St John's College of Education, Prakasam

St. John's College of Education is one of the premier institutions of teacher education located in Cumbum, Prakasam District of Andhra Pradesh. Set up in the year 2003, this co-educational college has been shaping the future of would-be educators for nearly two decades.

Having an affiliation implies being guided by a larger university that makes sure all institutional activities are carried out strictly in line with the standardised educational norms. This college has been granted recognition by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) for its sincere commitment towards offering quality teacher training programmes. St.

John's College of Education campus is well-equipped with adequate facilities to enhance students' learning experience. The library of the college acts as a quality resource centre through which students have access to a wide range of informative materials and literature on education. The institution has a series of departmental laboratories for practicals and experiments carried out by learners.

The college maintains a good IT infrastructure to be in line with the importance of integrating technology in the present day and age of learning. Sports facilities are maintained for the overall holistic development of the learners, inculcating the habit of physical fitness and team spirit. Presently, St. John's College of Education has on offer a single core course offered, that is, the Bachelor of Education (B.

Ed. ) programme. This is a two-year training course offered full-time to the would-be teachers. This results in a focused and personalised learning experience for the learners; therefore, the approved intake for this programme is 50. The admission process for this course in St.

John's College of Education is directly controlled by the government of the state, the UT administration, and, under the norms of the affiliated university, entrance is purely on a merit basis. Available here, admission is provided based on the results that the student obtains in the qualifying examination, such as the undergraduate degrees.

In a few colleges, an entrance examination or any other admission process may also be carried out as a component of the admission process.