St. Thomas College of Teacher Education, Pala is a teacher education institution reaccredited with A+ Grade in March 2007 by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council).

It was established in 1957 and is also one of the pioneer institutions in the field of teacher education. It was started to meet a precise need, ie. to train teachers for the secondary and Higher Secondary  schools in our country. The idea was conceived and was made into reality by the then Bishop of the diocese of Pala, His Excellency Rt. Rev. Dr. Sebastian Vayalil. He was also the first patron of our institution. From 1981 to 2004 Rt.Rev.Mar. Joseph Pallickaparampil was our patron. His Excellency Mar. Joseph Kallarangattu is our present patron. Msgr. Enas Ottathengumkal  is the Manager and Sri Jose P Mattom is the Principal from the academic year 2009-10. From the academic year 2005-2006 we are offering B. Ed., M. Ed.and TTC course. Course also on self-financing mode.