Amal College of Advanced Studies is a new generation Degree College established in 2005 affiliated to the University of Calicut and aided by the Government of Kerala. The College is run by the Nilambur Muslim Orphanage Committee, Nilambur (Estd.1969) to impart quality Higher Education to the people of backward and rural areas, especially to the orphans, destitutes, Backward Communities, SCs and STs. Twenty percent of seats in all the courses are reserved for orphans and destitutes and another twenty percent is reserved for SC/STs. The College and its hostels are open to students of all castes and creeds and provide amenities for the creation of an atmosphere of universal brotherhood through value based education . The College is located in Santhigramam, a picturesque campus in Eranhimangad, on the banks of river Chaliyar, 4 km from Nilambur, a place well known for tribal settlements and teak plantations. The College is 1 km from the Calicut- Nilambur -Ootty Road and 3 kms from the Nilambur Railway Station and 8 kms from the Adyan Para water falls tourist spot. The College was shifted to the new campus at Santhigramam, Myladi on 1st January 2007. The construction of Commerce Block and Humanities Block were completed with the support of M/s Skyline Builders and Structures, Thiruvanathapuram and are dedicated to the fond memories of their founder Sri.Krishnan. The construction of BTHM Block and Canteen Block are under the Local Area Development Scheme of Jb.P.V.Abdul Wahab M.P and Jb. Abdussamad Samadani .M.P. The construction of the Administrative Block, Student’s Centre and Library Block is expected to commence shortly.