Research and Extension division is a common forum for teachers to co-ordinate research and extension programmes in the college. The forum aims at the promotion of inter disciplinary research as well as socially useful, productive activities in the college. Co-ordinator- Dr. M. G. Sanalkumar (Zoology)

Functions of the Research Committee

A. Research promotion
Sustaining, monitoring and promoting excellent levels of research by the college enhance the potential for excellence. The functioning of the Research and Consultancy Cell in the college excellently supports the development of quality research in the institution. The Cell has varied programmes for quality research by the PG students and it is monitoring the dissertation work in various stages of its progress.

1. Synopsis evaluation
   It is mandatory for the final PG students to present their PG dissertation synopsis before an expert committee appointed by the Principal for evaluation, criticism and suggestions for improvement. The students will have to modify the synopsis according to the directions of the expert panel.
2. Progress report
   The PG students have to submit their monthly progress report regarding their dissertation to the HoD and the HoDs will have to submit a statement to the Principal. This will ensure complete transparency and accountability in dissertation work.
3. Pre-submission presentation
   After the completion of the work the students will have to present their work before the department and the department will select two presentations on merit basis for final college level presentation jointly organized by the PG Monitoring Cell and the Research Committee of the college. The presentations will be evaluated by panel experts both internal and external appointed by the Principal in consultation with the Research Committee. These presentations are mandatory for the submission of dissertation to the University.
4. Awards
   The Best two presentations selected by the panel will get Principal's certificate and a cash award.
   

B. PG General seminar
It is mandatory for the first year PG students to present a general seminar and it is made part of their curriculum in the college. The seminar is organized jointly by the PG Monitoring Cell and the Research Committee. The presentations will be evaluated by the panel of experts nominated by the Principal in consultation with the PG Monitoring Cell and the Research Committee. The Best presentation in Science and Arts, language and Commerce will get awards from the Principal.