Carmel Polytechnic College was established in 1958 by Very Rev. Fr. Gilbert Palakunnel CMI, and is managed by CMI Fathers - a priestly order reputed for their contributions in the field of education and healthcare. The institution draws spiritual inspiration from St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara. Ever since its inception, the college has been striving for realizing the CMI Vision of Education, of achieving holistic excellence through the synergy of all factors. The present chairman of the college is Fr. Thomas Choolaparampil CMI, and the present Principal is Fr. James Devasia CMI. The college is recognized by the AICTE, aided by the state and central governments and the college offers 3 year diploma courses in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical & Electronics Engineering in the Aided Scheme and Electronics, Computer and Automobile Engineering in the Self-financing Scheme with a total intake of 378 students per year. Situated 8 KM south of Alappuzha town by the side of NH 66, Carmel occupies a unique position in the field of technical education in the country. Bhoomithrasena Club (BMC), the army of nature lovers, is a club Carmel polytechnic College that essentially stands for the Nature and strives for pressuring it in all its sanctity. Club is supported by Directorate of Environment and Climate change, Government of Kerala. The club functions by propagating the needs for nature-conservation among the youth. Seminars, debates, field visit, intercollegiate competitions, nature camps, cleanliness drives and many more activities that would instill the gravity of nature-conservation, are conducted by the club. BMC fulfilled by hard works and unit, is one among the best platforms for you to discover the love for nature in you. Faculty in charge is Mr. Jefin Chacko.