A MINORITY INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING, RUN BY THE KNANAYA CATHOLIC ARCHEPARCHY OF KOTTAYAM
Dr M. Jalaja joined the Department in 1976 after completing her PhD from Kerala University, specializing in Entomology. She was an excellent mentor to the students throughout their college days as she was open to all their love and criticism. Dr M. Jalaja was a renowned curator. She retired from service in 2002 and is well settled in her home town in Thiruvananthapuram.