Becoming a teacher in coastal Karnataka
An independent guide to the B.Ed. and M.Ed. programmes, and the story of St Ann's College of Education, Mangaluru: one of Karnataka's oldest teacher-training colleges, which has prepared teachers since July 1943.
Read the B.Ed. guideExplore the St Ann's heritageWhat you will find here
For several years stannsedu.com was the web address of St Ann's College of Education (Autonomous), Mangaluru. That website is no longer online at this address. The domain now hosts this independent reference, written for students, alumni and families who want to understand teacher education in the region and the history behind one of its best-known colleges.
St Ann's heritage
Founded in 1943, recognised by the UGC, re-accredited by NAAC with an "A" grade and autonomous since 2007–08. The milestones, the motto and what the campus offers.
Read the profile →B.Ed. course guide
Eligibility, the four-semester structure, school internship, practice teaching and the skills you build on the two-year Bachelor of Education.
Open the guide →M.Ed. course guide
What the Master of Education covers: research methods, specialisations, dissertation work, and the careers it leads to in teacher education.
Open the guide →History of teacher education
From the first "normal schools" to the Mudaliar Commission, the NCTE and the 2020 National Education Policy, and where Mangaluru fits in.
Read the history →A short history of St Ann's College of Education
St Ann's College of Education opens in Mangaluru under the Apostolic Carmel sisters. It is often described as the first private teacher-training college in Karnataka.
Recognised by the University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956.
The college celebrates its Golden Jubilee and receives UGC recognition under Section 12(B).
An Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) is set up to guide quality work for NAAC.
The college is granted autonomous status while staying affiliated to Mangalore University.
Re-accredited by NAAC in its third cycle with an "A" grade (CGPA 3.71 out of 4).
The 75th year since the college was founded: its Platinum Jubilee.
Quick answers
Is this the official website of St Ann's College of Education?
No. This is an independent information site. It does not take applications or fees, and it does not issue certificates, results or notices. For anything official, contact the college or Mangalore University directly.
How long is a B.Ed. in Karnataka?
Two years (four semesters), the same as across India since the NCTE Regulations of 2014. The course includes a substantial school internship. See the B.Ed. guide.
Who can apply for a B.Ed.?
Graduates (and postgraduates) with the minimum aggregate marks set by NCTE and the state, usually 50%, with relaxation for reserved categories. Check the current year's admission notification for exact rules.
What can I do after an M.Ed.?
An M.Ed. qualifies you for teacher-educator posts in colleges of education (together with NET/SET where required), curriculum and assessment work, educational research and a Ph.D. in Education. See the M.Ed. guide.
Where was St Ann's College of Education located?
On Rosario Church Road, opposite the Head Post Office, in central Mangaluru (Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka 575001), near the historic Rosario Cathedral.