Mar Athanasios College For Advanced Studies - MACFAST

Mar Athanasios College For Advanced Studies (MACFAST), established in 2001, is a premier self-financing college affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Located in Tiruvalla, Kerala, MACFAST is managed by the Catholic Diocese of Tiruvalla. It is a center of excellence for higher education in Biosciences, Management, and Computer Science. The college promotes sustainable development and entrepreneurship through initiatives such as the TBI (Technology Business Incubator).

Courses Offered and Admission

Postgraduate Programs
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Science (MSc) in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Plant Biotechnology, and Food Science & Technology
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Doctoral Programs
PhD in Biosciences
PhD in Management
PhD in Computer Science

Admission Process
Candidates can apply online through the official MACFAST website. Selection for MBA is based on entrance exams like CMAT/KMAT/KU-MAT followed by GD and PI. For MSc and MCA programs, admission is merit-based or as per university norms. PhD admissions require qualifying a university-level entrance test or holding a national-level fellowship.

Eligibility Criteria Admissions

MBA
A bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks
Valid score in CMAT/KMAT/KU-MAT

MSc Programs
BSc in a relevant subject with at least 50% marks from a recognized university

MCA
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Applications or any degree with Mathematics at 10+2 level or graduation level

PhD
Postgraduate degree in a relevant field with at least 55% marks
Qualified UGC-NET/JRF or institutional entrance exam

Placements

MACFAST has a dedicated placement cell that supports students through training, career guidance, and industry tie-ups. The college boasts a good placement record with students placed in top firms across IT, life sciences, and management sectors. Notable recruiters include Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Muthoot Group, and Nestlé. Internships and on-campus interviews are regularly conducted to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

Ranking

MACFAST is recognized as one of the prominent postgraduate institutions in Kerala for life sciences and management education. It is ranked highly for its research output, academic standards, and eco-conscious campus initiatives. The institution has also gained recognition for housing a Government of India-supported Technology Business Incubator.