SNM College of Arts and Science, Maliankara, enjoys the privilege of being one of the best colleges under the Mahatma Gandhi University. It was established in 1964 by Shri. Sahodaran Ayyappan, an ardent disciple of Sree Narayana Guru and also a leading public figure championing the cause of social liberty. The college offers 10 undergraduate courses and 7 post graduate courses with a mission, "An educated, enlightened society for a brave new world".