The Government Engineering College, Idukki (GECI) is located in Painavu, Idukki which is the beautiful high range district of Kerala known for its mountainous hills and dense forests. The college was established in 2000 under the Directorate of Technical Education of the government of Kerala and is affiliated to the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. GECI offers 5 UG programs and 2 PG programs, and is accredited with NBA & NAAC credentials. The education system followed in the college enables the students to achieve academic success as well as developing interpersonal skills and leadership qualities while focusing to nurture the spirit of service and integrity among the students. The college has a well-equipped lab and a well-stocked library with subscription to national and international journals and periodicals. GECI is one of the leading institutes that assumes a pivotal role in shaping future engineers through quality education.
Marian College, Kuttikkanam, located in the heart of Idukki district in Kerala, India, is an autonomous educational institution offering an avid range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Established in 1995 by the Catholic Diocese of Kanjirapally, the college aims to provide education in fields like information technology, commerce, social work, management, literature, media studies amongst others.
Notably, Marian College Kuttikkanam holds an 'A++' Grade accreditation from NAAC and has been recognized as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) by the UGC. Affiliated with MG University Kottayam, the college achieved autonomous status in 2016, a significant accomplishment within just 21 years of its inception. Marian College, also has an inevitable arm with 8000+ alumni called Marian Alumni Association Kuttikkanam (MAAK).
MAAK was set up in 1998, registered under T.C.L.C. Registration Act in the year 2008. It comprises a diverse society with multiple chapters across India and abroad.