Prajyoti Niketan College (The Abode of the Supreme Light) had its inception in 1995 as an Aided and Affiliated College under the University of Calicut. The college was envisioned and founded by Rev. Dr Harshajan Pazhayattil of the Franciscan Capuchin Congregation whose educational insight was hinged solely on the principle of Holistic Learning. Prajyoti Niketan is an International Centre for Research, Training and Service in Wholistic approach. Prajyoti Niketan is established on a hill top in Pudukad about 15 km to the south of Thrissur city in Kerala. The entire stakeholders nurture an eco-friendly ambience in the campus. The Institution has imbibed the essence of NEP (National Education Policy) in 1995 itself.