Government Brennen College, Thalassery
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| Motto | Knowledge is Power |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1862 |
| Principal | Dr.A. Valsalan (in charge) |
| Students | 2000 |
| Location | Thalassery, Kerala, India |
| Campus | 16.5 acres |
| Affiliations | Kannur University, formerly to Calicut University and Madras University |
| Website | http://www.brennencollege.ac.in/ |
Brennen College is an educational institution in Kerala, affiliated to Kannur University. It is located in Dharmadam, Thalassery of Kerala state, India. The college evolved from a school established by the English philanthropist Edward Brennen, who had made Thalassery his home. In December 2004, the government of Kerala bestowed the status of "university" on Brennen College. There are 16 departments in the college, most of which offer postgraduate level courses. There are more than 2,000 students and 100 teaching staff.
Government Brennen College developed out of the free school established in 1862 by Edward Brennen, a master attendant of Tellicherry Port. It was elevated to the status of a II Grade College with F.A. Classes in 1890. The institution became a I Grade College in 1947, and it was shifted to the new building at Darmadam in 1958. Government Brennen College celebrated its century in 1990 . The then Vice President of India, His Excellency Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma inaugurated the centenary celebrations. Missile man of India, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was felicitated at the college on 12 October 2012. He planted a mango tree in the college garden which is well protected by NCC troop of the college. Honorable Governor of Kerala P. Sathasivam inaugurated the quasquicentennial celebrations of Govt. Brennen College on August 2015 and the closing ceremony was inaugurated by alumnus Honorable Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan accompanied by Education Minister C. Raveendranath, A. K. Balan and K.K. Ragesh MP
Brennen College is recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Government of Kerala. The University Grants Commission includes the college in 12B and 2F Categories. In 2004 September, the institution was accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council at A Grade.
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