Shafi Pulpara(Principal, CM College)

Principal Profile: Shafi Pulpara
Shafi Pulpara is a dedicated and visionary academic professional committed to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. He brings a wealth of experience in teaching, academic administration, and leadership to his role as the Principal of CM College of Arts and Science, a position he has held since 2025.
🎓 Academic Background
Mr. Shafi Pulpara possesses a strong academic foundation in Commerce and Education:
- M.Phil (Commerce) :Bharathidasan University (2015), from K.M.M College, Adirapattinam, Tamil Nadu.
- B.Ed (Commerce) :University of Calicut (2012), from K.M. College of Teacher Education, Areacode, Kerala.
- M.Com:University of Kerala (2011), from M.S.M. College, Kayamkulam, Kerala.
- B.Com:University of Calicut (2009), from N.M.S.M. Govt. College, Kalpetta, Kerala.
🍎 Professional Experience & Expertise
With over a decade of professional experience, Mr. Shafi Puipara has served in various academic and administrative capacities:
Teaching & Administrative Roles
- Principal:CM College of Arts and Science (2025 onwards).
- Assistant Professor, Dept. of Commerce:MES College of Arts and Sciences, Calicut (12 years).
- Assistant Professor, Dept. of Commerce: Peekey CICS College , Calicut (6 months).
- HOD, PG Dept. of Commerce:MES College of Arts and Sciences, Calicut (1 year).
- HSST in Commerce:Madin HSS, Malappuram (1 year).
- Public Relations Officer:MES College of Arts and Sciences (3 Years).
- Visiting Professor:Alsalama College of Management (2 years).
- Visiting Faculty:Alqamar English School, NIT Calicut (5 years).
- Visiting Faculty:Markaz Oasis Campus, Kunnamangalam (1 year).
His core Areas of Interest include Teaching & Training, Academic & Institutional Administration, Public Relations, Human Resource Management, and Community Development.
Key Professional Skills
Mr. Shafi Pulpara is proficient in a range of essential professional skills:
- Effective teaching and training
- Leadership and coordination
- Public speaking and communication
- Academic planning and development
- Proficient in Basic Computer Applicationsand skilled in Tally and Accounting Packages.
🏆 Achievements and Community Service
A strong advocate for social responsibility, Mr. Shafi Pulpara has been widely recognized for his leadership in the National Service Scheme (NSS) and other community initiatives.
NSS & Training Leadership
- NSS Programme Officer:MES College, Calicut (8 Years).
- NSS District Coordinator:Calicut University (Kozhikode) (3 Years).
- NSS State Level Trainer:Completed more than 800 leadership training sessions.
- District Facilitator, Wayanad:Two-year district-level training at Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA).
- District Training Faculty:Kerala Youth Welfare Board (since 2012).
Awards & Recognitions
- Indira Gandhi Award for Best NSS Programme Officer– Calicut University (2016).
- Best District Coordinator Award– State NSS Cell, Kerala (COVID Activities, 2021-22).
- Best Coordinator Award– Anti-Drug Campaign, State NSS Cell, Kerala (2022).
- Special Appreciation from NSS, Calicut University for Flood Relief(2018).
- Special Recognition for the Pusthakathal Project(2023).
- Appreciation Certificate for the Sneharam Project, NSS Kerala (2024).
📝 Selected Publications
Mr. Shafi Pulpara has contributed to academic discourse through various publications, focusing on finance, accounting, and tourism:
- “A Study on Investors Perception towards Mutual Fund Selection in Kozhikode,” Intercontinental Journal of Finance Research Review.
- “An Analytical Study on Profitability of Local Banks in Sultanate of Oman,” Intercontinental Journal of Banking, Insurance and Finance.
- “A Strategic Imperative: Examining the Efficacy of Emerging Digital and Sustainable Marketing in Kerala’s Post-Covid Tourism Revival”. International Journal of Research in Management & Social Science
- “A Study on Work Life Balance of Construction Workers in Wayanad District”.International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering & Management
- “The Contributions of Resorts to the Development of Wayanad Tourism” International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering & Management
In addition to his research work, our Principal has organized many conferences, seminars, research workshops, and faculty development programs. With a total of 12 years of experience in both academics and industry, he has a diverse skill set that includes project coordination and training coordination.