Mar Athanasius College of Engineering

What Mar Athanasius College of Engineering does

Mar Athanasius College of Engineering (MACE) is a government-aided engineering college established in 1961 in Kothamangalam, Ernakulam district, Kerala, India, managed by the Mar Athanasius College Association and aided by the Government of Kerala. It holds the historical distinction of being the first engineering college in Asia under Christian Management and is one of only three Government-Aided Engineering colleges in Kerala. The institution is affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University and holds UGC-granted autonomous status (granted 2025), NAAC A+ accreditation (first engineering college in Kerala to receive it), and NBA accreditation for all five major B.Tech programs.

The college operates a 27-hectare main campus with six core engineering departments — Civil, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science & Engineering, and Computer Applications — plus Mathematics and Science & Humanities departments. Academic offerings span B.Tech (including new Data Science and AI & ML specializations), M.Tech (Structural Engineering, Power Electronics, VLSI, Thermal Power, Computer Science), MCA, and Ph.D. programs. Specialized facilities include the FAB Lab, IoT Lab, AICTE IDEA Lab, and a newly inaugurated Robotics and Automation Lab under the Department of Mechanical Engineering, along with an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Cell (IEDC) under Kerala Startup Mission and an IPR Cell for patent support.

Revenue is generated through government-regulated tuition and academic fees, campus placement and industry partnership services, and external research grants and consultancy. The GTM motion is community-led: student intake flows through Kerala's centralized KEAM counseling for B.Tech and through university-conducted processes for M.Tech/MCA/Ph.D., while employer engagement runs through the Training and Placement Cell via direct company registration. The college has alumni chapters across 9 countries and runs a recurring calendar of events including the NASA Space Apps Challenge (4th consecutive year), the >.hack();_ hackathon, and the TAKSHAK technical festival.

Name

Mar Athanasius College of Engineering

Legal name

Mar Athanasius College of Engineering

Website

https://mace.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mar Athanasius College of Engineering is a government-aided engineering college in Kothamangalam, Kerala, offering B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, and Ph.D. programs across six engineering departments, affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. It serves undergraduate and postgraduate students admitted via Kerala's KEAM process, with research and placement services for industry partners.

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Product category

Engineering Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

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Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

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Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB), Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate programs
• Doctoral research
• Campus placement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kothamangalam

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Government-aided engineering college charging tuition fees for B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, and Ph.D. programs as per Kerala government norms. Revenue also includes fees for examinations, hostel accommodation, and other academic services.
2. Training and Placement Services: Revenue generation through campus placement drives, company registrations, and industry partnerships for student internships and placements.
3. Research and Consultancy: Funding received through research grants from external agencies, consultancy projects, and sponsored research programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mar Athanasius College of Engineering is a government-aided engineering college providing undergraduate B.Tech programs, postgraduate M.Tech and MCA programs, and doctoral Ph.D. research across eight departments. The institution delivers accredited engineering education through NAAC A+ and NBA-accredited programs, supported by specialized labs (FAB Lab, IoT Lab, AICTE IDEA Lab, Robotics Lab) and campus placement services for recruiting companies.

Product overview

Mar Athanasius College of Engineering (MACE) is a government-aided engineering college offering undergraduate (B.Tech), postgraduate (M.Tech, MCA), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs across multiple engineering and science disciplines. The institution operates eight core academic departments and provides specialized facilities including FAB Lab, IoT Lab, AICTE IDEA Lab, Robotics and Automation Lab, and an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Cell (IEDC) for startup incubation. MACE also maintains research centers, a central library with digital repository, and provides online academic management through the ETLAB portal.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• B.Tech Programs Undergraduate engineering degree programs including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science), and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Designed for students qualifying through KEAM or equivalent entrance exams seeking 4-year engineering degrees.
• M.Tech Programs Postgraduate engineering degree programs offering specialization in Structural Engineering and Construction Management, Power Electronics, VLSI and Embedded Systems, Thermal Power Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, and Computer Aided Structural Engineering. Targeted at students with B.Tech backgrounds seeking 2-year specialized master's degrees.
• MCA (Master of Computer Applications) Postgraduate program in computer applications providing advanced knowledge in software development, computer applications, and IT systems for students with relevant undergraduate backgrounds.
• Ph.D. Programs Doctoral research programs across various engineering and science disciplines affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. Includes research guidance, infrastructure support, and patent filing assistance through the IPR Cell.
• FAB Lab (Fabrication Laboratory) Advanced digital fabrication facility available to students and researchers for prototyping and product development, supporting innovation and entrepreneurship activities across departments.
• IoT Lab Laboratory for Internet of Things research and experimentation supporting projects in connected devices and smart systems for students and researchers.
• AICTE IDEA Lab Idea, Innovation, Development, Entrepreneurship Laboratory funded by AICTE for fostering innovative thinking and entrepreneurial skills among students at MACE.
• Robotics and Automation Laboratory Laboratory under the Department of Mechanical Engineering for robotics and automation research and hands-on learning, inaugurated in May 2026 by Professor Dr. Suresh Sundaram of IISc Bengaluru.
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Cell (IEDC) Cell under Kerala Startup Mission promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among students through startup incubation, acceleration programs like Xelerate, and mentorship.
• IPR Cell Intellectual Property Rights cell providing guidance and support for students and faculty to patent their inventions and products.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through IEDC (Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre), an initiative of Kerala Startup Mission to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among students and academic fraternity. Lt. Cdr. Sajith Kumar from KSUM inaugurated the Xelerate startup acceleration program.
• Green Sustain Waste Management CompanyminorOthersMoU signed for e-waste collection from campus and outside, with collected e-waste recycled and reused by certified agencies.
• APJ Abdul Kalam Technological UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation for all academic programs (B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, Ph.D.). Research centres function as per university regulations. Examination and curriculum governance.
• Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and MadrascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert faculty from IIT Bombay and IIT Madras nominated by Academic Council as Board of Studies members for curriculum review and academic guidance.
• IIT PalakkadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Rakesh J Pillai from IIT Palakkad serves as college alumni nominee on Board of Studies, providing academic-industry linkage.
• NASA Earth Science DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMACE hosted NASA Space Apps Challenge for fourth consecutive year, joining 2,800 centers across 182 countries for the 40-hour global hackathon.
• Industry Partners (Cherian Varkey Construction Company, Geostructurals Pvt. Ltd.)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustry representatives on Board of Studies and as experts providing practical curriculum inputs and potential placement opportunities.
• AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory approval and IDEA Lab funding. NBA accreditation through AICTE-affiliated programs. Faculty development program guidelines.
• UGC (University Grants Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGranted autonomous status enabling independent academic governance. Research grant funding support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT): Private engineering college in Ernakulam district, Kerala offering B.Tech and M.Tech programs. Comparable as a peer private engineering institution in the same geographic region competing for MACE's student and recruiter segments.
• Sree Buddha College of Engineering: Engineering college in Kerala affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. Comparable as a peer KTU-affiliated institution offering overlapping B.Tech programs and competing for similar student demographics in the region.
• Model Engineering College, Thrikkakara: Kerala-based engineering college offering B.Tech programs in multiple engineering streams. Comparable as a peer engineering institution competing for similar students and placements under the KTU ecosystem.
• Government Engineering College, Thrissur: Government-run engineering college in Kerala offering similar undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programs. Comparable as a fellow government-aided institution operating under the same KTU affiliation and regulatory framework.
• Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology: Autonomous engineering college in Ernakulam district, Kerala, offering B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs. Comparable as a similarly-positioned autonomous engineering institution in central Kerala competing for overlapping applicants and recruiter relationships.
• College of Engineering, Trivandrum (CET): Government-established engineering college in Kerala offering B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs. Directly comparable as a premier state-affiliated engineering institution competing for the same KEAM-qualified student pool and industry placements.
• Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology: Engineering college in Ernakulam district, Kerala offering B.Tech and M.Tech programs. Comparable as a peer KTU-affiliated engineering institution in central Kerala targeting similar student demographics and industry placements.

Broad incumbents

• National Institute of Technology, Calicut (NIT Calicut): Premier centrally-funded engineering institution in Kerala. Comparable as a top-tier engineering competitor within the same state that draws top engineering applicants and faculty, setting a benchmark MACE benchmarks against in rankings.
• Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT): Major state university in Kerala offering engineering, technology, and science programs. Comparable as a broader educational incumbent that competes with MACE for postgraduate students and research collaborations, though at a much larger scale.
• Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad (IIT Palakkad): IIT system institution in Kerala. Comparable as a higher-tier engineering competitor where MACE faculty and alumni collaborate, but represents a more aspirational peer for top engineering applicants in the same state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Profiles1 record

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