Sonar Tori College of Education, Burdwan

Sonar Tori College of Education, Burdwan started in the 2012. It is one of the leading institutions in West Bengal that prepares teachers. Beautifully set up in the village of Balutia, in Purba Burdwan district, the co-educational college sprawls over a compact campus of 0. 7 acres. The affiliated college is recognized with the approval of NCTE, thus adhering to quality education.

Though presently, it has a strength of 184 students and a faculty of 16, the college still maintains an intimate learning atmosphere, allowing for personal attention and growth. The college is well-endowed with modern facilities to enhance the educational experience of the students. At the core of academic resources lies a well-stocked library, availing many sources of knowledge at the fingertips of the students.

The institution has well-equipped laboratories, which can be used as practical learning spaces for the aspiring teachers. The entire campus is Wi-Fi connected, keeping the students connected and enabled with digital resources. A spacious auditorium is provided for conducting seminars, cultural activities, and academic events that facilitate a lively campus life.

Sports facilities inculcate physical fitness and team spirit among the learners. The college also maintains a health center with first aid facilities; it puts student welfare on the frontline. The college has a cafeteria on campus that provides students with a resting ground where they can socialize.

With an active alumni association, the college is really committed to alumni relations, thereby helping in maintaining a strong network of past and present students. Sonar Tori College of Education has been emphasizing the implementation of quality teacher education. Only one full-time course is currently offered by the institution: the Bachelor of Education (B. Ed. ) program.

Being a two-year program with an approved intake of 100 students, it shows the potential of the college to raise many young future educators year after year. Degree Name Total Number of Seats B. Ed 100 Admissions to Sonar Tori College of Education are conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations framed by the state government, UGC, and the affiliating university.

Normally, admission is made on the basis of merit; that is, marks scored in the qualifying examination.