About
OfficialV.O.C. College of Education is a teacher education institution in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, offering B.Ed, M.Ed, M.Phil and Ph.D programmes.
- Established in 1955
- Address: Palayamkottai Road, Thoothukudi-628-008
- NAAC B++ accreditation
- 224 enrolled students
- 14 courses and 6 departments
- 11 research scholars
About
V.O.C. College of Education is located on Palayamkottai Road, Thoothukudi-628-008. The college was started in 1955 as part of the V.O.Chidambaram Pillai Educational Society. Its mission is to inspire creativity and foster excellence by providing the right academic ambience.
History
The V.O.Chidambaram Pillai Educational Society was formed under the leadership of Kulapathi Shri. A.P.C. Veerabahu B.A., just two days before independence on 13 August 1947. The college was formally opened by the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Shri. K. Kamaraj, on 5 July 1955. The Department of History was started along with the college's inception in 1955.
Academics
The college offers B.Ed, M.Ed, M.Phil and Ph.D programmes. Its stated aim is to produce well-informed, employable and adaptable student teachers with a broad skill base and a capacity for life-long learning and challenges. The homepage lists 224 enrolled students, 14 courses, 6 departments and 11 research scholars. Dr. G. Rajadhurai and Dr. C. Thanavathi obtained doctoral degrees in Education.
Campus & Facilities
The college library includes the Kulapathy A.P.C. Veerabahu Library, a reading room, a competitive examinations cell, a back volumes of journals section, a dissertation section, a journal section, a gift books section and a computer room. It also provides INFLIBNET N-List e-Resources access and displays staff publications.
Recognition
The NAAC B accreditation was valid up to 2 July 2018.
Quick stats
Courses offered
11
Avg placements
₹2.85 lakh / yr
Total intake
100
Hostel
No
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources