The benignant Philanthropist Dr.RM.Alagappa Chettiar established a Teacher Training College on 07.07.1950 at Karaikudi. Later it became the constituent college of Alagappa University in 1985 and it was named as Alagappa University College of Education. Since its inception, the institution has produced more than 7000 teachers, majority of them are employed in the Government, Government–aided, CBSE and Matriculation Schools across the country. The distinguished alumni include Best Teacher Awardees and visionary heads of many institutions including universities. In the academic year 2010-2011, Alagappa University College of Education introduced B.Ed. Special Education Programme with an intake of 25 students, granted by the University Grants Commission, under UGC innovative programme. The College of Education served as a Learning Centre for B.Ed. Programme of IGNOU. At present, it is also acting as a Learning Centre for B.Ed. Programme of ALU-CDOE. The College is well equipped in terms of faculty and infrastructure. The staff members who have expertise in their respective fields employ modern pedagogical techniques to produce creative Teachers and Teacher-Educators for the Nation.

1. In the Mathematics Block of Alagappa Arts College, Karaikudi, the College of Education was started on 07.07.1950
2. It was inaugurated by Dr.C.Ramachandra Reddy, a renowned Educationist on 27.07.1950.
3. It is a pioneer among the Colleges of Education in South India (74 years old)
4. It is the first college in South India to sign an MOU with Teachers College Columbia, USA in 1950
5. Smt. Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, presided over the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the Alagappa Institutions in 1973.
6. The college has access to all types of schools (Matric Board, State Board, Central Board & Special Schools)
7. The institution provides access to pursue higher educational courses like M.Ed., M.Phil, and Ph.D. in the same campus.
8. The faculty members are undertaking major/minor research projects in their specialization.
9. It started M.Ed Programme in the academic year 1978-1979.
10. The sanctioned student strength of the college is 100 for B.Ed. and 50 for M.Ed. programmes.
11. It offers quality curriculum to compete with global standards through Broad Based Board of Studies.
12. Students gain field experience from Intensive Internship.
13. It has strong reputation with employers – the Placement drive conducted provides job opportunities every year.
14. The College has passionate teachers and other resources that provide exposure to recent trends and techniques in the field of teacher education.

1. To provide quality education to develop intellectually empowered, emotionally stable, socially committed and ethically inspired Teachers and Teacher-Educators to serve the community.

1. To achieve excellence in Teacher Education.
2. To train Teacher-Trainees with innovative and modern pedagogical skills and techniques.
3. To instill a passion for teaching.
4. To promote the research culture in education and in teacher education.
5. To foster collaboration with different institutions for enhanced reflective practice.
6. To produce globally competent teachers and enable them to meet the emerging challenges in all spheres of life.

To provide quality Teacher-Trainees in the interdisciplinary subject areas such as Tamil, English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, History and Commerce.
To give advanced training to teachers to serve in various school levels i.e. Middle Schools, High Schools and Higher Secondary Schools.
To identify new areas of research for pursuing M.Ed and Ph.D Programmes.
To keep the student-teachers abreast of latest developments and innovations in the field of Education.
To equip student-teachers in planning and execution of quality research projects as well as the presentation skills.
To accomplish a holistic development in learners through a focus on co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

1. Dr. P. Sivakumar

2. Senior Professor and Principal i/c
3. Alagappa University College of Education
4. Alagappa University, Karaikudi – 630003, Tamil Nadu, India.

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2. auce@alagappauniversity.ac.in
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