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JPM at a Glance

JPM Arts and Science College was granted Minority Status by the Central Govemment on 28/06/2013 and was given the number 1230/2013/7078 in their official records. In connection with the decennial celebration of the college (2005- 2015) JPM Career Academy- coaching centre for compet it ive examinations was started in October 2015. In the same year the college became the first ISO- g001:2008 certified college in Idukki district. In 2016 JPM' became a registered trademark. In 2017 regular study centre of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) startedto function on the campus.

Milestones in the history of JPM Educational Institutions


  • 2005-Started JPM Junior College started (Plus two Open Private School). Rev. Fr. Paul Vettikkattu named the college after John Paul Il namely JPM College.
  • B.Com (Private) started in the year 2005.
  • June 28, Rev. Fr. Paul Vettikkattu submitted an application for Affiliation under Mahatma Gandhi University.
  • 2006 BA English (Private) started.
  • 2008 June 02, Sanction obtained from MG University to start B.Com CA, BCA, and BTS programmes.
  • Rev. Fr. Paul Vettikkattu appainted as the first Principal of the College.
  • Rev. Fr. Johnson Mundiath appointed as Bursar
  • Started Off Campus Centre of Bharathiyar University with BBM, B.Com, BA English, BCA and MBA programmes.
  • Rev. Fr. Joseph Kattackal CST appointed as Manager.
  • 2009 Prof. Johny Thomas, Professor (Rtd), Dept. of Economics, St. George College, Aruvithara took charge as Principal.
  • Fr. Anish Angadiath appointed as the Bursar
  • 2011 MA English Language andLiterature and M.ComFinance) sarictioned by the MGUniversity. 
  • Fr. Joby Chully appointed a5 the Manager ofUPMInst itutions.
  • 2010 BA English Language and Literature and BBA courses sanctioned by MG University
  • Rev.Fr.Tony Adukuzhiyilappointed as Bursar.
  • 2013 B.Com Co-operation started. Prof. V. J. Peter, Principal (Rtd), Pavanatma College, Murikkassery was appointed as Principal.
  • Minority Status granted to JPM Arts and Science College by Government of Indla on 28/06/2013.The status number is 1230/2013/7078.
  • 2014 B.Com Taxation and M.Sc. Computer Science started.
  • International seminar held in the college auditorium on "Environmental Protection and Human Rights" in view of Gadgil Report.
  • New Building of JPM Arts and Science College blessed by Mar. Mathew Arackal on 7"March.
  • 2015 M.Com Banking and Insurance sanctioned.
  • Dillington Ladies Hostel of Franciscan Sisters, blessed and inaugurated by Mar Mathew Arackal.
  • Dr. K. M Mathew, HOD and Professor (Rtd.), St. Thomas College, Pala took charge as Principal.
  • Career Academy- coaching centre for competitive exams was started in October in connection with the decennial celebration of the college (2005- 2015) witha viewto training students for PSC, UPSC and Bank jobs.
  • A Motor Driving School was started to help the students.
  • The College became the first ISO 9001:2008 certified college in Idukki district.2017 Regular Study Centre of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) started to functionin this campus.
  • 2018 Rev. Fr. Jobin Koonamparayil appointed as the Bursar.
  • 2019 Rev. Fr. Joby Vellaplackal appointed as the Manager.
  • 2020 July o1-Dr. V. V. Georgekutty, former Controller of Examinations, University of Calicut took charge as Principal
  • 2021 March Rev.Fr. Jobin Penattukunnel CST appointed as the Bursar.
  • 2021 March Rev.Fr. Abraham Panikulangara CST appointed as the Manager.
  • 2022  Accredited by NAAC with B++  Grade (CGPA  2.85)
  • 2022 July 01 Dr. Sabu Augustine, former Vice Principal at Marian college,HoD in mathematics took charge as Principal