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About DIET Chennai
District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Chennai
Established in 1990, the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Chennai, located at the historic Lady Willingdon Campus, has been a cornerstone in the realm of teacher education in Tamil Nadu. Founded with the support of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, and approved by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Bangalore, DIET Chennai commenced its journey with an initial intake of 50 students for the Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) program. This capacity was subsequently doubled to 100 students per year, reflecting its growing prominence and commitment to nurturing quality educators.
Dr. S. Shameem
Principal, DIET, Chennai
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District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Chennai, located in the historic Lady Willingdon Campus, has been a pivotal institution in shaping quality teacher education since its establishment in 1990. As a premier teacher education institute functioning under the Department of School Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, DIET Chennai is dedicated to strengthening the academic foundation of school education across all levels within the district.
We are committed to solving educational challenges at the grassroots through research-based interventions, academic outreach, and continuous teacher development programs. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and reflective learning environment that empowers educators, uplifts students, and contributes meaningfully to the progress of school education in Chennai district.
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26FEB 2025Prevention of child sexual abuse: In-service teacher training for primary teachers
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12FEB 2025Educational video creation for Manarkeni app.
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21JAN 2025Conduct of State Leve Achievement Survey (SLAS) in Chennai
