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Welcome to Institute of Human Resources Development

Institute of Human Resources Development (IHRD) is an autonomous educational institution established by the  Government of Kerala in 1987. The institute is registered under The Travancore – Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable societies registrations Act 12 of 1955. The management of the institute is vested with a Governing Body composed of with the Hon’ble Minister of  Education, Kerala State, as  the Chairman and Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education Department, Government of Kerala as the Vice-Chairman.

Institute of Human Resources Development is dedicated to the scientific advancement, technological progress and economic growth of the country through human resources development. Based on the principle, "Think Globaly and Act Locally" it endeavours to bring about the welfare of the nation. It endeavours to provide education and training of consistently high stands through innovative and versatile programmes suitable for  the current and emerging needs of the community.

The Government of  Kerala  has  approved  IHRD as a Total  Solution  Provider ( TSP ) for Computerization  of   Government  Departments ( Ref: G.O.(MS) No.62/99/ITD dt. 22..04..1999 )

Faculty Development Programme

IHRD is organising a series of Faculty Development Programmes in Engineering & Technology at its different centers to impart high quality training in the emerging areas. To begin with, we are organizing FDPs at MFS Trivandrum and Model Engineering College, Kochi. Click here more details

IHRD Institutions

  Engineering Colleges
  Model Polytechnic Colleges
  Colleges of Applied Science
  Technical Higher Secondary School
  Regional Centers
  Extension / Study Centers
  Model Finishing School

IHRD NSS Cell

National Service Scheme is a student – centered programme and it is complementary to education. It inculcates the spirit of voluntary work among students and teachers through sustained community interaction. For more information visit   www.nss.ihrd.ac.in

Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony


IHRD Head Quarters Building- Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony at Trivandrum

Gurusmarana - The Kerala - A Teachers' Archive

GURUSMARANA - A TEACHERS' ARCHIVE - Modern Higher Education System in Kerala is more than 150 years old and has played a key role in the development of the modern Kerala society. Though our society continuously remembers the names of some of the gurus of yesteryears.

IHRD Awarded Certificate of Excellence in the Website (e-Governance Award 2009)

IHRD is Awarded Certificate of Excellence in the Websites Category for creating a useful and functionally efficient portal covering over 80 engineering and technical institutions in the state for the year 2009. To view Certficate click here