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CICS College of Teacher Education

The CICS College of Teacher Education (B.Ed), located at Mathara in Kozhikode, began its functioning in the academic year 2005–06 as a pioneering institution for teacher training. The college was established by the Calicut Islamic Cultural Society (CICS), an organization founded in 1977 with a strong commitment to social service activities such as running orphanages, schools, and other welfare institutions in the region.

The college has official approvals from the Government of Kerala (G.O. (Ms) No.71/2004/H. Edn dated 30.06.2004) and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) (F.KL/SEC/N/153/SRO/NCTE/2004-2005/787 dated 23.02.2005). Later, the college received affiliation from the University of Calicut (GA 1/D3/1977/05 dated 23.05.2009).

In 2005,at it’s initial phase , the college functioned in a temporary building owned by CICS at M.G. Nagar, Mathara, offering 100 seats in the B.Ed programme with optional subjects such as English, Mathematics, Physical Science, Natural Science, and Social Science. A major milestone was achieved in 2009 when the institution obtained formal affiliation from the University of Calicut. Subsequently, in 2011, the college shifted to its own permanent three-storied building, with improved infrastructure and facilities.

The college obtained approval from the Government of Kerala (G.O. (Ms) No. 71/2004/H. Edn dated 30.06.2004) and recognition from the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) (F.KL/SEC/N/153/SRO/NCTE/2004-2005/787 dated 23.02.2005). Subsequently, the institution received affiliation from the University of Calicut (GA 1/D3/1977/05 dated 23.05.2009).
At its inception in 2005, the college functioned in a temporary building owned by CICS at M.G. Nagar, Mathara, offering 100 seats in the B.Ed. programme with optional subjects such as English, Mathematics, Physical Science, Natural Science, and Social Science. A major milestone was achieved in 2009 when the institution obtained formal affiliation from the University of Calicut. Later, in 2011, the college shifted to its own permanent three-storied building with enhanced infrastructure and academic facilities.
The college has been offering the two-year B.Ed. degree programme since 2015 and has been recognized as a Minority Educational Institution by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions, Government of India. The institution is committed to providing quality teacher education through qualified faculty, innovative teaching-learning practices, and infrastructure that exceeds the prescribed standards.
Situated in a serene and easily accessible location, the campus provides an ideal environment for academic excellence, professional growth, and holistic development, preparing future educators to meet the challenges of a dynamic educational landscape.