RUSA

MAR THEOPHILUS TRAINING COLLEGE

Mar Theophilus Training College, established in 1956 under the guidance of Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios. Our college is dedicated to shaping teachers with a well-rounded personality for effective community building. The college's mission is to cultivate teachers with a balanced personality and social consciousness, as reflected in its motto, "Dominus mea illuminatio "meaning "God is my light." Since, 1956 to the present, the College has successfully trained over ten thousand teachers. The institution currently comprises three departments: B.Ed., M.Ed., and Research. Presently, hundred students are enrolled in the B.Ed. program, 21 students in M.Ed stream and 68 students are actively engaged in research at Mar Theophilus Training College. Mar Theophilus Training College, extends whole hearted support in the activities of University of Kerala. The college has actively supported University of Kerala in various B.Ed. activities, and it has played a pivotal role in revision of syllables, the last two curriculum revisions were held in Mar Theophilus Training College. Since the year 2000, the college has been publishing a journal titled "Teacher Learner and Society." Additionally, Mar Theophilus Training College conducts National and International Seminars and workshops. Furthermore, the college has a rich history of organizing 5 International Seminars. Mar Theophilus Training College remains committed to its mission of producing educators with a holistic perspective and contributing significantly to the field of teacher education.

About RUSA Project

Administrative approval for Mar Theophilus Training College was received in 2019, with a total allocation of 2 Crore rupees from RUSA. Out of this amount, one crore rupees were utilized for the construction of new buildings, Rs 74 lakhs were sanctioned, and Rs 26 lakhs were drawn for the procurement of necessary materials. The fourth phase of building renovations has been successfully completed, and the construction of the new seminar hall has been finalized. The ongoing work on the multi-purpose hall is progressing, while the initiation of the skill lab project is pending. We are yet to receive an amount of Rs.50 lakh from the already sanctioned fund. The college continues to make strides in its infrastructural development, ensuring a conducive environment for education and skill enhancement.

Loksabha Constituency, Assembly Constituency & location details

Loksabha Constituency : Thiruvananthapuram

Assembly Constituency : Kazhakoottam

Location : Mar Ivanios Vidya Nagar, Nalanchira

Municipality-Corporation-Panchayat details

Corporation : Thiruvananthapuram

Contact details

Mar Ivanios Vidya Nagar, Nalanchira, Thiruvananthapuram – 15

Phone : 7907103185, 9447427507

Email : mttctvm15@gmail.com