Pillai College of Education and Research

Name

Pillai College of Education and Research

Legal name

Pillai College of Education and Research

Website

https://pcer.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Teacher Education and Business Administration)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Teacher education programs
• Higher education degrees
• Business administration studies
• Doctoral research programs
• Professional development courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. B.Ed. Tuition Fees: Revenue generated from Bachelor of Education program tuition fees. The college offers a two-year B.Ed. program with intake capacity of 100 students. Fees are structured according to government norms and disclosed through official fee structure documents.
2. B.B.A. Tuition Fees: Revenue from Bachelor of Business Administration program tuition fees. Students are admitted through CET and institute-level merit lists.
3. Ph.D. Program Fees: Revenue from Ph.D. Research Centre (Interdisciplinary Studies - Education) offering doctoral programs with separate admission and fee structure.
4. Add-on Courses and Professional Services: Revenue from value-added courses, enrichment programs, and professional development offerings for students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pillai College of Education and Research (PCER) is a private autonomous higher-education institution offering a two-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program with 100 annual intake seats, a three-year Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) program, and a Ph.D. Research Centre in Interdisciplinary Education Studies. The college also delivers add-on certificate courses, an e-learning platform for digital study materials, and publishes the TransAcademia International Journal for academic research dissemination.

Product overview

Pillai College of Education and Research (PCER) is an educational institution offering a portfolio of programs centered around teacher education and business administration. The core offerings include a two-year B.Ed. program (intake 100) and a B.B.A. degree, supplemented by a Ph.D. research center for interdisciplinary education studies. Add-on certificate courses and an e-learning platform extend the learning experience beyond traditional classroom instruction. The college also publishes the TransAcademia International Journal through its library.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) Two-year teacher education program with an intake capacity of 100 students, offered in English medium with permanent affiliation to the University of Mumbai. Designed for graduate students seeking teaching certification for secondary and higher secondary schools, including theory coursework and extensive internship in 10-12 partner schools.
• B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration) Three-year undergraduate degree program in business administration offered by the college for students seeking management education and corporate readiness, with admissions through CET and institute-level merit lists.
• Ph.D. Research Centre (Interdisciplinary Studies - Education) Doctoral research program in interdisciplinary education studies accepting applications from selected candidates, offering structured research guidance, thesis supervision, and academic career preparation aligned with University of Mumbai norms.
• Add-on Courses Supplementary certificate courses offered to enhance student skills and knowledge beyond the core curriculum, available to enrolled students.
• TransAcademia - International Journal Peer-reviewed international journal published by the college library for academic research dissemination in education and interdisciplinary studies.

Quantifiable outcome

• NAAC Grade 'A' with CGPA 3.13 in Cycle IV (2023)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• ICSSR (Indian Council of Social Science Research)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Partnership for research collaboration. PCER organized Online National Conference on 'Human-AI Collaboration: Redefining Skills and Competencies' in February 2026 under ICSSR support.
• University of MumbaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCER is permanently affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The affiliation covers B.Ed., B.B.A., and Ph.D. programs. The university provides academic oversight, curriculum guidelines, examination conduct, and degree conferral.
• NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational regulatory body for teacher education. NCTE recognition is essential for B.Ed. program approval and operations. PCER maintains NCTE compliance and submits periodic performance appraisal reports (PAR).
• DLLE (Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension), University of MumbaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtension partnership through which students participate in community service projects, surveys on social issues, and earn extension credits. PCER students conduct activities in schools and communities under DLLE umbrella including APY (Augmented Propagation of Youth) projects.
• Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur (SIBC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for women's empowerment and community development. PCER faculty are active SIBC members holding leadership positions. Jointly organize events like Jumble Sales, Fistful of Grains, women's rights programs, health awareness sessions, and skill development workshops. The club was chartered in 1997 with 21 dedicated members.
• Stree Mukti Sanghatana (SMS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partnership focused on women's empowerment and environmental sustainability. Joint initiatives include E-waste management sessions, waste management workshops, beach clean-up drives, National Girl Child Day celebrations, and premarital workshops.
• Mahatma Education Society (MES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization managing PCER and other educational institutions. MES provides institutional support, governance framework, and strategic direction. PCER is part of MES campus network including Panvel, New Panvel, Khanda, Rasayani, Gorai, and Chembur campuses.
• GlobalHunt FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborated with Women Development Cell for sessions on menstrual health and hygiene (February 2024). Unicharm India also partnered for the same initiative.
• Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for faculty development. Organized Faculty Development Programme on 'Gandhian Philosophy' for rural education enhancement.
• ArpanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIBC in association with Arpan conducted training on 'Understanding Child Sexual Abuse and Personal Safety Education (PSE) Programme' in October 2021.
• Rotary ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for health and wellness programs. Women Development Cell collaborated with Rotary Club for expert talk on 'Good Health and Well-being'.
• Various Schools in Mumbai RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with 10-12 schools for B.Ed. student internship and practice teaching programs. Students conduct lessons, co-curricular activities, and school surveys during their practical training. Schools include SIES School, The Somaiya School, and others in Greater Mumbai.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS): Larger Mumbai-based institution offering education programs (B.Ed./M.Ed.) alongside social work and other disciplines. Broader incumbent in education sector with overlapping teacher education offerings.
• SNDT Women's University (Department of Education): Larger women's university with a well-established B.Ed. and M.Ed. department in Mumbai. Comparable as a peer offering teacher education but operates as a full university rather than a single college.

Direct peers

• Lala Lajpatrai College of Education: Mumbai-based B.Ed. college with comparable scale, intake, and University of Mumbai affiliation. Direct peer in teacher education market.
• K.J. Somaiya College of Education: Mumbai-based B.Ed. college within the Somaiya Vidyavihar trust network, similar in structure to PCER as part of a larger educational society. Comparable scale and program offering.
• Chetana's College of Education: Mumbai-based B.Ed. college under the Chetana's trust network, offering teacher education with similar intake and University of Mumbai affiliation. Direct peer in same market.
• Nirmala Niketan College of Education: Mumbai-based B.Ed. college affiliated with University of Mumbai, focused on teacher education with comparable intake and program structure. Directly comparable as a peer B.Ed. institution.
• Bombay Teachers' Training College: Long-established Mumbai-based B.Ed. and D.Ed. college with similar intake and affiliation structure. Direct peer offering comparable teacher education programs.
• SIES College of Education: Mumbai-based B.Ed. college under the SIES trust, offering comparable teacher education programs with similar intake and regulatory profile. Directly comparable peer.
• St. Xavier's Institute of Education: Mumbai-based autonomous B.Ed. college offering two-year teacher education with similar intake scale and University of Mumbai affiliation. Directly comparable as a peer B.Ed. institution in the same geography.

Regional players

• Aditya College of Education (Aditya Group): Maharashtra-based B.Ed. college under Aditya Group, offering comparable teacher education programs in a broader regional geography. Regional peer with similar program structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PcerChembur
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/PCERChembur
• Facebookfacebook.com/pillaiuniversity
• Instagraminstagram.com/pillaiuniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pillaipcer

Compliance2 records

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Profiles7 records

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