About the college

Recognised by NCTE · Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai. A member of the Indra Ganesan Group of Institutions.

Who we are

Indra Ganesan College of Education

Indra Ganesan College of Education (IGCE) is the first College of Education in Tiruchirappalli District. IGCE is a student-centred educational institution focused on academic excellence; it builds knowledge and develops the character of its students to help them achieve success in life and in their chosen profession. In addition to academics, discipline and ethics are part of every aspect of the IGCE experience, so that our graduates can lead organisations and drive positive change.

At a glance

Recognised by NCTE · Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai
The first College of Education in Tiruchirappalli District
B.Ed (intake 200) and M.Ed (intake 50), two years each
Campus at Manikandam on the Madurai Main Road, Tiruchirappalli
Part of the Indra Ganesan Group of Institutions, founded in 2005

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Our story

History and background

The Indra Ganesan Group of Institutions began in 2005 with the Indra Ganesan College of Education in Trichy - the first B.Ed college in the district. Its first B.Ed batch was 2005-06; since then more than 3,000 student teachers have graduated from the college, and over 100 of them have been university rank holders.

Vision

To inculcate the spirit of dedicated service among the future teaching generation and to provide ample opportunities to young people to equip themselves for secure employment.

Mission

To train student teachers to become dedicated, committed, intellectually well-developed, socially concerned, morally upright and spiritually oriented teachers.

Leadership

Messages

Chairman's message

Shri. T. Ganesan

Indra Ganesan College has recognised the subtle changes in training methodology and has adopted an innovative mode of leading the mind from knowledge to wisdom. We do not simply produce professionals, but create leaders who bring a positive attitude with mental, emotional and intellectual capacity and channel the human resource of the future towards success and accomplishment.

A very warm welcome to a unique centre of knowledge and its enhancement, par excellence.

Secretary's message

Er. G. Rajasekaran

Education is the ability to meet life's situations. With persistence and diligence laced with knowledge and intellect, one can soar to any height one desires. The thrust of education at Indra Ganesan Institutions is not only to produce degree holders but bright young men and women equipped to step into the world with an all-round development of personality. Our vision is to impart quality education in all core disciplines of knowledge by developing global leaders who are confident, smart, intelligent, gifted and engaged with life - from physics to football.

Director's message

Dr. G. Balakrishnan

The infrastructure has been developed with the most modern equipment, and provision has been made to upgrade it to keep pace with the technological advances of the time.

Indra Ganesan College has a team of highly qualified, experienced and dedicated faculty who devote their time not only to teaching but also to the overall development of the students. Faculty from other renowned institutions are invited to deliver guest lectures to help students go beyond the syllabus. We are confident that the students passing out of this college will be technically sound and confident, with good leadership skills.

What we offer

Indra Ganesan delivers

First B.Ed college in Trichy

Indra Ganesan College of Education is the first College of Education in Tiruchirappalli District, where the Indra Ganesan group began in 2005.

NCTE recognised, TNTEU affiliated

Recognised by the National Council for Teacher Education and affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai.

Teaching practice in reputed schools

Teaching practice with reputed government, aided and private schools; the college is located near many schools and has tie-ups with 25+ schools.

Results and rank holders

An average overall pass percentage of 97%, and over 100 university rank holders among our alumni.

Labs for teachers

Science, psychology, computer, educational technology, language and arts and craft labs.

Placement in schools

Every year our alumni are placed in renowned schools in and around the state; the best students are given internships and placement in the group's own SIGMA CBSE School.