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Al-Azhar Training College campus
Est.1999
Our Story

A Legacy of Shaping Inspiring Educators

Al-Azhar Training College was established with a singular vision — to build a generation of passionate, skilled and ethically grounded teachers capable of transforming society through the power of education.

Affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and recognised by NCTE, our college has consistently produced teachers who serve across Kerala and beyond. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification reflects an unwavering commitment to quality in every aspect of institutional life.

🎯 Academic Excellence
🤝 Inclusive Education
🌱 Holistic Growth
💡 Innovation & Research
🕊️ Values & Ethics
🌍 Community Service
Our Foundation

Vision, Mission & Objectives

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Vision

To emerge as a centre of excellence in teacher education by nurturing competent, compassionate, and committed educators who respond to the dynamic challenges of contemporary society through innovation, research, and service.

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Mission

To provide high-quality, value-based teacher education that develops professional competencies, fosters critical thinking, promotes inclusive practices, and instils a deep commitment to social responsibility and lifelong learning.

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Objectives

To develop pedagogical skills aligned with NEP 2020. To foster research aptitude and reflective teaching practices. To promote inclusive, technology-integrated education and build community consciousness among future teachers.

25+Years of Excellence
3000+Alumni Educators
20+Expert Faculty
100%Placement Support
ISO9001:2015 Certified
Dr, Jabimol. C . Maitheen

Dr, Jabimol. C . Maitheen

Principal
M.Com, M.Ed, MBA, NET, Ph.D

Al-Azhar Training College
Thodupuzha, Kerala

Principal's Message

A Message from the Principal

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world — and great teachers are the ones who wield it wisely."

Dear Students, Parents, and Well-wishers,

Welcome to Al-Azhar Training College. It is my privilege and honour to lead this esteemed institution, which has been at the forefront of teacher education in Kerala for over two and a half decades.

We believe that a great teacher is not simply a transmitter of information but a facilitator of growth — someone who inspires curiosity, fosters critical thinking, and nurtures the potential in every learner. At Al-Azhar, we work tirelessly to develop exactly these qualities through a rich blend of theory, practice, and real-world engagement.

With warm regards,
Dr, Jabimol. C . Maitheen
Principal, Al-Azhar Training College

Our People

Leadership, Faculty & Staff

Meet the dedicated team behind Al-Azhar Training College's tradition of excellence.

K M Moosa Management
K M Moosa
Chairman
Adv. K M Mijas Management
Adv. K M Mijas
Managing Director
Dr. K M Paijas Management
Dr. K M Paijas
Director
Dr. K M Rijas Management
Dr. K M Rijas
Director
Dr, Jabimol. C . Maitheen Management
Dr, Jabimol. C . Maitheen
Principal
M.Com, M.Ed, MBA, NET, Ph.D
Albin Thomas Faculty
Albin Thomas
Assistant Professor
M A M. Ed
Physical Science
Shajeermon V M Faculty
Shajeermon V M
Assistant Professor
M. A. M. Ed.
Arabic
Shintu Thankachan Faculty
Shintu Thankachan
Assistant Professor
M. A. M. Ed.
Hindi
Christina Sebastian Faculty
Christina Sebastian
Assistant Professor
M. Sc. M. Ed.
Natural Science
Sumi A M Faculty
Sumi A M
Assistant Professor
M. A. M. Ed
Malayalam
Titus Mathew Faculty
Titus Mathew
Assistant Professor
M. A. M. Ed
Psychology & Social Science
Kishore Ramachandran Faculty
Kishore Ramachandran
Assistant Professor
M. A. M. Ed.
English
Vishnu Babu Faculty
Vishnu Babu
Assistant Professor
M. A. M. Ed.
Malayalam
Sabitha M. S Faculty
Sabitha M. S
Assistant Professor
M. A. M. Ed.
Education
Josmy Sebastian Faculty
Josmy Sebastian
Assistant Professor
M. Sc. M. Ed.
Psychology
Geethu Vijayan Faculty
Geethu Vijayan
Assistant Professor
M. A. M. Ed.
Education
Jayalaksmi PV Faculty
Jayalaksmi PV
Assistant Professor
M. Sc. M. Ed.
Mathematics
Deepa V. K Staff
Deepa V. K
Librarian
Nisa K K Staff
Nisa K K
Office Superintendent
Raseena M. A Staff
Raseena M. A
Attender
Rosily George Staff
Rosily George
House keeping
Sheeba Nishad Staff
Sheeba Nishad
Lab Assistant
Campus & Facilities

Our Infrastructure

A campus designed to inspire — modern facilities for academic, cultural and co-curricular growth.

Al-Azhar Training College Library
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Library

A well-stocked library with over 10,000 volumes covering education, pedagogy, psychology and subject-specific resources.

Al-Azhar Training College Conference Hall
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Conference Hall

A modern conference hall equipped with audio-visual systems, ideal for faculty meetings, workshops and academic discussions.

Al-Azhar Training College Science Laboratory
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Science Laboratory

State-of-the-art science lab for Physics, Chemistry and Biology experiments supporting practical teacher training.

Al-Azhar Training College Smart Classroom
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Smart Classrooms

Spacious, ventilated smart classrooms with LCD projectors, interactive boards and ergonomic seating for effective learning.

Al-Azhar Training College Seminar Hall
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Seminar Hall

A spacious seminar hall for conferences, workshops and cultural programmes with modern audio-visual systems.

Al-Azhar Training College Sports Ground
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Sports & Recreation

Well-maintained sports grounds for cricket, football, volleyball and athletics plus indoor games and yoga space.

Recognised by KIRF Kerala Rankings 2025