Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University

Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University is a state university located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, which specialises in teachers' education. As on 2012, 665 colleges that are offering Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.) degree courses, are affiliated with the university. Some of these affiliated colleges are also offering Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree courses also.

History

The Government of Tamil Nadu enacted Act No.33 of 2008 to provide for the establishment and incorporation of Teachers Education University in the State of Tamil Nadu for promoting excellence in teachers education. Further the Act came into effect from 1 July 2008 by a Gazette Notification issued in G.O.M.S.256, Higher Education (K2) Department, dated 25.6.2008.

The Vice-chancellor post of the University is Prof.S.Thangasamy, Dr.S.Kalaichelvan is the present Registrar and Controller of the Examinations i/c.

TNTEU Uniques

The Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University is a unique University of this kind, for it is the first and only one University in India, which is solely established for promoting excellence in Teachers Education. It is going to introduce Two years course for B.Ed and M.Ed from the next academic year. Students and parents and general public are welcome enormously for this decision.

Fees structure

Fees structure prescribed by the Government of Tamil Nadu for B.Ed. and M.Ed. degree courses offered in the self-financing colleges of education affiliated under the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai.

Colleges of Education not accredited by the NAAC - B.Ed. - Rs.41,500/- Per Year;

Colleges of Education accredited by the NAAC - B.Ed. - Rs.46,500/- Per Year; M.Ed. - Rs.47,500/- Per Year

See also

• List of teacher education schools in India
• List of Tamil Nadu Government's Educational Institutions

References

External links

• 'Tamilnadu Teachers Education University, Chennai'
• 'List of Teacher Education Colleges in Tamil Nadu affiliated with TNTEU'