Mangalam College of Engineering (MLMCE) 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 equipping the student with the knowledge and skills needed for succeeding in today's rapidly changing world. Approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and affiliated to the APJ Abdul Kalam University, Thiruvananthapuram. Mangalam College of Engineering is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' Grade on a point scale of 3.24 out of 4 in the 2nd Cycle in 2023. Also, four departments of Mangalam namely CE, CSE, ECE, and ME are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). MLM is promoted by the Mangalam Educational Society, with a mission to bring out leaders for a technology-driven environment.

The civil engineering branch is an ever-growing stream of engineering with a huge amount of demand for new constructions with the increasing developments taking place in the world. This stream demands imaginative power, patience, and most of all pure passion for creativity and is well suited for both boys and girls. The Department of Civil Engineering has been in existence since the inception of MLMCE in 2002 and has emerged into a full-fledged department with the commencement of the Civil Engineering branch in 2010. With the increasing demand for civil engineers, the student intake was doubled to 120 seats in 2013. In 2014, an M.Tech program was also offered by the department with a specialization in Structural Engineering and Construction Management. The academic activities of the Department emphasize a deep understanding of fundamental concepts, the development of a creative ability to handle the challenges of Civil Engineering, and the analytical ability to solve interdisciplinary problems. The department is committed to producing Civil Engineers which would usher India into a utopia of development. For the realization of this dream, the students are prepared to perform, even in the most hostile environment.

To excel in the fast-paced world, students must be molded not only in the technical aspects but also in their interpersonal skills. For our engineers to emerge as assets to the country at large, rather than the institution and organization they belong to, our department has put forth the following mission and vision. It is well equipped with highly commendable facilities and is effectively headed by Dr. D Ramesh Kumar and guided by a team of highly experienced, dedicated, and diligent faculty members.

In this year 2023, the civil engineering department has been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation for three consecutive academic years.

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.