The College of Engineering Perumon was started during the year 2000 under the Co-operative Academy of Professional Education (CAPE) on the banks of the Astamudi lake, which is included in the tourism map of Kerala. The special ambience is most suited for an ideal place for the establishment of an Engineering College intended to acquire a deemed University status in due course. It is at Kuzhiyath Junction along the Kollam-Perumon Road (via- Anchalummoodu) 13 kms away from Kollam Railway Station and 12 kms from Kollam bus stand via NH47. The nearest railway station is Perinad at 1km distance. The college is about 90 kms from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.

The college offers Engineering courses in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering . Admission to all the seats in this institution is through the Central Counseling by the Govt. of Kerala. Candidates admitted are those allotted by the commissioner of Entrance Examinations, Kerala based on the Common Entrance Examination to professional courses of the respective years applying the principles of mandatory reservation. For this academic year 90% seats are treated as free seats and filled by the allotment of Commissioner of Entrance Examinations and out of the balance 5% Management Quota is allotted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examination and 5% NRI is filled up by the CAPE. For the Management Quota also, mandatory reservation principles, eligibility rules and fees are as prescribed by Govt.of Kerala and the affiliated University.

The Institution has a full-fledged Training & Placement Cell (CGPC) which dedicates itself to help students to develop their personality and establish their careers. The activities of CGPC include preparing the students to face Competitive Examinations and Interviews through intensive training. CGPC is constantly in touch with companies and offers all facilities for conducting recruitment.