Amal Jyothi College of Engineering (Autonomous) Founded in 2001 by the Catholic Diocese of Kanjirappally. Amal Jyothi is approved by the AICTE and affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), Kerala. It is the first new generation engineering college in Kerala with the prestigious NBA accredited departments and the first engineering college in Kerala with the recognition of 'A' grade from NAAC.
The main features of the College comprise world-class infrastructure, top-flight faculty, high pass percentage, excellent placement record, unique student projects, first-rate innovation & entrepreneurship ventures and a flourishing Start-ups Valley on the campus.
Alumni Association Amal Jyothi (AAAJ) UAE Chapter started in 2023 with a strength of over 250 members and their families. AAAJ focus on Promoting a strong relationship between the alumni and the college along with providing potential mentorship and career opportunities within UAE. This will support a network of former graduates who will, in turn, help to raise the profile of the AJCE.
Baselius College is named after its patron saint, H.H Moran Mar Baselios Geevarghese II, the late lamented Catholics of the East. This institution was established in 1964 and has grown into a great temple of higher learning in Central Kerala.
During the last 60 years of its illustrious existence, the college could produce brilliant academicians, administrators, politicians, artists, and sports prodigies who represented our nation in international tournaments. The college now offers 11 UG & 5 PG Courses along with Research programs in English, Physics & Chemistry. The campus is made vibrant by several co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
The Baselian community is Committed to sailing the heights of academic excellence & community service ever since its inception. Baselian, the UAE chapter of the alumni association of the Baselius College, Kottayam, being one of the founder members of AKCAF has successfully organized AKCAF ONAM 2004.
Bishop Abraham Memorial College (BAM College) is an aided college affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Founded over five decades ago at Thuruthicad near the town of Mallappally, Pathanamthitta with a vision to provide quality education, it has stood tall as a beacon of knowledge, enlightenment, and service to the community. Named after the revered Bishop Abraham Mar Thoma Metropolitan, who believed life was to wear out rather than rust out, the institution upholds these ideas. The college offers 13 academic programs, including 1 PhD program, 4 PG programs, and 8 UG programs.
The heart and soul of BAM College lie in its vast and illustrious alumni network, who have excelled in diverse fields, including academia, business, arts, politics, and social work. The UAE chapter of Alumni Association was established in 2003 and is an active participant of all AKCAF programs.
Kuriakose Elias (KE) College, Mannanam is named after Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara, the Co-founder of the Congregation of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). His glorious vision of moulding the new generation through education deeply rooted in the faith in God and love of humanity. The Congregation of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), one of the leading educational agencies in India, believes that education is the main spring of integral formation of the human person for the fulfillment of his/ her individual and social responsibilities. KE College was established in 1964 as a junior college and was affiliated to Kerala University and upgraded as a degree college in 1967. KE College UAE Alumni chapter formed in 2019 and now it is strengthened with 60+ members. Later it joined AKCAF and doing their best efforts to the KE College community in UAE.
Mangalam College of Engineering, situated in Ettumanoor, Kerala, offers an array of engineering branches including Mechanical, Civil, Computer, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, and Chemical Engineering. Fostering innovation and academic excellence, the institution moulds future engineers through industry-aligned courses. In collaboration with AKCAF Association, UAE, the college has created a thriving network of over 200 alumni members in UAE. Led by President Mr. Shahariyal Shamsudeen and Secretary Mr. Sandeep Nag M, the association fosters connections, celebrates achievements, and builds a community of excellence. The association offers a plethora of opportunities for professional growth and personal connections. Online platforms and social media groups ensure that all members remain connected. Annual gatherings celebrate the success of members and strengthen the bonds that began on campus. This is a thriving community that emphasizes the values that Mangalam instils in its students.
N S S Hindu College Changanacherry, founded in 1947 by Bharatha Kesari Sree Mannathu Padmanabhan is one of the largest and oldest institutions of higher education in Kerala. Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, the College was formally inaugurated by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, the then Vice President of India. The campus is housed on the extensive piece of land adjoining to the NSS headquarters in Perunna, Changanacherry. Accredited with A grade by the NAAC, the College offers 14 UG courses, 11 PG courses and 3 add-on courses along with 3 approved research centres for Zoology, Malayalam and Hindi. The college has got an Alumni Association with members in different parts of India and abroad. The UAE chapter of College Alumni was established in the year 1990. It is one of the most dynamic Alumni Associations in UAE and a very active member of AKCAF. Many of its members were the founders and the former presidents of AKCAF.
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology (RIT), named in honor of the late Prime Minister Sri Rajiv Gandhi, was established by the Government of Kerala in 1991. Nestled in the beautiful hillock landscape of Pampady and encompassing over 90 acres, RIT over the years has developed extensive infrastructure and assembled a dedicated faculty, propelling it to a prominent position among Kerala’s technical institutions. RIT was founded with the vision of creating a hub for advanced postgraduate and research studies. Affiliated with the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, RIT stands as a bastion of technology, dedicated to delivering toptier education to talented students from diverse backgrounds. As a governmentowned institution, RIT boasts a faculty of exceptional expertise and commitment. Beyond the scope of technical education, RIT’s mission encompasses the holistic growth of each student. Providing a nurturing environment, the college empowers students to harness their potential and thrive in all spheres of life.
SNM College Maliankara as a higher education institution for the backward communities came into existence in the year 1964. Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, the institution is managed by Hindu Matha Dharma Paripalana Sabha (HMDP Sabha) of Moothakunnam. The college is formed with the vision of Sree Narayana Guru, the great social reformer of South India “liberation through education and empowerment through organization” and “Enlightenment through education”. Currently there are 13 UG progarmmes, 8 PG progarmmes, 1 Five Year Integrated programme and 2 Research Centres in the College. College is situated in Maliankara, an interior backward coastal area 7 km near to Cherai Beach, in Ernakulam District. With 59 Years of service, the college is maintaining an Internationally Recognized Herbaria, Water Quality Analysis Lab, Weather Forecasting Station, DST-FIST Funded Departments, MoUs with National Level Research Organizations, a unique Learning Management System- SNMC Virtual and Sree Narayana Study and Research Centre.
St. Stephen’s College, the pride of Uzhavoor, was established in 1964 by His Excellency Rev. Dr. Thomas Tharayil, Bishop of Kottayam. Sri. Joseph Chazhikadan ex-MLA and Rev. Fr. Peter Uralil, the first Principal, were the guiding forces behind this noble endeavour. The NAAC granted the College an A+ Grade in 2022. Starting as a Junior College with pre degree courses, the College was upgraded to the degree level in 1968.
Based in Sri K.R. Narayanan’s birth place, the college has housed notable personalities like Dronacharya Prof. Sunny Thomas, former National Shooting Coach and HOD of the English Department, Politician Uzhavoor Vijayan, Ex MLA Stephen George, Kottayam M.P. Thomas Chazhikadan, and actor Lalu Alex. Stephanos – UAE, an alumni organization with fond college memories, represents St Stephen’s in the UAE. Stephanos celebrated its 21st anniversary of formation on May 3rd, 2023.
Marking its 25th anniversary, STAC UAE brings together alumni from two distinguished institutions in Pala, Kottayam District. Both St. Thomas College (an autonomous college) and Alphonsa College are managed by the Syro Malabar Catholic Diocese of Pala and are celebrated for their academic and athletic excellence. The STAC UAE Chapter acts as a centre for alumni to reconnect, network, and collaborate, fostering a strong sense of community. Through a variety of events and social gatherings, the chapter aims to reinforce the bonds among its members. Additionally, the alumni have been actively organizing events for members and contributing to society through various initiatives. This dynamic community embodies the values and excellence of both colleges, enhancing the global reach and impact of the broader alumni network.
