Henry Baker College

Henry Baker College, Melukavu
Motto From Darkness into Marvellous Light
Type Public
Established 1981
Affiliation East Kerala Diocese of the Church of South India
Academic affiliation
 Mahatma Gandhi University
Chairman Rt. Rev. Dr. K G Daniel
Principal Dr. Gireesh Kumar G.S
Students 388[1]
Undergraduates 343
Postgraduates 45
Location Melukavu, Kottayam
Website http://www.henrybakercollege.edu.in
Foundation and Inauguration stones of HB College, Melukavu

Henry Baker College, Melukavu, is a Government of Kerala and University Grants Commission (India) aided arts and science Christian college located in Melukavu, Kottayam in Kerala India.[2] Established in 1981, it was named after missionary Henry Baker Jr. Owned by the Diocese of East Kerala of the Church of South India, the college is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University. The college offers postgraduate courses (in Commerce and History) and undergraduate courses (in Commerce, Physics, English and History). This college is known for its lush green environment. The College is now undergoing the accreditation process by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The morning prayer song of the college is Lead, Kindly Light, a hymn written by John Henry Newman as a poem titled "the Pillar of Cloud" in 1983.

HBC Organizations

The following units are functioning inside the HBC campus:

  • HBC UGC NET Coaching Centre
  • HB (UGC Community) College
  • HB (Self-financing) College
  • The Melukavu HBC Cooperative Society Ltd. K916

HBC Library

College library is the knowledge hub for staff, students and the public. Library is open to all in accordance with library rules, with a wide range of books and journals for reference and lending. Rev. Henry Baker’s family collections make this library special. Library is fully automated as per the guidelines of University to make easily accessible.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Henry Baker College, Melukavu
  2. ↑ Mathew, Biju (1 May 2013). Campus Plus. Info Kerala Communications Pvt Ltd. p. 180. ISBN 978-81-921284-3-6.

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