Baselios Poulose II Catholicos College, Piravom

Baselios Poulose II Catholicos College (often abbreviated as BPC College), is an aided college located at Piravom in the Ernakulam district of the Indian state of Kerala. The institution affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, was re-accredited with A grade by NAAC in 2021.

Established in 1995 Baselios Poulose II Catholicos College in the aided sector, offers instructions in the arts, technology and management. This institution has permanent affiliation to Mahatma Gandhi University and all the degree courses are under aided sector of the Government of Kerala.

History
BPC College was first established in 1995 at Mamala Kavala near the Pazhoor Perumthrikkovil temple in Piravom. Later it was changed to a mount (now known as Baselios Mount) in Illikkamukkada, a place in Piravom-Pala route.

Coat of arms
The Coat of arms of BPC College is designed according to the prophecy in the Bible in ("They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of GOD as the waters cover the sea"). This reveals that when the Earth is immersed in water, two hands raises the Holy Bible before Eye of Providence, during the end times, when everybody understands God and realizes what the cross on top of the Bible is.

Academic courses

 * Master's degree in Electronics     (M.Sc.)
 * Master's degree in Computer Science (M.Sc.)
 * Master of Commerce and Management (M.C.M)
 * Bachelor of Computer Applications (B.C.A)
 * Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A)
 * Bachelor of Science in Electronics (B.Sc.)
 * Bachelor of Arts in English with Journalism (B.A.)
 * Bachelor of Commerce with Computer Applications (B.Com.C. A.)
 * Certificate Course in Communication Skills (U.G.C. sponsored)
 * Certificate Course in Human Rights (U.G.C. Sponsored)
 * Coaching Classes for entry in service (U.G.C. Sponsored)

Mode of admission
Candidates for admission will have passed the higher secondary examination conducted by boards or departments recognized by the university, obtaining not less than 50% marks.

Facilities

 * Computer Laboratory
 * Library
 * Canteen
 * Hostels for Boys and Girls
 * Basketball Court
 * National Service Scheme
 * National Cadet Corps
 * Nature Club

Notable alumni

 * Kuldeep Pai, Indian Musician

Institutions under the same management

 * Baselios Poulose Second College, Piramadom