Universal Teacher Training Institute, Nagercoil is run by the Universal Educational and Charitable Trust.

The Institute offers Diploma in Teacher Education (D.T.Ed) for those who have completed Higher Secondary Education with a minimum marks of 50% marks in aggregate. Admissions are made on the basis of marks secured in the qualifying exam and as per norms prescribed by the University.

A variety of teaching and learning techniques are employed to impart knowledge and skills to students at Universal Teacher Training Institute in various department.

Universal Educational and Charitable Trust was established with a view to educate and help the poor and the needy by establishing educational institutions.

Moreover, a major concern is given to Muslims and Christian who are economically and educationally backward.