Mercy College, Palakkad
# Mercy College, Palakkad

Mercy College, Palakkad, is a general degree women's college located in Palakkad (Palghat), Kerala. It was established in the year 1965. The college is affiliated with Calicut University. This college offers different courses in arts, commerce and science.

## History

Mercy College was established in 1964. It was initially an offshoot of St. Mary's College, Trichur and was the first women's college in Palghat district. It was affiliated to Kerala University until 1968 when Calicut University came into existence.

## Departments

### Science

* Physics
* Chemistry
* Mathematics
* Botany
* Zoology
* Computer Science
* Biotechnology

### Arts and Commerce

* Malayalam
* English
* Hindi
* History
* Political Science
* Economics
* Sociology
* Social Work
* Commerce

## Accreditation

The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

