Founded in 1964, the Department of Chemistry at Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad, has over sixty years of experience in developing skilled and socially responsible chemists. For more than six decades, the department has played a vital role in nurturing generations of scientifically inclined and socially conscious graduates of agricultural background in the heart of Kottayam district. Guided by its mission to discover, inspire, and educate future chemists, the department is deeply committed to promoting environmental awareness, scientific creativity, and professional skills among its students. Our vision goes beyond academic excellence – we aim to shape a morally grounded and culturally refined generation of chemists who contribute responsibly to society and science. The department offers both undergraduate and multi-disciplinary courses in Chemistry, supported by a team of dedicated, highly qualified, and research-active faculty members. Well-equipped laboratories provide students with hands-on training across all key branches of chemistry. Complemented by seminars, workshops, invited lectures, and association activities, the department ensures a comprehensive learning experience that prepares students for careers in research, industry, academia, and beyond.
- Carries a proud heritage of over 60 years of uninterrupted service in chemical education
- Dedicated to shaping environment-conscious, skilled, and morally refined chemists
- Qualified and research-active faculty committed to excellence in chemical education
- Well-equipped laboratories for hands-on training in all core branches of chemistry
- The Active Chemistry Association organises seminars, exhibitions, lectures, industrial visits, workshops, ChemiQuizes, and extension programmes to foster scientificenthusiasm, leadership, and social responsibility among students
- Active student participation in Ideathons and innovation challenges, with dedicated faculty guidance for student projects, and support in securing summer fellowships and internships
Visit to the National Institute of Rubber Training
Provided students with firsthand exposure to rubber science, processing technology, and quality testing, strengthening their understanding of the industrial applications of chemistry in Kerala's vital rubber sector.
An add-on course that offers a certificate featuring the Skill India badge
Alumni Lecture and Interaction with Mr George Saju, Analyst at Zifo Technologies Pvt Ltd., Chennai
Students gained valuable insights into the interdisciplinary applications of chemistry in pharmaceuticals and data analytics from an accomplished alumnus
Ms Marina Sebastian, Scientific Researcher at the Technical University of Dresden, engaging with students.
Ms. Marina Sebastian, our proud alumnus shared her academic journey and research experience abroad, motivating undergraduate students to pursue higher studies, international research collaborations, and scientific careers in chemistry
Workshop on Manufacturing Diary Products
The 'Dairy Delights' workshop, organised in connection with World Youth Skills Day, equipped students with hands-on skills in manufacturing dairy products like kulfi, choco mousse, pudding, paneer, peda, and ghee, blending food chemistry with entrepreneurial learning
