Institute of Human Resources Development

The Institute of Human Resources Development (IHRD) was established by the Government of Kerala (India) in 1987, with the institutional centre at Thiruvananthapuram and Model polytechnics in 1988 at Vadakara. IHRD has grown within a short period into a network of more than 50 institutions. In addition to regular courses of study in academic establishments, IHRD also runs short and long term employment oriented and continuing education programmes.

The first name of IHRD was Institute of Human Resources Development for Electronics (IHRDE). Later it was renamed and now bears the name IHRD.

IHRD founded and manages a large number of Technical Schools, Engineering Colleges, polytechnics and Applied Science colleges.

Colleges and schools managed by the IHRD

Engineering Colleges

The following 9 Engineering Colleges are managed by IHRD, all affiliated with the Cochin University of Science and Technology:

* College of Engineering, Adoor
* College of Engineering, Attingal
* College of Engineering, Chengannur
* College of Engineering, Cherthala
* College of Engineering, Poonjar
* College of Engineering, Kallooppara
* College of Engineering, Karunagappally
* College of Engineering, Kottarakkara
* Model Engineering College, Thrikkakara

Applied Science Colleges

IHRD coordinates 18 Applied Science Colleges. They are affiliated to different Universities in Kerala :

Colleges affiliated to University of Kerala

* College of Applied Sciences, Adoor
* College of Applied Sciences, Mavelikkara

Colleges affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University

* College of Applied Sciences, Puthuppally, Kottayam
* College of Applied Sciences, Thodupuzha
* College of Applied Sciences, Peermade.
* College of Applied Sciences, Mallappally.

Colleges affiliated to University of Calicut

* College of Applied Sciences, Kozhikode.
* College of Applied Science, Nattika
* College of Applied Sciences, Malappuram.

Colleges affiliated to Kannur University

* College of Applied Sciences, Koothuparamba.
* College of Applied Sciences, Pattuvam

Model Technical Higher Secondary Schools

* Model Technical Higher Secondary School,Kaprassery

External links

* [http://www.ihrdkerala.org/ IHRD homepage]