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Brief History


Master Builders of Devagiri Pioneers in the Making of Devagiri
Rev. Fr. Shabor Vallavanthara CMI Rev. Fr. Hormice Perumalil CMI Rev. Fr. Theodosius CMI Rev. Fr. Reynolds CMI Rev. Fr. Stanislaus CMI

Established in the year 1956, the college St. Joseph's College, popularly known as Devagiri College envisioned by the C.M.I Congregation, is a Christian minority institution and was formally inaugurated by the then Governor of Madras.

First affiliated to the University of Madras and then to the University of Kerala, this college is now under the University of Calicut.

Maintaining an ideal ambience and striking a delicate balance between curricular and co-curricular activities, this institution has been able to turn out more than 120 toppers in University examinations, come out the University athletic champions seventeen times, produce artists who have won laurels at national level, and nurture sportsmen and professionals of international reputation.

Succession List of Managers


Rev. Fr. Shabor C.M.I. : 1956-1960
Rev. Fr. Richard C.M.I : 1960-1965
Rev. Fr. Columbus C.M.I : 1965-1969
Rev. Fr. Cleophas C.M.I : 1969-1972
Rev. Fr. Columbus C.M.I : 1972-1975
Rev. Fr. Joseph Mattam C.M.I : 1975-1981
Rev. Fr. Joseph Paikada C.M.I : 1981-1982
Rev. Fr. Mathew Chalil C.M.I : 1982-1989
Rev. Fr. Thomas Kazhunnady C.M.I : 1989-1992
Rev. Fr. James Maruthukunnel C.M.I : 1992-1994
Rev. Fr. Celophas C.M.I : 1994-1996
Rev. Fr. Jose Kappukatt C.M.I : 1996-1999
Rev. Fr. Joseph Kappalumackal C.M.I : 1999-2001
Rev. Fr. Joseph Vayalil C.M.I : 2001-2002
Rev. Fr. Sebastian Adichilath C.M.I : 2002-2005
Rev. Fr. Paul Chakkanikunnel C.M.I : 2005-2008
Rev. Fr. Jose Edapadiyil C.M.I : 2008-Continuing

Succession List of Principals


Rev. Dr. Theodocius M.A. Ph.D : 1956-1963
Rev. Fr. S. H. Antony M.A : 1963-1965
Rev. Fr. Melanius M.A : 1965-1969
Rev. Fr. Isidore M.A., B.T : 1969-1971
Rev. Fr. Columbus M. A : 1971-1974
Rev. Fr. Ivans M.A : 1974-1976
Rev. Fr. Bennet Kurian M.B.A : 1976-1982
Rev. Fr. P.J.Joseph Paikada M.A : 1982-1989
Rev. Fr. Dr. Mathew Chalil M.Sc., Ph.D : 1989-1994
Rev. Fr. Dr. M.T. James Maruthukunnel M.Sc.,Ph.D : 1994-2002
Rev Fr. Joseph Vayalil M.A : 2002- 2007.
Rev Fr. Dr. K M Joseph M.Sc., Ph.D. : 2007- 2009.
Rev Rev. Fr. Mathew Baby M A : 2009- Continuing.

The Time Line


1956 January Laying of the foundation stone of the College Building by Rev. Fr. Hormice, C.M.I, the founder
July 9 Dedication of the College Building by Rt. Rev. Dr. Sebastian Vallopally, Bishop of Tellicherry.
Sept 25 Formal Inauguration of the College by Mr. Sri prakash, Governor of Madras.
1958 Devagiri College Block-2
1959 M.A. English,
N.C.C. Building
1960 M.Sc. Mathematics
Sports Pavillion
1961 Tagore Hostel
1962 Student's Centre
1963 Extension of the Eastern wing of the College
1965 Extension of the Western wing of the College
1967 Father's Quarters
1972 Eight Lane Track Stadium
1977 Library Building
1981 M.Sc. Botany
1982 M.Sc. Zoology
1990 New Office Block
1991 New Basket Ball Court
1994 P.T.A Conference Hall
1994 PGDCA ( A- Level)
1995 M.A. Economics
1995 Approval of Zoology Department as a Research Centre
1998 M.Sc. Chemistry
1999 DCA ( O-Level)
1999 M.Sc. Physics
1999 Installation of Internet Facilities
1999 Completion of Commerce Block
2001 M.Com
2002 Approval of Botany Department as a Research Centre
2002 Professional Education - 1 ( PE1)
2002 Professional Education - 2 ( PE2)
2003 M.S.W
2003 ICAW Foundation Course
2003 Admission to Women Students to Degree Courses