Established in 1956, Christ College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda was established by the Devamatha Province of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), an indigenous religious congregation founded in 1831 by Saint Cyriac Elias, A Religious Priest, and versatile genius, who envisioned education as a tool for liberation and development.

Founded as per the provisions of the Indian Constitution, part III, Article 30(1) and administered by Christ College Educational Society, (Regd. No. 137/75), this college is a Minority institution, affiliated to University of Calicut, Mallapuram.

The college was re-accredited by NAAC with the highest grade ‘A’. Christ College is dedicated to Jesus Christ, and has as its motto “Jeevitha Prabha”, which means “Light of Life”.

Following a recommendation from state government, the college has been conferred the “Autonomous" status by University Grants Commission(UGC) during the year 2015, the Diamond Jubilee year of the college.

Christ College is part of a century-old tradition of CMI education that is at its heart, Christian and specifically Catholic. It offers an ideal vision of education that is aware of and responsive to the challenges of the nation’s present situation.

The college conducts several undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Arts, Commerce, and Science faculties. Besides, the college offers professional courses like PG Diploma in Natural Disaster Management; Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE), and some UGC sponsored short-term courses.