Govt. college of Education, Buldhana is the first teacher’s training college started in 1968 for catering the needs of the in-service primary and secondary teachers and also for imparting in service training to lab-assistants and Science teachers. The college has preserved its ethics and ideals as it is approaching towards silver jubilee celebrations. Government of Maharashtra took initiatives to start 14 teachers training institutes which were known as B.T. colleges / Normal schools. Area wise distribution of the 14 colleges was five in Vidarbha region, five Marathwada region and four in western Maharashtra.
Out of which now 12colleges are in existence since establishment. Considering the needs of in-service teacher’s government took responsibility for training untrained teachers, who were appointed in the primary and the secondary schools. The normal schools were headed by principal and were catering the courses like D.Ed. now known as D. El. Ed. and B.T. now known as B.Ed. along with the regular training courses the short duration course like Science teachers training and lab assistant training of about 21 To 28 days were also being conducted after bifurcation of higher education from school education and department of sports. The B.Ed. course which being U.G. course was automatically handed over to Higher and Technical Education and D.I.E.T. came in existence headed by School Education and Sports Department. Govt. college of Education, B.Ed. is the first teachers training institute established in 1968 in Buldhana district. It was established in the huge campus and measuring 17 acres and 05 acres total 22 acres of area. Academic transaction for B. Ed., D.Ed. and other training was being conducted in the building which is constructed on Chikhali road, near Devi temple Buldhana. The residential complex for the trainee was constructed in the heart of the city near State Bank of India where the accommodation for trainees, warden, servants and principal were constructed. Buldhana is a district place selected by the British as it is on the top of the hills with pollution-free and pleasant atmosphere in Vidarbha region. Even the T.B. and serious diseases hospitals were also established by govt. on this place. The college is managed and run by Department of Higher and Technical Education, Mantralaya, Mumbai through Hon. Director, Higher Education, Pune (Maharashtra State) It is noteworthy to state that inspire of the mushroom growth of private, aided and unaided B.Ed. colleges in Buldhana district the college has still kept its tradition to converting the teacher trainees into devoted and dedicated ideal teacher, good officers in Dept. of Education. Our Institution getting ‘A’ Grade in NAAC Second Cycle dated 8 March2017. Our Institution is honest, sincere and objectives endure to know our strength, weakness, opportunities and challenges that are the forefront. The reaccreditation report has been prepared in the prescribed format device byNAAC by referring to the NAAC manuals. The remarkable achievement of our students as recorded by our report bears testimony to the effectiveness of our newendeavours. The significant and noteworthy contribution made by the college is the result of sustain and dedicated efforts of all the faculty members,administrative staff, alumni and of course our beloved teachers trainee.Access, equity and quality are the three parameters of higher education for bringing in the quality in higher education. Accordingly access to all irrespective of gender, caste, creed, the lowest fees and assured scholarship for backward class students, well equipped physical infrastructure for assuring the enhancement of teaching and learning experiences, the linkages with local, state level, national level, educational bodies and organizations and successful and effective transaction of curriculum designed by S. G. B.A.University, Amravati. The educational and social activities conducted by the college for imbibing the values among the teachers trainee have help us for holistic development of teacher’s trainees into devoted, dedicated teachers, master trainees, educational administrator and planner and also of researchers in the field of education, especially in teacher education. Thecollege also conducts in-service teacher training courses of short term and long-term duration by getting affiliation of Y.C.M.O.U. Nashik and recognition of N.C.T.E. (WRC), Bhopal.
This institute is one of the reputed oldest institutesin Buldana district and in the faculty of education under the jurisdictions ofSant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati.Government college of Education, Buldana (Maharashtra State) isGovernment Institutation,100% aided and run by the Government ofMaharashtra through the control of Director, higher Education, MaharashtraState It is established in the year 1968 to impart the training to the would beteachers. Medium of instruction in this college is Marathi. Government collegeof Education, Buldana is situated at District headquarter of Buldana district ofMaharashtra in Buldana city on chikhali Road on the Campus owned by Govt.of Maharashtra. The present college building has been constructed for NormalSchool. As per the norms of National council for Teacher Education, (NCTE)regarding the infrastructure requirement for U. G. and P. G. courses of ateacher training institute (T I E’s) Maharashtra Government has given theN.O.C. to procure the land admeasuring Five acres in the middle of the city forthe construction of new College of Education Building Separately. Newmodern fully equipped building will be constructed in the nearest future.However, the present college building is having all the basic physical facilitiessuch as five class rooms, staff counseling cabins, independent library hall withattached reading room facility for the students and the teacher, Principal’soffice is attached to administrative section, Seminar hall cum multi-purposehall, psychology lab, information technology Laboratory and Science lab withmathematics room.etc. College has separate boys hostel in the Campus. Hencewe believe that our existing building and hostel, play ground can motivate theteacher trainees to become good teachers.We have successfully completed accreditation of first cycle in 2005 with‘B’ Grade and the second cycle for assessment and reaccreditation Completedin March 2017 with ‘A’ Grade (CGPA 3.12) Right from the establishment of thecollege is marching towards progress-with admission to impart theknowledge, imbibe the teaching skills and use of new technology in teaching &learning into the teacher trainees. The Local Management committee isheaded by the Joint-Director of Higher Education, Amravati Region consistingof 09 members as per the University Act.
This institute is one of the reputed oldest institutes in Buldhana district and in the faculty of education under the jurisdictions ofSant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati.Government college of Education, Buldhana (Maharashtra State) is Government Institutation,100% aided and run by the Government of Maharashtra through the control of Director, higher Education, MaharashtraState. It is established in the year 1968 to impart the training to the would be teachers. Medium of instruction in this college is Marathi. Government collegeof Education, Buldhana is situated at District headquarter of Buldhana district ofMaharashtra in Buldhana city on chikhali Road on the Campus owned by Govt.of Maharashtra. The present college building has been constructed for NormalSchool. As per the norms of National council for Teacher Education, (NCTE)regarding the infrastructure requirement for U. G. and P. G. courses of a teacher training institute (T I E’s) Maharashtra Government has given theN.O.C. to procure the land admeasuring Five acres in the middle of the city forthe construction of new College of Education Building Separately. Newmodern fully equipped building will be constructed in the nearest future. However, the present college building is having all the basic physical facilitiessuch as five class rooms, staff counselling cabins, independent library hall with attached reading room facility for the students and the teacher, Principal’s office is attached to administrative section, Seminar Hall cum multi-purpose hall, psychology lab, information technology Laboratory and Science lab with mathematicsroom. Etc. Hence we believe that our existing building and hostel, playground can motivate theteacher trainees to become good teachers.We have successfully completed accreditation of first cycle in 2005 with‘B’ Grade and the second cycle for assessment and reaccreditation Completed in March 2017 with ‘A’ Grade (CGPA 3.12) Right from the establishment of the college is marching towards progress-with admission to impart the knowledge, imbibe the teaching skills and use of new technology in teaching &learning into the teacher trainees. The Local Management committee is headed by the Joint-Director of Higher Education, Amravati Region consisting of 09 members as per the University Act.
The institute has a separate committee, headed by the principal as the chairman, constituted for running self-finance courses like M.Ed., etc. It has various sub-committees also. The college is also abiding by the affiliating university with respect to the parameters such as Government policies, regulation and order in respect of staff, students, academic, administrative and financial aspects. It is challenging for the institute to work under both the authorities but actually itis an opportunity for the college to get the best outcome from these. The “Student Council" is form by selecting and nominating the meritorious students having capacities and capabilities to lead the task. We have formed different committees for successful and Qualitative working of all the curricular and co-curricular activities as mention in the syllabus throughout the year. Sincethe inception, the college has successfully trained U. G. & P.G.graduates who are efficiently working on the prominent positions in the field of education and also in various fields. In addition, students are encouraged and given guidance to update themselves for various competitive examinations like SET, NET, MPSC etc; college has purchased sufficient books and magazines for competitive examinations. The college provides ICT facility to create awareness in computer literacy which is the felt need of 21stcentury. The institution has in-service Bachelor of Education training program of Y.C.M.O.U. It is permanently approved teachers training institute by N.C.T.E.,MSCERT and Y.C.M.O.U. for providing opportunities to the college for arranging different in service teachers training programs of short and long-term duration.
The institute is affiliated to S.G.B.A.U. Amravati. Therefore, the college follows the B.Ed., M.Ed. curriculum framed by the University. Present B.Ed. Curriculum is reframed in the year 2021 – 22 in the light of the N. C. T. E. curriculum framework. The present curriculum reframed by S.G.B.A.University, Amravati has a good deal of focus on practical aspects, practice teaching, internship, Yoga education, computer literacy, environmental issues,etc. which are the Global trends. We have located thirteen practice teaching schools in Buldhana and nearby Buldhana. Besides academic transactions the faculty efforts are directed towards social and community service which facilitates interaction with the community and society. Meticulous planning, timely implementation and introspection of all curricular and co-curricular activities are the priority concern of faculty.The motto of this institution is “TEJASWINAWADHITMASTU” means “Let our (the teacher and the taught) learning be radiant”.
The principal, teaching and non-teaching staff and student-teachers too all are working in accordance with the motto. According to this vision the institution is meant for converting the trainees in to a quality teacher so as to reach the masses forto catering qualitative education. This college is trying hard for the same.College has been widely known as a highly reputed teachers training institutein Vidarbha region of Maharashtra state due to its excellent academic results.We have been trying to inculcate competitive and humanitarian spirit in ourstudent teachers.
This is becoming possible due to the hard work of students,staff and the principal’s efforts in creating and maintaining the conductive atmosphere in and outside the class room. The faculty, non - teaching staff,principal and the student have been always working as members of onefamily. Over the years, the institution has always imparted quality educationand multi- faceted training to mould teacher trainees physically, emotionally,intellectually and spiritually. Institution is committed for maximum utilizationof the infrastructural facilities, highly qualified and progressive faculty whichhas led to sustain progress and development. No institution can flourish without research and extension activities. Quality research is being carriedout under the able guidance of eminent guides namely Prof. Dr.Nutan B.Chavan, Prof. Dr. Hrshanand P.Khobragade . Total 09 research fellows are pursuing Ph.D. work The prime job of a teacher consists of three things i.e. teaching, researchand extension. Hence the teacher educators are consistently motivated for undertaking research work. We are very proud to mention that most ofteacher-educators have completed their research work and achieved M. Phil.and Ph.D. degree in their respective subjects. Four M.R.P. are also completed bythe faculty members. Teachers are also motivated for participating andpresenting the research paper in National and International seminar. We arealso publishing our annual Magazine namely “UNMESH” every year forproviding the opportunities to the trainee to write and publish article and literature every year. In order to create confidence and to praise the student-teachers we have started an award scheme namely "Prerana ParitoshikYojana" the prize is distributed to first two merit students in B.Ed.& M. Ed. classes.The effectiveness and quality of the institution needs to be assessed from time to time to enhance the quality of teacher education. This creative and important task will befacilitated by NAAC. This endeavour has been accomplished with the whole hearted cooperation of every member of the institution through deliberations, discussions, brain storming, team work and cohesive spirit.
1.Qualified and experienced staff selected by M.P.S.C.
2. Oldest B. Ed. College with reputation of good result.
3. College is situated on 22 acres of land owned by Govt.
4. Present teaching staff have Ph. D. holders with wide range of experience in teacher training college.
5.College has a reputed Research Centre for Education Subject with 20 intake capacity. There are Two Professor Grade faculty Members have a recognized guideship by Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati. There are 9 Researchers awarded Ph. D. & Two Researcher Submitted their Thesis for Ph. D. From this Research Centre.
6.Teachers has worked on many Government committees like Affiliation, Selection, Placement etc.
7. Alumni are holding key positions in politics, education, administration & corporate sector etc.
8. Research Students & faculty members are encouraged to participate in National, International conferences, workshops & symposia for presenting their research papers, posters, also chair the session in conferences
9. There are 106 research papers published in State, National & International Reputed Journals & 25 books published with ISBN by the faculty members.
10. Faculties are registered members of reputed academic and professional bodies and organizations like- IHC, MESTA, AIE etc.
11. Teaching Staff are awarded by prestigious awards like-Bhartiya Shikshan Ratna, Best Teacher, Best Blood Donor, Shikshan Ratna Puraskar, Swami Puraskar, Khel Ratna puraskar etc.
12 .Our B. Ed.& M. Ed. trainees are also occupying meritorious positions in University ranking in S.G.B.A.U, Amravati& Y. C.M.O.U, Nashik.
1. Services of faculty members are transferable which adversely affect the progressive growth of some of the activities such as research, teaching and extension.
2. Government has not yet changed M. Ed. Self – Finance into government aided mode.
3. Administrative hurdles in starting job oriented and skill oriented short term courses.
1. Getting shifted to new norms- wise well equipped and modern building in near future.
2. Starting language lab.
3. More efforts in nurturing and providing direction to the hidden talent of the students.
1. More improvement in the academic standards of the students having rural background.
2. Providing technical knowledge based training and short term add-on courses for more job opportunities.
3. Procuring financial assistance from central government, Vidharbh Vaidhanik Vikasmandal and District Planning and Development Committee. 4. Slowdown of economy affecting job prospects offering attractive remunerations leading to drop in highly motivated students.
5. Need to develop research culture through collaborations with established research institutes.
6. Implementing faculty exchange programs.
7. Signing MOUs with reputed institutions for student exchange programs.
