Lourdes Matha College of Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
Lourdes Matha College of Science & Technology, Lourdes Hills, Kuttichal P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, KerAs flag bearers of excellence in professional education in South Kerala, “Lourdes Matha Catholic Educational Society” was given birth by the initiative of Rev. Fr. Joseph Kurinjiparampil, with the encouragement and association of a few Syrian Catholic Parishioners in Thiruvananthapuram, who have left indelible imprints in the segment of education and with the blessings and patronage of His Grace Mar Joseph Powathil, the then Archbishop of Changanacherry.
Lourdes Matha College of Science and Technology established by the “Lourdes Matha Catholic Educational Society”, has been approved by the Govt of Kerala and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) vide order No: 06/06/KER/ENGG 2002-03 dated 27-05-2002 and is affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University.
The College has a spacious campus of 25 acres at Kuttichal,a rustic village in the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram city, hardly 24 km away from it. The scenic beauty and virgin surroundings of the picturesque lush green rubber plantations in the backdrop of misty Western Ghats and the serene, tranquil hillock provide a perfect environment for harmonious study. The vision of the Lourdes Matha Educational Society is to establish a “Centre of Excellence” in the field of Engineering and Technology to mould world class professionals.
The missions of Lourdes Matha College of Science and Technology provide advance knowledge and educate students in science and technology and also teaching, research and innovation and pursue its mission of service to the nation and the world.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Library
Job oriented internship programs are provided.
Laboratories equipped with sophisticated and latest instruments
Lourdes Matha College of Science & Technology, Lourdes Hills, Kuttichal P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695574, India.
Biji Joy of S7 CSE(2017-2021 Batch) secured CGPA of 9.61 in KTU B.Tech S6 Examinations.
Anoop S Anil of S5 CSE(2018-2022 Batch) secured CGPA of 9.83 in KTU B.Tech S4 Examinations.
Ally S Nair of S5 CSE(2018-2022 Batch) secured CGPA of 9.02 in KTU B.Tech S4 Examinations.
The College has various national and international collaborations.
The Management Programme (MBA) of Lourdes Matha College of Science & Technology has entered into an academic partnership with XIME, Bangalore.
The Lourdes Matha Alumni Association(LOMAA) was formed in the year 2007. The mission of LOMAA is to create a strong, supportive, and visible global community that benefits alumni, alma mater and the society. The members of LOMAA are alumni of Lourdes Matha College of Science and Technology(LMCST). Executive committee of LOMAA consist of President(Principal, LMCST), Vice President(alumnus/alumna), Secretary(Faculty), Joint Secretary(alumnus/alumna), Treasurer(Faculty), Immediate Past Secretary and seven executive members(alumnus/alumna). Election of executive committee members except President is done during Annual General body meeting. General body meeting is conducted every year as decided by the LOMAA executive committee.
- Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of India.
- Candidates who have passed Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala, or Examinations recognized as equivalent thereto, with 50% marks in Mathematics separately, and 50% marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry or equivalent put together are eligible for admission. However, candidates who have passed HSE/Equivalent with 45% marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry put together are eligible for admissi
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Facilities
Boys Hostel
The college has a boys’ hostel facility which provides good hostel accommodation for the students. St. Thomas Hostel can accommodate 210 inmates. Hostel administration is managed by a Priest, who is the Chief Warden, and a team of Wardens drawn from the faculty. Hostel Executive Committee takes decisions on routine matters. The hostel is set up in a three-storeyed building that is aesthetically laid out with plenty of open space and a lush green lawn in its Midst. The rooms are well ventilated and airy and installed with fans, tube lights, and comfortable furniture. A Biometric system has been introduced to monitor the attendance and presence of students in the hostel. The hostel has the full-fledged supporting staff, security staff, and other workers. The mess is equipped with excellent furniture, an entertainment system, and purified water. The mess is provided with a steam cooking facility and gas burners. Steaming is one of the best cooking methods for maximizing taste and color while retaining most nutrients in vegetables and rice.
Girls Hostel
The college has a girl's hostel facility which provides good hostel accommodation for the students. Assisi Hostel is run by Franciscan Clarist Sisters. This Hostel can accommodate about 75 girls. The Management evinces a keen interest in ensuring that the living of the borders on the campus should be secure, safe, and academic-oriented. A chapel is provided so that Catholic students can attend daily Holy Mass and prayer meetings. Hostel, with its beautifully landscaped and carefully tended gardens, provides an ideal environment for a congenial learning experience.
Gym
The college has a Gym facility for the students.
Library
LMCST Central Library is fully automated and Koha software is used for circulation, procurement, OPAC, etc. All the library documents are bar-coded and books are issued to the users by reading the barcodes of the document. The college has a central library and 6 department libraries. The reading room is well furnished. The exclusive reference section is available in the library. A visitor’s register is maintained for staff and students. CCTV cameras are installed in the library for strict surveillance. The library houses more than 26460 books and about 500 e-journals covering various branches of Engineering and Technology. The LMCST central library is a member of DELNET which gives access to E-books and 500 full-text e-journals both national and international. The central library is a member of NDL which has a collection of more than 6-lacks e-books.
Sports
Lourdes Matha College of Science and Technology provides great opportunities for all students in indoor and outdoor sports and games activities. The College aims at the holistic development of each student. the College provides the students with outdoor facilities like two volleyball courts, cricket and football courts, a basketball court, shuttle badminton courts, handball court, and an athletic field. they also provide indoor facilities like gymnasium, table tennis, caroms, boxing, and chess.
Cafeteria
The college has state of an art cafeteria with a most modern centralized food production facility is also in place which serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian items. Open six days a week, the Dining Hall is an all-care-to-eat style facility. Students will be served healthy and delicious, veg, and non-veg items in a highly hygienic and comfortable ambiance. In the canteen, there is always a shelf space for ice creams, Yogurt, muffins, etc.
Auditorium
The college has an auditorium facility for events and seminars.
Medical/Hospital
The college has a health center with a first aid facility for the students.
WiFi
The college has a Wi-Fi facility for the students and staff.
IT Infrastructure
The college has advanced computing facilities with state-of-art modern technologies to train manpower in the field of programming languages, data processing, and computer networks. The center has all the latest software required for Engineering and Scientific applications.
Transport
The college has provided a highly comfortable and convenient transportation facility for the students and staff members from every nook and corner of Trivandrum on all working days.
Laboratories
The college has a departmental based laboratory facility for the students. Electronic Devices and Circuits Lab Digital Electronics Lab Communication Lab Microwave and Optical Communication Lab Programming and Simulation LabIndustrial Electronics Lab Electronics Product Design Lab etc.
Alumni Associations
The college has a good networking for the alumni association.
Guest Room
The college provides accommodation for eminent academicians and industrialists who come in to impart the knowledge to the potential technocrats and managers in the guest house.
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