N.M.S.M Govt. College, Kalpetta was established in 1981.

It is named after late Sri. Neelikandy Moideen Sahib.

The college is approved by the UGC for assistance under 2(f) and 12(b) of UGC Act 1956. In 2007 the college celebrated its silver jubilee.

NACC accredited the college with C grade in January 2009. The college is located 5 km away from Kalpetta.

The institute was upgraded in 1989 to the status of a degree college with the commencement of B.A in History. Subsequently, B.Com (1990), M.Com (1993), B.A Development Economics and B.A Mass Communication (1999)were started.

The college has got the approval of the University for B.sc.Computer Science and M.A. English courses.

The department of Physical Education started functioning in 1981 along with the inception of the college.

The department aims at the physical, mental, social and cultural development of students.