Pookoya Thangal Memorial Government College, Perinthalmanna came into existence in July 1975, as a resonance to the pressing demand of the public for an institution providing University Education to the younger generation of Perinthalmanna and its Suburbs. The College committee constituted with Dr. P.R. Warriar as President and Advocate C. Koya as the Secretary and a team of enlightened public men as its members took upon itself the responsibility of finding and equipping a suitable place to house the College temporarily.
The western wing of the main building of the Government Polytechnic, Perinthalmanna and also its auditorium came in hand for the purpose and with certain arrangements and alteration it was made ready for the College. The College committee acquired 25.01 acres of land 3 kms away from Perinthalmanna at Pathaikkara in 1979 and the college was shifted to present campus on 10.12.1987. The college was upgraded as Degree College from the academic year 1991-92 and PG Course started during 2001-02. The College is included under Sections 2(f) & 12(B) of UGC act since 2007.
