title: Mar Athanasius College
text: # Mar Athanasius College
  
  Mar Athanasius College is a general degree college located in Kothamangalam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1955. The college is affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University. This college offers different courses in arts, commerce and science.
  
  ## Departments
  
  ### Post graduate departments of science
  
  * Physics
  * Chemistry
  * Mathematics
  * Botany
  * Statistics
  * Zoology
  * Actuarial Science
  * Microbiology
  * Biotechnology
  * Biochemistry
  * Data analytics
  * Integrated biology
  
  ### Arts and Commerce
  
  * Malayalam
  * English
  * Hindi
  * Sociology
  * History
  * Political science
  * Economics
  * Commerce
  
  ### Physical Education
  
  Mar Athanasius College football team is the first college team in Kerala to qualify for the Kerala Premier League..
  
  ## Accreditation
  
  The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
  
  ## Notable alumni
  
  * Eldhose Paul, International Athlete
  