Mar Athanasius College of Engineering

19/09/2026

TCS Tech Day held at M.A. College of Engineering

Kothamangalam: Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Mar Athanasius College of Engineering (MACE), in association with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Academic Alliance Group organised TCS Tech Day to familiarise students with technological advancements in the industry and their practical applications.

The programme aimed to bridge academic knowledge with the evolving requirements of the industry and provide students with direct exposure to practical experiences from the technology sector.

Ms. Rajasree R., Head of Human Resources, TCS Kochi, inaugurated the programme. In her inaugural address, she emphasised that accurately identifying a real-world problem is the first step towards finding an effective solution. She pointed out that new challenges may emerge while attempting to solve a problem and stressed the importance of being prepared to redefine the problem and modify the approach to finding solutions accordingly.
She encouraged students to develop their skills while also carefully observing their surroundings and the problems around them, nurturing curiosity, and developing the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

The function was presided over by Dr. Bos Mathew Jos, Principal, MACE. Mr. Rajeev Sreenivas, Head of the Academic Alliance Group, TCS, Dr. Jisha P. Abraham, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Dr. Eldho P. Elias also spoke on the occasion.

Parallel technical sessions commenced at 9:30 a.m., focusing on emerging technological possibilities and industrial applications in areas including Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Technology, and Data Analytics. The sessions explored the future potential of AI-based systems and automation, secure and scalable cloud solutions, and the use of data analytics to transform data into actionable insights and informed decisions.

TCS representatives Mr. Rajeev M.A., Mr. Krishnakumar V.G., Mr. Rajeev Kumar, and Mr. Rahul R. led the various technical sessions.

A mini hackathon was subsequently organised under the theme “Showcase, Solve, Innovate.” A total of 35 teams from the college participated in the hackathon. Each team, comprising five to ten members, identified real-world problems and developed and presented technology-based solutions with potential for future application.
The hackathon showcased the students’ ability to transform innovative ideas into practical technological solutions.

19/09/2026

National Service Scheme - Energy Cell Regional Leadership Camp Held at M.A. Engineering College

Kothamangalam: A two-day Regional Leadership Camp, “Oorja 1.1,” jointly organised by Mar Athanasius College of Engineering (MACE) and the Energy Cell of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), is being held at Mar Athanasius College of Engineering. The camp is inaugurated by G. Anilkumar, Chief Engineer, Generation, KSEB, Moolamattom.

Around 120 NSS volunteers from various engineering colleges across Kottayam, Idukki, Alappuzha and Ernakulam districts are participating in the two-day camp. The camp is organised with the objective of providing students with greater awareness and training in leadership skills, energy conservation and social responsibility.

Dr. Bos Mathew Jos, Principal of the College, presided over the inaugural ceremony. Prof. Adil Nasser, Convenor, Energy Cell; Dr. Darshan Lal, NSS Programme Officer; and Ms. Athira Biju, Volunteer Secretary, also addressed the gathering.

22/08/2026

Setting the record straight.

We stand fully united with our faculty against all targeted personal attacks. We strongly condemn the coordinated misinformation campaigns led by political groups, media outlets, and online figures who have distorted recent events for self-serving motives.

The truth will win.

17/08/2026

A Heartfelt Tribute to Michi Marpu

We are deeply saddened and heartbroken by the untimely passing of our beloved student, Michi Marpu of the Civil Engineering Department.

His journey with us may have been brief, but the memories he created, the smiles he shared, and the warmth of his presence will remain etched in our hearts forever. His absence has left an immeasurable void among his teachers, friends, and the entire MACE family.

At this moment of profound grief, we remember Michi with love, affection, and deep respect. Though he has left us far too soon, his memories will live on in our hearts forever.

May the Almighty grant eternal rest to his departed soul and give his family, friends, teachers, and all who loved him the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss.

Michi, you will always remain a cherished part of the MACE family.
You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.

Rest in peace, dear Michi.
Our heartfelt prayers and homage.

10/08/2026

🕊️ 𝙄𝙣 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛. 𝙀. 𝙆𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙬
𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙡, 𝙈𝙖𝙧 𝘼𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙪𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 (𝙈𝘼𝘾𝙀)

It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛. 𝙀. 𝙆𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙬, a revered teacher, administrator, mentor, and former Principal of Mar Athanasius College of Engineering.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗞𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄 was associated with MACE from its very beginning. He served as a 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙡 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 and later served as 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙈𝘼𝘾𝙀 𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 1970–1974. His dedication to the institution and his contribution to its growth during its formative years were immense.

He was much more than a Professor and Principal. 𝗛𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.

His influence extended far beyond the classroom and the Principal's office. He genuinely cherished his students and was always delighted to meet his former students from MACE. The warmth, affection and happiness with which he welcomed them reflected the deep bond he shared with the MACE family.

His passing leaves 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆. We have lost a remarkable teacher and a wonderful human being. Yet, his legacy will continue to live through the countless students whose lives he touched, guided and inspired.

𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲. 🙏

07/08/2026

Empowering future civil engineers through hands-on training with Bentley OpenRoads Designer, bridging classroom learning with industry practice. 🌉

28/07/2026

Innovation starts with curiosity, and success begins with the right prompt.

Congratulations to the winners of PROMPT TO WIN for showcasing outstanding creativity and AI expertise.

🏆 WINNERS
🥇 Abhishek V – GECI
🥈 Meera V R – MACE
🥉 Sanusha S – MACE

✨ Congratulations to the winners and sincere appreciation to everyone who took part!

28/07/2026

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08/07/2026

"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."
— Steve Jobs

✨ Warmest Congratulations to Our Stars for Securing AIR 2! ✨

We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievement of K S Sreekumar (S8 DS), Amritha Suresh (S7 DS), and Aparna Sankar (S5 MA) for securing 🥈 All India Rank 2 in the Mobile App Development Competition at the SAEINDIA National Level Software Programming Competition 2024–25!

Their creativity, technical expertise, and teamwork earned them national recognition, bringing pride to Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam.

May this remarkable achievement inspire many more milestones ahead. Congratulations once again! 🎉

"The best way to predict the future is to create it."