Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College
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PSMO College | |
 PSMO College in Tirurangadi | |
| Type | Government-aided private |
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| Established | 1968 |
| Affiliation | University of Calicut |
| Location | , , 11°02′29″N 75°55′55″E / 11.0414162°N 75.9320603°E |
| Website | http://psmocollege.ac.in/ |
  Location in Kerala  Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College (India) | |
Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College (PSMO) is a government-aided private junior college affiliated to the University of Calicut. It was established in 1968 under the management of the Tirurangadi Muslim Orphanage.
History
[edit]The college was established in 1968 as a government-aided junior college affiliated to the University of Kerala. In the same year, it was re-affiliated to the University of Calicut after the reorganization of the university.[1]
It was upgraded as a first grade college in 1972 and a Post Graduate College in 1980. Twelve degree courses and seven post graduate courses are offered at the college catering to the higher education needs of around 1800 students.[when?]
The college was mainly intended for the educational progress of the orphans of the Muslim community but it also fulfills the educational aspirations of students from all communities.
Location
[edit]The college is situated at Tirurangadi a distance of 13 km from Calicut University Campus, 18.1 km from the District Headquarters at Malappuram, 10.3 km from the Parappanangadi Railway station, 17 km from Calicut Airport and 1 km from the NH 17 at Kakkad.
Notable alumni
[edit]- K. T. Jaleel, Former Higher Education Minister of Kerala
- N. Samsudheen, MLA
- M. M. Akbar, Islamic Preacher
- Mani C. Kappan, MLA
- K. V. Rabiya, Social service worker
See also
[edit]References
[edit]External links
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- PSMO College Web Site
- PSMO COLLEGE UAE ALUMNI
- Media One article
- University of Calicut
- University Grants Commission
- National Assessment and Accreditation Council
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