Annai Teresa College of Education is run by Annai Teresa Educational Charitable and Welfare Trust. The college provides B.Ed., (Two year) Degree course. It is situated at the border of South Tirupathi of Lord Narayana Temple, Ariyakudi, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District. It is 5 kilometers away from Karaikudi town. Ariyakudi can be reached either by minibus or train.
If travelling by train, one should get down at the Karaikudi railway station. Annai Teresa College of Education is just three kilometers from the railway station. Mini buses and autos can be used to reach our college.
It is recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) SRC, Bangalore vide the order No F.SRO/NCTE/B.Ed/2006-07/4185 and is affiliated to Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District, Tamilnadu vide the order No ALU/CDE/3-AC/31-B.Ed/1007 with an annual intake of 100 students.
Candidates with at least fifty percent marks either in the Bachelor’s degree and/or in the Master’s degree in sciences/social sciences/humanity, Bachelors in Engineering or Technology with specialization in science and mathematics with 55% marks or any other qualification equivalent thereto, are eligible for admission to the program.
Boys Hostel The Annai Teresa College of Education has got a hostel facility for boys within the campus.
Girls Hostel The Annai Teresa College of Education has got a hostel facility for girls within the campus.
Gym The college has a Gym facility for the students.
Library The Annai Teresa College of Education has got a good spacious library which stocks more than 5000 books on various disciplines. All major newspapers, weekly and monthly magazines are available for student trainees. A number of reference books, encyclopedias, and government publications are the specialty in the institution. The library has a number of reference books, encyclopedias,s and government publications for the teaching fraternity to enrich the knowledge.
Sports The college has sports facilities for all students.
Cafeteria The college has a canteen facility for staff and students.
Auditorium The college has an auditorium facility for events and seminars.
Medical/Hospital The college has a health center with a first aid facility for the students.
IT Infrastructure The college has an excellent IT Infrastructure facility for the students.
Laboratories The college has a separate science laboratory with all the required apparatus and chemicals to conduct both demonstration and practical.
Guest Room The college has guest house/waiting room facilities for visiting faculty and student family members.