MES movement was started in 1964 by a group of socially conscious and well-known professionals, intellectuals, educationalist and businessmen. The society has been promoting a large number of educational projects and programmes right from primary schools to professional colleges. In short span of time, its activities spread over almost every district in Kerala by starting a large number of MES educational institutions. At present the Society runs more than 150 institutions which includes professional institution like Engineering colleges, Medical college, Nursing college, Dental college, NAAC accredited Aided and Self financed Degree/PG colleges, Women¡¯s Colleges, more than 50 schools including Aided Higher Secondary Schools, Aided Schools,CBSE and ICSE Schools.
MES Institute of Technology and Management, Chathannoor, started during the academic year 2009-2010,is the second Engineering College promoted by MES.
MESITAM has approval from AICTE, Govt. of Kerala and affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. The college is located at Thirumukku, Chathannoor, Kollam, Kerala state. The institute is located 60kms from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and 15 kms from Kollam Railway Station.