Mangalam Educational Institutions, Ettumanoor was founded by late Mr. M.C Varghese. Mangalam College of Engineering (MLMCE) is one among them. MLMCE is affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala. It stands supreme in technical education with excellence and quality in education. In keeping with MLM's goal of excellence, the academic programs are supported by well experienced and dedicated faculty, committed to equip the student with knowledge and skills need for succeeding in today's rapidly changing world. The institution is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The institute offers B. Tech. programme in seven areas of technology, M.Tech programme in five disciplines, MBA, and PhD. programme in all branches of engineering, science and management.

The Department of Civil Engineering has been in existence since the inception of MLMCE in 2002. It has emerged into a full-fledged department with the commencement of the Civil Engineering branch in 2010. With the increase in demand for civil engineers, the student intake was raised to 120 seats in 2013.
In 2014, an M.Tech programme on Structural Engineering and Construction Management has been established and running successfully
VISION
To emerge as a knowledge centre in civil engineering education focusing on research and industry outreach services with an emphasis on sustainable development.
MISSION
❖ To develop skilled engineers with strong professional, moral and ethical values.
❖ To provide a facilitating environment for nurturing the skills of students to contribute efficiently to the Industry & Research.
❖ To motivate and equip the faculty with constant knowledge upgradation for enhancing the teaching-learning process.

Kottayam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. Panoramic backwater stretches, lush paddy fields, highlands, hills and hillocks, extensive rubber plantations, places associated with many legends and a totally literate people have given Kottayam District the enviable title: The land of letters, legends, latex and lakes. Kottayam is also called as “Akshara Nagari” which means the “city of letters” considering its contribution to print media and literature. Kottayam is the first town in India selected by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India to be transformed as an Eco City. The Sri K R Narayanan, the former President of India hails from Kottayam District. Kottayam is the ideal take off point for visits to Peermade, Munnar, Thekkady, Ernakulam and the temple city, Madurai. It is also a gateway to the pilgrim centers of Sabarimala, Mannanam, Vaikom, Ettumanoor, Bharananganam, Erumeli, Manarcaud, and so on.