SHRI SHANKAR BED COLLEGE

SHRI SHANKAR BED COLLEGE, located in the historical city of Patan, Gujarat, continues to be a premier institution for teacher education in the North Gujarat region for the academic year 2026. Affiliated with Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU), the college is dedicated to grooming the next generation of educators.

• Established: Committed to excellence in teacher training for over a decade.
• Affiliation: Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU), Patan.
• Approval: National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
• Location: Patan, Gujarat (Proximity to major educational hubs like Mehsana and Ahmedabad).
• Mode of Study: Full-time, Regular.
• Gender: Co-educational.
• Medium of Instruction: Primarily Gujarati and English.

The flagship programme of the college remains the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), which is highly sought after by students across Gujarat aiming for careers in primary and secondary education.

The 2026 curriculum focuses on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 guidelines, emphasizing pedagogical innovation and digital literacy in teaching.

Admissions for the 2026-2027 academic session follow the centralized admission process (CAP) governed by the university and the state government of Gujarat.

• Notification Release: May 2026
• Online Application Start: June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: July 2026
• Merit List Declaration: August 2026
• Counseling Rounds: August - September 2026

Admission is strictly based on the merit of the qualifying degree (UG or PG) and as per the reservation policies of the Government of Gujarat.

Note: Check exact dates on the official exam and college websites.

Note: These are approximate figures based on past trends, not official cutoffs. Check the latest official counselling cutoff before applying.

The 2026 cutoff scores are determined by the volume of applications and the academic performance of the applicants in their previous degrees. Expected merit cutoffs for 2026 (Aggregate Percentage):

• General Category: 65% - 75%
• SEBC/OBC: 60% - 70%
• SC/ST: 55% - 65%
• EWS: 62% - 72%

Note: Placement figures are indicative and not taken from the official placement report of the college. Please confirm with the college.

The placement cell recorded a successful year in 2025, with many students securing positions in both government and private sectors. The local hiring ecosystem in North Gujarat remains robust for qualified teachers.

• Placement Rate: Approximately 85% of graduates secured jobs within 6 months.
• Top Recruiters: Local Private Schools, Grant-in-aid Schools, and Educational NGOs.
• Average Salary: INR 2.4 LPA to INR 3.6 LPA.
• Highest Salary: INR 4.8 LPA (at international schools in nearby cities like Ahmedabad).

The college facilitates various state and central government scholarships to support students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds:

• Digital Gujarat Scholarship: For SC/ST/OBC/SEBC students.
• MYSY (Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana): For students with high merit and low family income.
• Post-Matric Scholarship: For minority students.
• Special Aid: Financial assistance for physically challenged students.

The college specializes in the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.). This course is popular due to its comprehensive approach to:

• Child Development and Pedagogy.
• ICT in Education.
• Assessment for Learning.
• Special Education awareness.

Fees are structured according to the Fee Regulatory Committee (FRC) of Gujarat and HNGU norms.

Note: Fees are subject to change based on university directives for the 2026 session.

The application process for 2026 is entirely online:

1. Visit the official HNGU Admission Portal.
2. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill in academic details and upload documents (Mark sheets, Caste certificate, etc.).
4. Select SHRI SHANKAR BED COLLEGE as your first preference in the choice filling list.
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Submit and print the application form for the counseling process.

The college campus is equipped with modern facilities designed to enhance the learning experience:

• ICT Lab: Equipped with high-speed internet and latest software for digital teaching.
• Psychology Lab: For practical experiments in educational psychology.
• Library: Extensive collection of over 5,000 books and several journals.
• Playground: Facilities for sports and physical education training.
• Auditorium: Used for cultural events, seminars, and guest lectures.

The academic structure is divided into specialized departments focusing on different aspects of teacher training:

• Department of Foundations of Education.
• Department of Pedagogical Studies.
• Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
• Department of Health and Physical Education.