Fatima Mata National College is an autonomous aided college located in Kollam, Kerala. Founded in 1951, by Bishop Jerome M. Fernandez, the first native Bishop of the Diocese of Quilon, it is named after Our Lady of Fatima, a Catholic title of the Virgin Mary.
The college was ranked 92nd in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) in 2022. It is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' Grade, affiliated to the University of Kerala and approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). In 2025, the college celebrated its 75th anniversary, designated as its Diamond Jubilee, with events attended by notable figures including the Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan.
Rankings and affiliations
In 2022, the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) placed Fatima Mata National College in the 92nd position among all colleges in India.
It is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' Grade, affiliated to the University of Kerala and approved by the University Grants Commission(UGC).
Motto
The school's motto is PER MATREM PRO PATRIA (through the Mother for the Fatherland).
History
The college was founded in 1951 by Jerome M. Fernandez Thuppasseril, the first native Bishop of Quilon. The college was formally inaugurated on 29 December 1952 by Norman Cardinal Gilroy, Papal Legate to India.
It was elevated to the status of a first grade college with the introduction of degree courses in Commerce, Economics and Zoology. This was followed by the introduction of courses in Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Physical resources were added in the form of hostels, sports pavilions, chemistry block, auditorium, playgrounds, an NCC office, a hockey stadium, a language lab, basketball courts, a botany garden, computer labs and research centres.
In 2025, the institute celebrated its Diamond Jubilee, celebrating its 75th anniversary. Vice President of India C P Radhakrishnan attended the event as the chief guest.
See also
- Educational Institutions in Kollam District