SVB's Saraswathi College of Education and Research, Thane

Saraswathi College of Education and Research in Dombivli, Maharashtra, was established in the year 2004. The institution is known to be a women's college that has focused its specialisation on teacher education. Supporting future educators is also a commitment the college has.

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accredited college is affiliated to the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). A compact 5-acre campus currently houses 107 students and a faculty strength of 5 dedicated educators. Saraswathi College caters to the all-round growth of its students with more than just a plethora of facilities that enhance learning as well as impart personal growth.

It carries an enormous stock of 5,906 titles made up of 3,551 titles and 107 references besides 12 periodicals to enable students to keep abreast of the latest education researches. For physical fitness, the institution has a gym and sports facilities made up of a spacious ground for outdoor activities, a dedicated space for indoor games, etc.

The college infrastructure boasts internet-enabled computers for the students to prepare presentations and to evolve lesson plans and to access current information. Events and seminars are arranged in the air-conditioned Jagadguru Shankaracharya Shri Jayendra Saraswathi Auditorium with a seating capacity of 500 persons.

Clean and hygienic canteen facilities are being provided, and subject-wise laboratories along with a health centre equipped with first-aid facility are there. The hostel is also there for women. Saraswathi College of Education and Research, SVB offers one major course: the two year full time B. Ed programme that shapes qualified and eager teachers. B. Ed forms the main programme which the college offers to students.

The institute has approved 100 seats to this programme. The institution focuses sharply on this one specialised course which enables concentrated efforts in quality teacher education to flow into the graduate outputs and ascertain that they are ready for their next destination in the education sector.

Saraswathi College of Education and Research, SVB accepts students through strict merit-based and rigorous admission processes. Applicants need to appear for the Common Entrance Test (MH CET ) and the English Language Content Test (ELCT). Such assessments provide necessary yardsticks in the selection process, so that only the best candidates can come into B. Ed course.

Saraswathi College of Education and Research in an all women's college like SVB acts as a training institute for female teachers, contributing greatly to gender diversity in teaching professions.