Model Engineering College was brought into existence during the year 1989 in Kochi city of Kerala state. The public institute is the first self-financing college to be established by the Government of Kerala.
- Model Engineering College is affiliated with A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University.
- Model Engineering College offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs approved by AICTE, New Delhi.
- Model Engineering College provides a world-class infrastructure with a sprawling green campus providing a learning environment.
- Model Engineering College facilitates spacious lecture halls, a well-stocked library, well-equipped labs, etc.
Notable alumni’s of Model Engineering College are Kiran Thomas: President at Reliance Industries Limited, Leadership Team at Jio, Cherian Thomas: Vice President at BYJUS, Founder at CucumberTown, Lijo Isac: Vice President at Paytm, Rosh Cherian: CEO, CogniCor, Jayakrishnan T: CEO of Asimov Robotics, Prakash Ramachandran: CTO of Byju's, Shan Kadavil: Founder at FreshtoHome and many such legends.
Model Engineering College encourages students to participate in various activities by creating various clubs like MACS- MEC Association of Computer Students, Young Indians, Illuminati, NSS, Music Club, Cyborg, Sports, etc. The institute also organizes fests, namely, Excel: annual managerial fest and Technopreneur: national-level annual entrepreneurship summit.
Model Engineering College is located near Kerala Museum, Vanitha Theatre, Changampuzha Park, Wonderla Amusement and Water Park, LuLu Mall, and many such entertaining places to visit for the students during their spare time.