Mahendhira College of Education, Kalipatti: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Mahiya College of Education, Kalipatti was started in the year 2005 at Namakkal of Tamil Nadu. This co-educational institution is located at Salem-Tiruchengode Highway, affiliated to the Thiruvallar Medical University and recognized by National Council for Teacher Education NCTE) &National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC). The college occupies one-ninety-seven acres of the area and it has only one program of study with a total enrolment of two hundred and ninety-eight. The faculty strength is just 10 which keeps the liability on the teacher education but gives a specific nature to the institute for the learners.

This learning institution has a myriad of facilities that are aimed at improving the education of the students of the said college. This academic essential contains approximately 6,011 books and 265 education CDs, in addition to national and international journals. It also avails DELNET facility through which the students of the Ahemdabad can access the books & other material from any library of the country. The IT facilities are also remarkable: 40 computers with headphones and any number of subject related CD ROMs. For physical development, the college has a large playground area followed by play courts for major games; basketball, Volleyball court floodlit; cricket ground including many more. Opportunities for recreation are also provided by indoor game facilities as well as a gymnasium.

Here at Mahendhira College of Education, we offer only one course and that is the Bachelor of Education (B.ED). This course covers two years and the institution accepting hundred students for this course. The B.Ed program is one of those programs meant to produce this breed of teachers who have sound pedagogical implications to their teaching profession. Although it is centered on this degree type, the college guarantees students all-round learning through the different facilities offered.

To facilitate student admission at Mahendhira College of Education the institution embraces the following admission principle as a guide and standard set by Tamilnadu Teachers Education University. All aspirants must have their admission through the university. After admission, the students reach a level whereby they are supposed to attend 85 percent (200 days) for B.Ed program. This inflexible made with regards to attendance reflects the fact that a college offers comprehensive and constant learning. Failure to meet this requirement leads to students being locked out for university exams inclusive of theory and practicals. For entry requirement into the college, there is no special exam required to pass, though it may be based on merit in previous academic exams and performance to university requirements. Although detailed scholarship information is not given, affiliation to well recognized bodies suggest possibilities of sponsorships. This institution is committed to the promotion of teacher education hence, it offer specialized curriculum and strict academic standards that will enhance the students to embrace enriched careers in the field of education.