Prasanta Das Gupta College of Education, Burdwan: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Prasanta Das Gupta College of Education, Burdwan was established in 2014 at Vidyanagar, West Bengal. It is a co-educational affiliated college approved by the National Council for Teacher Education and imparts professional education courses. The college has a compact campus of 0.75 acres with 107 students presently enrolled in two-degree programs. The institute also maintains a favorable student-to-teacher ratio with a faculty strength of 34 members.

The institution has several facilities that help in enriching the learning process of its students. The academic hub is the well-stocked library with a wide array of books, journals, and reference materials for education studies. The library also comprises spacious and well-lit facilities with comfortable sitting arrangements to allow students to focus on study. There is also one big multipurpose auditorium with ultra-modern audio-visual aids available in the College for various programs like lectures, seminars, and cultural events. The sports enthusiasts may use open playgrounds for cricket, football, volleyball, basketball, etc., and have the indoor game facilities like carom, chess, etc. The college is also serious about the all-round development of the students. A gymnasium is provided with various cultural programs throughout the working days of the academic year.

Prasanta Das Gupta College of Education runs two regular courses: B.Ed and D.El.Ed. The sanctioned intake of seats in the B.Ed. course is 100, and in the D.El.Ed. course, it is 50; hence, a total of 150 students are admitted. Both these study programs have a duration of two years, which is representative of advanced training to be undertaken by would-be teachers and educators.