Nova College of Physical Education, West Godavari

Nova College of Physical Education, Jangareddigudem, came into existence in 2012, and it emphasises physical education exclusively. This college is situated in West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, and the college provides intensive courses in sports and physical fitness.

The institute is recognised by the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993 which makes it follow the guidelines of the council for teacher education in the country. The college is affiliated with Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry . Nova College is located on an 8-acre campus where would-be physical education professionals are offered a suitable learning environment.

The college has 47 learners enrolled, but it employs 16 faculty members, which provides an appropriate learner-to-teacher ratio that is a compromise with the quality of the teaching and learning process. Nova College of Physical Education has a variety of facilities that have been provided and are of great benefit to the learners.

The campus has a separately located hostel for boys and girls with a total capacity of 450 and 250 students, respectively. These residential facilities have the purified mineral water system and good security and safety personnel and security warden belts. The college library is large, fully equipped and containing a wide range of books, journals and other printed and electronic resources.

They include services which make available physical and electronic books and other literature to the diverse learners and academicians. to meet the physical training and recreational needs, Nova College offers a fitness centre and sports and other related amenities. The campus also has a canteen to provide tasty and healthy food to the students in a clean environment, for the male and female students separately.

Nova College of Physical Education offers one primary course: the Bachelor of Physical Education (B. P. Ed). This course takes two years and is meant to provide students with necessary attributes needed to work as physical education teachers and sports coaches.

Originally, the college had permission for the intake of 100 students for this course to signify the college’s ability to produce multiple qualified physical education personnel in the near future. The college's specialised orientation toward physical education training gives an indication of its concern for creating better employable and qualified graduates in the speciality area of physical education.

Degree Name Total Number of Seats Eligibility Criteria B. P.

Ed 100 (i) Completed Bachelor's in any stream with participation in inter-zonal/district/state competition along with a minimum of 50% marks Or (ii) Bachelor's in physical education with at least 45% mark Or (iii) Bachelor's in any stream with at least 45% mark and physical education as compulsory subject Nova College of Physical Education has few standards regarding admission, as it follows the rules and regulations of the state government and the university to which it is affiliated.

Entrance examination is carried out with prospective students sitting for a written test, fitness test, and interview. This is the selection criteria that the college also takes into consideration: the percentage scored in the qualifying examination.