K. K. Kuruvilla (grandfather of the writer Meena Alexander), first principal of Mar Thoma Theological Seminary, Gandhian and a pioneer of the freedom struggle in Travancore, was an influential member of the Travancore Legislative Council.
The college accommodates students hailing from the remote regions of the eastern part of Pathanamthitta District.
It jubilantly hosted Mahatma Gandhi University Union Kalolsavam (Arts Fest) "Noopura-2017", from Feb.20-24.
The college offers postgraduate and undergraduate programmes in English, Malayalam, economics, mathematics, physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, commerce and computer science (SF) and undergraduate in Hindi, history, BBA (SF) and B.Com.
The college is re-accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, an autonomous agency of the UGC, with A Grade.