Assabah Arts and Science College, under the Assabah Trust, stands as a beacon of value-based education, inclusivity, and community engagement in the region. The Assabah Trust, founded in 1974 by prominent individuals from the area, has a long-standing commitment to enhancing educational standards and ensuring educational accessibility to the marginalised. The primary objective of the Assabah trust is to foster trust and collaboration in educational settings, ensuring that education remains inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all segments of society.
As the Assbah trust works primarily to enhance the lives of minority communities of the region Assabah trust and institutions managed by Assabah trust has gained the minority status as per Section 2(g) in The National Commission For Minority Educational Institutions Act, 2004
The Assabah Trust has been instrumental in addressing educational challenges in the region, establishing institutions that have set high standards and positively impacted the community. Notable milestones include the founding of MVM Residential Higher Secondary School in 1995, the establishment of the Assabah girls' higher secondary school in Pavittappuram in 2003, and the inception of Assabah Arts and Science College in Valayamkulam in 2005, affiliated with Calicut University.
Assabah Arts and Science College operates in alignment with the mission of the Assabah Trust, with a compelling vision to be a hub for value-based education that emphasizes inclusivity, accessibility, and community upliftment. The college's mission is to cultivate reflective individuals through robust academic preparation and meaningful outreach, ensuring that education is accessible to all, regardless of socio-economic background. Assabah trust’s focus on educational support through scholarships, grants and social integration programs highlights its commitment to the holistic development of students and the community. Many students have benefitted from these financial aids, allowing them to pursue their education without the burden of financial constraints. This initiative underscores the institution's commitment to making education inclusive and equitable, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Ongoing efforts in minority welfare activities have made significant strides in supporting and empowering minority communities, further emphasizing the institution's dedication to social responsibility.
The strategic location of Assabah college make it distinct to many other institutions, the state highway 69 increases the accessibility from Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram districts there are many pocket roads and towns that connects to state highway69 further improving accessibility from outskirts of the 3 districts. he proximity to Kuttipuram, Trissur, Pattambi and guruvayoor railway stations facilitates easy travel for students and faculty, while the nearby Cochin and Calicut International Airports offer additional advantages.
Assabah Arts and Science College offers a broad selection of academic programs designed to meet diverse student interests and career goals. The college provides 14 undergraduate and 5 postgraduate programs, including specialized professional graduate programs in areas such as Travel & Tourism, Psychology, Food Technology, and Geology. These programs and facilities of institution is certified in adherence to ISO 9005:2005 standards, professional courses like BCA and BBA has bagged approval from AICTE, ensuring that they meet high standards of quality and relevance. It ensures the quality of college and employability and skill development opportunities to the students of assabah.
The college places a strong emphasis on the physical and mental well-being of its students, faculty, and community members. The gym facilities on campus are vital for student recreation and physical activity, promoting both physical health and mental well-being. These facilities include a Main Fitness Centre with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and fitness classes; a Recreational Gymnasium with basketball courts and multipurpose sports spaces; and an Outdoor Fitness Area featuring jogging tracks, outdoor exercise equipment, and open spaces for fitness classes. These facilities are accessible 24/7 and are available to enrolled students, faculty, staff, and community members without special memberships. Regular use of these facilities supports physical health and improves mental well- being by reducing stress and enhancing mood.
Even most of the institutions appears to have mental health facility inside the campus to cater the needs of students and staffs. Here in Assabah the mental health facility is open for local community from 2023 which stands out in addition to student wellness and recreation. The mental health centre has dedicated consultant psychologist who extends services to students, staff as well as the needy from the Alamcode panchayat. The initiative have been appreciated by panchayat authority for the valuable service provided to the community.
The film club established in 2022. Within a short span of time under the leadership of Shaheem Kochanoor (Assistant professor of English, IMDB listed script writer and director) reached heights. The film club directly produced one short film titled “nossu” and a documentary that emphasizes the history of alamcode titled “arangil alamcode” which was appreciated by the alamcode panchayat authority for its relevance and portrayal cultural diversity of the region. The training received from film club fostered students to independently make short films and creative short videos showcasing college events and their personal creativities.
Under the auspices of the Assabah Trust, Assabah College is committed to continuous improvement and evaluation, ensuring that its educational offerings remain relevant and responsive to the evolving needs of its students. This commitment to excellence is reflected in the institution's dedication to maintaining high standards of quality and relevance in education, as well as its efforts to continuously assess and enhance its programs and services.