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 ECE was started with an intake of 60 students for B.Tech in 2002. The Department conducts post- graduate programmes in VLSI & Embedded Systems from the year 2011. The Department has well-furnished, air conditioned Laboratories equipped with the necessary measuring instrument systems and softwares for design, simulation and testing. The Department has highly qualified and motivated academic faculty having extensive teaching and research experience and have several International and National Journal and conference publications to their credit.
VISION
To achieve excellent standards in technical education and engage research in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering creating employable and innovative professionals who can excel in global challenges.
MISSION
To practice innovative teaching and learning practices in Electronics and Communication domain with effective curriculum enhancement and Industry collaboration.
To inspire creative enquiry and innovation in students through excellent training programs and projects for professional skills.
To imbibe a sense of team work, ethics combined with social responsibility in students.

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.