Rajendra Academy for Teachers Education, Burdwan

One of the premier teacher training institutions in the district of Burdwan, West Bengal, is Rajendra Academy for Teachers Education. Founded in the year 2009, the college was located in Gopalpur. It is an affiliated institution and NAAC-accredited. The institution has approval from NCTE and stretches over 1. 36 acres, with the academy offering three specialised courses in teacher education.

The institution has a very conducive student–teacher ratio with a total enrolment of 655 students and a faculty strength of 36. The institute has a number of modern facilities that aid in carrying out its education mission. A well-stocked library will serve as a knowledge hub with its rich collection of books, journals, and periodicals for the use of students and staff.

The IT infrastructure also makes available to the student the latest technology for the enrichment of the learning process. The academy provides sports facilities and a gym for the holistic development of students.

In the school, there are specialised laboratories like Art Craft, Math, Physical Science, Life Science, Geography, Language, Psychology, Music, and Physical Education labs where students can learn with practice. Boys' and girls' hostels are on the campus, which provide a comfortable stay for out-of-state students.

Healthy meals are provided in the cafeteria, with free transportation to all students and staff from several points. Rajendra Academy for Teachers Education offers a total of three full-time courses , all in the field of teacher education. The course strengths for B. Ed. , D. El. Ed. , and M. Ed. are 200, 150, and 50, respectively.

All programmes are of two-year duration, enabling comprehensive training for prospective teachers. Degree Name Total Number of Seats Total Fees B. Ed 200 Rs 100,000 D. El. Ed 150 Rs 96,000 M. Ed 50 Rs 150,000 Admission to Rajendra Academy for Teachers Education is based on merit, by marks obtained in the qualifying examinations and/or entrance test.

The institute adheres to the policies adopted by the state government/UT administration and the affiliated university pertaining to the selection of students.