About Us

Affiliation

Institutional affiliations and statutory recognitions that uphold the quality and credibility of teacher education at Meston.

Our Recognitions

Affiliated & Recognised by Statutory Bodies

Meston College of Education is affiliated to and recognised by leading national and state-level statutory bodies, ensuring our programmes meet the highest standards of teacher education.

Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University

Affiliated to TNTEU, Chennai — the apex body governing teacher education across Tamil Nadu — which oversees curriculum design, examination conduct, and conferment of degrees for all teacher education programmes.

University Affiliation

Government of Tamil Nadu

Recognised by the Government of Tamil Nadu since 1937 vide GO Ms.No.967 (Education & Public Health) and Letter Rc.No.23/D/37 of the Director of Public Instruction, Madras — a legacy spanning over eight decades.

State Recognition

National Council for Teacher Education

Recognised by NCTE (Southern Regional Office) for both B.Ed and M.Ed programmes, ensuring compliance with national norms, standards, and procedures for teacher preparation across India.

National Recognition

1937

Established

Over 88 years of service

4^th

NAAC Cycle

'A' Grade Accreditation

Statutory Bodies

Affiliated & Recognised

Official Orders

Govt. & NCTE Letters

Official Records

Government Orders & NCTE Letters

All recognitions are backed by official government orders and NCTE letters, maintained in the college's permanent records and available for verification upon request.

Official Reference Numbers — Affiliation & Recognition Documents

#	Issuing Authority	Reference Number	Date	Purpose	Status
1	Government of Tamil Nadu Education & Public Health Dept.	GO Ms.No.967, Education & Public Health	3 May 1937	Govt. Recognition	Active
2	Director of Public Instruction DPI, Madras	Letter Rc.No.23/D/37	8 May 1937	DPI Recognition	Active
3	NCTE – Southern Regional Office National Council for Teacher Education	F.SRO/NCTE/AOS00327/B.Ed/TN/2014-15/66512	26 May 2015	B.Ed Recognition	Active
4	NCTE – Southern Regional Office National Council for Teacher Education	F.SRO/NCTE/M.Ed/TN/2015/66203	31 May 2015	M.Ed Recognition	Active

All reference letters and government orders are preserved in the college's official records. Certified copies are available for verification upon request from the College Administration Office, Meston College of Education, #10/33, Westcott Road, Royapettah, Chennai – 600 014.

Accreditation & Status

NAAC Accreditation & Autonomous Status

The college holds autonomous status and has been consistently recognised for its quality by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.

NAAC Re-accreditation — 'A' Grade

Re-accredited at the 4th Cycle with an 'A' Grade by NAAC, the college stands among the premier teacher education institutions in Tamil Nadu, affirming excellence in academic quality, governance, research output, and student support systems.

Autonomous & Co-Education Institution

As an Autonomous institution, Meston College designs its own curriculum, conducts independent examinations, and confers degrees under TNTEU. It is also a Co-Education institution, welcoming both male and female students to all programmes.

Programmes Offered

The college offers B.Ed, M.Ed, M.Phil, and Ph.D programmes in Education — a complete academic pathway from undergraduate to doctoral-level teacher education under TNTEU affiliation.

Location & Accessibility

Located at #10/33, Westcott Road, Royapettah, Chennai – 600 014, the college is easily accessible from all major parts of the city, situated in the heart of Chennai's education district with excellent transport connectivity.