This College was accredited at “B+” Grade by NAAC. (2nd Cycle)
Government College of Education, Pudukkottai was permitted to commence in the academic year 1955-56 vide Tamil Nadu G.O No.1117 dated 23.06.1955 in the name of Government Teacher Training College, Pudukkottai. At first, this college was started in a part of Sri Pragadambal Government High School, Pudukkottai campus on 01.08.1955 with Mr.S.Palanisamy M.A., L.T., as the Principal. Later, a separate building was constructed at a cost of 4.5 lakhs and since 07.10.1964 it has been functioning in this building.
Initially, the college had the facility to teach only five special subjects namely English, Tamil, General Science, Social Studies and Mathematics. But according to the revised university education guidelines Tamil, English, History, Mathematics, Physical Science and Biological Science are taught.
As per the G.O. No. 1860 dated 06.06.1961, this college has established a short-term B.T. course and Tamil Nadu government has also given permission to conduct classes. Accordingly, in December 1961, a short-term B.T. course was started. But it has been suspended since November 1975.
In the month of November 1962, a teacher training course with 40 students for Tamil teachers was started. The duration of this training was 5 months. It has been continued till the academic year 1984-85.
In the year 1972-73, full-time M.Ed. training was started in this college. Only eight students were allowed to study in this class by Madras University. From 1976-77 this course was converted into a part-time course for the benefit of the teachers of this region. But currently this class is suspended.
From 1978, this college has been affiliated with Bharathidasan University till the academic year 2007-2008. Since, the academic year 2008-2009 has been affiliated to Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai. At present there is an intake for 100 B.Ed. students and 33% of the total seats are for women in B.Ed. Hostel facility available for male students. In the academic year 2004-2005, the National Accreditation Committee (NAAC) inspected the college and awarded B+ grade. Since, the academic year 2007-2008, the admission is taking place based on single window counselling system. In the academic year 2014-15 NCTE, Bengaluru and Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai have given approval to start the M.Ed. course again with the intake of 50 students through single window system.
