St. Ignatius college of Education, (Autonomous)

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About St. Ignatius college of Education, (Autonomous)

St. Ignatius college of Education, (Autonomous) is a private aided college in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, established in 1957. It is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai. Campusbells lists it under Teachers Education, with 5 courses (1 undergraduate, 3 postgraduate and 1 doctoral), including Ph.D, M.A and M.Ed. Approvals and accreditation: NAAC A, NCTE, UGC.

St.Ignatius Training College for Women was established on 2nd July 1957, beginning in the upper block of St. Ignatius’ Convent High School with support from the model school. Officially inaugurated on 29th July 1957 and affiliated with Madras University, the college was led by Sr. Stephane, the founding Principal, with a team of five faculty members and 37 students. Rooted in the vision of its Foundress, the college has grown into a beacon of Women’s Education.

The Institution is committed to developing teachers with integrity, social commitment, emotional maturity, and ethical values. Its inclusive admission policy embraces students from marginalized sectors, transcending barriers of creed and community. Emphasizing child-centered, activity-based, techno-savy and experiential learning, the college integrates philosophical, psychological, and sociological principles into its teaching. Education is viewed as a process of cultivating scientific inquiry, balanced judgment, and social justice.

As described on the institution’s website (ignatiuscollegeofeducation.com)

At a glance

Key facts

Established

1957

Ownership

Private-Aided

Approvals and accreditation

NAAC A, NCTE, UGC

Stream

Teachers Education

Location

Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu

Affiliated to

Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai

Institution type

Autonomous College

Management

Private Aided (Government Aided)

AISHE code

C-14405

Academics

Courses offered at St. Ignatius college of Education, (Autonomous)

5 programmes listed

Gallery

Campus photos

Photos: ignatiuscollegeofeducation.com

Campus life

Facilities at St. Ignatius college of Education, (Autonomous)

• Library
• Placement Cell
• Research Centre
• Auditorium
• Laboratory
• Medical
• Dispensary
• Hostel
• Lab
• Research Center