Bengal College of Teacher Education, Paschim Medinipur

Bengal College of Teacher Education, located in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, is the esteemed institution that moulds the future of Learning. Started in 2007, this affiliated college has been guiding aspiring educators for more than a decade. The focused curriculum in teacher education is offered with approval from the National Council for Teacher Education. This institute, on a 0.

74-acre campus, offers an intimate learning environment with only 345 enrolled students. The student-faculty ratio stands at 345 : 42—this gives students much-needed attention and quality instruction. The college has many varieties of facilities that have been designed for enhancing learning and to support the life of students.

It has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls to make the students feel comfortable in their stay in the hostels who come from far away places. A well-equipped library functions as the very nerve centre for the acquisition of knowledge, which is essential for a budding teacher.

The institution believes in all-round education and hence considers sports facilities necessary for the physical development of students in support of their mental growth. The institution has also put in place good IT infrastructure to help the students be more tuned to the digital aspects of teaching in modern education.

Added facilities include a cafeteria for refreshments, a health center equipped with first-aid amenities, an auditorium for events and seminars, laboratories for practical learning experiences in college, and a convenience store for daily needs. Bengal College of Teacher Education offers two regular courses in the field of Teacher Education: Bachelor of Education (B. Ed. ) and Master of Education (M. Ed. ).

Course Name Total Number of Seats Total Fees B. Ed 200 Rs 100,000 M. Ed 50 Rs 100,000 Bengal College of Teacher Education has laid down an admission procedure that is transparent and all-inclusive in nature. For B. Ed and M. Ed, admissions are made on a merit basis, based on the marks secured in the qualifying examination.

The College also reserves the right to conduct entrance examinations or follow other selection procedures set by the State Government of West Bengal and the affiliated University.