The college was established on July 20, 1960 as an ardous task of imparting teacher education to the weaker sections of the society. The college is situated at Moothakunnam on the banks of the mighty Periyar river in the Vicinity of the famous Sankaranarayana Temple. As the college is by the side of NH 17 and is just 4km away form Kodungallur the very famous ancient port town of Musiris, is easily accessable by road. The nearest railway station is at Irinjalakuda 15 km away. The calm and serene atmosphere is quite is conducive for intellectual pursuit.
In August 2005 a new course of elementary T.T.I. was started with an intake of 50 students.In the same academic year ie, in December our college started post graduate course in education, M.Ed with an intake of 25 students. The college has set up a tradition of its own with regard to the decorum and decency of its student teachers.
Alumni Commencement of SNM Training College dates back to 20-06-1960. The institution holds pride in its thousands of old student members who have made their marks of excellence in various fields of activities both nationally and internationally. Every year on the second Saturday of the month of January, the alumni meet is held in the college. Apart from this various batches of old students hold occasional gatherings during other times of year. The congregation serves as a uniting platform and discussion forum of alumni from across the world.
Boys Hostel The college provides hostels for boys with a special emphasis on cleanliness, comfort, and convenience. The hostels can accommodate around 100 boys. All the rooms are furnished.
Girls Hostel The college provides hostels for girls with special emphasis on cleanliness, comfort, and convenience. The hostels can accommodate around 100 girls. All the rooms are furnished.
Gym The college has a health and fitness center with all the facilities like multi-gym.
Library The college is having a large library with a total carpet area spreading of 339 square meters and an attached reading room with a 100square meter. There are about 21,262 books on various subjects which include 1500 reference books and 1800 textbooks. The Institution library subscribes around 20 journals including vernacular, English, and International Journals.
Sports The college has sports facilities available in the college. Playground for volleyball, shuttle and badminton, and Items of indoor games like chess, caroms, table tennis, billiards, and snooker table are made available. The college sports room is well equipped.
Cafeteria The college has Rectified the deficiency of the canteen in the college by providing special arrangements for refreshments to the staff and students of the college.
Auditorium The college has a Fully furnished Auditorium facility is provided by the college. The Auditorium is used for organizing state, national and international seminars.
HospitalMedical The college has a Medical and first aid facility are provided by the college. To check the health of B.Ed students, a free medical checkup is arranged every year.
WiFi The whole campus is equipped with internet connectivity in both Wi-Fi and LAN mode.
IT Infrastructure The college provides has Internet, E-mail facility is available besides the ICT lab. ICT Lab has a sufficient number of computers and 24 hours internet access. It has facilities for giving video lessons on various topics.
Classrooms The college has classrooms that are smart classrooms with TV monitors, visualizers, OHPs, LCD projectors, Laptops, and internet facilities enabling students to observe daily how and when to use technology for curriculum transactions.
Laboratories The college has a fully equipped science laboratory. They have 2 different laboratories for conducting Natural Science & Physical Science experiments.
Convenience Store The college has a convenience store facility for students. (like, photocopying facility & stationery, etc.)
Alumni Associations The college has a good networking for the alumni association.
Guest Room The college has guest house/waiting room facilities for visiting faculty and student family members.
