NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME- NSS
National Service Scheme is a movement which aims at the physical, mental and spiritual development of young students. It cultivates a sense of duty, co-operation, and self help in the students. The NSS helps in moulding the youth of tomorrow in such a way that they become active participants in nation-building efforts at different levels. NSS in the college is playing an active role in developing the personality of students through community service. Its motto is “Not me, but you”. This expresses the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service and appreciation for others point of view. It instills a sense of consideration for fellow human beings and the welfare of society as a whole.

There are three units of the N.S.S in the college. The N.S.S in the college has a very bright track record. The college got many awards and recognitions because of the achievements of the National Service Scheme: National award to the best volunteers, State award to the best programme officers, award for the promotion of Voluntary blood donation from the Red-Cross, Thermo Penpal and The Govt. of Kerala Volunteers and Programme Officers have attended many national integration camps, state camps and youth camps at the university level.
The programme officers are:
Sri C S Ajikumar (Physics)
Sri A Shaji (History) and
Dr S Laiju (Psychology)
The most noteworthy programme of this year was the completion of N.S.S Bhavan. More than 150 volunteers participated in various programmes organised by the University, Government and other N.G.Os.
Volunteers numbering 160 donated blood in various hospitals for the needy patients from other districts who have no friends or relatives here.
The N.S.S units observed the International Blood Donor’s Day National Blood Donation Day World AIDS Day etc with many innovative programmes.

NATIONAL CADET CORPS- NCC
NCC training is provided to all able-bodied students of this college. It aims at instilling in the students a spirit of discipline and a willingness to serve the country in war and peace. There are men and women units of the NCC, functioning in the college. They are Kerala battalion NCC boys wing(3) and Kerala battalion NCC girls’ wing(1). Besides the regular parades, adventure activities like cycle expedition, trekking etc. are also undertaken. Certificates are awarded to cadets who attend various training camps, which include national integration camp, military attachment camp, basic leadership camp and annual training camp.

Examinations are held for the cadets and successful cadets are awarded ‘B’ certificate and ‘C’ certificate on merit and experience. These certificate holders are eligible, based on their grades, for admission to higher classes as well as for getting preference for appoinment to various defence establishments. Uniforms as well as refreshments are supplied free of cost to the participating cadets. N.C.C. Kits are issued to the cadets which are obtained from the NCC offices of the units. The teachers serving as NCC officers are Major Dr. S.Sethu Lekshmi (History) and Capt.S.S.Biju (Physical Education).

EXTENSION SERVICES
Sree Narayana College has the credit of being the first Arts and Science College in Thiruvananthapuram providing extension services for the betterment of the society at large. This year we had conducted

  • An in house training programme for students studying in the Vocational Higher Secondary Schools.
  • Seven schools were selected in phase one and classes were taken in Chemistry, Geology and     Psychology.
  • Individual counseling for the students were provided by the department of psychology.
  • Psychological evaluation and management was given to Sree Narayana Higher Secondary School,     Chempazhanthy.
  • Staff training for better inter personal relationships was conducted in Hindustan Latex Limited.

CLUBS AND STUDY CENTRES
To harness the latent energies and aesthetic inclination of young men and women for a strife free, rich and meaningful campus life, a variety of clubs have been constituted. The clubs play a seminal role in channelising youthful exuberance and talent into vistas of creativity beneficial to society at large. Every student has the choice of joining a club of his/her taste. Each club functions under the stewardship of a convener and a committee of three or more teachers. Aims and Objectives of the Clubs are:-
a) Literary and Debating Club
Literary and Debating Club helps to develop the communication skills and the literary inclinations of the students.Propagate the philosophy of the great saint and social reformer, Sree Narayana Guru.
b) Human Rights Forum
Human Rights Forum helps the students and members of the staff to build an awareness of their rights as human beings residing in a civilized society.
c) Career Guidance and Placement Cell
The Career Guidance and placement cell is intended to guide students and inform them of the various avenues of employment available, according to their abilitites, qualification and aptitude.
d) Cultural Club
The Cultural club, under a General Convenor, co-ordinates the activities of various clubs like Theatre club, Music club, Dance Club.It creates an atmosphere condusive to the development of cultural and artistic capabilities.The list of clubs under the cultural club is given below
a) Theatre Club:-
Theatre club develops, polishes and fine-tunes the histrionic abilities of the students.
b) Dance Club:-
By selected talented students ,Dance club organises dance troupes consisting both male and female students.It imparts training in both classical and modern dance forms.
c) Music Club:-
Music club trains students in classical and other forms musical rendition.
d) Media Club:-
Media is a powerful instrumennt with immence potential for educating and enlightening society.
e) Environment Club:-
The Environment Club instills in students a reverance for the environment. It enlightens the students against environmental pollution, dangers involved in the over use of plastic. etc.
f) Sree Narayana Study Centre
Sree Narayana Study centre endeavours to study and Narayana Guru.
g) National Literacy Mission
National Literacy Mission has as its objectives, the spread of literacy among all groups.
h) Science Club
Science Club aims at creating a scientific temperament and out look in all categories of students.
i) Planning Forum
Planning Forum teaches the students the rudiments and importance of planning in all walks of life.
j) Drug Surveillance and Counselling Centre
A Drug Surveillance and counselling unit functions as a wing of N.S.S of this college. This unit creates a public awareness against the use of drugs and alcohol.
k) Women Study Centre
The problem specific to women, their rights and privilages the necessity for protecting and safe-guarding the same are taught to the students by the club.
l) Book Club
Book club aims at creating a love for books and developing the habit of reading among the students.
m) Health/Sports Club
Sports Club aims at physical development, athletic talent and sportsmanship of its member.
n) Libraray Co-ordinating Committee
The Libraray Co-ordinating Committee formulates plans for library development.
o) Computer Literacy and Internet Club
Computer Literacy Programme aims at popularising computer literacy among the students. Internet Club aims at providing internet access to members of the staff and students to help them to keep abreast of the latest developments in the field of knowledge and information.
p) Medical Aid centre
Medical Aid centre provides timely first aid to sick students and members of the staff.
q) Academic Committee
An Academic Committee actively functions in the college to internalise and institutionalise excellence in all disciplines. The committee consists of the Principal as Chairman, a teacher-convener, elected representatives of the teaching staff to the College Council and the Heads of Departments. The Academic Committee prepares the academic calendar and supervises the day-to-day academic functions of the college. It plans and executes seminars, interactive sessions, lectures, model examinations, mock viva etc. It also monitors termwise completion of syllabus in every discipline.
The following teachers are nominated as convenors of the various clubs which have been constituted for the academic year 2004- 2005. The Principal shall be the chairman of the clubs.