Rabindra Najrul Smriti Teachers Training College, Uttar Dinajpur: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Rabindra Najrul Smriti Teachers Training College is situated in the district of Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, exclusively for the purpose of teacher education. This co-educational college was established in the session way back in 2017, and since then, within a very short period of time, it became so prominent in the field of teacher education. This college has a compact campus of 0.824 acres with an attached and affiliated approved college of the National Council for Teacher Education. The total student enrolment in the college is 396, and the faculty number is 32, making the learning at the college quite a focused one. The college is currently offering two separate specialized courses in the education; one is at the graduate level and the other at the postgrad.

Rabindra Najrul Smriti Teachers Training College claims several facilities that are going to be used by students for enhancing the learning experience at the college. A well-stocked library provides ample education, while laboratories attached to various departments offer a practical session of learning. It also supports an auditorium for different academic programs and seminars. There will be sports facilities available, and a gym to groom the physical development of the students. The IT infrastructure will keep the campus connected with modern educational technology. Separate hostel facilities for boys and girls give accommodation to out-station students in a hassle-free manner. Other facilities available within the campus comprise a cafeteria, parking space, and health centre with first-aid amenities.

Rabindra Najrul Smriti Teachers Training College has two full-time courses in teacher education. The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) and Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) are two years in duration and will equip students for teaching at various stages/levels. The total student intake in this college amounts to 200 every year. The course structure is planned to provide a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical teaching skills, which are indispensable for the modern educator.

The admission procedure of Rabindra Najrul Smriti Teachers Training College is based on merit, based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination and/or entrance examinations. The college follows the policies enshrined by the state government and Union Territory administration while adhering to the admission policies of the affiliated university. The B.Ed. program is purely based on the academic performance and scores of candidates in relevant entrance exams. Similarly, admission into the D.El.Ed program shall be based on the candidates' performance at the qualifying examination or through appropriate selection procedures following state norms.