Sri Renugambal College of Education, Tiruvannamalai

Sri Renugambal College of Education was started in 2004 is one of the most reputed colleges in Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu. About this affiliated college which recognised from the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is to deliver the quality education in the streams of teaching and physical education only. Located in a large piece of land of 5.

15 acres the college has all the places that could help a student excel in his/ her academics. Sri Renugambal College of Education takes a total of 218 students and has 15 faculty members to keep a strict check on the student’s progress. Sri Renugambal College has the following possibly the best facilities to support the learning process and development of the students.

With full inventory, the library is another knowledge centre for students as it provides host of educational materials. This aspect also show Colleges commitment to issue of technological development bearing in mind that the college has a good IT support hence the students are up to date on the recent technological advancements in the education sector.

For the sports enthusiastic individuals there is well-equipped gymnasium and also other sports amenities available in the institution. The college also has its health centre with first aid amenities to support the health of their students. Further, the campus opened an auditorium to accommodate events and seminars so as to entail an active academic and cultural life.

Sri Renugambal College of Education recognises four full time courses for undergraduates as well as post graduates in the discipline of education and physical education. Two under graduate programmes are offered in the college: Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) and Bachelor of Physical Education (B. P. Ed) with an intake capacity of one hundred students each.

For the scholars the university provides limited seats as follows Master of Education (M. Ed) – 50 and Master of Physical Education (M. P. Ed) – 40. All of these programmes take two years to accomplish and offer extensive education to the individuals who want to become teachers as well as physical education specialists.

The criteria of admission followed in Sri Renugambal College of Education has been formulated as one and is just, credible and free from bias as it propriocepts the policies of the State Government and the Union Territory administration besides the principles spelt by the Affiliating University. Admissions for B. Ed and M. Ed programmes are given both on merit in the qualifying examinations and entrance examination.

The selection process may also include other factors that are also provided under the current policies. Likewise for B. P. Ed and M. P. Ed programme the college does a level one assessment generally comprising of a written test, fitness test and interview along with percentage scored in the qualifying examination.

This approach also enhance selection of the most deserving and those with the passion for these specialised programmes. The college has an active alumni association to ensure that the alumni of the college are in touch with their college and at the same time to extend some opportunities for the student of the college and other alumni to network.

Eradicating the social inequities and bringing about quality education as its mission SREC has been set to positively fashion the contours of education professionals in the days to come.