
Congratulations to Dr. Saranya Babu, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, T.K.M.M. College, Nangiarkulangara, on receiving the Excellence Award from Hon'ble Minister for Excise and Cooperation, Shri M. Liju, on 14 July 2026, in recognition of earning her Ph.D. from NIT Calicut.
The Yuva College Union 2025–26 of T.K. Madhava Memorial College, Nangiarkulangara organized Film Fest 2026 on 15 July 2026 at the Seminar Hall. The event was conducted with the objective of promoting an appreciation for cinema as a medium of artistic expression, cultural awareness, and social reflection among students.
The Film Fest featured two screening sessions, with the first show held from 10.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and the second show from 1.30 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Students from various departments enthusiastically participated in the event, making it a vibrant and engaging campus activity.
The Post Graduate Department of Chemistry, T. K.
Madhava Memorial College, Nangiarkulangara organized a Workshop on "Molecular
Docking Made Simple" on 22 June 2026 at
the CADD
Lab, Department of Chemistry, from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
The workshop was conducted to provide participants with a practical
introduction to molecular docking techniques and their applications in modern
drug discovery.
The programme
commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Aswathy S. P., Head of the Department and
Workshop Coordinator, who welcomed the resource person and
participants. She highlighted the growing importance of computational
approaches in pharmaceutical research and emphasized the need for students to
acquire hands-on skills in molecular modelling and docking. The workshop was
aimed to give an introductory session for S5 FYUGP students and M.Sc. Chemistry
students.
The technical
session was handled by Dr. Sreeja V., Assistant Professor, S.N. College,
Punalur. Through an engaging blend of theory and practical
demonstrations, she introduced the fundamentals of molecular docking, ligand
and receptor preparation, docking protocols, interpretation of binding
interactions, and the significance of docking studies in structure-based drug
design. Participants also gained hands-on experience using molecular docking
software to perform basic docking simulations and analyze the results. About 18
students were able to complete the workshop.
The workshop concluded with an interactive discussion, during which participants clarified their queries and shared their learning experiences. Ms. Sonima V proposed the vote of thanks, expressing sincere gratitude to the resource person for her valuable guidance, the Principal, faculty members, organizing committee, and all participants for contributing to the successful conduct of the workshop. The programme proved to be highly informative and skill-oriented, equipping students with a strong foundation in computational drug discovery techniques.
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of
T.K. Madhava Memorial College, Nangiarkulangara organized a Faculty
Orientation Programme on "An Introduction to NAAC Binary
Accreditation" on 14 July 2026 in the Seminar Hall.
The programme was designed to equip faculty members with a clear understanding
of the recently introduced NAAC Binary Accreditation framework and to prepare
them for its effective implementation at the institutional level.
The inaugural session
began with a welcome
address by Dr. Aswathy S. P., IQAC Coordinator, who underlined
the importance of quality assurance in higher education and stressed the need
for collective faculty involvement in the accreditation process.
The keynote session
was delivered by Dr. R. Raveendran, Former Principal, S.N. College,
Varkala, UGC Emeritus Professor, and Special Officer (Academics), Sree Narayana
Trusts, Kollam. He explained the philosophy behind the Binary Accreditation
system, highlighting the major changes from the previous NAAC framework. The
session covered the essential components of the new accreditation model,
quality benchmarks, documentation practices, institutional responsibilities,
and the evolving role of teachers in sustaining academic excellence. The
interactive discussion enabled participants to clarify their queries regarding
the new assessment process and quality indicators.
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of T. K.
Madhava Memorial College, Nangiarkulangara organized a Student Orientation Programme on
"Value Based Education & Indian Knowledge System"
on 14 July
2026 at the Seminar Hall from 10.00 a.m. to
12.30 p.m. The programme aimed to familiarize students with the
significance of value-based education and the rich heritage of the Indian
Knowledge System in shaping responsible and socially committed citizens.
The programme presided by the Principal, Dr. Venu S commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Aswathy S. P., IQAC Coordinator,
who welcomed the distinguished resource person, faculty members, and students.
She highlighted the importance of integrating ethical values and indigenous
knowledge into higher education to promote holistic development.
The session was led
by Dr. R.
Raveendran, Former Principal, S.N. College, Varkala, UGC
Emeritus Professor, and Special Officer (Academics), Sree Narayana Trusts,
Kollam. Through his insightful and inspiring presentation, he emphasized the
relevance of value-based education in today's world and explained how the
Indian Knowledge System contributes to intellectual, cultural, and moral
development. He encouraged students to uphold values, preserve India's
knowledge traditions, and apply them meaningfully in their academic and
personal lives.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Divya S.
Rajan, who expressed sincere gratitude to the resource person
for his enlightening session, Principal, faculty members, students, and all
those who contributed to the successful organization of the programme. The
orientation programme was highly informative and well received by the
participants.