Government College Kasaragod

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About Government College Kasaragod

Government College Kasaragod is a government college in Kasaragod, Kerala, established in 1957. It is affiliated to Kannur University, Kannur. Campusbells lists it under General.

Government College Kasaragod was established in 1957 by the Government of Kerala, as a need was felt for a college in this underdeveloped area. In the beginning, there was no facility of its own, so the classes were conducted in a local high school in Kasaragod town. It was the then Education Minister Prof. Joseph Mundasseri who took the initiative in the matter. The College commenced functioning early in August 1957 in a corner of the High School building. Prof. V. Gopalan Nair took over as the first Principal of the college on 08-07-1957. The College was declared open by the Honorable Minister of Finance, Sri. C. Achutha Menon on 07-08-1957. Prof. V. Gopalan Nair was succeeded by Prof. K. S. V. Shenoy as the principal. For starting Degree classes in Economics and Mathematics,

Steps were taken to speed up the construction work of the proposed new campus at Kunhimavu Katte where 30.56 acres of land had been acquired for this purpose. Prof. K.S.V. Shenoy was succeeded by another stalwart Prof.

As described on the institution’s website (gck.ac.in)

At a glance

Key facts

Established

1957

Ownership

Public / Government

Stream

General

Location

Kasaragod, Kerala

Affiliated to

Kannur University, Kannur

Institution type

Affiliated College

Management

State Government

AISHE code

C-43874

Gallery

Campus photos

Photos: gck.ac.in