Mahatma Gandhi College, Raipur

Mahatma Gandhi College was founded in Raipur in the year 2004. This affiliated college is situated in the centre of Chhattisgarh's capital city. Behind Gurudwara, Station Road, this co-educational institution is stretched over a compact campus of 0 acres. The college, approved by NCTE, offers two full-time courses : B. Ed and PGDCA.

With a total student enrolement of 240 and a faculty strength of 21, Mahatma Gandhi College provides an atmosphere for focused learning. This passion for education echoes through the diversity of courses being offered and the modern facilities to match, this has made the institution a prominent choice for any aspiring educator and IT professional in the state.

Mahatma Gandhi College has many facilities that make the learning environment fulfilling and support the academic pursuits of students. It has a college library that serves as a knowledge centre by facilitating students with various educational resources. The students who are enthusiastic about fitness can avail the facility of a gym that is well-equipped on campus.

The health care of students is also taken care of by the college through a medical facility where first-aid services are rendered. There are also sports facilities available for the sports lovers to spend their time in, striking a balance between education and physical activity.

Evidence of its commitment to technology is reflected in the good IT infrastructure that keeps students connected and updated with modern learning tools. A cafeteria within the campus caters to dietary requirements of staff and students alike and helps add a sense of community.

The college also has an auditorium that provides a good venue for various academic and cultural events, seminars, performances, and gatherings. Apart from this, department-based laboratories are attached to many courses to provide hands-on learning processes for the development of practical skills. The academic programmes of Mahatma Gandhi College aids to two different streams of education.

Two full-time courses provided by this institution include the two-year B. Ed. and one-year PGDCA. The B. Ed. course with approved intake of 100 students aims at shaping future teachers, while the PGDCA course with an intake of 40 students equips learners with advanced computer skills.

All these programmes reflect the basic objectives of the college, that go toward teacher training and IT education which are two significant areas of concern in today's educational and technological scenario. Course Name Total Number of Seats B. Ed 100 PGDCA 40 Admission to Mahatma Gandhi College depends on the course for which one applies. The merit-based admission procedure into the B. Ed.

course is in accordance with the marks scored at the qualifying examination and/or entrance examination. The institute's admission policy adheres to the directives of the state government and the affiliated university. The commitment of the college towards easily accessible education is visible.

Being an institution approved by the NCTE, Mahatma Gandhi College maintains standards in keeping with national educational policies, and thus assures quality teacher education in the area.