The Nirmala Institute of Education Panaji Goa, a Secondary Teacher Education College was established in 1963 by the Society of the Daughters of the Heart of Mary in response to the then urgent need for trained teachers in post liberation Goa. The main goal of the Nirmala Institute of Education at that time was to provide the pedagogical bases for educational expansion through formal teacher education. This college, initially affiliated to the Bombay University, grew into a highly respected institution providing pre- and in-service teacher education to thousands of teachers. In 1985 it was affiliated to the newly established Goa University. Forty-six years from its inception the College continues to serve the community with dedication. It offers a variety of courses in Education Through the College, efforts have always been made to conscientize the Teacher-trainees and make them aware of the religious, social and economic situation of the Country.
Within the campus the Institute has two hostels available for students (ladies) Nirmala Instituteof Education  has identified a need to teach trainees the necessary skills for computer assisted learning so as to facilitate a renewal of the educational system in Goa towards learner directed classrooms away from the teacher directed factory schooling model. To this end Nirmala Institute of Education has invested substantially in a computer facility with the best there is to offer in hardware, software and computer training modules. This is a part of the ongoing commitment of the Institute to provide a client-driven service.

The Nirmala Education Society, which is the body that manages Nirmala Institute of Education provides other Educational Services and these include :

"Nirmala Institute of  Education forges ahead in the prime endeavour to instill a sense of vocation in teachers and professionals in allied fields; to empower them to achieve their highest potential through a spirit of commitment to standards of excellence and to nuture universal values that will lead to social transformation in the local, national and global context."

OUR MISSION GOALS

• To help prospective teachers discover and appreciate their unique vocation in society.

• To provide prospective teachers with a stimulating and catalytic environment that is both futuristic in outlook and holistic in perspective for the achievement of excellence.

• To provide theoretical knowledge interwoven with a repertoire of pedagogical practice, hands-on teaching experience and the inclusion of technology as a teaching and learning tool.

• To nurture in prospective teacher universal values that include a commitment to social justice and an understanding of the strengths and needs of a diverse student population.

• To re-vitalize education through partnership with different educational agencies and universities.

•  To draw out talents and creativity through varied co-curricular programmes.

NIRMALA  ANTHEM

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Nirmala Institute we salute you

Our Alma Mater' and our guide we applaud you

Hold our hands and lead us right

To the bright and shining light

Nirmala Institute we salute you.

1. Every minute here is measured

Every moment here is treasured

Enriching and fulfilling

Rewarding, stimulating

We hear your clarion call

As it echoes through the hall

Nirmala Institute we salute you.

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Nirmala Institute we salute you

Our Alma' MAter and our guide we applaud you

Hold our hands and lead us right

To the bright and shining light

Nirmala Institute we salute you.

2. With our vision and our mission

True to God and His creation

In humble supplication

With Zeal and inspiration

As we journey on our way

Bless us now Lord we pray

Nirmala Institute we salute you.

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Nirmala Institute we salute you.

Our Alma' Mater and our guide we applaud you

Hold our hands and lead us right

To the bright and shining light

Nirmala Institute we salute you.

Nirmala Institute we salute you.