i. Institute History

Sadanam Institute of Commerce and Management Studies (SICOMS), located in Palakkad, the granary of Kerala, is the latest institution under the umbrella of the Gandhi Seva Sadan Charitable Trust. This Trust was established by (Late) Mr. K. Kumaran, a Gandhian, freedom fighter and social reformer, in the pre-independence period with specific emphasis on value based, quality education. SICOMS, like the other institutions under the same patronage, thrives to create and nurture some of the best minds in its field of operation – Management.

Surrounded by plush greenery, with breathtaking view of the Western Ghats, this campus is ideal for exploring one’s creativity and unlocking the true potential of each individual. It supports serious learning that goes hand-in-hand with fun and entertainment.

SICOMS offers a two-year residential PGDM programme (Post Graduate Diploma in Management), approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). This programme has an edge over the conventional MBA degree as it involves continuous improvements in the curriculum, evaluation and assessment systems, course structure etc. The curriculum that has been developed by a team of experts from the industry is a perfect blend of classroom learning and industry exposure. It ensures that, at the end of 2 years, each student is transformed into a self-motivated leader with the skill sets required for the industry.

ii. Institute vision

To become a center of excellence in Management Education in India by ensuring highest academic standards through functional programmes and best practices relevant to changing global business requirements.

iii. Heritage

SICOMS commenced under the patronage of Gandhi Seva Sadan Charitable Trust, which was established in 1945 by (Late) Mr. K. Kumaran, a Gandhian, freedom fighter and a social reformer. The trust is a pioneer in the field of education and has been managing educational institutions of high quality.

iv. About the Founder

Gandhi Seva Sadan was founded by Shri. Kollaikal Kumaran, son of Shri. Madathil Narayanan Nair and Smt. Kollaikal Devakiamma. Shri Kumaran was a reformer in the field of education who was a firm believer in basic Education––a Gandhian concept that revolved around domain knowledge along with apt skills that completes the learning process. Shri Kumaran took inspiration from none other than Mahatma Gandhi and strongly believed that India lived in its villages. Heeding to Mahatma Gandhi’s call to youngsters to live and work in the villages of India, Shri. Kumaran set forth and put in place the first modest step for what was to become the biggest institution in his native village, Perur. With the help of a small sum donated by few elders in the village, he bought 12 charkas (cotton spinning machines – which, at that time, symbolized of the aspirations of an independent India) and began his journey towards uplifting the society in which he lived, to greater levels of empowerment. A number of institutions in the fields of education, health and manufacturing (cottage industries) were founded by this visionary in the succeeding years.