Grace International Academy (GIA) is an undergraduate college affiliated to the University of Kerala, which started functioning in May 2019. It is located in Punalur, in Kollam district, and is a border town between Kerala and Tamil Nadu, situated a stone throw away from Punalur railway station and 70 km away from Thiruvananthapuram airport. GIA is run by Palakunnathu foundation –a registered charitable trust and is self-financing. It has the vision to be a top college in India with a different methodology towards teaching and learning which enables the students to face the challenges of the 21st century by inculcating skills like creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. The institute offers undergraduate programs such as B.com (CA) and B.Com (Finance) and has 40 seats per specialization. The institute also provides students with various internship opportunities. Grace International Academy Highlights Established 2019 Type Private Popular Courses B.Com, BBA Scholarship Yes Mod