Kalindi College of Education, Raipur: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

One of the premier institutions of teacher training, located in Lalpur, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, is Kalindi College of Education, Raipur. The institute was established in 2009 as a co-educational affiliated college, and it received recognition from the National Council for Teacher Education, New Delhi. The learning environment at Kalindi College of Education is concentrated, with a total student enrolment of 194 and a faculty strength of 10 for aspirant teachers. The college currently offers one degree course,  Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), at the undergraduate level. This is a two-year full-time course. 

The institution has quite a number of facilities that improve college experience to students. For example, boys and girls have different hostels. Each hostel comes with facilities such as a mess and recreational facilities. The latest journals, periodicals, mini-projects in Research, Encyclopedias, and current affairs magazines are well accommodated in a modern library, along with daily newspapers in both English and Hindi. It also reflects the commitment of the college towards technology with its IT infrastructure, which comprises a well-equipped computer lab with high speed internet access and individual power backup with each computer. For practical learning, Kalindi College of Education has well-maintained, specialised laboratories, including a Psychology Lab for studying intelligence and personality, a Science Lab for experiments in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, and a Language Lab to help students improve their linguistic skills. 

The courses available in Kalindi College of Education are only one in number which is the Bachelor of Education B.Ed programme, which is a full-time, two-year degree course. This programme with an sanctioned intake of 100 seats indicates the institution's commitment towards quality education in the field of teacher training. The B.Ed. programme is designed to turn out students for a career in teaching, equipped with pedagogic skills and knowledge. 

Admission in Kalindi College of Education purely based on merit, which follows on the basis of marks obtained in qualifying examination and/or Entrance Examination. The college follows the admission policy stipulated by the state government of Chhattisgarh and the affiliated university. All students who wish to be admitted are required to take note that dates of admission and details of examinations may change every year. 

The Kalindi College of Education looks towards the all-round development of its students. Therefore, many sports and cultural activities are practiced throughout the academic year. The Annual Sports Meet and Cultural Festival, 'Gunjan', are prominent events in the college calendar, usually held in the month of December. There is also an active Alumni Association, KCEAA, which prevails in this college. It provides a platform to the past students to be in touch with their alma mater and contribute to its growth. It provides bus facilities for students traveling from different parts of Raipur.