Aryabhatta Teachers Training College, Patna: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Aryabhatta Teachers Training College, Patna, came into existence in the year 2016 as a standalone institution for teacher education in Bihar, India. This affiliated college, having recognition from the National Council for Teacher Education, New Delhi, is focused on carving out the future of the world of education. Spreading over an area of compact 1 acre in Raksiya, Patna, this college provides the best learning environment to the aspiring teachers. The present enrolment of the college is 79, while the faculty strength comes to 23, thus giving assurance for a qualitatively high, virtually individualized learning process.

The amenities in this college range from a well-stocked library that would act as a knowledge hub for providing resources for teaching, learning, and essential ingredients needed to train its teachers. The laboratories of the college are fully equipped for hands-on experience while imparting teaching skills. This includes sports facilities and a gym for physical well-being. The campus of Aryabhatta Teachers Training College has an auditorium, which also enhances the academic atmosphere when events and seminars are held. IT infrastructure is also provided to keep the students at par with modern educational technology. A cafeteria and a health centre with first-aid facilities provide for day-to-day student needs, making life easier on campus.

Aryabhatta Teachers Training College offers two full-time courses in teacher education. The Bachelor of Education [B.Ed.] course is a two-year course with the view to turning out students for secondary and higher secondary teaching; its intake is 100 seats. Another two-year course is the Diploma in Elementary Education, D.El.Ed., aimed at primary education and having an intake of 50 students. All of these proposed courses, having a total intake of 150, shall thus meet the growing demands of aspiring teachers. The commitment of the college to turn out qualified teachers is amply reflected in its focused curriculum and practical training method.

The admission procedure of Aryabhatta Teachers Training College is meritorious, based on the marks obtained in qualifying examinations and/or Entrance Test. The B.Ed. course admission procedure is in accordance with the State Government's policies, UT administration, and the affiliated University. In the same manner, the D.El.Ed. follows the guidelines laid down by the state government or UT administration for admission. It is this very inclusive structure of co-education that has been embraced by the college, bringing out the concept of accessibility in the sense that it enables students from multifarious backgrounds to live their dream of becoming an educator.