Christian College, Chengannur is owned and managed by the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church. It is affiliated to the University of Kerala.Founded in 1964 by Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Athanasius, Christian College, Chengannur towers high as a centre of excellence in education. It is located on a hill top with pristine beauty.The college focuses on academic excellence. The institution strives for the formation of character of its students. Trust in God and adherence to truth are values aspired to be disseminated from this temple of knowledge. The college endeavours to produce intellectually well-trained, morally upright, socially conscious and spiritually inspired young men and women.The college aims to provide higher education of the highest standards in Arts & Science. Creation of employment oriented skills is the vocational objective of the college. The college strives to inculcate values like compassion, kindness, gentleness and humanity among the students. Along with curricular progression of students, an equal emphasis is also given to ensure development of extra curricular abilities of the students.