Sree Narayana College, Cherthala was established by Sree Narayana Trusts, Kollam with the objective of providing higher education to the young men and women especially of the backward commmunities of the locality.The collegE lays special emphasis on character building and social commitments based on the teaching of Sree Narayana Guru who believed that "educated youth could shred the shackles of the social discrimination and face the challenges of life with confidence and pride" .
Realizing the dreams of the the Guru and materalizing exhortations like "Educate that you may be free" and "Enlightment through Eduacation", the college was inagurated on 14 th July 1964 by the late Sri R. Shanker the founder Secreatray of S.N Trusts and the then Chief Minister of Kerala.The Guru's preaching ,"One Caste ,One Religion and One God for man " is upheld in all realms of the function of the institution.
A person, who have passed Higher Secondary/Intermediate (10+2) any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto, shall be eligible for the course.
Girls Hostel The College has a Girl's hostel. The hostel is located within the campus. The College Principal is the Chief Warden of the hostel. The hostel has a Deputy warden from the teaching faculty of the College who is responsible for discipline maintenance of the building's allotment of room and any other duty assigned by the Chief Warden from time to time. The hostel also has a resident Tutor from the teacher's faculty to look after the immediate needs of the inmates and to assist the deputy warden. It is mandatory that all girl students who are not staying with their parents shall be permitted to stay only in the College Hostel.
Gym The college has an equipped gymnasium hall meant for the benefit of the staff and students.
Library The College library is fully computerized and is endowed with 32651 volumes of books on various disciplines, 65 Journals, INFLIBNET, and Internet facilities. In addition to the College library, INFLIBNET and internet facilities are available in each department and are accessible to students.
Sports The college has sports facilities for all students.
Cafeteria The college canteen has Lunch and refreshments are provided at subsidized rates for the students.
Auditorium The college has a spacious auditorium where college assemblies, meetings, seminars, and various entertainments are conducted. It is also put into use as an indoor shuttle badminton court
Medical/Hospital The cell working under the N.S.S. offers first - aid service to the students and public.
Wifi The college has a Wi-Fi facility for the students and staff.
IT Infrastructure The college has an air-conditioned computer lab with 30 computer systems and another computer lab with an internet facility having 10 computer systems ''are utilized in the college for the various classes, programs, and the activities of the internet club.
Laboratories The college has a departmental-based laboratory facility for the students.
Convenience Store The college has a convenience store facility for students. (like photocopying facility & stationery etc.)
Parking Facility The college has a parking space facility for its faculty, staff, and students.
Banks Facilities The college has Banks/ATM facilities for all students.