Government of Kerala established the College of Engineering Kallooppara (CEK) under the aegis of the Institute of Human Resources Development (IHRD), in the year 1999. CEK is located in the rural village of Kallooppara in Mallappally Taluk, which lies in western part of hilly terrain Pathanamthitta District- the youngest district of Kerala. The scenic and eco friendly campus spread over in 25 acres provides a serene atmosphere conducive to learning. The institution is managed by Institute of Human Resources Development(IHRD), an Educational Agency fully owned and controlled by Government of Kerala. The management of the institution is vested with the Governing body and Executive committee headed by the Hon’ble Minister for Education, Government of Kerala. The Chief Secretary of the state is the Vice Chairman of the governing body and Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department is the Vice Chairman of Executive committee.