Mahakavi Vennikulam Gopalakurup Memorial Polytechnic College, located in Vennikulam, is the first government-run engineering and technology institution in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala. Established in 1984, the college is situated in the rural Puramattom Grama Panchayath, Mallappally Thaluk. It began operating from its current campus in 1996, which spans 4.29 hectares along the banks of the Manimala River.Campus and AccessibilityThe college is easily accessible, located just a 20-minute drive from the Thiruvalla railway and bus stations. Its location makes it a convenient option for students from the neighboring districts of Alappuzha, Kollam, and Kottayam seeking higher education in technology.Academic Programs and Community FocusThe institution offers diploma programs in four key disciplines: Civil Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Computer Engineering. The college serves a diverse population, including many of the district's non-resident Indians and students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds, such as the Adivasi community.