Sadakathullah Appa College is the fifth star to rise in the academic sky of Palayamkottai in 1971. The college is situated on the high-way between Tirunelveli and Tuticorin near the District court of Tirunelveli. The college is run by the SADAKATHULLAH APPA EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY.

The college celebrated its Silver Jubilee in March 1999.The college has been accredited with B+ Grade by the NAAC.The Institutional score is 75%. It is also an ISO 9001:2000 Certified Institution from the year 2004.

The academic year 2007-2008 is a milestone in the history of the college in that the institution has become autonomous. Shift System is followed to offer more job-oriented courses for the benefit of the students. The college implements Choice - Based Credit System from 2008-2009.

The rain - bearing winds of Sadakathullah Appa College has scattered hundreds of students in prominent positions all over the world.