Milestones

Our Journey Map

Year

  • Milestones

2001

  • Commencement of Master of Computer Applications (MCA) under the Department of Computer Applications.

2002

  • Introduction of Master of Business Administration (MBA) under the Department of Management Studies.
  • Started School of Biosciences.

2006

  • Commenced MACFAST Technologies.
  • Started Pilot Plants Sponsored by Ministry of Food Processing, Govt. of India.

2007

  • Introduced 'Biospectrum' International Conference Series by School of Biosciences.

2008

  • Initiated AICTE Sponsored Conference and Workshop Series organized by the Department of Computer Applications.
  • MACFAST Research Centre - Approved Research Centre for Ph.D. Programmes under MG. University.
  • Initiated Journal of Science, Technology and Management (JSTM).

2009

  • Launched Radio MACFAST 90.4 FM, first campus-based community radio in Central Travancore.

2011

  • Initiated 'Clean and Green Tiruvalla' Project in association with Tiruvalla Municipality.

2012

  • Introduction of MACFAST Knowledge Scheme (MAKS) Programme.
  • 'Hridayaspandanam'-one of the social responsibility activities of radio in association with Pushpagiri Medical College, Tiruvalla and different stake holders of Radio MACFAST 90.4.
  • Aided National Service Scheme unit sanctioned by MG University.
  • Launched 30kW Solar Project-Kerala's first Solar Powered campus.

2013

  • 'Nervazhi' Traffic Awareness Campaign in Association with Motor Vehicle Department.
  • 'War Against Drugs' a crusade programme against the usage of Alcohol and Drugs.

2014

  • Formed CTMA (Central Travancore Management Association).
  • Commencement of MCA Lateral Batch.

2015

  • UN Award Winning Project – 'Vanitha Ratna'.
  • Started UNAI student chapter.

2016

  • Formed NPTEL local chapter.
  • The college got accredited by NAAC with 'A' Grade.

2017

  • Upgraded the Placement cell to Corporate Relations & Career Guidance
  • Expanded solar power captivity from 30 KW to 130 KW

2018

  • The college got recognized by DSIR.
  • Instituted the Research Forum, for promoting research culture among all.
  • Organized first Tiruvalla Mini Marathon in association with Kerala Police and District Sports Council.
  • Cyber Law and Security Awareness (CLASA) in association with Kerala Police and The Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) got inaugurated by DGP, Govt of Kerala, Mr. Lokanath Behera, IPS.
  • Students of MBA 2016-18 Batch bagged 8 out of 10 ranks in MG University Examination.
  • Signed MoU with ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology.

2019

  • Signed MoU with CSIR - Central Food Technological Research Institute.
  • Marked history with the presence of 63 International delegates from 20 different countries in the 5th edition of 'Biospectrum'.
  • Launched International seminar series organized by the Department of Management Studies.
  • Biodiversity Awareness Seminar cum Exhibition, sponsored and supported by Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB).
  • Signed MoU with national and international campuses of AMITY University.
  • Nobel Laureate, Sir Tim Hunt visited the campus for prestigious EMBO conference organized by MACFAST.
  • Students of MCA 2017-19 Batch bagged 8 out of 10 ranks in MG University Examination.
  • Celebrated 10th Anniversary of Radio MACFAST 90.4.

2020

  • Signed MoU with Indian Institute of Information Technology IIIT-Allahabad.
  • Listed in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2020 Rank Band: 151-200.
  • The college got certified with ISO 9001-2015.
  • Started Multiple Projects to fight against COVID-19 under the name 'Arivum Athijeevanavum' in association with Govt. of Kerala.
  • Crossed 100 Top Ranks in MG University Examinations.
  • Enhancement of MACFAST Innovation and Corporate Synergy (MICS).
  • Revamped MACFAST Technology Business Incubator to 'Start-up Kendra for You' (SKY).
  • Introduction of M.Sc. Bionanotechnology.

2021

  • Introduced MACFAST Academia Industrial Connect (MAC–AIC).
  • Students of MBA 2018-20 Batch bagged 7 out of 10 ranks in MG University Examination.
  • Signed MoU with MG University on academic and research collaboration.
  • Reinstated Research Centre for School of Biosciences.

2022

  • The college got 2(f) status under the UGC act 1956 in July 2022.
  • Commencement of M. Sc. Artificial Intelligence.
  • Sanctioned Research Centre for Department of Management Studies.
  • The college got reaccredited by NAAC with 'A+' Grade.

2023

  • Received "The Higher Education Minister's Excellence Award" for securing NAAC A+ grade.
  • Recognised as a National Cyber Defence Resource Centre of National Cyber Security Programme (NCSP) issued by National Cyber Safety and Security Standards, Govt. of India
  • The Government has sanctioned new UG courses viz. BCA and B. Com Model I (Finance and Taxation) with an intake of 40 each.

2024

  • Commencement of Master of Social Work(MSW) under the Department of Social Work
  • Introduction of B. Sc. Food Technology and Quality Assurance under the Department of Food Technology and Quality Assurance
  • MACFAST again ranked in NIRF 2024 ranking(201-300).