Aakarshan College of Education, Pathankot: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Aakarshan College of Education at Pathankot was started in 2007 which is affiliated to Pt. This institute is situated in Punjab, India, that occupies an area of five acres of land learning institution enjoys an approval from the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The college uptil now offers two full time education programs with a total enrolment capacity of 144 students and has a team of 23 committed faculty members. Focussing in teacher education courses, Aakarshan College of Education aims to equip its students with skills in the area of teaching and learning as well as in educational knowledge systems.

The college has a number of facilities that are supposed to foster learning among students in the college. A well stocked library is an important part of a knowledge centre which is helpful in provision of knowledge to the students. In practical learning, the college has individual departmental practical laboratory where students can practice what they have learned. It also occupies an auditorium that will cover the need for seminar or an event that enhances the students’ personality. 

There are spaces for playing different games and exercising for the students to keep fit and exercise. A cafeteria on the main campus offers its services in feeding not only staff but also students which kind of creates togetherness. There is also student health with a medical centre where first aid is sought in case of an emergency. Also, adequate investment in excellent information technology has been made to make sure that students are productive in the advanced technologies in education.

Aakarshan College of Education offers two primary courses: a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) along with a Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) They are both day time courses aimed at getting the student a job in teaching upon completion of the course. The B.Ed program admittance capacity approved is one hundredstudents, the D.El.Ed program admittance capacity is fiftystudents. These programs are designed to afford the broad exposure to the principles of education and practice that prepares graduates for success in various educational contexts.

At Aakarshan College of Education admission is provide on the basis of merit through marks obtained in the qualifying examination /entrance examination. The college operates under various admission polices set forth by the government of Punjab, as well as the university with which the college is affiliated to. It is, however, important to indicate that for the B.Ed program, the schools shall follow some additional steps in line with the University requirements. Likewise, admission to the D.El.Ed program are conducted as per rules and regulation of the state government or UT administration.