History of The College

Mannargudi or Raja Mannarkoil which derives its name from the Presiding Deity of the town Sri Rajagopalaswamy is a century old Municipality in the heart of the old undivided Thanjavur District and which is now one of the important towns of Thiruvarur district.

The STET College of Education for Women Sundarakkottai has got its name from the divine deity of Sri Sengamalathayaar, the divine consort of Sri Rajagobal Sami. Our B.Ed college was started in the academic year 2004-05 with the permitted strength of one hundred students and Thirteen (13) Teaching faculty members.  This college is in possession of excellent infrastructure facilities, laboratory and library facilities.  There is one graduate librarian working in this college exclusive for the use of B.Ed. students and staff. Every year the college has produced excellent results is the university examinations.  Each and every year a large number of students have passed in the TRB and TET examinations.

Our Managing Trustee Dr. V. Dhivaharan as his name indicates has brought light to educate the women especially to dispel the darkness of ignorance.
Dr. V. Dhivaharan whose educational ideas are firmly rooted in the traditional culture of our country is a man of eminence and an epitome of efficiency. The College was started on 2004-2005 academic year because of his tireless hard work.

The College has as its motto ‘’ARISE AWAKE AND STOP NOT TILL THE GOAL IS REACHED”, one of the world famous utterances of Swami Vivekananda who was born to regenerate India. The College will prove worthy of such a noble motto. The students will prove themselves to be the strong pillars of a glorious future in India.

Education in its real sense aims not merely at the enlargement of intellectual horizons but also at imparting culture and refinement, marking us conscious of our moral and social responsibilities. The College offers useful job oriented courses with the grace of the Divine Mother and it strives hard to adopt the golden words of Swami Vivekananda.’’Educate our women first and leave them to themselves’’.

The students are selected for admission on merit basis ad hiring to the rules and regulations of government regarding communal quota system.

The fee is collected from the students only the amount prescribed by Government year by year. Besides teaching the regular subjects for B.Ed. students, extra curricular activities are being carried out under the guidance of qualified staff members. National Service Scheme, Red Ribbon Club and Youth Red Cross Society are in vogue. Cultural programmes are given by the students on relevant days. Sports and games, literary and elocution competitions are held systematically.