- 1952 – Year of Establishment and Commencement of UG programme – B.Sc Zoology
- 1992 –Â Prof. Joseph Leslie Nedungadan of Zoology department appointed as the eighth Principal
- 1995 – First department to established a job oriented UG programme – B.Sc Aquaculture
- 2002 – Designed the curriculum for M.Sc Zoology with Medical Microbiology and started the course for the first time in Mahatma Gandhi University.
- 2007 – Recognized by Mahatma Gandhi University [MGU] as a Research Centre in Zoology.
- 2012 – Prof. Harry Cleetus of Zoology department appointed as the fifteenth Principal.
- 2012 – One among the first departments to receive 5 year funds under the DBT Star College SchemeÂ
- 2016 – Dr. M.L. Joseph of Zoology department appointed as the sixteenth Principal.
- 2016 – Dr. Vincent Terrence Rebello became the first Dean (Academics) after getting autonomy to the college.
- 2016 – Prof. K. J. Benny became the first CoE after getting autonomy to the college.
- 2016 – Dr. Asha Raj become first doctoral student of this department to get Ph.D in Zoology from MGU.
- 2019 – Recognized by Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies [KUFOS] as a Research Centre in Microbiology.
- 2019 – Certificate course started in ‘Basic Microbial Techniques.’
- The Department came into existence in 2019, with the inception of the three-year vocational degree course in Travel and Tourism Management.
- On 2nd November 2020, The Department signed an MOU with Harbour Hotels, North Paravur
- On 28th November 2020, The Department signed an MOU with Paradise Holidays, Aluva
- The official launch of the department Logo was held on 29 January 2021 in the presence of Shri. Rupesh Kumar K ( RT Mission coordinator, Government of Kerala)
- The first travelogue magazine of the department – Fernweh was launched on World Tourism Day’ 2021 which was inaugurated by Shri. Advt. P.A. Mohammed Riyas Honorable Minister of Kerala (Dept of Public works & tourism)
- 2011 – Commencement of the Programme M.Sc. Space Science & Technology
- 2014 – First batch passed out
- 2016 – Establishment of Department of Space Science
- 2019 – First Curriculum restructuring
- 2022 – Second Curriculum restructuring
2019: Leading social work activities in college with the collaboration of 22 other departments
2016 : Introduced a programme called “SAVE” : St. Albert’s Voluntary Executives for Social Welfare
2015 : MSW Programme started
The department started in 2019
Department of retail management signed MoU with Mfg. Kollaur industries in 2020 October.
- Established : 2014
- UG :Â 2014
- PG : 2020
- Certificate Program : 2020
- Department of Business Administration was established in the year 2014.
- The First syllabus revision was during the academic year 2017-18.
- The Second syllabus was revised during the academic year 2019-20.
- The Department of Business Administration signed MOU’s with various reputed organizations from 2019.
- Department of Business Administration was Ranked 6th among emerging BBA Institutions of India by Times B-School Survey 2020.
- B Sc Mathematics (1947)
- M Sc Mathematics (1964)
- Research leading to Ph D in Mathematics (1998)
- Ph D Course Work (2012)
- DST-FIST Recognised Department (2015)
- Ranked 38th in the Best Science Colleges in India (Week – Hansa Survey 2021)
- Nodal Centre for UGC Coaching in Mathematics by Minority Welfare Department, Kerala (2022)
- Established 2020
- The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication Signed an MOU with Nalla Relations, a PR Firm on 17th March 2021
- The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication Signed an MOU with Keralavani on 11th August 2021
- Established on 1946
- Started Under Graduate Programme on 1947
- Started Post Graduate Programme on 1997
- Started M.Sc Space Science on 2011
Peer Reviewed Journals & Research Publications –
International Platform for knowledge transfer during the annual Albertian Knowledge Summit
Student Journals
Student Association
Certificate Programmes – AELP
Social Outreach Programme – Lebanah Aheb – Construction of home for the needy.
First time in Kerala, a University has started a 3-year full-time UG Degree Programme in Logistics Management, in St. Albert’s.
A fully vocational skill enhancement Programme, under Logistics Sector Skill Council, Ministry of Human Resources, GOI, commenced the first Batch, in November 2014, under the Department of Commerce.
- Became an independent Department (Dept. of Vocational Studies – DVS) in 2015.
- B.Voc students initiated wearing Uniform on every Tuesdays & Thursdays.
- The Department has now 7 Full-time faculty members and 174 students, with 1: 25 ratio.
- Secured 2nd and 3rd rank in MG university examination.
- Fourth batch came into the self-financing status, with an inter-state diversity
- Answer sheets’ distribution for the internal examinations has been started by July 2017.
- EPIFANO Season 1 – 2018
- In the academic year 2020 November, UGC has launched a programme M.Voc Logistics & Supply Chain Management in addition to B.Voc programme.
- The department was established in 1946 with Malayalam as a second language.
- In 2020, French was introduced.
- Commenced the first UG Programme of B.Sc. Aquaculture – 1995
- Commenced the second UG Programme B.Sc. Industrial Fish & Fisheries – 1996
- Leased a 1 acre farm at Vallarpadam – 1996
- Own farm of 1ha purchased at Chriya Kadamakudy, Pizhala, Ernakulam – 1998
- Participated in the first International Aquashow organized by the Govt. of Kerala at Trivandrum- 1998
- Organized the First All Kerala Inter Collegiate Youth Festival at St. Albert’s College associating with the Zoology Department- 2000
- Commenced the PG Programme of M.Sc. Applied Fisheries & Aquaculture – 2002
- Department started functioning in Annex Building – 2004
- First Aquaculture Department to organize Harvest Festival in Kerala – 2006
- Launched the “Conservation Research Group” CRG of Kerala – 2007
- Organized the First International Internship of the college collaborating with the University of Winsonsin- Madison, USA- 2012
- One among the first departments funded under the DBT Star College Scheme – 2012-2017
- Recognized by MGU as a Research Department – 2016
- Associated with the Albertian International Educational Expo – 2017 & 2018 by organizing the Aquashow
- Organized Knowledge Summits in the subject associating with Albertian International Knowledge Summit – 2017 & 2018
- Functioning Entrepreneurship Skill Development Centre(ESDC) since 2013
- First Department to have 100% regular staff with Ph.D.
- Dr. Bijoy V M appointed as principal of College on April 1st 2022
- B Voc Fitness Management and Personal Training (Self Financing) program started in 2019- 2020 academic year.
- B Voc Sports Nutrition and Physiotherapy (Self Financing) program started in 2020-2021 academic year.
- Established. 2015
- Started B Sc Computer Science Programme in 2015
- Started M Sc Computer Science Programme in 2020
- B.Voc Software Development Programme in 2020
- Certificate Programme in Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT) in 2019
2012
Started B Com- Computer Application (SF)
2015
Started B.Com Taxation (SF)
2020
Started B Com- Cooperation (SF)
Started B Voc Professional Accounting & Taxation (SF)
Started M Com Finance (SF)
- 1963- B Com Taxation
- 1981 – M Com Finance
- 1998 – Research Centre of MG University
- 2012 – B Com- Computer Application (SF)
- 2014 – Ph. D Course Work for Research Scholars
- 2015 – B.Com Taxation (SF)
- 2020- B. Com Cooperation (SF), B. Voc Professional Accounting and Taxation and M. Com Finance (SF)
- Certificate Programme in Online Trading and Mutual Fund Management
- Established : 1947
- UG (B Sc Chemistry) : 1947
- PG : 1982
- Research Centre : 2000
- UG (B Sc Industrial Chemistry) : 2001
- Certificate Programme : 2019 and 2021
- Kerala State Pollution Control Board Accredited B Grade Analytical Laboratory : 2007
- FIST aided department : 2008 and 2013
- Established :1946
- UG : 1947
- PG : 1964
- Research Centre : 2007
- Certificate Program : 2019
- First PhD Degree awarded from the Department : 2019
- Platinum Jubilee : 2022
1892 | St. Albert’s school started on Feb 1, 1892 with only 31 students. The school was established by Italian Missionary, Vicar General Rev. Fr. Candice, under the direction from then Archbishop of Verapoly, His Grace the Most Rev. Dr. Leonardo Mellano. |
1896 | On August 4, 1896, the school was elevated to the level of Lower Secondary School |
1897 | The two Gothic buildings which have been important land marks of Cochin City were constructed in 1897. The design and construction was carried out by Mr. Raiappan of Kottar village in erstwhile Travancore State. |
1898 | In 1898 due to shortage of students at St. Philomina’s High School in Koonammavu, its students and teachers were incorporated into St. Albert’s School, which had greatly helped our school to be upgraded to a High school level, and on Jan 11, 1898 formal up-gradation was done. |
1898 | On August 18, 1898 school got the recognition of Madras University. |
1907 | In 1907 a new building was constructed at the north east corner of the school ground, which was meant for hostel and chapel, school chapel still resides at this building. |
1946 | July 16, St. Albert’s College started in the St. Albert’s H.S. Building with 150 Intermediate Course Students, affiliated to Madras University |
1946 | Very Rev. Msgr. Joseph Vaipicherry, took charge as the Manager of Both St. Albert’s High School and St. Albert’s College |
1946 | Prof. & Grand Chevalier L.M. Pylee was appointed the first Principal |
1946 | Dec. 20, Foundation Stone for the New College Building was laid by the Founder Patron Archbishop Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Attipetty |
1947 | Prof. L.M. Pylee was elevated Education Minister of Travancore-Kochi State |
1947 | Rev. Dr. Luke Burke, O.F.M. (Ireland) was appointed the second Principal |
1947 | Degree Courses were started in Botany, Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Economics |
1949 | Prof. L.M. Pylee was appointed Principal for the second time |
1952 | Dec. 31, New College Building was blessed by His Eminence Norman Thomas Cardinal Gilroy (Sydney Archbishop) |
1956 | Very Rev. Msgr. Xavier Kaniyampurath was appointed the third Principal |
1957 | Rt. Rev. Msgr. Alexander Lenthaparambil took charge as the Manager |
1960 | Rt. Rev. Msgr. Francis Payyappilly took charge as the Manager |
1963 | B.Com. Degree course started |
1964 | M.Sc. Maths & Botany P.G. Degree courses started |
1970 | January 21, Archbishop Attipetty expired |
1971 | Archbishop Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Kelanthara took charge as the second Patron |
1973 | Rev. Dr. Augustine O. Konnully was appointed the fourth Principal |
1978 | Rt. Rev. Msgr. Emmanuel Lopez took charge as the Manager |
1978 | Rev. Fr. Antony J. Panakkal was appointed the fifth Principal |
1978 | March 11, Rt. Rev. Dr. Antony Thannikot consecrated Auxiliary Bishop and took charge as Co-Patron |
1979 | Rev. Fr. Sebastian Kunnathoor was appointed Bursar |
1980 | M.Com. P.G. Degree course started |
1983 | M.Sc. Chemistry P.G. Degree course started |
1984 | Rev. Fr. Raphael Ollattupuram took charge as the Manager |
1984 | Feb. 24, Bishop Thannikot expired |
1985 | Prof. C.B. Peter was appointed the sixth Principal |
1986 | Oct. 19, Archbishop Kelanthara expired |
1987 | March 19, Archbishop Most Rev. Dr. Cornelius Elenjikal took charge as the 3rd Patron |
1987 | Rev. Dr. Joseph Thaikoodan took charge as the Manager |
1987 | Prof. A. J. Benjamin appointed as the seventh Principal |
1992 | Prof. Joseph Leslie Nedungadan appointed as the eighth Principal |
1993 | Prof. Mathew Pylee appointed as the nineth Principal |
1993 | IGNOU started |
1993 | C.A. Professional Education – I started |
1994 | Prof. P. G. Michael appointed as the tenth Principal |
1995 | B.Sc. Aqua culture started |
1996 | Prof. Mathew J. Vaz appointed as the eleventh Principal |
1996 | B.Sc. Industrial Fish & Fishery started |
1996 | Purchased 3.25 acres of land at Pizhala and developed a modern aquaculture demonstration Farm |
1996 | New College Auditorium opened |
1996 | Golden Jubilee Celebrations |
1996 | Archbishop Cornelius Elenjikal retired |
1996 | Nov. 3, Archbishop Most Rev. Dr. Daniel Acharuparambil took charge as the Fourth Patron |
1998 | Rev. Fr. Jose Chelangara took charge as the Manager |
1998 | Research Centre, Commerce started |
1998 | Research Centre, Maths started |
1999 | M.Sc. Physics started |
1999 | State of Art Tennis complex with Australian Flexy cushion surface inaugurated |
1999 | Prof. M.R. Joseph appointed as the twelfth Principal |
2000 | Research Centre, Chemistry started |
2000 | New Seminar Hall opened |
2000 | B.A. English started |
2001 | B.Sc. Voc. Chemistry started |
2002 | C.A. Professional Education – II started |
2002 | College declared Complete Computer Literate |
2002 | College Chapel blessed |
2003 | College Nationally accredited at the B++ level by NAAC |
2003 | New College Canteen inaugurated |
2003 | Rev. Dr. Clement Valluvassery took charge as the Manager |
2003 | Prof. P. J. Leslie appointed as the thirteenth Principal |
2004 | State of Art Basket Ball court with international standards inaugurated |
2004 | Carrier oriented Add-on courses started |
2004 | Business English certificate course started |
2004 | Inauguration of Bio-Science Lab Complex in the newly constructed building |
2005 | M A English started |
2006 | Diamond Jubilee Celebrations |
2006 | MBA Course started |
2006 | Albertian Institute of Management (AIM) was blessed by Most Rev. Dr. Daniel Acharuparambil on 17th May 2006 |
2006 | Co-education introduced to aided undergraduate courses |
2007 | ISO 9001:2000 certified by TUV Rheinland |
2007 | Prof. Stanley was appointed as the fourteenth Principal |
2007 | Prof. Titus Correya was appointed as Vice Principal |
2007 | Research Centre, Zoology started |
2007 | Research Centre, Botany started |
2007 | B.Sc. Animation Course started 2007 |
2008 | A state of the Art English Language Lab with latest facilities inaugurated |
2008 | Chemistry Lab accredited by Pollution Control Board |
2008 | Inauguration of CRG Group – Research Lab of Conservation Research Group |
2008 | Foundation stone laid for Women’s Hostel by Most Rev. Dr. Daniel Acharuparambil |
2008 | Chemistry Department selected under FIST program by Department of Science and Technology |
2009 | Co-education introduced to aided postgraduate courses |
2009 | State of the Art Council Hall “Concillium” inaugurated |
2009 | College Nationally accredited at A Grade with CGPA of 3.23 out of 4 by NAAC |
2009 | Certificate in Accounting Technicians of ICWAI started |
2010 | Prof. Harry Cleetus was appointed as Vice Principal |
2010 | ISO 9001:2008 re certified by TUV Rheinland |
2010 | Archbishop Most Rev. Dr. Francis Kallarackal took charge as the Fifth Patron on 11th April 2010 |
2011 | Digital spectroscopy lab inaugurated in Physics Department |
2011 | M.Sc. in Space Science and Technology started |
2012 | Prof Harry Cleetus was appointed as the 15th Principal |
2012 | Dr. Cyriac Mathew was appointed as Vice Principal |
2012 | B.Com Computer Application started |
2013 | Rev. Fr. Antony Arackal took charge as the manager |
2013 | M A Economics started |
2013 | Skill Development Centre of Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture started |
2013 | Ph D Course Work (Chemistry, Mathematics, Commerce, Botany, Zoology) Started |
2014 | Rev.Fr. Christy David Pathiala took charge as the first Assistant Manager |
2014 | New Indoor Stadium cum Multipurpose Hall Inaugurated |
2014 | BBA (Business Administration) Started |
2014 | B. Voc. Logistics Management Started |
2014 | B. Voc. Renewable Energy Started |
2014 | Inauguration of – Ornamental Fish Culture Lab |
2014 | Science Departments of the College selected under FIST program by Department of Science and Technology |
2014 | Foundation Stone Laid for the New Block of the St. Albert’s College |
2015 | A state of the Art Seminar Hall with latest facilities inaugurated |
2015 | St. Albert’s College is recommended by Kerala Higher Education Council for Autonomous Status |
2015 | BVoc Renewable Energy Lab (Thermal Energy, Wind Energy, Solar Energy, and other related equipments) |
2015 | Instrumentation Lab with the support of Department of Science and Technology (FIST) |
2015 | B. Com Taxation (SF) Started |
2015 | B. Sc Computer Science (SF) Started |
2015 | M S W Social Work (SF) Started |
2015 | Air Conditioned Mac Lab (Apple-Lab) |
2016 | Inauguration of New Academic Building by Archbishop Dr. Francis Kallarackal |
2016 | College Nationally accredited at A Grade NAAC (Third Cycle) |
2016 | Dr. M L Joseph was appointed as the Principal-in-charge, Dr. V S Sadanandan & Dr. Titus Correya were appointed as Vice Principals |
2016 | UGC confirmed Autonomous status to St. Albert’s College from academic year 2016-2017 |
2016 | Albertian Centre for Language Studies Started |
2016 | Albertian Centre for Social Research & Civic Studies Started |
2016 | St. Albert’s Voluntary Executive (SAVE) & Albertian English Learning (AELP) Started |
2016 | Green Energy Project – 40 KV Solar power grid installed |
2017 | Archbishop Dr. Joseph Kalathiparambil took charge as the 6th Patron |
2017 | Albertian International Educational Expo & Knowledge Summit started |
2017 | Centre for Competitive Studies & Civil Service Grooming Program (Residential) in association with KRLCC started |
2017 | Rev. Fr. Joseph Sherin Chemmayath took charge as Vice Chairman |
2017 | Best Albertian Student Award & Best Student Award for passing out batch of each program constituted |
2018 | Albertian Academy for Sports & Health Studies started |
2018 | Physical Education Centre inaugurated at Sports Campus, Kaloor |
2018 | College Ranked (NIRF) between 100 – 150 by MHRD |
2018 | Albertian Centre for Culture & Heritage Studies started |
2018 | Albertian Centre for Spiritual Studies started |
2018 | Albertian Space Observatory installed |
2018 | Rev. Fr. John Christopher Vadassery took charge as Vice Principal |
2019 | Started B. Voc. Programmes (B. Voc. Fitness Management & Personal Training, B. Voc. Retail Management & B. Voc. Travel & Tourism) |
2019 | Dr. Rosalind Gonzaga took charge as Vice Principal |
2019 | Rev. Fr. Jolly John Odathackal took charge as Vice Chairman |
2019 | Dr. Nelson Rodrigues took charge as Principal |
2020 | Hosted third Albertian International Educational Expo 2020/ Albertian Knowledge Summit 2020/ Arts Fest 2020 |
2020 | Started French department |
2020 | Started Business Management (SF), B Com Cooperation (SF) & M Com Finance (SF) |
2020 | Started M Voc Programmes (M Voc Logistics & Supply Chain Management & M Voc Renewable Energy) |
2020 | Started B. Voc. Programmes (B. Voc. Medical Psychiatric & Social Work, B. Voc. Journalism & Mass Communication, B. Voc. Fish post Harvest, B. Voc. Commercial Aquaculture, B. Voc. Sports Nutrition & Physiotherapy & B. Voc. Professional Accounting & Taxation & B. Voc. Software Development) |
2020 | Started an 5 year aided programme – Integrated MSc Programme in Basic Science and Statistics |
2020 | Ranked 97th in NIRF India Rank 2020 |
2021 | Dr. Soloman M A took charge as Principal |
2021 | Rev. Fr. John Christopher Vadassery took charge as Registrar |
2021 | Dr. Sabu M C took charge as Vice Principal |
2021 | Rev. Dr. Antony Thoppil took charge as Chairman & Manager |
2022 | Rev. Fr. Vincent Naduvilaparambil took charge as Vice Chairman & Bursar |
2022 | Dr. Bijoy V M took charge as Principal In-Charge |
2023 | College Nationally accredited at A Grade NAAC |
2023 | Rev. Fr. Vincent Naduvilaparambil took charge as Sports Campus Administrator |
2023 | Rev. Fr. Jenson Livera Ithithara took charge as Registrar |
2023 | Rev. Fr. Shine Pauly Kalathil took charge as Vice Chairman/ Registrar |