The college is proudly managed by the Nair Service Society (NSS), one of Kerala's most pioneering and esteemed educational agencies. Established on October 31, 1914, by the great social reformer “Bharathakesari” Sri Mannathu Padmanabhan, the NSS is a charitable organization dedicated to social advancement and welfare.
The NSS was founded during a critical time for the Nair community, which was facing challenges from disunity and outdated customs. In response, Mannathu Padmanabhan, a school teacher and social reformer, alongside his supporters, founded the Nair Service Society to unify and uplift the community. Sri Mannathu Padmanabhan's visionary leadership helped unite the community and transform it into a powerful force for progress. While initially focused on the Nair community, the society has since expanded its services to foster the development of all weaker sections of society through education and various other service activities.
Today, the NSS operates 13 Lower Primary Schools, 24 Upper Primary Schools, 74 High Schools, 47 Higher Secondary Schools and 4 Teacher Training Institutes. It has developed an extensive educational network including 19 Arts, Science and Commerce colleges affiliated with Calicut, Mahatma Gandhi and Kannur Universities, an Engineering College in Palakkad, a Polytechnic College in Pandalam, three Training Colleges, a Homeo Medical College, an Ayurvedic College, a Co-operative College and two unaided Arts colleges for Women. Beyond education, the NSS contributes significantly to public health, women's upliftment and child welfare, while also supporting plantation activities and catering to pilgrims travelling to Sabarimala.
Driven by its motto of “Service, Sacrifice and Unity,” the NSS has left an indelible mark on Kerala's socio-cultural landscape. By consistently prioritizing educational and social contributions, the society continues to embody a strong commitment to communal harmony and the all-round progress of the state's population. As a college under this esteemed management, we are committed to upholding this legacy of service and academic excellence.
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A visionary social reformer, teacher and statesman, Bharathakesari Sri Mannathu Padmanabhan founded the Nair Service Society on October 31, 1914. At a time when the community was weakened by disunity and outdated customs, he united and uplifted it through the power of education and selfless social service. Guided by the enduring motto "Service, Sacrifice and Unity," his life and leadership transformed Kerala's social and educational landscape — a legacy that continues to inspire NSS College, Nilamel and every institution under the Society.