Mar Thoma Church, one of the oldest Syrian Christian Churches founded by St. Thomas in India, entered the realm of higher education by establishing a College in Tiruvalla, the Headquarters of the Church. The college grew fast, even beyond the dreams of founding fathers and now it is one of the most reputed Colleges in the state and is a glowing example of the vision of the Church and its commitment to the needs of the society. The College, accredited by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) in 1998, the first college to do so in Kerala, attained the unique distinction on being the first re-accredited college with A-Grade in Mahatma Gandhi University. The College is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and  University Grants Commission. The Church ventured into the field of higher education out of the firm conviction that it has a vital role to play in the task of moulding the lives of young men and women, who should prove themselves worthy before men and God and equipping them to meet the stern challenges of life.