JES College of Education, Visakhapatnam

JES College of Education in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, started in the year 2003. This is a co-education institute and one of the affiliated colleges whose goals and objectives are all regulated by the National Council for Teacher Education, thereby providing education of quality in teaching.

The institution has a compact campus of 1 acre, providing an environment strictly for learning and focusing on aspiring educators. This college does have a total student enrolment of 200 and a faculty strength of 16, therefore justifying a healthy student-teacher ratio for individualised attention to its students to learn and excel.

Other facilities provided to further enrich the learning experience of the students will include a comprehensive library acting as a knowledge centre, where appropriate resources are made available for the continuance of research and study.

The excellently developed IT infrastructure proves JES College of Education's commitment to modern education, helping the students to keep themselves updated about the current trends in the field of education. It also provides departmental laboratories for hands-on experiences, which are an essential part of developing practical teaching skills.

Holistic development is also stressed through sports facilities, where physical fitness and team spirit are inculcated in students. A cafeteria on campus meets the nutritional requirements of the staff and students, while a health centre with first-aid facilities looks after the well-being of the college community. JES College of Education currently offers one full-time course: the Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.

) programme. This two-year degree is designed to prepare students for successful careers in teaching, with an approved enrolment of 100 seats. The course of B. Ed. in JES College encompasses all dimensions of education theory and practice with the view to turn out a skilled and knowledgeable teacher who would then be prepared to make his or her impact effectively in this very field of education.

The admission procedure of JES College of Education is merit-based according to the rules laid down by the state government, UT administration, and the affiliated university. Students will be admitted based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination and/or entrance examination. The college may also adopt any other selection process as per the existing policies.

This procedure will ensure that only meritorious candidates who have a real urge to take up the teaching profession are admitted and given a chance to fulfil their aspirations.