Maharaja's College, Mysore

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Maharaja's College, Mysore
Maharaja's College, Mysore University
Maharaja's College, University of Mysore
Motto
Manushya Jati Tanonde Valam
Type Government Educational Institution
Established 1889
Chancellor Governor of Karnataka
Vice-Chancellor K. S. Rangappa
Principal Prof. Naagaraja murti
Location , ,
Affiliations University of Mysore
Website www.mcm.ac.in

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Maharaja's College, Mysore (1889) is a college affiliated to Mysore University.

History

The college finds its origins in the English-school known as "Maharaja Patashala" established by Maharaja of Mysore, Krishnaraja Wadiyar III in 1833, at the request of a British officer, General Fraser. Subsequently it became a High School, and in 1868, after the death of Maharaja was handed over to the Government of Mysore. The foundation stone of the present building was laid by Prince Albert Victor of Wales during his tour of India on November 27, 1889 in Mysore, during the reign Chamarajendra Wadiyar X. In 1879, the college was upgraded and became affiliated with University of Madras, it was upgraded to the first grade college in 1894.[1][2]

The building was constructed at a cost of Rs 9.41 lakh at the time,[1] The architecture was highlighted by arcaded verandahs on two floors, a central mansard roof and projecting end-blocks. It alsoemployed ornate elements like impost mouldings and pilastered capitals.[3] Nearly four decades later, the building of Yuvaraja's College, constructed near by in 1927 was modelled on the Maharaja's college building.[4]

The college took its present shape when the University of Mysore was established in 1916. The university started functioning from college campus itself and VC's office remained here till 1947 when Crawford Hall was built.[1] M.A. courses were started at the college in 1917.[5] It went on to be a pioneer in the education. The college has had distinguished teachers such as Prof. JC Rollo, Albert Mackintosh, Kuvempu, Shama Rao, K. Hanumanta Rao, and Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1918-1921) [6] besides notable alumni like writer R.K. Narayan.[1][7][8]

As of July 2013, the University of Mysore was accredited "Grade A" by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC),[9] while its academic staff was ranked amongst the top 5 in across India.[10]

Former faculty

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Maharaja's College Faculty:Sitting row-left to right M.R.Varadachar(second from left), M.H.Krishna (third from left), A. R. Krishnashastry (fourth from left), S. Srikanta Sastri (seventh from left), Rallapalli Anantha Krishna Sharma (eighth from left), Standing-bottom row-V. Seetharamaiah (fourth from left) and D.L.Narasimhachar (seventh from left)

Academics

Courses

  • M.Sc. in Geographical Information System
  • M.Sc. in Criminology and Forensic Science
  • M.Phil. in Correctional Administration and Forensic Science
  • M.A. in Kannada, English Literature, Journalism and all most all the traditional humanities study courses.
  • CIST (Center for Information Technology studies Department) offers IT related study courses.

Notable alumni

Sitting on chairs from left to right-S.Srikanta Sastri, K.V.Puttappa (Kuvempu) (fourth from left), A.R.Krishnasastry (fifth from left), Rallapalli Anantha Krishna Sharma (sixth from left), V.Seetharamaiah (seventh from left)

References

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