About Naipunnya School of Management, Cherthala

Naipunnya School of Management, Cherthala - a project of the Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly, was established in 2003 under the visionary leadership of His Excellency Mar Thomas Chakkiath. Naipunnya affiliated to the University of Kerala in 2005. Within a decade of its establishment, Naipunnya became synonymous with academic and professional excellence.

In 2023, Naipunnya College achieved a significant milestone by being accredited with an A grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). This recognition underscores our commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement. In 2024, the college further strengthened its credentials by receiving approval from the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Additionally, Naipunnya College is recognized under Section 2(f) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act of 1956, affirming our adherence to the highest educational standards. In the classical language Sanskrit, Naipunnya means ‘expertise’ or ‘mastery’. Naipunnya, as the name signifies, aims at professionalism, discipline and holistic development of the student. The institute is unique in its approach towards professionalism whereby all get a platform to refine and mould their talents. Expansion of knowledge is an ongoing process here. Naipunnya School of Management, Cherthala, a project of the Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly, was established in 2003 under the visionary leadership of His Excellency Mar Thomas Chakkiath. Within a decade of its establishment, Naipunnya became synonymous with academic and professional excellence. Rev. Fr. Sebastian Kalappurackal was the first Director of Naipunnya and Rev. Fr. Baiju George Ponthempilly was the Assistant Executive Director. Their relentless efforts and dedication actualised Naipunnya from a distant dream to a vibrant reality, following him Rev. Fr. Joshy Puthuva (2006- 2014), Rev. Fr. Paul Kaithottungal (2014-2019) and Rev. Fr. Baiju George Ponthempilly (2019-2024) served as the Executive Directors and Principals of the College, and Fr. Sibi Puthenparambil and Fr. Sebastian Kallarackal as the Assistant Directors respectively and their charisma and insight contributed to the infrastructure precisely suited for the learning process. The Patron of the “Naipunnya Group of Institutions” is His Beatitude Mar Raphael Thattil, and Co-Patron is His Excellency Mar Bosco Puthur, Rev. Fr. Varghese Palatty is the Executive Director and Dr. Biji P Thomas is the Principal. Rev. Fr. Nithin Paul Kilukkan serves as the Assistant Executive Director. Within decade, Naipunnya emerged as a byword for academic and professional excellence. Naipunnya College aims to be a national centre of excellence for value based, inclusive and holistic education and research, moulding our students into highly proficient and responsible global citizens. Our mission is to Accomplish intellectual and professional excellence by creating an insightful, facilitating and mentoring, yet disciplined academic atmosphere.

Cultivate a spirit of inquiry, advocacy and scientific temper among the members of the College.

Execute academic and administrative plans and policies in an environment of transparency, equity and fairness.

Ensure maximum resource efficiency as a responsibility towards the future of the society in which we live.

Enhance awareness about human rights, cultural and spiritual heritage, and the environment.

Develop leadership qualities among the students to be the change leaders of tomorrow and equip them to meet the challenges of a world without frontiers.

Leverage cutting edge technologies for dissemination of knowledge and for instructional methods.

Create and maintain physical infrastructure which will support the Vision and Mission, and which will be symbolic of the College’s aspirations.n order to translate the vision and mission, the following objectives are set:

To ensure equal opportunities for all.

To promote research on new and relevant areas of knowledge.

To organize events that foster inter cultural and inter religious harmony.

To promote and propagate sensitization programmes on sustainable development.

To mould a student community that is sensitive to traditional values and social concerns.

To offer curricular and co-curricular programmes to keep abreast with advance in science, technology and development.

To nurture leadership qualities that ensure transparency, democracy and accountability in its functions.

To identify and execute academic activities that ensures qualitative change in education.

To ensure adequate infrastructural facilities for the effective conduct of envisaged programmes.

To introduce add-on and certificate courses exercising the freedom to design its curriculum.

Naipunnya School of Management aims to develop an effective Quality Management System to gratify the needs of an academic system through effective teaching and learning methodology. We will continually improve the QMS through evaluation and constant updation in compliance with university, and other statutory and regulatory norms. Naipunnya School of Management is committed to foster excellence in Commerce, Arts and Science professionals equipping them to face the global challenges in the society. In the classical language Sanskrit, Naipunnya means ‘expertise’ or ‘mastery’. The dome shaped backdrop signifies the limitless opportunities provided by the institution. The figure represents the eternal striving for perfection. The star underlines the varied and vibrant goals that one can endeavor for. The third letter in the name of the college represents a lighted candle, emphasizing that its role is to function as a beacon light, to lead the way to progress and excellence. The motto sums it all: the relentless determination not to settle for mediocre gains but to aim for the ultimate.

Naipunnya College always maintains to live up to her motto “to reach the unreached” which inspires every one of her inmates to aspire more and excel in everything one endeavors. The motto reminds one of the poetic sensibilities of Tennyson’s lines in Ulysses, ‘To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield’. The emblem of the college illustrates the motto.