Principal’s Desk
DR. ASHA MATHEW
Principal
2024 Oct 1st – present
“If you educate a man you educate an individual, but if you educate a woman you educate an entire family.” – Mahatma Gandhi.
Dear Students, Faculty, Alumni, and Friends of Nirmala Niketan College,
As Principal, it is a true privilege to welcome you all to the College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan, a distinguished institution committed to providing a nurturing and transformative education to young women. Founded on the ideals of compassion, integrity, and dedication, our college serves as a beacon of empowerment and growth for students from diverse backgrounds. We believe that education is not just about academic excellence; it is about building character, instilling values, and preparing students to lead life with purpose.
At Nirmala Niketan, we are dedicated to cultivating an environment where intellectual curiosity, ethical awareness, and social responsibility thrive. With the support of our outstanding faculty, we guide our students on a journey of self-discovery and academic achievement, preparing them to face challenges with resilience and wisdom. Our college embraces innovative teaching methods, rich curriculum and extracurricular programs that encourage personal growth and foster community engagement.
In the rapidly changing cultural, social and technological environment, Nirmala Niketan continues to adapt and grow, emphasizing women’s empowerment, inclusion, and leadership. We strive to make every student feel valued and supported, to instill a love for lifelong learning, and to inspire them to become advocates for positive change.
Our commitment to academic excellence and innovation is reflected in our students’ consistent performance at prestigious research conventions like Avishkar and Anveshan from (2017–2024), as well as in the leadership expert mentorship and coordination roles taken on by our faculty. Our students have won gold medals, secured Zonal and Overall Championships, and achieved recognition across state and university levels. These accomplishments showcase our commitment to advancing research and fostering academic excellence through dedication, rigor, creativity, resilience and innovation in the research community all of which define Nirmala Niketan.
Our presence and performance in community events as well as sports and other cultural events and activities also bear testimony to our endeavors for all-round development nourishment of individual talents along with instilling the sense of social responsibility.
I would like to gratefully recognize the contributions of the past generations of management, faculty and staff of this esteemed institution in laying strong foundation and nurturing Nirmala Niketan through the right path of growth. I also extend my heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed faculty, dedicated staff, supportive parents, committed alumni, and everyone who contributes to the growth of this vibrant institution. Let us continue to uphold the values that have guided us thus far, and together inspire the next generation to shine with confidence, compassion, and courage.
May Nirmala Niketan College be a place where students’ aspirations are nurtured and their potential fully realized.