Government Brennen College, Dharmadam, Thalassery is one of the premier institutions of higher education in the state of Kerala. The college is accredited by NAAC with A+ grade (CGPA- 3.33). With a tradition of 130 years, the college is catering to the comprehensive advancement of the various sections of the society in the region. Developed out of the Free School established in 1862 by Edward Brennen, the institution was elevated to the status of Grade II College in1890. It has now emerged as a centre of excellence with the status of ‘Heritage College’ by the UGC, one among the 19 colleges in India. The College offers 19 UG and 13 PG courses. There are eight research departments. The college has student strength of 2637 and a campus area of 34.17 acres. Due weightage is given to the marginalised, the differently-abled and the like categories who are provided with ample emotional and economic support so as to bring them to the main stream. The Central Library of the college with its vast collection of books is upgraded to a knowledge-hub with advanced facilities. Our athletes and players are regular winners in national and international competitions. The Brennen Alumni is a prestigious asset to the college and they include the current chief minister of the state and the minister of state for external affairs and parliamentary affairs in the central cabinet. With the support of the Alumni association, the college has been running a successful military recruitment training programme that has secured placement to many in the armed forces.