About the College
The Government College of Education, Orathanad was established by the Government of Tamilnadu on 27th July 1957 as per the order No. Edn. G.O.M.S.No.1978, dated 31.10.1956. Previously it was affiliated to University of Madras and Bharathidasan University then the affiliation was transferred to Tamilnadu Teachers Education University, Chennai in 2008. This College became a post-graduate institution by starting M.Ed., course in 1980 with an intake of 10 students.
This College is having 3.115 Hectare land and sufficient infrastructure facilities including more than ten smart classrooms and a good Auditorium. The Old Student Association and the Parent-Teacher Association are giving remarkable support for the development of the college.
NCTE recognized this college to conduct 2 year B.Ed course with an intake of two units (100) from the academic year 2015-2016 and one unit (50) for M.Ed Course from the academic year 2016-2017.
This College was accredited at “B” Grade by NAAC. (2nd Cyle)