Kayamkulam an important town in Alappuzha District – Land of Back Waters has a great historical and cultural relevance. Kayamkulam in the historic notation is mentioned in terms of Kayamkulamkingdom.It was a maritime trade centre of central Travancore. The agricultural heritage gave the title “Onattukara”. Now the place is an important Educational Centre having institutions directly run both by the Govt. and other social organizations.
For many decades Teacher education courses were limited to a few Govt./aided colleges. Thus the number of seats was limited and many graduates were deprived of opportunity. University of Kerala took an initiative to give opportunity based on academic merit and keeping reservation norms suggested by government established Kerala University Centers of teacher education in 1990.
During the first spell 4 centers were started at Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Adoor and Alappuzha. KUCTE Kayamkulam is established in 1997 and students were admitted for seven disciplines viz., Arabic, English, Hindi, Physical science, social science, Natural Science and mathematics. The development is a joint venture by University of Kerala and Govt. of Kerala. The Institutions like Govt High School, Govt higher secondary School and UP school provide an environment of School Complex and ensures the smooth conduct of Pedagogic practices. Presently, the Bachelor of Education course is being provided in five disciplines viz., Hindi, Arabic, Natural Science, Social Science and Physical Science. Besides academic activities co-curricular and community based activities enriches education of prospective teachers.
Since its inception, the College has achieved considerable heights in academic excellence and extra-curricular perfection. Students from all parts of Kerala are studying in this College, creating an atmosphere of a miniature Kerala in the heart of the historic Kayamkulam town. The faculties with talents in their individual areas of expertise are committed to furthering the education of our outstanding students. There are supportive staff, state-of the-art facilities and strong relations maintained with local schools and community agencies. The main goal is to carve out good teachers and to equip them with the right combination of knowledge, skills and understanding to be an excellent teacher in any school setting.
Year wise details Of The Students Passed Out
Sl.no | Year | Name of student | Optional | Marks Secured |
| 1 | 1997-98 | Sonia Rose Daniel | Physical science | 729 |
| 2 | 1998-99 | Sumayya | Arabic | 751 |
| 3 | 1999-2000 | Geethe Devi | Natural Science | 716 |
| 4 | 2000-01 | Sini T V | Natural Science | 717 |
| 5 | 2001-02 | Sheena U | Mathematics | 748 |
| 6 | 2002-03 | Preethi Abraham | Natural Science | 748 |
| 7 | 2004-05 | Resmi Vikram | Natural Science | 827 |
| 8 | 2005-06 | Nisa U | Mathematics | 823 |
| 9 | 2006-07 | Preetha P | Natural Science | 819 |
| 10 | 2007-08 | Saritha S | Physical Science | 805 |
| 11 | 2008-09 | Thushara | Natural Science | 799 |
| 12 | 2009-10 | Nithya Gopinath | Physical Science | 823 |
| 13 | 2010-11 | Darsana | English | 831 |
| 14 | 2011-12 | Viji Krishnan | Mathematics | 806 |
| 15 | 2012-13 | Fathima mol | English | 864 |
| 16 | 2013-14 | Bhavya V | Mathematics | 945 |
Details Of The Students Passed Out, Cleared Tet and Got Employment In Govt. Or Private Institutions
| SL.NO | NAME OF STUDENT PASSED OUT WITH YEAR OF PASSIN | NO. OF STUDENT CLEAR TET | NO. OF S GOT EMP. PRIVATE | NO. OF S GOT EMP GOVERNMENT |
| 1. | 192/196,1997-1998 | – | 43 | 4 |
| 2. | 232/239, 1998-1999 | – | 54 | 6 |
| 3. | 177/179, 1999-2000 | – | 66 | 7 |
| 4. | 178/180-2000-2001 | – | 57 | 6 |
| 5. | 175/180,2001-2002 | – | 36 | 5 |
| 6. | 180/180,2002-2003 | – | 45 | 7 |
| 7. | 160/163,2004-2005 | – | 55 | 3 |
| 8. | 162/165,2005-2006 | – | 33 | 6 |
| 9. | 164/165,2006-2007 | – | 44 | 7 |
| 10. | 164/164,2007-2008 | – | 32 | 4 |
| 11. | 159/165,2008-2009 | – | 44 | 3 |
| 12. | 157/160,2009-2010 | – | 39 | 6 |
| 13. | 112/135,2010-2011 | – | 29 | 5 |
| 14. | 157/165,2011-2012 | – | 38 | 3 |
| 15. | 161/165,2012-2013 | – | 33 | 4 |
| 16. | 147/162,2013-2014 | – | 26 | 4 |