Nestled
on a hillock, Pavanatma College, the beacon of knowledge evokes
mingled feelings of pride and hope in the passersby. Surrounded
by mounts and foregrounded by coconut trees, the college affords
a picturesque view beckoning young minds to make intellectual pursuits
by utilizing its tranquil ambience.
Established
with the motto, “In Truth In Love”, in 1982 by His
Excellency Rt. Rev. Dr. George Punnakottil, the Bishop of Kothamangalam,
Pavanatma College has been performing its level best to fulfill
the aspirations of the founders as well as the society. The college
is located at Murickassery, about 15 kms away from Idukki, in
Vathikudy Panchayath, Udumbanchola Taluk of Idukki district, Kerala
state.
This
institution, Pavanatma College Murickasery, had its humble origin
in October 1982 as a pre degree college and was later elevated
as a degree college in 1991. The college is affiliated to Mahatma
Gandhi University Kottayam and is managed by the Corporate Educational
Agency, Diocese of Idukki. It was recognized in 1997, by the UGC
under 2(f) and 12 (b) of the UGC Act of 1956. The college was
accredited by NAAC with three star status, in 1999.