The Vidyapith aims at the synthesis of spiritual values and scientific achievements of the East and the West. Its educational Programme is based on the concept of "Panchmukhi Shiksha" and aims at all round harmonious development of personality. Emphasis on Indian culture and thought and simple living including khadi wearing are hall marks of life at Banasthali.

CSI Diocese in Coimbatore founded the college on 20th of September 1995.It was named Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science after the first Bishop in Coimbatore Diocese. Bishop Appasamy was a renowned scholar whose passion for writing was only overpowered by his love for reading .He authored many books on various subjects including one on meeting Sadhu Sundar Singh in Oxford, regarded as a classic creation. He was a great spiritual reviver of CSI Coimbatore Diocese, always.......

Malankara Catholic College is owned and managed by the Diocese of Marthandam with the approval of the Govt. of Tamil Nadu, and is affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Thirunelveli. It is one of the development activities initiated by its first Bishop Most. Rev.Lawrence Mar Ephraem. The foundation stone was blessed by His Eminence Achile Cardinal Silvestrini (Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental churches), and laid by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Maria Arputham, (Administrator,.......