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Ever since the college was founded in 1922 as the one offering intermediate course in Humanities and Social Sciences, the Department of Economics was in existence. Undergraduate course in Economics was started in 1936 and Post Graduate programme in 1957. Right from its inception, it has had a spectacular track record of eminent faculty members who were the torch bearers of economic studies in Kerala. The Department has a wonderful galaxy of alumni as well. The Department also has a legacy of holding invited lectures and conducting national seminars and workshops regularly. The Department celebrated the Golden Jubilee of the Post Graduate Programme in 2006. In 2010, the Department has been granted recognition as an approved Research Centre of the Mahatma Gandhi University and since then it has become a rallying ground for researchers and scholars alike. Post Graduate Programme in Economics 2022-23 Admission Prospectus
Milestones
1922 Department  established
1934 BA Economics  started
1957 MA Course  begun
1982 MA Programme  was restructured with two sets of optionals
2001 Introduced Econometrics as an optional paper  for MA
2009 Started Add-on Course in Tourism
2010 Department was elevated to a Research Centre
2011 Started Add on Course on Human Rights
2012 Started offering Advanced Econometrics
2014 Began UG and PG Programmes under Autonomy
2015 Introduced  Own Curriculum & Syllabus
2016 Started Add-on Course in Financial Journalism
2017 Established the Centre for Trade, Technology & Innovation
2021 Centenary

Roll of Honour of Service
Prof. P R Krishna Iyer 1922-1965
Prof. C Z Scaria 1965-1986
Prof. T V Abraham 1950-1988
Prof. D Varghese 1950-1969
Prof. K M Kurien 1951-1988
Prof. Joseph Thomas 1968-1987
Prof. K K Francis 1956-1991
Prof. TV Varkey 1962-1990
Prof. Thomas Kanayamplavan 1961-1991
Prof. C O Abraham 1965-1990
Rev. Mar Joseph Powathil 1963-1972
Prof. George Joseph 1964-1994
Prof. P I Joseph 1967-1998
Prof. Joy Kurien 1967-2001
Rev. Fr. Tom Kunnumpuram 1987-2007
Dr. M S James 1979-2010
Dr. Jose. K. Joseph 1985-2011
Prof. T. K .Thomas 1985-2012
Dr. Jose Mathew 1987-2014
Prof. L Unnikrishnan 1987-2017
Dr. Joseph Kurian 1988-2019
Dr. Philip M P 1994-2019
Dr. Mathew J Mattam 1998-2019

Distinguished Alumni
Sri. Oommen Chandy (Former Chief Minister of Kerala)
Sri. K.C. Joseph (Former Minister for Rural Development)
Sri. Adoor Prakash (Former Minister of Health)
Prof N. M. Joseph (Former Minister of Forests)
Sri. Narayana Panikkar (Former NSS General Secretary)
Mar. George Alenchery (Cardinal,Syro Malabar Church)
Mar. Joseph Powathil (Archbishop Emeritus, Changanacherry)
Mar. George Kocherry (Bishop of Ghana and Togo)
Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis (Major Archbishop, Malankara Church)
Dr. Siby Mathews IPS, (Chief Information Officer)
Sri. M S Mani IAS, (Central Service)
Sri. Madhavan Nair IRS, (Income Tax Commissioner)
Sri. Joseph Mathew IES, (Planning Board)
Sri. Augustine Peter IES, (Planning Board)
Sri. K C Johny IRS, (Customs)
Dr. A V Jose Economist, (ILO)
Sri. Paul Joseph IES, (Ministry of Agriculture)
Sri. Saju K Surndran IES (Cochin Special Economic Zone)
Sri. Sindhu S IES (Planning Commission)
Sri. Augustine Peter IES (Competition Commision)
Vinu Abraham (Script writer)
Martin Prakkattu (Film Director)
Dr. K J Joseph (Director, GIFT)

Student Achievements (2023-24)
Mevin Mathew Varghese Alan M Mathew NCC Army Selection to Pre IGC 1 TSC 2023  
Mevin Mathew Varghese Selected through NCC Army for Ek Bharat Sreshta Bharat Kerala
S Bhanulal   First - KSEB Power Quiz  
S Bhanulal   Second Sapientia National Quiz Competition Department of Economics, Kristu Jayanti College Bengaluru
S Bhanulal Anil Mathew Second Negocio Inter Collegiate Quiz St Aloysius College Thrissur
S Bhanulal Anil Mathew SIB Ignite Kerala South Zone Winners  
S Bhanulal Anil Mathew   First Seguro Inter Collegiate Insurance Day Quiz Vimala College Thrisur and LIC
S Bhanulal Anil Mathew Second St Thomas Hospital Platinum Jubilee Quiz Competition
S Bhanulal Anil Mathew   First, Rev Sr Mary Kaithamattom Memorial Intercollegiate Quiz Assumption College Kerala
Anil Mathew   Second, Quiz, Team member, South Zone Inter University youth Festival
Jishnu VK First Prize, Team Member, Group Dance, CATHCOMERCIO 2.0 organised by Catholicate College Pathanamthitta
Jishnu VK MG University Arts Margamkali Team 3rd
Sanjo Dan Prasad Stringed Instrument Western 3rd, MG University Kalolsavam
Meril Iype Shaji Mappilapattu A Grade, MG University Kalolsavam
Govind G Nair Group song Eastern Team 3rd, MG University Kalolsavam
S Bhanulal Anil Mathew Quiz Second, MG University Kalolsavam
Liya Martin Aswathy Elsa Babu Meera Jose Angel Jose K Second Prize - Best Management Team Samarthya Fest, St Thomas College Thrisur
Liya Martin Aswathy Elsa Babu Meera Jose Angel Jose K Third Best Economist Team Hunt as part of Vriddhi 2023, St Thomas College Thrisur
Aswathy Elsa Babu Angel Jose K Second Intercollegiate Debate Competition as part of Oikonomia organised by Assumption College Kerala
Meera Jose Angel Jose K First Fr Varghee Chellanthara Memorial Debate Competition St Dominics College Kanjirapally
Adarsh Dinesh Junior Mr Kottayam 65kg
Amalu Maria Varghese Ammu Rose Varghese 2nd Degree Black Belt
Ammu Rose Varghese Amalu Maria Varghese Served as Referee, 13th State Karate Championship of KO-IN-CHI Academy Alappuzha
Aneesh T First - Changanaserry Marathon Season 2 10 Km
Aneesh T Kottayam District Athletic Meet 1500 mtr Men Bronze
Aneesh T Kottayam District Athletic Meet Bronze - Steeple Chase 3000m
Aneesh T Bronze 500 mtr race 41st MG University Inter Collegiate Athletics Championship
Sarun Saji Changanaserry Marathon Season 2 21 Km Second
Sarun Saji   Kottayam District Athletic Meet 5000 mtr Race Gold
Harrys Jacob Aby   Kottayam District Athletic Meet Javelin Throw U20 men Silver
Harrys Jacob Aby   Kottayam District Athletic Meet 100m U20 Men Bronze
Shalbin KS   Kottayam District Athletic Meet Triple Jump Gold
Shalbin KS Silver, High Jump 41st MG University Inter Collegiate Athletics Championship
Sangeeth S   Kottayam District Athletic Meet U20 100 M Gold
Sangeeth S   Kottayam District Athletic Meet U20 200 m Silver
Safin Joseph Kottayam District Athletic Meet 1500 m Silver
Aswin D Kottayam District Athletic Meet 800m Silver
Aswin D Gold 4 x 400 m relay All India Inter University Meet
Aswin D   Gold 4 x 400 m relay South Zone Inter University Athletic Meet
Aswin D   Bronze, 800m Men 41st MG University Inter Collegiate Athletics Championship
Aswin D Baroda Achievers Award 2023-24 Best in Sports
Praveen PK   Kottayam District Athletic Meet Javelin Throw - Gold
Praveen PK   Gold, Javelin Throw 41st MG University Inter Collegiate Athletics Championship
Praveen PK Gold, National Javelin Day Competition
Shibin Anto   Kottayam District Athletic Meet 10000 mtr Race Silver
Shibin Anto   Bronze, 500 m race 41st MG University Inter Collegiate Athletics Championship
Shibin Anto   Kottayam District Athletic Meet Gold - 1500 mtr men
Prashanth Prasad 59th Kerala State Senior Football Championship Representing  Alappuzha Team
Sreerag K Sasi 59th Kerala State Senior Football Championship Representing Kottayam Team`
Lintu Benoy George Gold 200m race, Annual Sports Day
Lintu Benoy George Silver 100m race, Annual Sports Day
Lintu Benoy Goutham Raj Veron Varghese Francis George Silver, 400m relay, Annual Sports Day    
Aneesh T Ajith Biju Sreerag K Sasi Ajel T Josh Thomas George Ajay Joby Ashish Boban Arjun R Sarun Saji Dodgeball Team, Gold Annual Sports Day  
 Krishna Prasad Aurora Served as Resource Person, MUN Training Session, Saintgits College of Applied Sciences
Rohan Jinu Jacob Luminary 2023
Pravi Karthik
Akash Varghese Mathew
A Grade MG University Drama Festival
Sanjo Dan Prasad Krishna Prasad Aurora Hrudya Elizabeth Mathews Luminary 2024  
Jestin Manoj Deon Baby Akash Varghese Mathew Jobin Johnson S Bhanulal Chacko Varghese Honour from State Blood Transfusion Council, Govt of Kerala  
Krishna Prasad Aurora Ajel T Josh Sanjo Dan Prasad S Bhanulal Joel George Jestin Manoj Ashis Joe KS Joel Joe Martin Bevan Joshy Abhishek Kuruvilla Varghese Akash Varghese Mathew Liya Susan Thomas Internship May 2023  at IIMAD Trivandrum  
Alan Gregory Josy Best Library User UG
Student Achievements (2021-22)
  • Nimmy S Kottoor Rank 1 in the KPSC Rank List for the post of Assistant Professor in Economics in Collegiate Education Department, Govt. of Kerala 2022
  • Abin Joseph Rank 41 in the KPSC Rank List for the post of Assistant Professor in Economics in Collegiate Education Department, Govt. of Kerala 2022
  • S Bhanulal 1st Quiz, Ecofiesta Dept of Ecconomics, St Thomas College Pala
  • S Bhanulal 3rd Group Quiz, MG Unversity youth festival 2022
  • Roja Cherian, Liya Zackariah 1st Paper presentation competition, Thakur College of Science & Commerce, 05 March 2022
  • Sanjo Dan Prasad 2nd Stringed Instrument (W), MG University youth festival 2022
  • Lintu Benoy George Gold medal 100m race, Pathanamthitta District Olympic Association
  • Aneesh T Gold Medal 20km walking, Pathanamthitta District Olympic Association
  • Aneesh T Bronze Medal 1500m, Pathanamthitta District Olympic Association
  • Deon Baby IEDC SBC Invited Talk, Cetlaster Eximus Nov 25 2021
  • S Bhanulal & Jacob James 1st Quiz, Mar Ivanious College Mavelikkara, 26 Mar 2022
  • Francis George 1st Power Quiz, KSEB Officers Associiation 31 Oct 2022
  • Ashwin D Bronze 4 x 400 m racing, All India Inter Collegiate Athletic Meet
  • Luke Jude Sajan Intercollegiate Intoning, Nirmala College Muvattupuzha 12 March 2022
  • Aaron Blesson Best Player, South India Inter Collegiate Basketball Tournament
  • Aaron Blesson Selection to National Coaching Camp of Indian Senior Men's Basketball Team for FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers
  • S Bhanulal 1st Geniuz Quiz Competition, Assumption College
  • Akhil TA 1st Mimicry, College Union youth festival 2022 Noor
  • Lishan Abraham Poetry English 1, College Union youth festival 2022 Noor
  • Lishan Abraham Poetry Hindi 2, College Union youth festival 2022 Noor
  • Sanjo Don Prasad 1st String Instrument (W), College Union youth festival 2022 Noor
  • Rohan Jinu Jacob 2nd String Instrument (W), College Union youth festival 2022 Noor
  • Vishnudev KA 2nd Light Music, College Union youth festival 2022 Noor
  • Meril Iype Shaji 2nd Malayalam Recitation, College Union youth festival 2022 Noor
  • Enoch J Mathew Kadhaprasangam 3rd, College Union youth festival 2022 Noor
  • Enoch J Mathew Malayalam Recitation 3rd, College Union youth festival 2022 Noor
  • Joice John Kuruvilla Photography 3rd, College Union youth festival 2022 Noor
  • Jasion Mathew Painting 3rd, College Union youth festival 2022 Noor
  • Luke Jude Sajan Finalist, Luminary 2022
  • Rhithurag MS Winner, Luminary 2022
  • Abhishek Kuruvilla Varghese Verbal Mention, SB MUN 2022
  • S Bhanulal 1st Quiz, IQ The Innovation
  • Alex R Benny, Daniel Thomas, Jaison Thomas 1st Treasure hunt, St Thomas College Palai
  • Jacob James, S Bhanulal 1st Quiz, St Thomas College Palai
  • Adwaith S 1st, Essay writing competition organised in connection with the World Population Day held on 16th of June 2021
  • Nikhil AK 2nd, Essay writing competition organised in connection with the World Population Day held on 16th of June 2021
  • Meril Iype Shaji 1st Book Review Competition organised in connection with the National Reading Day 2021 held on 19th of June 2021
  • Amala V Anil 2nd Book Review Competition organised in connection with the National Reading Day 2021 held on 19th of June 2021
  • Amal BT 3rd Price in College Athletes Meet
  • Amal BT Bronze Medal in triple jump
  • Amal BT MG University Athletic Runner Up Team Member
  • Joyal Joseph University Basketball Team Member Selection
  • Aswin D Silver Medal in 800 meters
  • Aswin D Bronze Medal in 1500 meters
  • Aswin D MG University Athletic Runner Up Team Member
  • Jacob James & S Bhanulal 1st Quiz, FACT Aluva All India Quiz Competition 2021
  • S Bhanulal 1st LIC Intercollegiate Quiz Competition 2021
  • S Bhanulal 1st Library Science Quiz, SB College Kerala
  • 3rd Cross country, MG University Championship

Placements 
Rince P Peter BA 2021- 2024 TCS
D Pranav BA 2021- 2024 TCS
Tom Cherian MA 2022- 2024 Federal Bank
Tom Cherian MA 2022- 2024 Accenture
Akash Geo Joseph MA 2022- 2024 Accenture
Hrudya Elizabeth Mathew MA 2022- 2024 Accenture
Nanda Thomas MA 2022- 2024 Accenture
Neha Teres John MA 2022- 2024 Accenture
Anit Jobby MA 2021- 2023 Exam Winner Learning App
Rohan Jinu Jacob BA 2020- 2023 Federal Bank
Neema B Laiju MA 2021- 2023 Accenture
Jis Sabu MA 2021- 2023 Accenture
Anjali Elizabath Joy MA 2021- 2023 Accenture
Rachel Roy MA 2021- 2023 Accenture
Jacob Joseph BA 2020- 2023 ICICI Prudential
Manu Simon Philipose BA 2020- 2023 ICICI Prudential
Alex R Benny BA 2019- 2022 South Indian Bank
Ebu Jose BA 2019- 2022 South Indian Bank
Johnson Perincheril BA 2019- 2022 South Indian Bank
Gieo Giji BA 2019- 2022 TCS
Rhithurag MS MA 2020- 2022 Federal Bank
Kaveri Agnes Jacob MA 2020- 2022 Federal Bank
Merin Thomas MA 2020- 2022 ESAF Bank
Vyas Kumar BA 2018- 2021 TCS
Jees James BA 2018- 2021 Hael Enterprises
Beeya Thomas MA 2019- 2021 South Indian Bank
Elizabath James MA 2019- 2021 South Indian Bank
Annu Wilson MA 2019- 2021 South Indian Bank
Aksha MS BA 2018-2021 South Indian Bank
Senon Geo Baby BA 2018-2021 South Indian Bank
Alwin Joseph BA 2018-2021 South Indian Bank
Arpan VJ BA 2018-2021 South Indian Bank

Competitive Exams Cracked
Jishnu V K UGC NET
Raichel Roy UGC NET
Jacob James UGC NET JRF
Dev Mathew UGC NET JRF
Sangeeth Mathew J UGC NET JRF
Aadi Dev UGC NET
Annu Wilson UGC NET
Aishwarya Ajayan UGC NET
Kezia Saramma UGC NET
Shine Shaji UGC NET
Sarin Giji UGC NET
Elizabeth Jacob UGC NET
Kurien Abraham Puthumana GATE
Lawrence Mathew UGC NET
Devadathan S UGC NET
Abin Joseph UGC NET
Lekshmi Prasad UGC NET
Jiya Tom UGC NET
Cyril Philip UGC NET
Ann Mariam Roy UGC NET

UG Programme

  • BA Economics

PG Programme

  • MA Economics

Doctoral Programme

  • Ph.D. Economics

Add-on Course

  • Financial Journalism
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Mr. Johnson K Joice

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Dr. Shinu Varkey

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Dr. Anila Skariah

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Dr. Jeril Tom

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Dr. Pavanam Thomas

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Mr.Anan Joseph Benny

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  • Berchmans Centre for Trade Technology and innovation

    The Centre was inaugurated by Prof. Heinz D Kurz, University of Graz, Austria in 2017
    He delivered the inaugural lecture on ‘The free trade doctrine of the Classical economists: No unconditional subscription to trade liberalisation’. In 2018, a Talk on Entrepreneurship was delivered by Mrs. Teena Paul, Director, Giftolexia.

  • Berchmans Centre for Visually Challenged and Print Disabled

    The centre with the initiative from the student ventured into the preparation of audio books using assistive technology to help visually impaired students in collaboration with Kerala Blind Federation and Chakshumathi. Prof. L Unnikrishnan was instrumental in this noble initiative.
    In 2014, Georgekutty Thareparampil, the Founder Kerala federation of the blind was honoured for his services for the physically challenged. The centre has got a depository of audio books

  • Reading Room and Library

    The departmental reading room and library offers Business newspapers, academic journals, industry reports and official data sets for students and research scholars.
    It also has a depository of dissertations and thesis produced.

  • Multi-media enabled Smart Classroom cum Seminar Hall

  • WiFi internet access enabled

  • Interactive Smart Panel enabled Classrooms

  • Prof C Z Scaria Memorial Lecture

    Cheruvallathu Zacharias (C Z) Scaria hails from Arakulam, Moolamattom, Idukki District. “CZ”, as he was known, had his school education from Kolapura Government School, Arakkulam and St. Mary’s High School, Palai. He had his B A (Hons) with first rank from St Joseph’s College, Trichy. He joined the Department of Economics, St Berchmans College in 1949 and became its head in 1967. Endowed with remarkable intellect, sharp wit, deep scholarship and above all a keen sense of vision and commitment, he mentored and inspired generations of students which include prominent politicians, bureaucrats, and economists. Along with the late Prof P R Krishna Iyer, the founder Head of the Department, he cradled and nurtured the department to its present stature. He retired from active service in 1987.

    Prof C Z was a gifted teacher and an eloquent orator. Though he taught a range of subjects during his long span of career, he was best known as a teacher of Microeconomics. Teaching was always a passion for Prof C Z and be it any topic, he communicated it effectively by the magic of his eloquence. Being a teacher par excellence, his students could experience his amazing erudition, analytical mind, prodigious memory, and abundant sense of humour. He also made it a point to connect with the best minds in the field of economics of that period like Joan Robinson, K N Raj, I S Gulati, etc. and could bring them to the department.

    Prof C Z Scaria had the rare honour of becoming a member of both the Senate and Syndicate of the University of Kerala for the longest period (1960 -1984). He was also a member/ chairman of various academic bodies like academic council, BOS and BOE of Kerala, Calicut and Madras Universities. He was always in the forefront to fight for the rights and dignity of private college teachers in Kerala. He was the President of AKPCTA and the Founding President of PCTA. He was truly a multi-faceted genius with tremendous interests in various fields like acting, music, oratory and even agriculture. Being a great educationist, a visionary and an institution-builder, he strode the academic sphere of Kerala like a colossus. He was above all a good human being full of warmth and affection.

    Prof. C Z Scaria passed away on 7th March 2000.

    Wife: Late Mrs Mary Scaria (Rajamma).

    Children: Jollykutty Zacharias, Late Prof Thomaskutty Scaria, Dr Joshy Zacharias, Dr Siby Zacharias, Dr Prakash Zacharias, Dr Valsamma Baby and Mrs Rani Philip.

    Previous Speakers:

    Sl No Speaker Year
    1 Dr I S Gulati 1988
    2 Dr K C Shankara Narayanan 1989
    3 Dr Chiranjib Sen 1990
    4 Dr P R Gopinathan Nair 1991
    5 Prof K J Oommen 1992
    6 Sri T N Jyachandran IAS 1993
    7 Sri K M Mani MLA 1994
    8 Dr P K Michael Tharakan 1995
    9 Dr Olle Tornquist 1996
    10 Dr Cyriac Thomas 1997
    11 Dr Achin Chakraborty 1998
    12 Dr Gerhard De Groot 1999
    13 Dr M A Oommen 2000
    14 Dr K C Zachariah 2001
    15 Dr Babu Paul IAS 2002
    16 Dr Alwin B Prakash 2003
    17 Mar Joseph Powathil 2004
    18 Dr B Ekbal 2005
    19 Sri K J Alphonse MLA 2006
    20 Dr M G S Narayanan 2007
    21 Dr T P Srinivasan IFS 2008
    22 Dr John Kurien 2009
    23 Dr P M Rajan Gurukkal 2010
    24 Dr K P Kannan 2011
    25 Dr K K George 2012
    26 Dr Jebamali Vinanchi Arachi 2013
    27 Dr Jose Jacob 2014
    28 Sri K S Money IAS 2015
    29 Prof Amit Bhaduri 2016
    30 Prof Pulapre Balakrishnan 2017
    31 Prof D Narasimha Reddy 2018
    32 Prof V Santhakumar 2019
    33 Prof. R Ramkumar 2020
    34 Dr. Rose Mary K Abraham IES 2021
    35 Prof K S James 2022



     



     



  • Prof K K Francis Memorial Lecture

    Prof K K Francis was born in Karror near Palai, Kottayam on December 25, 1931. He was the third child of a family of nine children, five boys and four girls. He had his school education from St Thomas School, Palai. Later, he Joined St Joseph College, Trichy for his intermediate course. He passed B A (Hons) in Economics from Loyola College, Chennai and received a Masters in History from Nagpur University. Prof Francis Joined the Department of Economics, St Berchmans College on August 7, 1956.

    In the early years of his teaching career, Prof Francis taught both Economics and History. Though he had taught many subjects in Economics at the graduate and post graduate levels during the long 35 years of his career, Development Economics, International Trade and Macroeconomics were his favourites. He handled all these subjects with ease and facility. His classes were lively and interesting. Being a dedicated and exceptional teacher, he made ‘learning a joy’ for himself and his students. With his profound scholarship and exceptional expository skills and above all his tremendous passion for teaching he touched the hearts, moulded the thoughts and shaped the destinies of generations of students.  Endowed with the extraordinary talent of penetrating to the essence of a problem, he could make complex ideas and theories transparent and convey them lucidly in simple words.

    The late Prof Krishna Iyer, the founder head of the Department and his colleague had this to say about him, “Prof Francis is a very competent teacher with a rare capacity for simple and lucid exposition of the most difficult topics in Economics”.

    Prof K K Francis was a vibrant and multifaceted personality accentuated by an unforgettable charisma and commendable interpersonal skills. He was an inspiring orator, astute debater and a seasoned stage performer. He played the lead roles like Lady Macbeth, Iago and Shylock in the major Shakespeare productions of the College. He was an enthralling singer as well. He also left his mark in the area of College teachers’ union and association activities by speaking for their rights and dignity. He was in the forefront of Direct payment agitation of teachers in 1972. He was the elected Regional President of united AKPCTA.

    He expired on May 1, 1991 with one year left for retirement.

    Wife: Late Prof Leela Francis

    Children: Late Shaji  K Francis, Susha Elizabeth Francis and Smitha Francis.

    Previous Speakers

    Sl No Speaker Year
    1 Dr Ramachandran Nair 1992
    2 Sri P J Joseph 1993
    3 Prof C Z Scaria 1994
    4 Sri Dominic Joseph IRS 1995
    5 Sri James Joseph IAS 1996
    6 Dr George Joseph IPS 1997
    7 D. C R Soman 1998
    8 Dr K Babu Joseph 1999
    9 Dr M P Mathai 2000
    10 Dr C V Ananda Bose IAS 2001
    11 Jus. K T Thomas 2002
    12 Dr K N Harilal 2003
    13 Prof C O Abraham 2004
    14 Dr P M Mathew 2005
    15 Dr A V Jose ILO 2006
    16 Sri S John 2007
    17 Dr Scaria Zachariah 2008
    18 Dr K J Joseph 2009
    19 Dr Sunil Mani 2010
    20 Dr C P Chandrashekhar 2011
    21 Sri K C Johny IRS 2012
    22 Dr L Radhakrishnan IAS 2013
    23 Dr K Joseph Thomas 2014
    24 Prof Surajit Mazumdar 2015
    25 Prof Jayati Ghosh 2016
    26 Prof Indrani Chakraborty 2017
    27 Prof Padmini Swaminathan 2018
    28 Dr Surajit Das 2019
    29 Dr. Alex M Thomas 2020
    30 Dr Smitha Francis 2021




    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFWvdmqNsWs


  • Prof C O Abraham Memorial Lecture

    Prof C O Abraham was born in Madappally, Kottayam District on September 3, 1934. He had his schooling in Pioneer L P School Ayarkkattuvayal and St Berchmas High School Changanassery. He pursued intermediate, graduation and post-graduation studies from St Berchmans College, Changanassery. After completing BA in Economics in 1954, he served in the Department of Agriculture, Government of Kerala for a period of eight years. He joined for the MA Economics programme in 1963 and completed it in 1965, securing the 1st rank with first class from Kerala University – a rare and highly appreciable feat. In the same year, he joined the Faculty of his alma mater as lecturer.

    Prof C O Abraham was an outstanding teacher and was much passionate about his profession. He inspired his students with a love of the subjects he taught. The depth and range of his knowledge in the discipline, particularly in economic theory, was remarkable. Although he could handle any subject in Economics with facility and interest, Macroeconomics, was his forte which he taught with authority. His scholarship attracted students not only throughout his tenure at the college, but even after his retirement from the service in 1990. He wrote many text books and study aids (guides) for the intermediate and the graduate programmes; the most celebrated one among them is “Economic Systems”. His books speak volumes of his scholarship, analytical skills and hard work.

    Alongside his academic engagements he showed a keen interest in public life. He served as a Member, Madappally Grama Panchayath and involved actively in socially relevant issues. Prof C O Abraham was an immensely affectionate person with deep empathy and concern for his colleagues, associates, friends and students.

    After his retirement, Prof C O Abraham moved to Kalluvathukkal in Kollam district. He expired on July 9, 2013. He is survived by his wife Mrs Accamma Abraham and daughters Aniamma, Ashamma, Anupama, Minu and Angel.

    Previous Speakers

    Sl No Speaker Year
    1 Prof Prabhat Patnaik 2015
    2 Prof Pulin B Naik 2016
    3 Prof Govind Rao 2017
    4 Dr Vamsi Vakulabharanam 2018
    5 Prof L Venkatachalam 2019
    6 Prof. R Nagaraj 2020
    7 Prof. Lekha Chakraborty 2021




  • M P Johnson Memorial Annual Paper Presentation Competition and Best Paper Award

    Sri Johnson M P (1956-1981) was called to the eternal life unexpectedly while he was a student of MA Economics Programme in the Department. He was an outstanding student with exceptional academic records. He secured the highest marks in the BA Economics Programme 1976-79. His teachers and friends still cherish their fond memories of him and remember him for his simplicity, sincerity and commitment to life. This award is instituted by Dr Philip M.P. in loving memory of his brother for the annual paper presentation competition being held in the Department. The First Johnson MP Memorial National Paper Presentation Competition was held in 2020.

  • Elbin Simon Memorial Annual Inter-School Quiz Competition

    Elbin Simon departed for the heavenly call unexpectedly while he was a student of BA Economics Programme in the Department.  The Elbin Simon Memorial Inter-School Quiz Competition is an annual event held by the department as part of the annual fest.

  • Prof. George Joseph Memorial Union Budget Analysis

    Prof. George Joseph Memorial Union Budget Analysis and best student paper on Union Budget award



    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHVEcuVDVvs

  • Association Activities

    • Workshops and Skill Development Programmes on Statistical Packages like MS Excel, SPSS, STATA, EViews etc.
    • Economics Discussion Forum on current issues
    • Demographic/Socio-economic/Health Surveys
    • Intra-department quiz
    • Paper/poster presentations
    • Debate competitions
    • Colour a home: financial assistance project for house construction/renovation for the needy students
    • Celebration of Commemorative Days
    • Celebrating Festivals

  • Carpediem

    Carpediem is the All India Inter-collegiate economic fest hosted by the department. It is a platform to showcases the talents of the students and is a sought-after event with participation from colleges far and near. Various competitions ranging from quiz and poster designing to dance and photography make the event vibrant. Altogether, Carpediem is an event to cheer and chill out.

  • Seminars Conferences and Workshops

    2023-24

    Date Event
    01/04/2023 Farewell for 2021-23 PG Batch: മധുരം
    02/05/2023 Five Day SET Paper 1 Crash Course
    02/05/2023 KTET Paper 1 Crash Course
    05/05/2023 Three Day CUET-PG Economics Crash Course
    02/06/2023 One Week UGC-NET Paper 1 Crash Course
    05/06/2023 World Environment Day Celebration- Poster Competition and Caption Contest
    12/06/2023 Two Day GTTF Soft Skill Training for UG Students
    19/06/2023 35th Prof C Z Scaria Memorial Lecture 2022-23
    Resource Person: Prof K S James, Director, IIPS Mumbai
    India’s Demographic Change and its implications on the economy and Society
    22/06/2023 Hands on Training in Data Visualisation using MS Excel
    11/07/2023 Finishing School for UG Students
    14/07/2023 Finishing School for PG Students
    17/07/2023 Dedication Ceremony of the renovated Infrastructure and Alumni Meet
    18/07/2023 Orientation Programme of 64th MA Batch – Chief Guest: Prof. TK Thomas
    24/07/2023 Inauguration of the Economics Association
    Chief Guest: Dr Justina Jose, Assistant Professor of Public Affairs
    San Diego State University, USA
    Fiscal Federalism in India: An Observer’s Perspective
    25/07/2023 Course on Basic Life Support System and Disaster Management for UG Students
    26/07/2023 Alumni Interaction Session – Guest: Lalitha Jose Tharayil
    Partnering Success: Some tips from my life
    26/07/2023 Institution of Excellence Award for toppers in BA Economics and MA Economics Programme in the name of Jose Jacob Tharayil IPS by Lalitha Jose Tharayil
    27/07/2023 Orientation Programme of 90th BA Batch
    Resource Person: Prof T C Chacko, Former Principal, Govt College Malappuram
    03/08/2023 Course on Basic Life Support System and Disaster Management for PG Students
    08/08/2023 Fresher’s Day – കിണർവാ
    10/08/2023 Discussion Forum
    Youth Demographics & Employment Challenges: Implications for India’s Demographic Dividend
    16/08/2023 Launch of Recreation Facility at the Department
    24/08/2023 Onam Celebration – മേളാങ്കം
    11/09/2023 PTA Meetings
    19/09/2023 Research Skill Development Programme and Presentation of PG Project Synopsis
    Dr Martin Patrick, Chief Economist, CPPR Kochi
    02/10/2023 Gandhi Jayanti Celebration
    Distribution of Book കാലത്തെ കടന്നു നിൽക്കുന്ന ഗാന്ധി to students
    16/10/2023 Prof K K Francis Memorial Lecture 2023-24
    Prof Charles Edquist, Lund University, Sweden
    Enhancing Innovation through holistic innovation policy
    20/11/2023 Economics Cricket League
    22/12/2023 Christmas Celebration – Chief Guest: Fr Justin Thykkalam
    09/01/2024 Alumni Interaction – Resource Person: Mrs. Neena P Muricken
    17/01/2024 Carpediem – Inter Collegiate Fest
    18/01/2024 Elbin Simon Memorial Inter-School Quiz Competition
    18/01/2024 Merit Day 2023-24

    Chief guest: Rejo P Joseph, DySP Crime Branch, Ernakulam

    02/02/2024 Prof George Joseph Memorial Union Budget Analysis
    Resource Person: Prof Pinaki Chakraborty, Vice Chairman, IDSK Jaipur
    02/02/2024 Prof George Joseph Memorial Budget Paper Presentation Competition
    06/02/2024 Research Internship Orientation of CPPR Kochi
    16/02/2024 Board of Studies Meeting
    27/02/2024 PG Farewell
    04/03/2024 UG Farewell
    04/03/2024 Association Valedictory. Chief guest: Prof PJ Thomas

    2022-23

    1. Awareness program on RBI ombudsman scheme

    An awareness program on RBI ombudsman scheme was held on 10 Feb 23 at the Kallarackal Hall. Shri . Hemant Kuppili and Shri. Korala Cyril Samuel served as the resource persons

    1. 2023 calendar themed economic history of India launched

    The Department of Economics launched the 2023 calendar featuring rare images and narratives on various events of economic history of India.

    1. Inauguration of PG 2022-24 batch

    Inauguration of the PG 2022-24 batch was held on 17 Aug 22. Sri Paul Joseph IES served as the chief guest.

    1. Induction Program of UG 24-25 batch

    Induction Program of the 89th UG Batch was held on 25 Aug 22. Dr Aniyankunju PC, former principal, St Aloysius College Edathua served as the resource person.

    1. NTA NET Paper 1 Crash Course 02-08 Sep 22

    A crash programme for NTA NET Paper 1 was held online during 02-08 Sep 22. Neville Thomas, Richie Dilip Kurian, Micheal Lukose and Dr Jeril Tom served as resource persons

    1. National youth Parliament Scheme

    A Tarun Sabha was conducted as part of the National youth Parliament Scheme on 29 Aug 22. Jerin Thomas coordinated the program. The certificates of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs for the same were distributed on 30 Sep 2022.

    1. Untangled

    A Mental Health Assessment test – Untangled was held on 10 Oct 22 as part of the Mental Health Day

    1. Prof CO Abraham Memorial Lecture

    The annual memorial lecture in the name of the late Prof CO Abraham was held on 06 Mar 23. C Balagopal, Chairman, Board of Federal Bank Ltd delivered the lecture on the topic Public policy and industrial development: Some reflections about the experience of Kerala and a hypothesis

    1. Prof George Joseph memorial union budget analysis 2023-24

    The first Prof George Joseph memorial union budget analysis and budget paper presentation competition was held on 16 Feb 23. Prof Sudipto Mundle, Chairman CDS Triandrum served as the resource person. Jis Sabu and Lishan Abraham bagged the best paper award.

    1. Departmental Stalls of SAMVIT 2.0

    As part of the SAMVIT 2.0 exhibition organised as part of the centenary celebration of the college, a Dyslexia screening Camp was organised during 22-24 Sep 2022. Smt. Teena Paul served as the resource person. An Exhibiton of art, MERAK curated by Prof Shijo Jacob, Fine Arts College Thriuvananthapuram was also held. A stall Immortal voice of our freedom fighters featuring rare voice clips was curated by Shri Dominic Thomas, AIR Veteran. A photo exhibition Portrait of a nation themed on 75 years of India’s independence was arranged along with the Numismatic Exhibition hosted by Shri. Thomas Vallikadan, Secretary, Alappuzha Philatelic and Numismatic Society.

    1. Career options after Economics

    An online career guidance session was held on 18 Oct 22. Teena Paul, Director Giftolexia served as the resource person

    1. Forum for Democracy and Social Justice

    The Forum for Democracy and Social Justice in collaboration with the Institute of Parliamentar Affairs, Govt of Kerala was inaugurated on 30 Sep 22. Fr Mohan Mathew and Jerin Thomas served as coordinators.

    1. Economics association discussion Forum

    Three episodes of the Economics association discussion forum were held on the topic Rupee appreciating or Dollar depreciating on 27 Oct 2022, and on the topic Demonetisation: A retrospect on 10 Nov 2022 and on the topic Braindrain: the case of Kerala on 17 Nov 2022.

    1. PG Field Trip

    The field trip of the PG batch of 2021-23 was held to Wayand and Ooty during 16-19 Feb 22

    1. Economics Cricket League

    The cricket tournament of the economics association was held during the first week of December 2022. The PG and staff team emerged as the champions in the finals held on 06 Dec 22

    1. PTA

    Parent Teacher association meetings of UG batches were held on 22 Jul 22 and 26 and 27 Oct 22.

    1. SET Paper 1 Crash Course 02-06 Nov 22

    A 5 Day crash course for SET paper 1 was held during 02-06 Nov. Neville Thomas, Richie Dilip Kurian, Micheal Lukose and Dr Jeril Tom served as resource persons

    1. Econeva

    The Christmas Celebration of the economics association was held on 23 Dec 22.

    1. Interactive Data Visualisation of Economic Survey and union Budget

    Data Visualisation of Economic Survey and union Budget powered by datawrapper was embedded in the institutional webpage on 01 Feb 2023.

    1. Merit Day

    The annual Merit Day of the department was held on 21 Feb 23. Shri Saju Surendran IES was the chief guest. Nimmy S Kottoor, our former pg student and first rank holder in the KPSC Rank List for the post of Assistant Professor in Economics in Collegiate Education Department was honoured along with NET/JRF winners, toppers, placed students and other outstanding achievers.

    1. International Yoga Day Competition 21 Jun 22

    A Yoga posture photo competition was held on 21 Jun 22 as part of the international Yoga day. Fr John Chavara, Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Prince J Antony, Assistant Professor Commerce SF from staff and Alex Abraham MBA and Greeshma Thankachan MSc Botan from students were the winners.

    1. Award for S Grade Winners

    Academic merit award for S Grade Winners was given to Abhishek Kuruvilla Varghese, Ashish Joe KS, Krishna Prasad Aurora, Tinto Antony Alexander and Lishan Abraham on 15 Jun 22

    1. Workshop on RTI

    A workshop on Right to Information Act was conducted on 09 Dec 22. Dr Jeril Tom served as the resource person.

    1. BLS

    Basic life support course was conducted on 22 22 Nov 22

    1. Hands on training in Mendeley

    A training in reference management software Mendeley was held on 23 Feb 23. Ms. Yamuna P.B served as the resource person.

    1. Finishing School GD Training

    A training in group discussion for UG III as part of the finishing school of the institution was held on 14 Feb 23

    1. World population Day Celebration

    A poster competition was conducted as part of the World Population Day on 12 Jul 22

    1. FDSJ Republic Day Talk

    A republic Day special talk on and Indian Constitution and Democratic values was held on 27 Jan 23. Dr Arunkumar K served as the resource person.

    1. MoU signed with IIMAD Trivandrum

    A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the department of economics, St Berchmans College Kerala and International Institute of Migration & Development Trivandrum on 16 Sep 22. Prof S Irudaya Rajan and Fr Reji P Kurian were the signatories.

    1. Memorial Service & Tribute to Prof George Joseph

    A Memorial Service and tribute to Prof George Joseph was held on 13 Jul 22 at the Christ the Kings Chapel and later at the Kallarackal Hall. An endowment fund in the name of Prof George Joseph was announced during the event.

    1. Farm to Fork

    The harvest of the Organic Farming project of the department was inaugurated by Fr Reji P Kurian, Principal on 15 Jun 22.

    1. Training Programme in Jamovi

    A Training Programme in free statistical package Jamovi was held online on 09 Apr 22. Dr Jeril Tom served as the resource person.

    1. Summer Internship Program

    A Summer Internship Program for Plus two students was held during Apr-May 22. The internship certificates were awarded during the departmental merit day

    1. Road for Internships

    An internship orientation session was conducted on 25 May 22. Devassy Ouseph, JS Marketing Chennai served as the resource person.

    1. Alumni Meet

    A get-together of the 1984-86 MA Economics batch was held on 17 May 22. A friend’s meet of BA Economics 1990-93 batch was held on 24 Jun 2022. A contribution of Rs. 1.2 million for the ongoing infrastructural expansion project was received.

    1. Webinar on Personal Financial Management

    A webinar on Personal Financial Management was conducted online on 13 May 22 in collaboration with AMFI. Sri Kuryakant Sharma served as the resource person.

    1. Prof CZ Scaria Memorial Lecture

    The annual memorial lecture in the name of the late Prof CZ Scaria was held on 30 Apr 22. Rosemary K Abraham IES served as the resource person.

    1. Prof CO Abraham Memorial lecture

    The annual memorial lecture in the name of the late Prof CO Abraham was held on 24 May 22. Prof Lekha Chakraborthy, NIPFP served as the resource person.

    1. International Womens Day Progressiveness Assessment 08 Mar 2023

    A Progressiveness Assessment test was conducted on 08 Mar 2023 through google forms as part of the International Womens Day.

    1. KTET Crash Course

    A crash course for the general paper of Kerala Teachers Eligibility Test was held online on 02 May 22. Neville Thomas and Dr Jeril Tom served as the resource person

    1. Skill Development Programme

    The Skill Development Programme on the theme Research Methodology Theory & Techniques was held. Session on Synopsis preparation by Dr Shnu Varkey was held on 15 Nov 2022. Dr S Muralidharan served as resource persons for the research orientation session held on 02 Dec 2022.

    2021-22

    Induction Programme

    Oct 11 2021 Inauguration of the 2021-23 Batch M.A Economics – Augustine Peter IES

    Sep 16 2021 Induction Programme of the 88th Batch of BA Economics 2021-24 – Dr Mathew Kurian, Joint Director, K.N. Raj Study Centre for Planning and Centre -State Financial Relations

    Sep 17 2021 Groom to Bloom – Dr Ajith James Jose, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, St Berchmans College Kerala

    Sep 17 2021 Methodology of Study – Rev Fr Tinju Tom, Librarian, Assumption College, Changanassery

    Memorial lectures

    May 24, 2022 Prof. C O Abraham Memorial Lecture 2021 – Prof Lekha Chakraborty

    Apr 30, 2022 Prof. C Z Abraham Memorial Lecture 2021 – Rosemary K Abraham IES

    Mar 02, 2022 Prof. K K Francis Memorial Lecture – Dr Smitha Francis

    Seminars & Talks

    May 13, 2022 Webinar on Personal Finance Management in association with AMFI – Shri. Suryakant Sharma

    Feb 10, 2022 Webinar on Economic Survey & Union Budget – KN Balagopal – TM Thomas Issac

    Jan 20, 2022 Invited Talk on Might of Media and Right of Reader – K Jayakumar IAS

    Dec 16, 2021 Invited Lecture on India’s Industrial Response to Liberalisation – K T Chacko IAS

    Aug 02 2021 Invited Lecture and Student Paper Presentations – Role of Intellectual Property Rights in Economic Growth and Development – Dr. Muhammed Najeeb K K, Fellow, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Kharagpur

    Soft-Skill Programmes

    May 25, 2022 Academic Writing & Academic Resources – Fr Tinju Tom

    May 23, 2022 Introduction to Research Methodology – Dr Antony Joseph K

    Apr 09, 2022 Hands-on Training in Jamovi

    Jan 16, 2022 Getting Started with an Academic Project – Dr S Muraleedharan

    Dec 17, 2021 Add on course Inauguration – Dr Anil Kumar Vadavathoor

    Sep 27th-30th and Oct 01st, 2nd & 4th Skill Training Programme

    Research Methodology: Theory and Techniques – Dr Martin Patrick, Chief Economist, CPPR Kochi

    Skill Training Programme: Introduction to Mendeley – Dr. Renjith Thomas, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, St Berchmans College Kerala

    Life-Skill Training

    Course on Basic Life Support System and Disaster Management

    Nov 25, 2021 Legal Awareness Symposium – Women and Law – Adv. Sindhu Gopalakrishnan

    Placement Assistance

    May 28, 2022 Roadmap for Internships – Devassi Ouseph

    May 02, 2022 KTET Crash Course

    Jan 15, 2022 Career Guidance – What after Economics

    Nov 13, 2021 Internships: Merits and Possibilities – Devassy Ouseph

    May 30, 2021 Higher Studies after Economics

    May 6, 2021 Prospects for Economics Graduates – George Varghese, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar School of Economics University, Bengaluru.

    Finishing School

    Finishing school programme for soft skills, language skills, personal presentation and grooming, resume preparation, group discussion techniques, and interview skills

    Association Activities

    Jun 21, 2022 International Yoga Day Celebrations – Yoga Posture Photo Contest

    Jun 15, 2022 Awards Ceremony for S Grade Winners

    Jun 05, 2022 World Environment Day Celebrations – Footsteps – Pensee – Quiz

    Apr 2022 Johnson MP Memorial National Paper Presentation Competition

    Mar 8, 2022 International Women’s Day Progressiveness Assessment Survey

    Mar 04, 2022 Health Action Campaign & BMI Monitoring – World Obesity Day

    Mar 02, 2022 Organic Horticulture Project Launch

    March 2022 SB Model UN

    Jan 30, 2022 Martyr’s Day 2022 Book Distribution

    Jan 28, 2022 Digital Kottayam Pamphlet Distribution

    Jan 25, 2022 National Voter’s Day Voter Enrolment Facilitation Campaign

    Dec 01, 2021 Inauguration of Economics Association – Dr. Shaijumon CS

    Dec 01, 2021 AIDS Day Awareness Campaign

    Nov 12, 2021 Merit Day – Dr Leena Mathew

    Sep 05 2021 Teachers Day Celebrations

    Jul 16 2021 World Population Day Invited Lecture and Essay Writing Competition World Population Day amid AI and Big Data – Dr. Renji George Amballoor, Deputy Director at the Directorate of Higher Education, Goa.

    Jun 19 2021 Book Review Competition as part of the National Reading Day 2021 celebrations

    Jun 5 2021 Plant a Tree Campaign as part of the World Environmental Day 2021

    Alumni Talk Series

    May 17, 2022 Alumni Gettogether MA 1984-86

    28 Sep 2021 Centenary The Alumni Talk Series 3 – Vinu Abraham, Script writer

    Jul 24 2021 Centenary The Alumni Talk Series 2 – Sibi Mathews, General Manager RBI Mumbai

    Jun 24 2021 Centenary The Alumni Talk Series 1 – Vinod John, Freelance Journalist, Toronto.

    Summer Internship Programme

    15- 30 May 2022 Summer Internship Programme for Higher Secondary Students

  • Weblinks

    Prospects for Economics Graduates | George Varghese


    Indian Agriculture and Agriculture Bill 2020 | Dr. Shaijumon CS


    Introduction to Behavioural Economics | Dr. Ashish Kulkarni


    Decision making under uncertainty: Heuristics and Biases | Dr. Ashish Kulkarni


    Experimental Economics | Junofy Anto Rozarina


    Social preferences | Junofy Anto Rozarina


    Behavioural Economics in public policy | Junofy Anto Rozarina


    Workshop on Unethical Practices in academic writing | Fr. Tinju Tom


    Roadmap for Internships | Devassy Ouseph


    Exploring Digital Resources | Tinju Tom


    Unethical Practices in Academic Writing | Tinju Tom


    Journalism in Contemporary India | Rajesh Abraham


    Pandemic Windfalls and the Billionaires Boom | Dr Shaijumon CS


    Role of Intellectual Property Rights in Economic Growth and Development | Dr Muhammed Najeeb


    COVID 19 & New Normal Economy | L Venkatachalam


    COVID 19 Economic Package Some Reflections | Dr. Philip MP


    World Population Day Amid AI and BigData | Renji George Amballoor


    Personal Finance Management | Suryakant Sharma | AMFI