N S S College, Nilamel (Reaccredited by NAAC with B++ grade in 2nd Cycle of Accreditation), affiliated to the University of Kerala, is one of the aided Arts and Science colleges under the management of Nair Service Society founded by Bharatha Kesari Sri. Mannath Padmanabhan. Ever since its inception in 1964, the college has been synonymous with excellence in academic activities, service to the community through extension activities, research and best practices. The college works with the vision, "quality education through academic excellence, skill development and character formation" and is avowed to produce socially-committed citizens. It has been a beacon of hope to thousands of aspirants to university education. The college provides a quiet ambience for teaching and learning activities. It offers eleven First Degree Programmes and two Post-graduate Programmes. First Degree Programmes are offered in English, Malayalam, Economics, History, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Bio- Chemistry and Commerce. Post-graduate Programmes are offered in Malayalam and Commerce. Department of Malayalam is an approved research centre