CTE College, Balangir:.
Balangir is stated to be the land of hills and plains in the western sector of Odisha with a promising picturesque of the land. The land is stated to be land of Raja’s and Maharaja’s, under the than Patna estate. Most of the populations of the district are Tribal and Scheduled Castes. After the amalgamation of the Patna estate in the state of Orissa, the Government havetried a lot to improve the economic condition of the aborigines in particular and education in general.
To spread quality education and to meet the deficiency of trained teachers in Secondary Schools in the back word districts of Orissa, establishment of training college in 1968was a hallmark in the field of teacher education. The college saw the light of the day on 1st November 1968 with initial student strength of 64. Among all back ward districts of Odisha Balangir occupies a significant place in western Sector. Initially, this institution was catering the needs in the field of teacher education of Balangir, Sundergarh, Kalahandi and Koraput.
With the advancement of time and exploding of knowledge there was need of establishing training colleges in different districts. At present the college is catering the needs of Balangir and Subarnapur district.
At the initial state stage the institute was nourished be one Special Officer Late Bibekananda Pati in the old industrial building of Balangir With increasing of age the intake capacity of the college was raised from 64 to 128 in 1971-72, and subsequently to 144in the academic year 1977-78. The college has obtained distinguished status being upgraded to College of Teacher education since 1988. The intake capacity of the college was reduced to 80 as per NCTE Rules. The capacity of college again raised to 100from the session 2005-06. There is sufficient infracture facilities, buildings, Hostels and staff quarters. The college has its practicing schools in the town.
The college has a well furnished Library consisting of large number of books which includes reference books, encyclopedia, and research materials. College subscribes more than 10 journals per month. It has its own study room and Book Bank facilities.
It has well equipped laboratory for teachers and students having all facilities for Physical Science, Life Science, Humanities and Psychology education.
The college owned a very sophisticated Computer Room for students having more than 10 computers. Besides learning of students, staff and in-service teachers are exposed to the learning of computer. The teachers of this institution uses computer assisted instructions when needed.
Being upgraded to College of Teacher Education, the college has been organizing various in-service orientation programmes and workshops for teachers of Secondary Schools under its jurisdiction. The college also provides supervising assistance to the schools when needed.
Offered Courses: B.Ed
Postal Address:
Principal,
College of teacher Education,
Thikadarpara,
Balangir – 767001.
PH No:- 06652 232653