Shri SiddhiVinayak Degree College, Agra: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Shri Siddhivinayak Degree College, situated at Agra was set up in the year 2018 so it is a newly emerging college dedicated to offer quality education in teaching stream. In Raibha on Bichpuri-Achhnera Road, Agra, this affiliated college is recognized by National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The institute has only two full-time courses in the field of education and it has a total strength 110 students. The college itself is not ranked in particular, although it aims at providing the atmosphere that will contribute to becoming a successful teacher.

The college also has a number of facilities that are intended for improvement of students learning process. A well stocked modern and fully automated library with current books, journals and e-resources in education and related field is provided for use by students during and after school, weekends, etc. It also has a seminar hall with modern day equipments such as sound systems, audio-visuals as well as LCD projectors that enrich presentation and guest speakers. For practical learning, a student is availing good science and psychology laboratory facilities of the institute. This campus has a play field for any sports whether indoor or outdoor to ensure students are physically and mentally active. However, the college has its own IT Infra with high broadband connection, a cafeteria, guest house and First-Aid health center. 

At Shri Siddhivinayak Degree College there are two courses in guidance specialization. The B.Ed program takes 100 students while the D.El.Ed program takes 50 students. Each of them is a professional program taking two years of students’ study and providing preparation for teachers’ practice. Having two central programs facilitates a specialized approach to teacher education for the college.

Admission at Shri Siddhivinayak Degree College is made in accordance with the rules and regulation of the state government, UT administration, and the university to which it is affiliated. In case of the B.Ed program admission is given on merit through marks secured by the candidate in the qualifying examination and/ or entrance test. Likewise, admission to D. El. Education is based on merit after considering marks obtained in qualifying examination and or entrance test. Since dates of the examination are not mentioned it is suggested that the students should visit the college website more often or can contact with the admission office to get updated date of application and examination. Though the Shri Siddhivinayak Degree College is relatively young institution; however, consistent and continuous efforts are being made by the management in providing teacher education a worthy place in Agra. Because the college has equipments as potential learning environment and because the college is specifically designed to produce professional educators, attuned to the need of the future society, the college is a good breeding ground of skilled and knowlegable educators. Thus, it is widely believed that with the increasing size of the institute, there will be additional development of new courses, and development of an ever-increasing network of alumni, thus becoming still stronger in the sphere of education.