Sri C. Achutha Menon Government College is a state-run institution of higher education located in Kerala, India. It is named after C. Achutha Menon, a former Chief Minister of Kerala, and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in arts and sciences. The college functions under the Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala, and is affiliated with the University of Calicut.
| Name | Sri C. Achutha Menon Government College |
|---|---|
| Type | Government college |
| Location | Kerala, India |
| Affiliation | University of Calicut |
| Named after | C. Achutha Menon |
| Administered by | Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala |
The college is part of the network of government arts and science colleges established in Kerala to expand access to affordable higher education across the state. It carries the name of C. Achutha Menon, who served as Chief Minister of Kerala from 1969 to 1977 and is associated with several initiatives in education, planning, and public welfare during his tenure.
As an affiliated college of the University of Calicut, the institution follows the syllabi, examination patterns, and academic calendar prescribed by the university. Programmes are typically structured under the Choice Based Credit and Semester System adopted across affiliated colleges in Kerala. Departments commonly offered at such government colleges include languages, social sciences, commerce, and the natural sciences.
The college is headed by a Principal appointed by the Government of Kerala through the Department of Collegiate Education. Faculty appointments are made through the Kerala Public Service Commission, and the institution receives its operational funding from the state government. Student admissions are processed centrally through the state's online single-window admission system for government and aided colleges.
The college contributes to higher education access in its region by providing subsidised tuition under the government college framework. It serves as one of the institutions sustaining the public higher education system in Kerala, which has historically been a significant factor in the state's high literacy rate and social development indicators.