Avila College of Education, Kochi, Kerala

Avila College of Education

P.O. Edakochi, Kochi (T), Kochi (P.R.),
Ernakulam (Dist.), Kerala - 682 010, India

+91 484 - 2328166 / +91 2328167 / +91 3080411

[email protected]

http://www.avilacollege.co.in

Avila College of Education, Edakochi (Dist. Ernakulam) was established on 2nd June 1995 by Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Kureethara, the late Bishop of Cochin.

It is one of the premier colleges established to impart & provide in the field of higher education for the deserving candidates and prove to be a milestone on the part of progress.

The college is affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam [UO No. Ac.A1/1/Affl./94-95 dated 30th September 1994] and it is recognized and approved by National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Bengaluru [Order No. F-K1-Sec./EX-42/SRO/NCTE/2000-1640 dated 21st August 2000 & Govt. of Kerala [G.O. No. 7531/B3/94/HE, dated 26th September 1994].

It is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "B" Grade - (CGPA Score 2.58 on a 4 Point Scale in 1st Cycle) on 16th September 2011.

It is co-educational minority institute, providing a regular course which is located in the semi-urban part of the Edakochi played a pioneering role in the field of higher education.

The National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions has granted the college Minority Status as per F. No. 329/2011.

The college is situated at Edakochi, a suburb of Kochi Corporation in the Ernakulam District in Kerala. It had its humble beginning on 2nd June 1995 with 4 optional subjects (Maths, Physical Science, Natural Science, and Social Science) with the intake of 100 students.

The main aim of the college is determined to provide the quality education to the future teachers. With the correct mix of technology and human touch, the college empowers the aspiring teachers to propagate education through the rungs of the society so that they serve the nation while making a satisfying career for themselves.

The college offers two years Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) course for those who have completed their graduation with minimum aggregate of 50% from any recognized university are eligible to apply for this course.

Students here are admitted who completed their graduation from recognized university with at least 50% marks in major or in aggregate at the Degree level. But Scheduled Castes (S.C.), Scheduled Tribes (S.T.) & (O.B.C) candidates are to be entitled to a relaxation 5% marks ineligibility for admission.

The college offers two years Master of Education (M.Ed.) course for those who have completed their Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) with the minimum aggregate of 50% from any recognized university are eligible to apply for this course.

Students here are admitted who completed their graduation in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in major or in aggregate at the graduation level. But Scheduled Castes (S.C.), Scheduled Tribes (S.T.) & (O.B.C) candidates are to be entitled to a relaxation 5% marks ineligibility for admission.

Motto:

“Teaching - A Mission” is the motto of the College

Vision:

To become a centre of excellence in teacher education that will provide opportunities for study and research upto the Ph.D. level accessible to maximum number of students from marginalized and disadvantaged sections of the society

Various teaching and learning techniques are being used by the faculty to impart knowledge and skills to students at Avila College of Education, Edakochi (Dist. Ernakulam) in its various departments.

Type of College

Minority

Accreditation & Recognition

NCTE, NAAC with "B" Grade

Established

1995

Affiliation

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

The college has a vibrant campus life with a wide range of opportunities to fill your free time
The college has an impressive and pollution-free campus with panoramic green surroundings, elegant landscaping and beautiful flower-beds
The college has separate individual departments for all subjects with young, dynamic faculty and non-teaching staff and with good results
The college has the most eminent Faculty members and they are really well qualified, experienced and truly committed towards enhancement and development of the students
The college has well-equipped with modern facilities like library, laboratory, classrooms, computer lab, canteen, seminar halls, common rooms, auditorium, multipurpose halls, playground & hostel etc.
A sufficient number of classrooms with varying sizes are made available for the smooth conduct of different classes in the college
The college has a library with a good number of books (both text and reference) on various subjects to meet the needs of the students as well as the teachers with reading room facility. Daily Newspapers and selected journals are also regularly subscribed
State of the Art Laboratories with sufficient space and all the necessary equipment are made available to various departments
The college has taken up the responsibility of imparting necessary, effective and practical education to the students so that they can reach great heights and attain maximum achievements in their life
The college has established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) on 30th November 2011 to assure the quality of the college and also details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC annually
The college runs a canteen inside the campus where staff and students can have meals and snacks prepared in a hygienic manner and at an affordable cost
Internet facilities may be availed by the students and teachers as per their needs
Transportation facility is available for the students
The college arranges a hostel facility for girls. The hostels are situated near to the college and run by Pallotian Sisters and Franciscan Sisters. Less than 25% of students (including B.Ed. & M.Ed.) prefer hostel. As most the students are from the locality, they are day scholars.
The college has a large playground with well-equipment for different sports like Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Hockey, Badminton and so on
A medical facility has been available in the college for the benefit of the students
State Government and Central Government offers a number of scholarships to the meritorious students and the students belonging to SC / ST / OBC
The institution has provided ICT facilities like computers, projectors, audio-visual gadgets, scanners and printers to the departments and also other aids and a huge number of availability of books for effective delivery of curriculum and for inculcating the knowledge of the subject
To sharpen the skill of students and their personality development, various curricular and extra-curricular activities are the regular features of the institution
The college also organizes workshops, seminars, and conferences for improving teaching skills and methodology
The college consists Women Cell to help female students. This cell helps and guides girls to sort out from their personal problem and avoid them from any harassment

Arts

Streams	Mode	Duration	Eligibility
Bachelor of Education - B.Ed	Full Time	2 Years	10+2+3
Master of Education	Full Time	2 Years	B.Ed

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