Sai College of Education, Nawanshahr

Sai College of Education, Nawanshahr, is one of the leading and consistently recognised institutions involved in imparting teacher training programme in Jadla, Nawanshahr-Punjab since 2004. This is a co-educational institution affiliated with the Punjab University through which the college aims at producing future teachers through its B. Ed programme.

Recognised by NAAC and affiliated to Osmania University and approved by NCTE, it inspires the institute to uphold high standard in teacher education. Located in a 5-acre land, the college has a total admission capacity of 420 students and employs total of 30 teachers thus making student-teacher ratios favourable for learning.

Sai College of Education has various facilities that make learning a efficient process for the college students. A spacious library contains syllabus books, encyclopedias and general books in English, Hindi and Punjabi, different journals and magazines etc. It also entails easy access to the resources through computerised library system.

For those who care about fitness, there is a traditional gym with personal trainer for sport dancing. The college also has health care as one of its focal areas as it avails a health centre with first aid to students. The sports amenities include a sports playground, indoor sports facility, table tennis, badminton, basketball, volleyball, and kho-kho.

To improve the college’s capabilities in respond to the technological innovation, the college offers staff and student computer laboratory with free and open access to the internet and Wi-Fi access at the campus. Sai College of Education offers a single full-time course, Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) programme.

This two - year programme has an approved intake of 200 students and is an indication of the institution’s strict policy on teacher education. The programme aims to provide the needed skills, content and teaching practice to those who wish to pursue a carrier in teaching. The college’s policy on consistent enrolment and course completion that it produces a good number of well-trained educators every year.

The admission process which is followed at Sai College of Education requires merit for the B. Ed Entrance Test of Punjab University. This helps in match applicant with suitable job by assessing their capacity and preparedness to take up teaching jobs. Sai College of Education has an active association of alumni who make sure that the college keeps a good rapport with the former students.

In addition to assisting in sharing experiences, this valuable network also offers feedback to constantly improve the performance of the college and sustain it’s status in teacher education.