Stella Matutina College of Education (SMCE) is the pioneer Institution in the field of teacher education. It is a full fledged college imparting programmes in B.Ed., M.Ed., M.Phil, and Ph.D., Degree courses. The College aim to improve the quality of school education in India, in general and Tamil Nadu in particular by producing quality women teachers. This college give students a foundation in the theoretical and practical aspects of teaching. In April 2000, the college was accorded 5-star accreditation for producing quality teachers, by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).Facts and Figures of Stella Matutina College of Education (SMCE):- Founded In 1961 NAAC accredited A Grade Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University Approved by NCTE and UGC. No. of Programme 10 Total On-Campus Strength Bachelor of Education- 200 Master of Education- 35 M.Phil.- 20 Library -17920 Books -45 Journals No. of Company Visited 17 No. of Students Placed 137 No. of Students