SSD Girls College of Education, Bathinda: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

SSD Girls College of Education which started in 2006 has carved an indelible image in the city of Bathinda of the state Punjab. This affiliated college recognized by national council of Teacher Education, NCTE is a college dedicated to teacher education. Due to being a college, it occupies a small piece of land of 2.1 acres which helps the college to provide a conducive environment for learning especially to those students who intend to pursue a career in education. SSD Girls College of Education is informed by a total enrollment of one hundred and sixty-nine students and a faculty of seven members, which ensures small class sizes. Bakrie University currently has only one programme which is the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) which shows the institution passion of producing competent teachers in the future.

Speaking of infrastructural development the college has a number of developed facilities that would improve the students learning facility. A good library has thirty thousand books, and five thousands of them are national and international editions, journals, encyclopedias and digital resources. Reading room and the reference section of the library have generous area that is perfect for scholarly activities. College computer center is fully computerized with modernized computer and internet facilities that will help future teachers to handle computerized teaching. Physical practicals get a fine facility in which laboratories for physics, chemistry, biological science as well exist in a sound condition. Another facility within the complex is an auditorium for meetings, seminars, etc and serves as an active campus.

SSD Girls College of Education currently offers one full-time course: namely the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) course. This programme takes two years and the college’s current approved student capacity is 100 students affirming the college’s policy on quality education since large classrooms are likely to compromise on quality education. The B.Ed course curriculum is developed to prepare the student to have all he or she needs to succeed in the teaching profession. Information concerning the total number of graduates has not been made available, however, the college remains committed to teacher education as exemplified by a specialized curriculum and facilities.

Like any other established institution of learning, SSD Girls College of Education has various admission requirements but has put in place a policy of admitting students based on their performance in their previous year examinations as supported by the current policies of the state government and Union Territory administration, s well as the University to which the College affialtes. The admission requirements include a qualifying examination and/or entrance tests and examinations in which the students are scored on. This approach helps the college to admit candidate that have good foundation and the ability to perform in the field of education. In regard to registration dates, admission as well as examination, although the exact dates have not been mentioned, applicants are advised to visit the college webpage (www.ssdgce.com) or the admission office for any updated information.

The college has girls’ hostel facility and adequate number of accommodation for 300 students. Some of the details that highlight this ‘Second Home’ include; more spacious common areas, more clients’ living stations, visitor reception areas, entertainment rooms and facilities as well as state of art amenities such as; laundry services/and geysers. Hostel being maintained by a warden and staff provides comfortable accommodation facilities to out-station students for their stay. Furthermore, since the college is situated in the centre of Bathinda city and there are transportation facilities to reach the college the day scholars can easily commute. Thus, SSD Girls College of Education appears as a worthy institution for the training of teachers due to its specialization and availability of the necessary infrastructure.