St. John’s College of Education is the first Co-Educational training College which is started in 2009 after the bifurcation of Diocese of Tirunelveli. “Joyfully Enrich, Enhance and Enlighten” is the College Motto. As a Christian Minority Institution the primary aim of this institution is to train the budding youth teacher-trainers in Christian values and principles with the love of wisdom and knowledge and a broad vision of national development into committed teachers. The ultimate aim of this institution is to mould the Teacher-trainees for the greater mission of social change and the cause of social justice. The College is situated in pleasant and natural surroundings. The College will admit boys and girls without any discretion of caste or creed. All the students are expected to learn joyfully and get themselves enlightened and enriched in order to enlighten and enrich the society. St. John’s College of Education, Palayamkottai is an additional feather to the cap of the TDTA, that was approved by National Council for Teacher Education, New Delhi in the year 2008 and affiliated to Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University, Chennai in the year 2009. Owing to the tireless and dauntless endeavours of our revered former Bishop the Rt.Rev.Dr.S. Jeyapaul David, the dream of starting a Co-Educational College of Education in the heart of the town became a reality. Now under the patronage and chairmanship of our revered Bishop in Tirunelveli, the Rt. Rev. Dr. J. J. Christdoss, our College is marching towards the goal of attaining the ultimate objective of producing competent and dedicated teachers who will serve as agents of social change as they emerge from our College, imbibed with moral, spiritual and eternal values.
Candidates with the following marks in the Bachelor’s Degree are eligible for admission to the course. Marks in Part III and Allied of UG Course for the following Community/Category.
Community/Category:
OC: 50%
BC: 45%
MBC/DNC: 43%
SC/ST: 40%
In the case of physically or visually challenged candidates, a minimum pass in the degree is enough.
Boys Hostel The College hostel situated on the College campus accommodates only male students who need hostel accommodation. Students willing to join the hostel must apply separately for admission to the hostels. Application forms can be obtained from the College Management Office.
Girls Hostel Sharon Hall is the hostel for the women students. After getting admission to the College, students willing to join the hostel must apply separately for admission to the hostels. Application forms can be obtained from the College Management Office.
Gym The college has a Gym facility for the students.
Library The College has a History of SJC Library begins from its origin in 1878. The SJC Library, for the most part, takes into account the requirements of the students and staff of the College. The Library was significantly expanded by the liberal blessing from Bishop Western’s Library in 1939. Another enhancement was made in 1946. Daniel Thomas, a graduate class of SJC, exhibited more than one thousand significant books from his own accumulation to the library. In 1960, the new library structures were built with the heavenly give from the UGC’s aid of the One Lakh rupee. The present Accession Register was introduced that year. The Library can suit in excess of 180 students at any given moment. It is furnished with a wideband Internet likewise Open Access System is being pursued.
Sports The college has sports facilities for all students.
Cafeteria The College has a Spacious Canteen. The canteen serves refreshments, breakfast, and Lunch at affordable prices. It is of immense help for the day-scholars who come from long distances. Students can visit the canteen during their free hours to refresh themselves. The canteen remains open on all working days.
Auditorium The college has an auditorium facility for events and seminars.
IT Infrastructure The college has an excellent IT Infrastructure facility for the students.
Laboratories The college has a departmental-based laboratory facility for the students.
Guest Room The college has guest house/waiting room facilities for visiting faculty and student family members.