Choosing DiST

Student activities: Cultural Activities

We encourage our students to admire and acknowledge the cultural realm of the society, through various celebrations. Onam, Christmas, Holi are some of the prominent festival celebrations of the year, which are planned and organized by the students themselves. A mixture of activities including competitions like Crib and Christmas wreath making, 'athapokkalam', 'onapattu' etc along with charity activities like Jingle Bells and fund raising by selling cards are also held.

Student activities: Club Activities

Every department at DiST has associations, which evolve as platforms where in students can bring out their leadership, management and creative abilities. The wide array of activities conducted by the associations make the DiST campus vibrant, colorful and active all through the 365 days of the year. Student groups experience the Forming – Storming – Norming and Performing stages of team work.

The IT Fest of School of Computer Science (PG) 'DETECKNISTA', under the banner of Innovision, the Computer Students Association (PG) and the Annual IT- Talent fest, 'LUMINOUS' for the higher secondary school students in Kerala organized by Techno Riderz, student body of School of Computer Science (UG) creates a panel for the tech savvy.

Sadess, the Students’ Association of DePaul School of Social Work, equip the prospective social workers with events like DE NOVO (National or international seminar and students’ Meet) and Jingle Bells.

Marketrics-The Marketing Club, FINZONE-The Finance Club, Zum-The HR Club, under AGORA, the Management association of clubs, organizes activities like the management fest 'DAKSH' and different student development programmes for the budding management professionals. 'Splash', the Club of School of Media and Communication, houses 'Opus', the state level media and literary fest. Club Beta - The Association of commerce students strive to cultivate interest in Commerce and Finance, through events and activities like INFOQUEST – Quiz Competition for students, La-Foire – Batch wise Trade Fair Competition and 'DiVARIO' – the National Commerce Fest.

Exposure: Sports Activities & Inter College Fests

Our students are given opportunities to Expose themselves to the outer realities, which increases their experience and knowledge. They have participated and won many prizes and awards in state and national level Fests. Many of them have presented papers in various seminars and conferences, both national and international level. The official Basketball and Volley ball team of DiST has laid their imprints in nationals and state level tournaments.

Exposure: College Day

College day is a time of union with the Alumni, where in the passing out students are honored and they get an occasion to share their worthy experiences at DiST. It offers an opportunity to the most talented students to showcase their innate abilities on the stage. The day starts with the annual report in retrospection and is complemented with the felicitations from the distinguished dignitaries of the day. College day is also a juncture to acknowledge the high achievers of the year, both from the academic and extra curricular facets. The formal function in the morning is proceeded with a fellowship lunch. The stunning cultural programmes are staged uninterruptedly throughout the afternoon session which becomes the breathtaking and equally exiting events that draw colourful pictures in each ones memories.

Exposure: Industry Interactions

The industry interaction programme exposes the students to the original professional environment through interactions with the industrial experts. This creates a great bearing on the Curriculum, in making the students industry ready and on subsequent placement of young graduates in industries across the country. Some of the eminent personalities who have visited the campus include Mr. P.K Madhavan Finance Manager, KAMCO Athani), Mr. Varghese Koikara (Retd. General Manager Federal Bank, Aluva),Mr. Ben Mathew IRS (Asst.Commissioner of Income Tax), Mr. M. C Vijayakumar (Manager-HR KAMCO) etc.

Affordability

The vision of Vincentian Educational Trust is excellent education at a lower cost. DiST considers educating the society as a service and ensures quality training and skill enhancement at an affordable expense. Studying at DiST is pocket friendly for everyone.

Exchange programs: MoU with James Cook University (JCU), Australia.

MoU is signed to strengthen and expand the existing relationship in the exchange of teaching staff and researchers, joint development of research projects, joint organization of educational and cultural events, exchange of students, technical and administrative staff, shared courses and dual degrees etc.

Exchange programs: MoU with De Paul University Chicago, USA.

De Paul institute of science and technology has signed an MOU with DePaul University Chicago, USA.As a part of students exchange programme students of MPS (Master of public service ) from DePaul Campus, Chicago, visits De Paul(DiST) campus every year in the month of Nov-Dec. With the students of DiST they will be having classes on various topics related to kudambsashree, Leadership and other such relevant current academic matters. They will visit various NGOs, Kudambsashree units and carefully analysis how these units perform and do well to the society. As a part of the visit various cultural programmes are arranged by the DiST Students.

Skill Enhancement : Life Skill

We at DiST take special care to enhance students’ Life-Skill. Various workshops are organized to train the students and make them self-sufficient, responsible and adopt positive life choices. The training is based on the 10 Life skills suggested by the UN which are Self-awareness, Coping with stress/emotions, Effective communication, Interpersonal relationships, Empathy, Creative thinking, Critical thinking, Problem solving and Decision making.

In addition to this, our MSW students do conduct Life skill trainings for adolescent clubs and other youth groups. This equips our students to develop healthy relationships and positive self-concepts. It enables them to make responsible and informed choices thus promoting healthy lifestyles.

Skill Enhancement : Value Education

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all” (Aristotle). In today's fast paced competitive world, human beings seem to have compromised on his values, integrity and character, in a bid to earn, use and possess more and more of material wealth. As a result, we see rampant corruption, unlawful activities, inhuman behavior and immoral consumption, which is slowly breaking apart the very structure of our society, nation and the world. Cut throat competition to achieve material success has made human beings mechanical. Results of such unhealthy race in life can be seen in terms of insecurity, distrust, disrespect to people, property and nature, lack of fellow feeling, lack of honor for human values etc. leading to discontent and maladjustment in personal and social life and finally leading to drug abuse, maladjustment and even suicide among students -our young adults. Hence people across the globe are looking towards the system of education to infuse human values among the students so that the world remains as a place of peace, security and prosperity Our aim of Value Education is to create an awareness about the significance and role Values and to facilitate moral and spiritual growth of the student community.

In addition to this, our MSW students do conduct Life skill trainings for adolescent clubs and other youth groups. This equips our students to develop healthy relationships and positive self-concepts. It enables them to make responsible and informed choices thus promoting healthy lifestyles.

Stay- in Facilities

De Paul institute of Science and Technology (DiST) renders convenient and unique hostel facilities for the students. The gents’ hostel finds its place in the main campus itself whereas the ladies’ hostel is just 3.5 kms away from the college. The transportation to the ladies’ hostel has been made easier with the provision of college buses. The hostels uphold an inevitable role in equipping the students for a bright and splendid future. Each hostel accommodates nearly 150 students from different parts of India. The presence of students from states other than Kerala has lifted the phase of our education to a national realm.

The rooms which are very spacious and the interior amenities disposed in tune with the needs of the students maintain the DiSThostels in demand and add to their exclusive nature. The management is very keen and particular with regard to the discipline of the hostels. There is well stipulated timetable for the students which provides them with ample opportunities for study, recreation, prayer etc. The study time is strictly observed with the help of a specially appointed staff. The management has made it a point to retain a group of personnel to keep the hostel and its premises always clean and sterile. The hostel campus extends noteworthy openings for the students to augment their talents in any kind of plays like volleyball, basketball, football, cricket etc. The food served in the hostels is always coloured with a homely taste.

Location - Ambience

Location: Easily accessible

The college is situated in an ecofriendly, academically conducive atmosphere amidst a fast prospering and booming industrial business town and sylvan surroundings. Cochin International Airport, Railway station, Private and State Transport Bus Terminals etc are at a stones throw away. The vicinity of NH 47 provides an easy access to DiST, which attracts both hostellers and day scholars.

Athirapilly

Athirappilly is popular among tourists. Athirappilly Falls is one of the best places to visit in Kerala. Another popular waterfall to visit is the Vazhachal Falls. Athirappilly Falls is a part of Chalakudy river and it is approximately 80 feet in height. Athirappilly is easily reachable from Chalakudy by taking a vehicle for rent or by bus from the Chalakudy private bus terminal.

Kodanad

Kodanad, set on the Southern banks of the Periyar River amid the beautiful high ranges near Perumbavoor, is one of the largest elephant training centres in Kerala. Earlier elephants captured from the Malayatoor forests (the forests in the East and North of Kodanad) were trained here. Since the introduction of a ban on elephant capture Kodanad has been reduced to a training centre.

Malayattoor

The Malayatoor Church is situated atop the 609 m high Malayatoor Hill. The church is dedicated to St. Thomas, who is believed to have prayed at this shrine. One of the most important Christian pilgrim centres in Kerala, this holy shrine attracts devotees in very large numbers not only from Kerala but also from the neighbouring states. This famous church is situated at Kurisumudi,[2] a verdant hill in the Western Ghats girdled partially by the Periyar (river). The Church has a life-size statue of St. Thomas and the imprint of the feet of the Apostle on a rock. This shrine has now been accorded an international pilgrimage station.

Ezhattumugham

Ezhattumugham nature village is located at a distance of 20 kms from Angamaly. It lies in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. ‘Ezhattumugham PrakritiGramam’ is a tourist spot which depicts the natural village life at Kerala. It is one of the unexplored nature villages of Kerala.

Sree Sankarachaya Kalady

AdiShankara was born in a Brahmin family (refer Shankaravijaya) as the only son of Sivaguru and Aryamba. Shankara's shrine at Kalady, run by the Sringeri Mutt, is a large, partly open structure situated on the northern bank of the river Periyar, or Purna. It is situated at a distance of 12 km from Angamaly. The samadhi of Sri Sankara's mother, Aryamba, is also located here. A small shrine to Vinayaka, or Ganapati, is a place of evening prayers, which are chanted to the rhythmic ringing of cymbals.

How To Apply

Candidates are given three different options for the submission of Application Forms.

1. Direct Online Submission
2. Download Application Form from respective School or Department. Get print out of the same, Fill in the relevant details.
3. Collect Application Form from college office on payment of specific fee against it.

How to Submit Online Application

1. Read the application form carefully before you start to fill up.
2. Keep handy the following items.
   1. Soft copies of required certificates
   2. A recent passport size photograph (colour) in jpg file( 150x10)
3. Choose the payment mode :- DD/ Online/ Cash.
4. If the selected payment mode is DD, take DD for the prescribed amount in favour of Principal, De Paul Institute of Science & Technology , Payable at Angamaly
5. Fill in all the required details and do the final submission by clicking the FINISH button. The application will be automatically uploaded .
6. Take print outs of the filled-in application form and submit it in the college office, with copies of required certificates and original DD (if payment is done though DD).
7. In case of any queries contact the college office (phone +91 484 2911811)

Off line Submission of Application form

1. Fill up the application form carefully.
2. Attach copies of relevant certificates.
3. Choose the payment mode.( DD/ Cash - If the selected payment mode is DD, take DD for the prescribed amount in favour of Principal, De Paul Institute of Science & Technology , Payable at Angamaly)
4. Submit the completed application form with certificates and the DD, in the college office.

Application process

Shortlisted candidates will be intimated from the college office in the contact number / address/ e-mail id, given by the candidates. Kindly supply an active number and an e-mail id for an effective communication. College office will not be responsible for any delay at any stage of selection if there is a change of address or error occurred in the given contact details.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Whether any capitation or donation is required?

   No donation or capitation is required. Selection of students is purely based on 'First Come First Served' policy. No external agencies are entrusted for any kind of admission procedures.

2. Can I make sure my Subject's study is supported with quality computer labs?

   Yes. Well equipped Computer Labs are available for UG and PG students from all streams.

3. I wish to join for Multimedia. What technical support can I expect from there for Media students?

   Fully furnished studio with advanced communication and media technology is available.

4. Any Ragging reported?

   No ragging yet reported. An anti ragging cell as per the norms and conditions of AICTE is active and vigilant in this regard.

5. What about uniform?

   The students are asked to be in proper, regular uniform from Monday to Saturday except on Wednesday which is a day for special uniform.

6. Whether wifi facility is available?

   Yes, College campus is supported with wifi facility.

7. What details can I avail about stay - in facilities?

   Separate hostel for boys and girls is available. For further details kindly refer to the Stay-in facility from the college website.

8. Can I pay a visit to the campus? If so when is the best time to visit the campus?

   It's our pleasure and pride if you could come by our campus. We recommend all our prospective students and families to drop by our campus during the business hours for a fruitful campus tour.

9. Is the application fee refundable?

   Sorry to say No.
   • Make sure your application is for the correct Programme/ Course only
   • Click the "Submit" button once:If the submission of application is failed due to any technical error, kindly contact the college office admission section (Ph. +91 484 2911811) for clarification.

10. In what condition an equivalence certificate is required?

    For UG courses: Students qualified from Open Schools, State Education Boards from outside Kerala State.
    For P.G courses: State Universities other than the State of Kerala.