AboutITSSCAT-India
Institute of Talent Search for Social Change and Transformation of India — empowering brilliant children from marginalized families since 2011.
Vision &
Mission
A Transformed World
Transformation of the society, nation and the world through transforming the lives of highly intelligent and talented children from broken and economically marginalized families.
Education as Catalyst
Impart true education to intelligent and talented children who have the desire and calibre to study but have no means — preparing them to enter administrative services and high-profile professions as catalysts of change.
Meet Our
Leadership
Fr. Dr. Jose Karekatt msfs
Mastermind, founder and director of ITSSCAT-India. A priest of 24+ years with a Doctorate from the Salesian University, Rome, specialising in Youth Ministry and Criminal Justice. Served as State Director of Ministry to the Imprisoned under KCBC for 6 years, and spent the majority of his priestly life in education, social work and rehabilitation of youth.
MSFS Congregation
The Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales, South West India Province, under whose educational program ITSSCAT-India operates as part of The Kerala Fransalian Educational Charitable Society.
Trivandrum Institute
The first and flagship institute located at Shaasthrinagar East, Karamana P.O, Trivandrum — 695002. Home to 14 residential students undergoing holistic education and formation.
Perinthalmanna Institute
The second institute in Malappuram district, northern Kerala. Situated on 2 acres of donated land at Palachode P.O, Kolathoor — serving 6 residential students.
From a Rented Room
to a Movement
Since 23rd May 2011, ITSSCAT-India has grown from 6 students in a borrowed house to two institutes, 23 students and a reputation for excellence — built entirely on faith, generosity and hard work.
The Seed Is Planted
Fr. Dr. Jose Karekatt concludes 6 years as State Director of Ministry to the Imprisoned under KCBC (2003–2009) and begins reflection, studies and preparation for a new mission serving marginalized children.
ITSSCAT-India Is Born
On 23rd May 2011, ITSSCAT-India officially launched from nothing — 6 students, 2 staff, in a rented house generously offered by a faithful aged lady at a small rent. A dream becomes reality.
First Land Donation
A retired Inspector General, moved by the mission, donated 2 acres of land to start a second branch of the project — the future home of the Perinthalmanna institute.
House Donated
The owner of the very rented house where ITSSCAT-India started, deeply moved by the formation and growth of the children, donated her house and property to the project for a small sum.
Academic Excellence Begins
Every student passes final year board exams with 90% and above. ITSSCAT-India students become consistent top performers in their schools — first in class, leaders in character.
First US Exchange Student
An ITSSCAT-India student is selected for the American Government Sponsored Study Exchange Program and recognised as one of the best exchange students of the year.
Own Property Acquired
After six years of operating in a rented house, ITSSCAT-India finally purchases the Trivandrum property with the support of the religious society — a major milestone of stability.
Second US Exchange Student
A second ITSSCAT-India student is selected for the US Government Exchange Program. Students also excel in NSS, science exhibitions, debates and inter-school quiz competitions.
Two Institutes, 23 Students
ITSSCAT-India now runs two institutes — Trivandrum (14 students) and Perinthalmanna (6 students) — plus 3 students in graduation outside. 10 staff, growing reputation, world-class ambition.