N.V.K.S.D. College of Education (Autonomous), founded in 1963 by the benevolent visionaries of N.V.K.S Devaswom, is a trailblazing institution for Teacher Education in Kanniyakumari District. Rooted in the vision of Gnana (Knowledge), Dharma (Righteousness), and Sneha (Love), the college is not only the first teacher education institution in the district but also the only aided college of Education in Kanniyakumari District. Serving as a Malayalam linguistic minority institution, it is committed to catering to the educational needs of Malayalam-speaking minorities in Kanniyakumari District, transcending distinctions of caste, creed, or religion.
Nestled in a serene and eco-friendly environment, surrounded by villages, rivers, and foothills, the college serves as a cultural and educational haven. This institution, surrounded by nature's bounty, symbolizes a stronghold of education, culture, and renaissance.
In 2014, the college achieved reaccreditation with 'A' grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Further, in 2017, the University Grants Commission (UGC) bestowed Autonomous status upon the institution. Affiliated with the Tamilnadu Teachers Education University, Chennai, the college offers academic programmess, including B.Ed., M.Ed., and serves as a recognized centre for Research in Education. Notably, since 2005, it has been recognized as Programme Stuy Centre by the Indira Gandhi National Open University.
Under the guidance of long visionary management, the college thrives on the collaborative efforts of a committed and passionate staff. The active involvement of alumni and the provision of excellent infrastructure facilities contribute to the institution's success. Dedicated to delivering quality Teacher Education, the college aspires to nurture competent and skilled teachers who are wholeheartedly committed to shape the future generations of the nation. With a rich history, distinguished accolades, and a holistic approach to education,
N.V.K.S.D. College of Education stands as a torchbearer of knowledge and enlightenment. Beyond academic achievements, the college has firmly established itself as a pillar of community engagement and social service, earning a permanent place in the hearts of the people in the educational, social and cultural landscape of Kanniyakumari District.
The College Logo
The college logo features a lotus, symbolizing Light, Knowledge, Truth, the highest Reality, Prosperity, and Eternity. The warm, bright glow emitted from the lamp is considered auspicious, representing enlightenment, prosperity, knowledge, and wisdom. It also signifies the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. The tiger in the logo is associated with our Governing Deity, Nalloor Vettuvenni Kandan Sasta, and is a divine animal symbolizing protection, vitality, strength, and unpredictability. The book in the logo represents the Vedas, held by Goddess Saraswathy, and is deeply rooted in Indian knowledge and culture.
Based on the vision ‘Gnana, Dharma, Sneha’ our mission is to
• Develop a teacher education institution capable of maintaining global standards.
• Develop a group of new generation teachers with right attitudes, ideals and values and are competent to practice education within the framework of Indian culture.
• Develop a new cadre of teaching professionals who can recreate the vision of Indian education and can contribute to social order based on equity and ahimsa.
• Inculcate in the would-be teachers values of humanism, spiritualism and cultural pluralism through their teaching and social behavior.
• Develop a new educational culture capable of producing a new generation of Indian citizens who believe in and practice the great ideals which Indians have upheld over the ages.
• Develop the students with technological and interpersonal skills.
• Promote a strong cadre of educational researchers who can produce new knowledge in education which will answer to the needs of the global society.
• Promote educational extension at different levels.
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1963 |
The foundation stone for college building was laid by His Excellency Shri. Bishnuram Medhi, the then Governor of Tamil Nadu. |
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1963 |
The first lamp of the institution was lit by Shri. A.N.Thampi, Director of Public Instruction (Retd.), Kerala. |
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1963 |
The college got affiliated to University of Madras with teaching of English, Mathematics, Natural Science and History as optional subjects. |
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1964 |
The college was admitted to Grant in Aid system and got affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University. |
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1972 |
College was included under section 2(F) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act. |
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1974 |
A model school under CBSE system was established. |
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1976 |
Early Childhood Education was introduced as an optional subject for the B.Ed. programme. |
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1981 |
Physical Science Education was introduced as an optional subject for the B.Ed. programme. |
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1987 |
Postgraduate programme in Education (M.Ed.) was started with an initial intake of 15 students. |
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1989 |
New building of the college was constructed to mark the Silver Jubilee year and was inaugurated by Dr. M. Lakshmanan, Vice Chancellor, Madurai Kamaraj University. |
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1990 |
The college was re-affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli. |
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1999 |
A fully equipped computer lab was established. |
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2005 |
Indira Gandhi National Open University recognised our college as a study centre for the B.Ed. course |
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2005 |
College Auditorium was inaugurated by Dr. Chellathurai, Registrar of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. |
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2006 |
M.Phil. Course in Education was started with an intake of 15 students (Full time and Part time) |
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2006 |
College was accredited by NAAC with B++ Grade. |
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2007 |
IQAC was established. |
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2007 |
NCTE approval for Additional intake of 25 students for the M.Ed. programme was obtained. |
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2008 |
Foundation stone for the UGC aided Women's Hostel was laid by Shri. T.K.A. Nair, the Principal Secretary to the Honourable Prime Minister of India. |
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2008 |
New Auditorium and additional classrooms were inaugurated by Shri. Kapil Kumar, C. Saratkar, I.P.S., Superintendent of Police, Kanyakumari District, in the presence of Shri. Devasahayam, Joint Director of Collegiate of Education, Tirunelveli. |
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2008 |
The college was affiliated to the Tamilnadu Teachers Education University, Chennai. |
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2010 |
Additional 10 seats were added to the M.Ed. course making the total strength to fifty (50). |
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2010 |
Additional common room for girl students was constructed. |
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2011 |
Two more additional programmes of IGNOU namely Post Graduate Diploma in Pre- Primary Education and Diploma in Elementary Education were introduced. |
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2011 |
The Women's hostel constructed under UGC grant was inaugurated. |
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2012 |
A Journal in Education entitled 'Frontiers in Education and Research' was launched. |
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2012 |
The Golden Jubilee building was constructed. |
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2013 |
The college has been recognised as a Research Centre for Education by Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai. |
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2013 |
The new library block of the college was inaugurated. |
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2014 |
The college was re-accredited by NAAC with A Grade (CGPA 3.32) |
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2015 |
B.Ed. and M.Ed. two years programmes were introduced. |
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2017 |
The college was conferred with the autonomous status by UGC. |
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2019 |
Swayam NPTEL Local Chapter was started |
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2022 |
Construction of Diamond Jubilee block and Auditorium. |
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2023 |
Science Pedagogy Park was inaugurated. |
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2023 |
Knowledge Park was established. |
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2024 |
Golden Jubilee Block was inaugurated |
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2024 |
Reaccredited with A++ (NAAC 3rd Cycle) |
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2024 |
Recognized by SWAYAM-NPTEL as a valuable Local Chapter with a rating of A |
