College Of Applied Science Vadakkencherry
The college is affiliated to the University of Calicut, recognized under Section 2F of the UGC and approved by the AICTE. It is managed by the IHRD, a government of Kerala undertaking. It conducts courses in B.Sc Computer Science, B.C.A , B.Sc Electronics, B.Com with Computer Application, B.Com with Finance, M.Sc Computer Science, M.Sc Electronics and M.Com.
CASVDY was the first in Kerala to offer a postgraduate diploma course in Audio engineering at the government level for aspirants in the audio media industry and fourth in India. The course commenced in June 2010.
Overview
The college was established in 1993 offering undergraduate education programs such as B.Sc. Electronics and Computer Science for the first time in Kerala. The courses are run under the semester system and under the new NEP Policy of the Government of India/Kerala. The University of Calicut awards the degrees. The location of the permanent building of the college is beside NH 47 at a distance of 33 km from both Palakkad and Thrissur.
Courses
| Course | Duration | Fees | No. of seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Computer Science Honors | 3 years (6 semesters) | ₹ 17270 per semester | 36 |
| BCA Honors | 3 years (6 semesters) | ₹ 17270 per semester | 24 |
| B.Sc Electronics Honors | 3 years (6 semesters) | ₹ 17270 per semester | 36 |
| B.Com with Computer Application Honors | 3 years (6 semesters) | ₹ 13035 per semester | 40 |
| B.Com with Finance Honors | 3 years (6 semesters) | ₹ 13035 per semester | 40 |
| M.Com | 2 years (4 semesters) | ₹ 18425 per Semester | 15 |
| M.Sc Computer Science | 2 years (4 semesters) | ₹ 22550 per semester | 12 |
| M.Sc Electronics | 2 years (4 semesters) | ₹ 22550 per semester | 12 |
Facilities
- Computer Labs
- Electronic Labs
- Library
Associations
- CASCA (Computer Science Association)
- PULSE (Electronics Association)
- VOC (Commerce Association)
The members of the association are all the students under each department. A group of executive members from each class along with a staff advisor and a chairman constitute the executive committee of each association. A vice-chairman and a secretary are elected from the committee members.
Placement cell
Training activities are organized throughout the year to prepare students for campus selection programmes. The placement cell coordinates with the corporate sector and other similar educational institutions and enables the students to participate in campus selection events across the state. The cell provides data to the corporate sector with regard to the candidates available for consideration towards placement.
Illustrations, real time workshops, group discussions and interviews are organized. Personality Development programs and seminars are also periodically conducted by inviting eminent personalities.