Management
Catholic Diocese of Kanjirapally — A Glorious Track Record
Amal Jyothi College of Engineering is owned by the Catholic Diocese of Kanjirapally and administered by the Diocesan Educational Trust. Helmed by the visionary Bishop Mar Jose Pulickal, the diocese maintains an outstanding track record across education and social service: one self-financed engineering college, two government-aided arts & science colleges, 17 Higher Secondary Schools, 36 High Schools, 26 Upper Primary Schools, 54 Lower Primary Schools, five Special Schools, 16 Hospitals, and NGOs including Malanadu Development Society, Peermade Development Society, and Amala Communications. The deep commitment of around 250 priests, 1,600 sisters, and a large number of full-time social workers underpins every initiative.
Founded in 2001 through the foresight of His Excellency Mar Mathew Arackal, AJCE today stands as a beacon of technical education in Kerala. Bishop Arackal's vision of "Excellence in Engineering Education" shaped the master plan and the sprawling campus at Koovapally.
The College is steered by a governing body of nationally and internationally acclaimed scientists, engineers, and educationalists — complemented by a dedicated and brilliant faculty and a committed administrative cadre.
Patron
His Excellency Mar Jose Pulickal
Bishop of Kanjirapally
Scripting history with a rare vision and uncommon acumen
Amal Jyothi's commitment to perfection springs from his inspiring leadership, unique world view, and firm refusal to compromise with mediocrity. His gracious patronage and generous support provide the College with immense strength to move ahead to an even more fulfilling future.
Chairman — Governing Body
V. Rev. Fr. Boby Alex Mannamplackal
Vicar General, Catholic Diocese of Kanjirapally
A leading light in higher education
Very Rev. Fr. Boby Alex Mannamplackal is a distinguished leader, scholar, and educator with international academic exposure from prestigious universities in the USA. He holds a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication & Journalism from the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) and completed advanced studies in Educational Leadership at Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, earning the esteemed Fulbright-Hays Scholar award.
Prior to his appointment at Amal Jyothi in 2020, he served as Editor-in-Chief of Deepika — the first Malayalam daily established in 1887. He currently also oversees the Diocese's extensive educational initiatives as Vicar General, guiding numerous institutions including AJCE and Marian College Kuttikkanam (Autonomous).
Director (Administration)
Rev. Fr. Dr. Roy Abraham Pazhayaparampil
Director, Administration
Doing easily what others find difficult is talent; doing what is impossible for talent is genius.
Fr. Dr. Roy Abraham Pazhayaparampil brings a wealth of experience as an educationalist and administrator. He holds an MBA, MS, and Ph.D. in Business from prestigious Indian and American universities. He served as Principal of Marian College Kuttikkanam for 8 years, leading it through its initial autonomy phase and securing repeated NAAC A++ accreditations. He subsequently served as Director of XIME Bangalore, a renowned management institute.
Principal
Principal, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering
Her remarkable achievements not only inspire admiration but also fuel our collective ambition, instilling confidence in every endeavour we undertake.
Dr. Lillykutty Jacob holds a B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electronics & Communication Engineering from College of Engineering Trivandrum, M.Tech. from IIT Madras, and PhD from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. She began her teaching career at Regional Engineering College (NIT Calicut) in 1985, where she served for 36 years in roles including Head of ECE and Dean of the Institute.
She has conducted postdoctoral research at KAIST, South Korea; served as visiting faculty at the National University of Singapore for 5 years; and was an exchange visitor at the University of South Florida. Awards include the Distinguished Engineering Teacher of Kerala award, Lifetime Achievement award and Outstanding Women in Engineering Volunteer award from IEEE, and Best Performing Faculty from NIT Calicut. A highly cited researcher, she has over 180 publications, several funded research projects, and has guided 18 PhD scholars.
