Mary Matha College of Arts & Science, Periyakulam established in 1994

Mary Matha College managed by "BODHI NIKETAN TRUST" formed by the members of St. Joseph Province of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), the first catholic indigenous religious congregation in India. The Congregation is the embodiment of the dream and vision of Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara who was a nineteenth century educationist and social reformer in India.

The CMI congregation with a membership of 3000 renders its services to the humanity in educational, social, healthcare and other activities aiming the prosperity and well-being of the society. Though Mary Matha College is a minority Institution, it strives to impart quality education to the students without distinction of religion, caste or creed. We have at present 17 UG Courses, 3 PG Courses & 2 Research Programmes and all the courses are approved by and are affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University.

Located in the scenic beauty of Kodaikanal Valley, against the green background of western ghats, on the Dindigual - Theni Highway,  6 km from Periyakulam. It is one of leading educational institutions in Theni District. Saint Mark Block, Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara block and Saint Joseph block are three spacious blocks that add to the beauty of the college.  It has a spacious campus in an eco-friendly atmosphere.

A Team of highly committed and well experience faculty members handle both practical and theory classes. The academic courses in MMC focus on core aspects of overall growth of a student, leading him/her to good level of employability. A student is provided convenience to learn and other necessary infrastructure that suits for quality education. Interactive sessions and holistic teaching methods are implemented to bring about changes in attitudes in future professionals of the industry. The college is recognized by the UGC under the category 2(f) and the International Organization for Standardization has conferred ISO 9001:2015 Certification on the college.

Vision

Education is the integral formation of the human person for the fulfillment of his / her individual and social responsibilities. 

Mission

Mary Matha College is a nurturing ground for an individual's holistic development to make effective contribution leading to the prosperity of the individual, society and the nation.