Adi Sankara Training College, Kalady (Dist. Ernakulam) was established on 18th August 2005 under the management of Adi Sankara Trust registered as a public charitable trust on 30th July 1998.

It is one of the premier colleges established to impart & provide in the field of higher education for the deserving candidates and prove to be a milestone in the part of progress.
 
The college is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. It is recognized & approved by Government of Kerala & National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Bengaluru.

Accordingly, the institution has accomplished a great hold on the subject of philosophy. It tries to create a positive environment around its own with the best values and principles.

The main aim of the college is determined to provide the quality education to the future teachers. With the correct mix of technology and human touch, the college empowers the aspiring teachers to propagate education through the rungs of the society so that they serve the nation while making a satisfying career for themselves.

The college offers two years Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) course for those who have completed their graduation with minimum aggregate of 50% from any recognized university are eligible to apply for this course.

Students here are admitted who completed their graduation from recognized university with at least 50% marks in major or in aggregate at the Degree level. But Scheduled Castes (S.C.), Scheduled Tribes (S.T.) & (O.B.C) candidates are to be entitled with a relaxation 5% marks ineligibility for admission.

Short-term Courses: Computer Fundamentals:

The institute conducts a Computer Proficiency course for the B.Ed. students as part of equipping them with the most advanced technologies in the area of computer application in the process of teaching and learning.

Communicative English:

English as an international link language has attained greater significance today in the context of globalization.  Looking forward to the challenges that it poses for the teachers of today, the institute offers a Remedial English Course for all students of B.Ed. course.

The college has introduced a number of additional programmes to provide diverse learning experiences for the students:

• Course in Special Education    (6 hrs.)
• Course in Personality Development    (20 hrs.)
• Course in Models of Teaching (30 hrs.)
• Course in Value Education (20 hrs.)
• Course in Soft Skill Training (10 hrs.)

Vision:

• To perpetuate the teaching of Adi Sankaracharya and to nurture the Birthplace of the Acharya as a cultural citadel with a bearing on Dissemination of knowledge, Community Development, and Social Upliftment

Mission:

At Adisankara Training College, they are committed to providing a challenging, enriching and supportive learning environment, which will develop confidence and other character traits that will equip our students to contribute meaningfully to the society. They will maintain their tradition and their heritage while respecting the knowledge and intellect of others.

The following points summarize their mission:

• To develop high self-esteem, optimism and a commitment to personal excellence.
• To sustain an individual point of view, while respecting the rights and beliefs of others.
• To provide opportunities for students to participate actively in decision-making.
• To embrace diversity and live by a set of values consistent with the secularism.
• To develop a sense of cultural heritage and an understanding and appreciation of the multi-cultural nature of Indian Society and its place in the world.
• To develop a strong sense of social justice which translate into commitment to community service and action

Various teaching and learning techniques are being used by the faculty to impart knowledge and skills to students at Adi Sankara Training College, Kalady (Dist. Ernakulam) in its various departments.