Bishop Kurialacherry College For Women

Bishop Kurialacherry College For Women is named after the Servant of God, Mar Thomas Kurialacherry, the first native Bishop of Changanacherry and the Founder of the Sisters of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.It was their vision that by educating women they can create better home society and nation. “When we educate a woman they are educating a generation “ he used to say.

The College started functioning on 5th July 1965 under the able guidance of Sr. Mary Xavier as the first Principal. The Management is actively involved in planning and implementing innovative programmes for the development of the students and society. It has always held the lamp of learning high with its motto “Accendere Lumen – to kindle the light” and has removed the darkness of ignorance from the minds of those who entered the portals of there institution.

The college is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University and was upgraded in 1980. The College was accredited by NAAC in 1999- 2000 at the three star level. In 2007 the college successfully under went the process of Re-Accreditation and was awarded the B++ Grade. The NAAC report has specially complimented the college for its pioneering efforts in the field of women’s education.

Established : 1965