Kharagpur Vision Academy, Paschim Medinipur

Kharagpur Vision Academy was established in the year 2016 in the state of Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal. The college includes this co-educational institute that imparts education, especially in the segment of teacher education to be recognised by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). It is set in a compact campus area of 0.

999 acres and offers intake of two different full-time courses to a combined student enrolment of 328. It has a faculty of 16 members, which makes the student-to-teaching strength ratio modest.

The basic ethos behind the establishment of the Kharagpur Vision Academy is to provide a very special brand of education that educates and moves the student towards his or her aim in a very satisfying way with the careers that these courses cater to. The academy also boasts of providing various facilities so as to enrich the learning experiences for the students.

In addition, it provides a well-equipped library with spacious reading rooms, offering a great deal of texts, references, and journals related to teacher education programs.

The institute has provided spacious laboratories for practical training in various disciplines, including Information Technology, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Social Science, Language, Art & Craft, Psychology, and Education Technology. Besides, the common room has been furnished for engaging students in recreational activities such as badminton, volleyball, carom, cricket, and chess.

The institute's multipurpose auditorium shelters multiple functions and activities; its cafeteria serves hygienic meals with taste under its wings. Kharagpur Vision Academy also provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls, making students feel at ease living away from home. Currently, Kharagpur Vision Academy is offering two full-time courses: Bachelor of Education (B.

Ed) and Diploma in Elementary Education (D. El. Ed). Both programs are set for a two-year duration, therefore making students well prepared for teaching at different levels of education. The approved intake is a total of 200 students for any one academic year. These courses would prepare students for teaching in schools by developing their pedagogical skills and knowledge of subjects alongside practical experience.

Degree Name Total No of Seats B. Ed 100 D. El. Ed. 100 The criterion for admission to the Kharagpur Vision Academy is strictly merit, which should be duly judged on the basis of marks obtained at the qualifying examination or entrance examination. A candidate should have passed a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university at the time of admission. The D. El. Ed.

program generally makes it compulsory that candidates have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination.