Chembai Memorial Government Music College, Palakkad, Kerala was established in 1957 as Government Music Academy offering four year Ganabhooshanam Diploma course in Vocal, Veena,Violin and Mridangam and three year Ganapraveena Post Diploma course in Vocal. In 1980, it was given its present name in memory of great Carnatic musician from Palakkad Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar. It offers various Bachelor of Arts degrees in vocal and Carnatic musical instruments and Master of Arts degree in Carnatic vocal.