dr Tony Philip
9. Mr Shijo V Varghese
10. Dr Thomas Mathew
11. Dr Kaladevi V
12. Dr Benzon K B

Research and Development Cell/ Journal Club

The RDC aims to promote excellence in research. It initiates various measures to enhance the research and publication of the faculty and the students.

1. Dr Praveen S G (Convener)
2. Dr Anila George
3. Dr Thomas Mathew
4. Dr Mary M Abraham
5. Dr Dhanya Johnson
6. Dr Dilip D S
7. Dr Sajan Thomas
8. Dr Vidya Vilas
9. Dr Brilliant Rajan
10. Dr Jiji S G
11. Dr Kaladevi V
12. Dr Sharow Geeth Vincent
13. Dr Liji John and all Research Guides of the college are the members of RDC.

Minority Cell

The Minority Cell of the college is formed with the purpose of empowering the minority communities in the college. The Cell basically helps minority students for their academic development. The Cell has been constituted with the objectives of encouraging minority students to enroll for career orientation programmes which would empower and equip them with the necessary skills to choose an appropriate career. It also facilitates financial support from government agencies and other sources. The following are the teacher in charge of the committee;

1. Dr Sunitha Grace Zacharia (Convener)
2. Mr Arun M George
3. Dr Sibi C Babu
4. Ms Sonu L Johnson
5. Dr Dhanya Ramachandran
6. Fr Renji Maniparampil

Medical Assistance Cell

In addition to First aid facilities, the college has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with nearby hospitals to ensure emergency medical assistance to our staff and students. The college plans to bring the whole campus under medical insurance scheme.

1. Dr Sharow Geeth Vincent (Convener)
2. Ms Simi Saju
3. Dr George V Thomas
4. Dr Anoosh Varghese
5. Dr Deepa Mary Joseph
6. Dr Limnaraj B P

Special Cell for SC/ST/Anti Discrimination Cell

• The college is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, irrespective of their social background. Admissions will be based solely on merit and qualifications and there will be no discrimination based on caste or tribe.
• The college adheres to the government mandated reservation policy for SC/ ST students in admission ensuring that a certain percentage of seats are reserved for eligible candidates.
• The college has a robust grievance redressal mechanism to address any complaints of discrimination or harassment faced by SC/ST students. Such cases will be handled with utmost confidentiality, sensitivity and promptness.
• The college will regularly monitor the academic progress and overall well being of SC/ST students to identify and address any challenges they might face.
• The SC/ST policy will be periodically reviewed and updated to align with changing needs and circumstances.

• To provide a supportive platform for SC/ST students to express their concerns, seek guidance and share their experiences.
• To foster empathy, understanding and promote unity.
• To collaborate with college authorities to advocate for policies that promote equal opportunities, eliminate discrimination and protect the rights of SC/ST students.
• To work towards creating a discrimination free campus.

• To ensure, there is no caste based discrimination in the institution.
• To take up measures for achieving the objectives and targets laid down by the Government of India for the OBC students and employees.
• Guide the OBC students of the institute to optimally utilize the benefits of the the schemes offered by the State governments, Government of India (GOI) and UGC.
• Sensitize all the sectors of the teaching/ non teaching staff towards the Constitutional mandate, UGC guidelines for the Cell and its functioning at St John’s College, Anchal.

• Function as a Grievance Redressal Cell for the grievances of OBC students and employees of the institution and render them necessary help in solving their academic and administrative problems.

• To deal with the representations from Other Backward Castes candidates regarding their admission, recruitment, promotion and other similar matters in the institution.
• To circulate Government of India orders and Commission’s decisions and to collect information in respect of appointment, training of these communities in teaching and non teaching posts in the institution in suitable forms by a stipulated date and take followup action where required.
• To collect reports and information regarding the GOI orders and the various aspects of education, training and employment of Other Backward Castes candidates for evolving new policies or modify existing policy by the commission.
• To monitor the working of the remedial coaching scheme in the institution.
• To analyse information on admissions, education, training and employment of OBC and prepare reports and digests for onward transmission to the Ministry of Human Resource Development/ University Grants Commission and such other authorities ass may be required.
• To maintain a register for grievances of OBC in the institution for the members belonging to these communities.

1. By sending an email at info@stjohns.ac.in
2. Through the online portal provided on the website of the institution or
3. By lodging a complaint in the register kept with the Principal’s office.

• On receiving a complaint, the Committee shall commence a meeting within fifteen days of receipt of complaint.
• The committee shall fix a date of hearing the complaint which shall be communicated to the aggrieved person.
• The aggrieved party may either appear in person or submit written averments of his/her case before the Committee.
• The Committee shall report its findings to the Principal with reccommendations if any, within a period of thirty days.

Equal Opportunity Cell

Discrimination of any kind among the memberrs of the college community on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, politics, social and financial status, disability, IQ, EQ, diseases like HIV/AIDS etc is strictly prohibited in the campus. A committee with following members:

1. Ms Mini Mol S (Convener)
2. Dr Anila George
3. Ms Anju Marry George
4. Dr Anu Varghese
5. Dr Dilip D S
6. Mr Shijo V Varghese
7. Dr Smitha Mary Mathew
8. Ms Neethu Thomas
9. Ms Sikha Raj
10. M Soju L Johnson

Mentoring and Guidance

To heed to the problems of the students and to guide them in proper ways, a Counselling Centre has been instituted with the service of a full time counsellor.

1. Ms Sonu L Johnson (Coordinator)
2. Ms Jesna John (Counsellor)
3. Ms Maya (Counsellor)
4. Fr Jinoy Mathew (Bursar)
5. Fr Shoji Varghese
6. Dr Mary M Abraham
7. Fr Renji Maniparampil
8. Rev Dr Rabaeka Rachael V G

Anti Ragging Cell and Squad

• Any act that prevents, disrupts or disturbs the regular academic activity of a student.
• Exploiting the service of a junior student by a senior student or a group of senior students
• Any act of financial extortion or forceful expenditure burden put on a junior student including fund raising for organizations.
• Any act of physical abuse including all variants of it: annoying, playing practical jokes, sexual abuse, stripping, forcing obscene and lewd acts or gestures.
• Any act of abuse by spoken words, emails, SMS or any other means.
• Any word or act that causes hurt to the dignity of the individual.
• Entering the class without permission.
• Forcing a student to boycott class without his consent and to participate in a strike, demonstration, dharna etc.

Medical Assistance Cell

1. Dr Sharow Geeth Vincent (Convener)
2. Ms Simi Saju
3. Dr George V Thomas
4. Dr Anoosh Varghese
5. Dr Deepa Mary Joseph
6. Dr Limna Raj B P

Career Guidance and Placement Cell

The Cell organizes workshops and training sessions for the students to realize their career aspirations, to prepare students for various competitive examinations and to provide information and technical assistance for placements in various fields. Following are the members of the cell:

1. Ms Rashmi S Pillai (Convener)
2. Ms Padma Chandran
3. Dr Arun P S
4. Ms Bainy George
5. Dr Dilip D S
6. Dr Mini Mol S
7. Ms Anu Aravind
8. Mr Shirin Regi

Anti Narcotic Cell and Squad

1. Dr Limna Raj B P (Convener)
2. Dr Dilip D S
3. Dr Josin C Tharian
4. Ms Simi Saju
5. Dr Dhanya Ramachandran
6. Dr Sunitha Grace Zacharia
7. Dr Lalitha Joseph
8. Dr Anu Varghese
9. Mr Thomas Mohan
10. Dr Sharow Geeth Vincent
11. Dr Liji John
12. Mr Shirin Regi
13. Ms Munnoo Maria Charles
14. Ms Neethu Thomas
15. Dr Nansimole A

Adult and Continuing Education Cell

1. Ms Gouri Nair S (Convenor)
2. Dr Arun P S
3. Dr Josin C Tharian
4. Ms Padma Chandran
5. Dr Ronie Thomas
6. Dr Anoosh Varghese
7. Dr Nansimole A