A future man exists there in a child and so is a future tree in its sapling. This is a profound truth not a mere analogy. The sapling sprouts only if the seed is sown. The seed was sown in the year 1959 when the YMCA Forum for Public Affairs in Hyderabad under the inspiring leadership of its Chairman, Mr. Justice Gopalrao Ekbote, organized the First Model Assembly, during which a decision was taken to have forum for the youth as well.

It was not until 1963, when the Second Model Assembly was held at the seed sprouted and the Uni-Y came into existence. There were only three members including Mr. D.S. Chinnadorai, General Secretary, YMCA, Hyderabad, when Uni-Y began. The number of members increased in 1964, with the increasing enthusiasm. The second Uni-Y was started in Nagpur, the third in Secunderabad and then several others

The Fourth Model Assembly the Uni-Y witnessed a phenomenal growth. The sapling, that had grown to be a plant, started blossoming.

The Emblem

The emblem is a red triangle with a torch. The three sides of triangles denotes friendship, cultural pursuit and social action.

The torch with the name ‘Uni-Y’ Inscribed on it represents the eternal, dynamic spirit of youth.

What does the Uni-Y (University YMCA) try to Accomplish ?

Help members deal with personal problem and concerns through club programmes, discussions, lectures, interviews and informal talks with friends, advisers and other adults.

………Train members to become good leaders.
By serving on Programme and Project Committees accepting specific Uni-Y-responsibilities, speaking before agroup, sharing ideas and working with others.

Provide members experience in responsible citizenship. By preparing for and participating in Model Legislatures. Community Forums and other Public Affairs programmes.

……Provide members experience in social action.
By participating in Uni-Y projects in the community.

……Help members develop an understanding of, and interest in the people of the world.
By arranging and participating in International Evenings where one meets young people from other countries, by joining in discussions in subjects of international importance.

…..Provide opportunities for developing good social relations.
Through joint meetings, action programmes and ventures with other youth groups in the city.

The Uni-Y Endeavours:

To provide a forum for friendship, cultural pursuit and social action among university students.

To provide an atmosphere wherein students are equally free to doubt as to affirm, to search as to find, to act independently as to conform.

To help university youth understand themselves and their responsibilities as citizens of the country.

To create a concern for moral, social and ethical values in our society.

To provide training in methods of democratic leadership through experience in planning, organizing, conducting and evaluating programmes. 

Office Bearers (2008-2009)
Mr.Devassy Thomas Kollannur	:	(President Uni-Y Member)
Mr.Deepak Dominic	:	(Vice Chairman Programme Committee Uni-Y Thrissur)
Mr.John.K.Davis	:	(Secretary Uni-Y Member)
Mr.Dalton Jose	:	(Treasurer Uni-Y Member)
Mr.Nelson Mathew	:	(Vice President Uni-Y Member)
Mr.Jojo.C.Jacob	:	(Joint Secretary Uni-Y Member)
Mr.Jecco Ignatious	:	(Joint Treasurer Uni-Y Member)
Mr.Vishnu Gopi	:	(Chairman Programme Committee Uni-Y Member)
Mr.Jose.E.John	:	(Executive Member Uni-Y Member)
Mr.Roshan.C.L	:	(Uni-Y Member)
Mr.Rinto Antony	:	(Uni-Y Member)
Mr.Deepak T Menon	:	(Uni-Y Member)
Mr.Abilash Varghese	:	(Uni-Y Member)
Mr.Rakesh.P	:	(Uni-Y Member)
Mr.Rakhesh. P.R	:	(Uni-Y Member)
Mr.Roshan.C.L	:	(Uni-Y Member)
Mr.Rinto Antony	:	(Uni-Y Member)
Mr.Abilash Varghese	:	(Uni-Y Member)
Mr.Rakesh.P	:	(Uni-Y Member)
Mr.Rakhesh. P.R	:	(Uni-Y Member)