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Situated on the blessed hills of Sivagiri, Sree Narayana College, Varkala, is one of the foremost educational institutions in the State. It offers a centre of learning and excellence to students, especially those in remote areas.
Strictly adhering to the philosophy of Sree Narayana Guru, the college aims at uplifting students through education. Along with academic guidance, the students are monitored and mentored for their total development into responsible citizens.
The Sivagiri and the Narayana Gurukula, twin centres of spiritual excellence and learning, stand guard over the college, casting their halo over this institution set up to mould generations to break the constraints of narrow-mindedness.
This is a college where students from all sections of society come together, irrespective of social, economic and political differences. The whole campus is like a family, with its sprinkling of laughter and tears.
Here, it is not just about teaching and learning, but it is all about knowledge and education.
Education that will lead to liberation, to the enlightenment of mind, as urged by our Patron Saint, Sree Narayana Guru.
(How to reach the College
Varkala is 50 Kms away from Trivandrum City.
It is accessible by Road and rail road
The National Highway passes through Kallambalam, 15 Km from the college. Varkala Railway Station is only 3 Km from the college.
History (The Beginnings)
The college was inaugurated by Sri. R. Sankar, the then Chief Minister of Kerala and an ardent believer of the Principles and teachings of Sree Narayana Guru, on 7 July 1964. In 1967 official sanction for starting degree courses was obtained. On 24 July 1967the degree courses were formally inaugurated.
The Evolution
In 1981 the college started offering PG courses, first in Economics, followed by Physics (1995) and Analytical Chemistry (2001).
In 2006 the University of Kerala recognized the Post Graduate Department of Economics as a Research Centre in Economics. Now it offers various research programmes including Ph.D.
The B+ grade conferred by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2003-2004 recognized the overall evolution of the college into a premier educational institution.
Varkala
A famous international tourist centre, Varkala offers a lot of tourist attractions.
Varkala Tunnel. The waterway bet Tri-Kochi Mineral springs.
The Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi, where Gurudevan takes eternal rest, is a major pilgrimage centre. The Janardhana Temple in Varkala is both a centre of worship and a historical moment. The Nataraja Guru Samadhi is an abode of peace and calm. The Narayana Gurukulam and its library is a centre for expanding knowledge.
