Maria Group of Institutions was started under Maria Educational and Charitable Trust. The trust is founded by Dr.G.RUSSEL RAJ, a dynamic entrepreneur and an innovative professional who has established the trendsetting educational institutions in Kanyakumari district. Maria Group of Institutions includes Maria College of Engineering, Maria Polytechnic College, Maria Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital and Maria Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital. Maria Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital is situated in the border place of Kerala, Marthandam, Thiruvattar, just 46 km from Trivandrum. The college is approved by AYUSH, GOVT of India and affiliated to the Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai.

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