Named after the great patriot Sri.Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, the Martyr who stands unique among the rich array of freedom fighters, and founded by the illustrious leader, social reformer and great educationalist Padmabhooshan Sri.Mannathu Padmanabhan, Pazhassi Raja N.S.S. College had its beginning as a junior College in 1964. Now it is one among the several educational institutions of Nair Service Society, a leading organisation which renders its contribution to various service areas with several institutions of higher learning, like Arts and Science Colleges, Training Colleges, Engineering College, Polytechnics, High Schools, Higher Secondary Schools, Vocational Higher Secondary Schools, Hospitals and Paramedical institutions.

This College is the fulfillment of the long cherished aspirations of socially and educationally backward people in the eastern side of Kannur district. In the initial periods of its establishment this was the only institution to meet the requirements of higher education of the people in the neighbouring villages.
Sri.M.P.Moidu Haji, the first chairman of the local committee whose service for the establishment of the college are unforgettable, laid the foundation stone of the College on the 19th of April 1964. We have here an extensive campus of over 105 acres, donated by the generous members of the local public.

The inauguration of the Degree Courses was made by the then President of Nair Service Society, Sri.Kalathil Velayudhan Nair on 12th August 1967. Since 1999 Post Graduate course in Commerce (M.Com.) is being offered by the college. Since its beginning we are proud to say that it has been progressively achieving excellence in curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. In addition to academic achievements, the college has a unique reputation for sports and games. The college has been making its mark in Volley Ball at University & Inter University level tournaments for several years.

Initially the college was affiliated to Kerala University and after the formation of Calicut University the affiliation was shifted to Calicut University. Since 19th November 1995 the college has been affiliated to Kannur University.

Padmasree Mannathu Padmanabhan (1878 - 1970) instilled a sense of direction in the decadent Nair Community by organizing the people under the banner of Nair Service Society, a service organization equipped and committed to the cause of providing modern education, a positive outlook, a sense of purpose and a competitive edge.

The educational institutions spread across the state bear testimony to his visionary zeal. He is remembered for the yeoman service he rendered to the state of Kerala and its people. His inspiration and guidance will always be with us.

Names after the great patriot Sri.Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, the Martyr who stands unique among the rich array of freedom fighters, and founded by the illustrious leader, social reformer and great educationalist Padmabhooshan Sri.Mannathu Padmanabhan, Pazhassi Raja N.S.S. College had its beginning as a junior College in 1964. Now it is one among the several educational institutions of Nair Service Society, a leading organisation which renders its contribution to various service areas with several institutions of higher learning, like Arts and Science Colleges, Training Colleges, Engineering College, Polytechnics, High Schools, Higher Secondary Schools, Vocational Higher Secondary Schools, Hospitals and Paramedical institutions.

The College Council, constituted as per the Kannur University Statutes, would assist and advice the Principal in academic and administrative matters. It is headed by the Principal and has all the Heads of the Departments and two elected representatives of the staff as members. A meeting of the Council shall ordinarily be presided over by the Principal or by a councilor nominated by the Principal. A secretary shall be elected from among the members of the Council. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to give notice of the meetings of the council and to keep the record of its proceedings.

The Pazhassi Raja N.S.S College was the end result of the combination of local aspirations for acquiring an institute of higher education coupled with the enterpreneurial skills of the Nair Service Society and the visionary zeal of its founder Shri.Mannathu Padmanabhan. The College caters to the educational needs of the people of the eastern fringe of Kannur District (in Kerala, India) which contains tribal, hilly and the backward areas within its social sphere. Hence the mission of the College pertains to the educational, cultural, scientific and commercial development of the region around it. In a broader sphere the College undertakes to play a major role in the advancement of the populace around it by being a beacon of knowledge, wisdom and leadership qualities.

Prof.C.K.Narayana Kurup 1964 - 66
Prof.K.Gopinatha Kurup 1966 - 69
Prof.M.P.Panicker 1969
Prof.A.Gopinathan Nair 1969-73
Prof.R.Sukumara Panicker 1973 - 75
Prof.P.C.Menon 1975 - 77
Prof.K.Parameswaran Pillai 1977 - 79
Prof.P.Krishnan Nair 1979 - 80
Prof.N.Chandrasekharan Nair 1980 - 82
Prof.P.K.Narayanan Pillai 1982 - 85
Prof.G.Pankajakshan Pillai 1985 - 86
Prof.C.K.Radhakrishnan Nair 1986

I.   Velu Thampy Memorial NSS College       (Neyyattinkara  04972 - 223240)     2   Mahathma Gandhi College
     (Trivandrum  04712 - 541039)
3.  N.S.S. College for Women
     (Trivandrum  04712 - 490548 )
4.  N.S.S. College
     (Nilamel  04742 - 433346 )
5.  Mannam Memorial N.S.S. College
     (Kottiyam  04742 - 530522 )
6   N.S.S. College
     (Pandalam   04734 - 25222)
7.  N.S.S. College
     (Cherthala   04782 - 813226)
8.  N.S.S. Hindu Col!ege
     (Changanachery  04812 - 420090)
9.  Sree Vidhyadhiraja N.S.S College
     (Vazhoor   04812 - 456227)
10.N.S.S. College
     (Ottappalam  04662 - 244382)
I1  N.S.S. College
     (Nenmara    04923 - 243265)
12. N.S.S. College
    (Manjery   04832 -76613

13.  Pazhassi Raja N.S.S. College
        (Mattanur   04902 - 471747)
14.  Sree Vyasa N.S.S.'College
        (Wadakkanchery   04884 - 232249)
15.  N.S.S. Training'College
        (Pandalam  04734 - 252252)
16.  N .S.S. Training College
        (Changanachery  04812 - 42048)
17.  N.S.S. Training College
        (Ottappalam  04662 - 24435)
18.  N .S.S. Co-operative College
        (Kottayam   04812 - 582852)  
19.  N.S.S. Engineering College
        (Palakkad   04912 - 555255)
20.  Sree Ayyappa College for Women
        (Nagercoil   04652 - 23098)  
21   N.S.S. College Rajakumari 
        (Nedumkandam   04868 - 245370)            22   Athurasramam NSS Homoeo College
        (Chingavanam   04812 - 430362)
 23  N.S.S. Polytechnic.
        (Pandalam    04734 - 259634)

Higher Secondary Schools                       31
Unaided H. S. S.                                            6
High Schools                                               66
Teacher Training Institutes                         4
Lower Primary Schools                             12
Upper Primary Schools                             20

Vocational HSS                                                   2
Un-Aided English Medium Schools              15
 Hospitals                                                             8
Estates                                                                  8
Working Women's Hostels                              14     
Guest Houses.                                                    5