The Christian service of education as a process of formation for transformation is inspired by a vision of human kind and the rest of the creation and its destiny drawn from the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The vision gives Christian institutions a recognizable character and sets before their managements, staff, students, parents and the community high ideals of life and service which will inspire them continuously to strive to meet emerging needs and challenges. Moved by this vision the Christian Church in India has been active in the field of education serving the nation in the context of its plurality of religions and diversity of cultures. The Christian colleges aim at an integral and personalized education of the young. They strive to produce intellectually competent, morally upright, socially committed, spiritually inspired citizens in the service of India and the world of today and tomorrow.

Mission
AIACHE aims at the renewal and growth of member colleges as well as the promotion of the quality, value-orientation and social relevance of Indian higher education in general. Over the years AIACHE has become the symbol of the deepening spirit of ecumenism and ONENESS in the MISSION of the Churches, the new concept of mission understood as the responsibility to bring about COMMUNION among the people, to work for JUSTICE and PEACE. A priority for AIACHE is collaborative effort, working with the Governmental agencies, people of other faiths and like-minded groups, national and international, with shared values and concerns.

Origin
AIACHE was founded at a historic meeting of the Principals of Christian colleges held at Madras Christian College, Tambaram, in January, 1967. Among its founding leaders were Rev. Fr. T.A. Mathias, Dr. Chandran Devanesan, Dr. Richard Dickinson, Dr. P.T. Chandy, Bishop Paulose Mar Gregorios and Archbishop Angelo Fernandes.