NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad was established in 1960 with three branches during the second Five - Year plan with the assistance of Central and State Government under the Grand in - Aid scheme. Currently it is one of the most reputed, premier engineering educational institutions in Kerala, managed by Nair Service Society affiliated to the Kerala Technological University. At present, the institution offers B.Tech degree courses in six branches and M.Tech degree courses in Communication Engineering, Power Electronics, Computer Science and Engineering, Structural Engineering and Computer Integrated Manufacturing.