The College of Applied Science, Kuzhalmannam, Kottayi managed by Institute of Human Resources Development (IHRD) Government of Kerala, is situated in Kottayi village near to Kottayi Panchayat Office in Palakkad district.  This is an Arts and Science college  affiliated to the University of Calicut. Established in July 2008 , the college offers 4 year UG programs in B.Com Honours ( Existing Sepcialisation Computer Application ) ,B.Sc Computer Science Honours and B.Sc Electronics Honours  and under CUFYUGP scheme from 2024-25 academic year.

The place Kottayi is best known as the birthplace of Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar , a legendary Carnatic musician and the institution is situated close to the heritage site of Chembai Village .The village has a strong cultural and musical heritage attracting classical music enthusiasts. Kottayi is also known for its serene rural landscape with a  calm atmosphere conducive to a peaceful and effective learning environment.

The College of Applied Science, Kuzhalmannam, is striving to  excel both academically and in extracurricular activities. One of the institution's significant achievements was hosting the prestigious A-Zone event conducted by Calicut University few years back, which marked a major milestone for the college.The College of Applied Science, Kuzhalmannam, proudly acknowledges the exceptional academic achievements of its students, who have secured top ranks in university examinations. Additionally, the college's participation in various events, such as Tharang Fest a vibrant technical and cultural event conducted by IHRD.

The institution is committed to its holistic approach to education, where students thrive not only in academics but also in co-curricular and cultural events in it pathway to become a center of excellence.