Gurudev Arts and Science College

Gurudev Arts and Science College was established in the year 2002 at Mathil, and is affiliated to Kannur University. It is one ofthe most Reputed Catholic Colleges managed by Corporate Educational Agency of the Catholic Diocese of Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad. His Excellency Most. Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thomas is the Manager and Patron of this college.
Started with two UG courses, the glory of Gurudev Arts and Science College reaches hither to with 12 UG courses and 4 PG courses by securing enthralling victories and progress in both curricular and co-curricular fields throughout its journey. Now it imparts the silver light of knowledge to more than thousands of students who belong mainly to the rural areas of Kannur, Kasargod and other Districts and thereby fulfills the higher education dreams of thousands of people and became an integral part in the overall development of these areas.
Excellence in educational performance and ethics in social norm shave marked the wonderful reputation of our institution. The college marches forward with enhanced vigour and vitility upholding the motto 'Lighted to Lighten'.
Gurudev Arts and Science College was established in the year 2002. It was founded by Gurudev Educational and Charitable Trust' Mr. M.V.Purushothaman was the founder chairman. The college has a humble beginning only with two UG courses. After the initial year of functioning at Payyanur in Safa Marva Tower, the college shifted to its own building atop the scene hill whirl, in the middle of Mathil town in 2003. More UG courses started and the college became one of the top most colleges affiliated to Kannur University within a short span of time.
In the month of June 2012, the management of Gurudev Arts and Science college was transferred to Malankara Catholic Diocese of Bathery. His Excellency Most. Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thomas became the Manager and Patron of the college. The college witnessed comprehensive development thereafter.
The Decennial anniversary celebration of the college was inaugurated by His Beatitude Cardinal Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos on 1st February 2012.