Al-Azhar College of Arts and Science was established by the Noorul Islam Trust for the educational advancement of youth especially in
Idukki District. It is located close to
Thodupuzha town and has great accessibility to nearby towns like
Muvattupuzha, Palai and
Adimali.
This government-approved college affiliated to the Mahatma Gandhi University offers undergraduate courses in biotechnology, computer science, electronics, commerce and business administration, and postgraduate courses in biotechnology and tourism administration, with many more in the offing. Separate hostel facilities are available for boys and girls.