NSS College Ottapalam

N.S.S. College, Ottapalam (Accredited with B++ status by NAAC), affiliated to the University of Calicut, is one of the Arts and Science colleges under the management of Nair Service Society founded by Bharatha Kesari Sri. Mannath Padmanabhan. Ever since its inception in July 1961, the history of the college is marked by excellence in academic activities, service to the community and accountability. It has its motto, “Lucerna Pedibus Meis” meaning, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet”. With its vision, “Lead me from darkness to Light”, the college offers thirteen U.G. and six Post graduate Programmes. It has been accredited in 2007 and has celebrated its golden Jubilee in 2011. The college is gearing up for re-accreditation.    Situated on the sprawling 41 acres on the left side of Palakkad-Ponnani road, four kilometers East of Ottapalam town, the college is noted for its greenery. The tall trees inside the college quadrangle provide ample shade and a refreshing ambience for teaching and learning activities. The college caters to the needs of the students of Malappuram, Palghat and Trichur districts. Seventy percent of the students are girls and the college is free from gender discrimination.