Umamaheswaranar College of Education, Thanjavur

Umamaheswaranar College of Education a private college at Thanjavur affiliated to Tamil Nadu was established in the year 2005. It is a coeducational college recognised by NCTE involving the teaching of teachers for demonstrating its specialties. It is a campus-based college, established on around 5. 27 acre of land; out of which 140 students are being enroled at this college and 13 faculty members are working here.

The institute awards only one final qualification; the Bachelor of Education (B. Ed); it has an approved admission capacity of one hundred students, a move that shows the institute’s strategic objective of training teachers. Umamaheswaranar College of Education has several facilities that would improve the learning ability of the students.

A variety of facilities include a library containing all types of books to gain knowledge, departmental laboratories for practical experience. There is also a facility in the campus to conduct seminars and other events intended for an auditorium. This Institution has taken care of the social needs of students, this campus has a cafeteria where students can get food.

The college also focuses on the use of IT and its resources with a good blend on the overall Information Technology. Students make use of playing fields for their physical accessibility. Also, the institute has hostels for the male and female students, which will afford convenient accommodation for those from other parts of the country.

Umamaheswaranar College of Education teaches only one full-time course which is the two-year Bachelors in Education (B. Ed) . This focused approach makes it possible for the institution to direct its resources and brain power in developing quality teacher education. The B. Ed has been approved for 100 intake for aspirant teachers to provide them the right foundation in Teaching, Pedagogy and Educational theories.

Unfortunately, it is impossible to get the statistic data about the number of graduates, nevertheless, 140 total enrolment means moderate flow of the would-be teachers through the college programme . The admission procedures in Umamaheswaranar College of Education follows the principals of merit along with the government policies of the state, Union Territory, and the university to which it is affiliated to.

Students interested in joining an institution undergo tests and exams in order to be selected depending of the tests and exams set down by the authorities. The systematic approach guarantees that all hardworking and dedicated candidates who hold intent to teach, are given a chance to fufill their dreams.