Al Iqra Teacher's Training College, Dhanbad: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Al Iqra Teacher’s Training College which started in 2010 is an affiliated college situated in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. This computer science teacher training institute is accredited from National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and recognised from National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). Located on a small piece of land measuring 1.8 acres the college provides a best homely environment for education. Affiliating to the Himachal Pradesh University, the institute has a total student strength of 254 and employs 24 faculty members. The courses offered by Al Iqra Teacher’s Training College include three specialised education courses for teachers at different levels of training and development.

Al Iqra Teacher’s Training College has a rich infrastructure especially equipped amenities aimed at improving learning process and student’s personal growth. A central library is well stacked with more than 1600 books which include 125 reference books and 25 encyclopedia besides educational journals and magazines. The reading room is able to accommodate 25 students at a go for learning purposes or research in particular. To enhance student hands-on practical skills, the college boasts of the following laboratories: Curriculum Lab, Psychology Lab, Two Science Laboratories, and an Educational Technology Lab for Computer Literacy With regards to the games, sports and physically fitness, there are both indoor and outside games facilities, as well as a gym for fitness. The college also has an auditorium for occasions such as seminars so as to promote effective campus life. There are two hostels for boys and for girls respectively to accommodate students from various provinces and regions in order to facilitate their accommodation.

Al Iqra Teacher’s Training College offers three full time courses of Teacher ‘Education with an intake capacity of 250 students for all the programmes. The largest number of students is offered in the flagship course, the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) teaching practice for secondary schools with an intake of 150 students. For students who having a desire to be placed in higher education the college provide an M.Ed course with 50 capacity. Similarly, there is 50 seat capacity for Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) for the candidate who wants to be a primary teacher. These programs are meant to prepare students for effective practice as teachers as well as leaders of educational organisations.

Admission at Al Iqra Teacher’s Training College is a merit one in that; students’ performances, especially in qualifying examinations and/or entrance tests are considered. The college has laid down its own admission policies on the basis of norms set by the state government, UT administration and the affiliated University. The recognition of the institute can be judged from its NAAC accreditation and NCTE recognition that the degree offered to the students are worth and acknowledged in the field of education.