MMTTC (Formerly TLC)
Established in 1956, Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT), Coimbatore, is a Government-Aided Autonomous institution with a long-standing reputation for excellence in engineering education and research. The institute offers a broad spectrum of academic programs at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral levels, fostering both foundational learning and advanced research across multiple engineering disciplines.
CIT functions with the approval of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, and is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. Several of its academic programs have been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), underscoring the institute’s adherence to nationally recognized quality standards. In recognition of its academic leadership and faculty development initiatives, the Ministry of Education (formerly MHRD) has designated CIT as a Teaching Learning Centre under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT).
Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT)
The PMMMNMTT Mission is a comprehensive initiative designed to tackle the multifaceted challenges surrounding educators, the art of teaching, preparatory training, and continuous professional growth. A core priority of the mission is to close the existing divide between classroom teachers and teacher educators, creating clear pathways for experienced teachers to transition into roles where they can mentor and train the next generation of educators.
Administrative & Capacity Infrastructure:
- Unified Educational Strategy: Establishing a synchronized framework to holistically resolve deficiencies in teaching quality across all levels, from primary schooling to higher and technical education, by adopting world-class international standards.
- Institutional Capacity Building: Developing and reinforcing administrative mechanisms at both Central and State levels to expand disciplinary training capacities and implement regular excellence assessments for faculty.
- Empowerment through Training: Strengthening the expertise of teachers through diverse interventions, including initial training, re-training, and refresher courses that focus on pedagogical mastery, ICT integration, and technology-driven instruction.
About CIT – Teaching Learning Centre (TLC)
The TLC at Coimbatore Institute of Technology is committed to :
- Delivering foundational pedagogical training to early-career educators.
- Providing the Management Capacity Enhancement Programme (MCEP) for senior faculty.
- Introducing educators to modern, sophisticated techniques for student assessment and evaluation.
- Equipping teachers to provide comprehensive, well-rounded development for their students.
- Mentoring educators to uphold and model the highest ethical standards within the classroom.
Core Objectives
The Teaching Learning Centre strives to achieve the following :
- Technical Proficiency: Raising the standard of technical subject knowledge among educators throughout the region.
- Research and Advanced Learning: Inspiring faculty to pursue higher academic credentials and engage in meaningful research.
- Innovation Sharing: Providing a platform for the dissemination of original and creative project concepts.
- Curriculum Updates: Facilitating deep-dive discussions on the latest advancements and shifts within various academic disciplines.
- Instructional Delivery: Refining the effectiveness of teaching styles and professional presentation skills.
- Industry Alignment: Assisting in the creation of course materials that directly address the current needs of the industrial sector.
- Analytical Assessment: Executing rigorous result analysis both before and after training sessions to measure impact.
- Practical Support: Offering hands-on tutorials, specialized demonstrations tailored to teacher requirements, and essential training in time management.
Teaching Learning Centre Activities
Advisory Committee Members
| sno | aac composition as per the guidelines | position | nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VC/Head of the Institution of the Host Institution/Eminent Professor of Practice | Chair person | Dr.A.Rajeswari Principal, CIT |
| 2 | VC/Director HEI/Former VC/Former Director HEI from outside and one within the state | Member - 1 Member - 2 | Dr.D.Somayajulu Director, NIT Manipur Dr.C.Umarani Former Director(Research) Anna University, Chennai |
| 3 | One UGC nominee | Member | Prof. Srinivas Balli VC, Nrupathunga University Bangalore |
| 4 | Two Programme Directors of which one shall be from outside the state | Member - 1 Member - 2 | Dr.S.Senthil Nathan Programme Director, MMTTC Bharathidasan University Dr Joshith V P Programme Director, MMTTC Central University of Kerala |
| 5 | Two eminent Professors/HoDs of the Host Institute / HEI of professor of practice or practitioners or industry leaders | Member - 1 Member - 2 | Dr.S.Suja Professor/EEE & Dean (Academics), CIT Dr.P.Santhi Professor and Head Humanities, CIT |
| 6 | One Principal/ Former Principal of affiliated colleges | Member 1 | To be nominated |
| 7 | Programme Director | Member Secretary | Dr.V.Manikandan Professor / EEE , CIT |