PES College Of Education, Ponda
It was in the early part of the 2000’s, that Mr. Ravi Naik, the then Minister for and Chairman of Ponda Education Society toyed with the idea of starting a College of Education in the sprawling P.E.S Campus. After much deliberations and negotiations with the Goa University,Directorate of Higher Education and NCTE (National Council of Teacher Education), P.E.S’s College of Education was born. Mr. Ravi Naik’s team of like-minded philanthropic citizens of Ponda i.e. the P.E.S Management members put together their dynamism and started this College that would send out B.Ed. Degree-holders into society., This College was the culmination of Mr.Ravi Sitaram Naik’s dream and an extension of his work for the disadvantaged sections of society. Ponda Education Society’s College of Education started off as a fledgling Institution and has now become a banyan tree with several facilities which have been added part by part, year by year., The college began breathing in 2004, 100 teacher-trainees in tow, 7 novice lecturers, Mr. Gurunath, Khanolkar as Coordinator, Dr. Anil Dinge as Officiating Principal.P.E.S’s College of Education soon proved its worth because in its very first year the three college rankers were the University rankers too.Soon the college entered the second year. The library had grown, several activities added, the office larger with new staff-members…Dr.Dinge and Mr.Khanolkar inspiring the teaching-staff and students alike., Everyone was working hard to produce able teachers, who would be committed and enthusiastic in their duties. Year after year, our college kept pace with the excellence which the faculty-members of yester-years had established…..no beaten track though. The college progressed with some ideas … some new some old some successful some not. However the college trod on with enthusiasm., In 2008-09, a full-time Principal Dr. Shashikala Gaikwad took over the college. She had a stern and scholarly personality and took our college to new heights. A new discipline entered the Institution and her rich experiences brought in new repertoires of thought and action. She served the college for two eventful years and passed on the baton to Dr. Geeta Iyer who led the team during 2010-11., Dr. Gaikwad returned to head the Institution for two more years 2011-12 and 2012-13. Soon the college shifted to a larger building we also excelled in Academics and Co-curricular activities. Dr. Geeta Iyer , Principal from 2013-14 till date has kept the flame burning bright., Indeed “Rome was not built in a day.”All the progress and success that P.E.S’s College of Education enjoys today is due to the hard work and leadership of many heads, hands and hearts., With their inspiration and our prayers…We Move On…….., Our Mission, “It is our mission to create such an atmosphere, where we develop and enrich the potentials of our teacher trainees, through life building experience so that they emerge responsible, reflective, professionals, with right perspects and positive attitude and become effective teachers living their profession in the society, with the objective of inculcating the national ideal of quality,value and career oriented education in their students, producing committed leaders of the society enabling them to imbibe into their students the sense of patriotism, strengthening the unity, integrity and solidarity of our nation with all its diversity.”
PES College Of Education, Ponda is a recognized higher education institute located in Ponda, Goa. The college is officially affiliated with Goa University, Goa and provides quality undergraduate and professional education to students across the region.
Campus Location
It was in the early part of the 2000’s, that Mr. Ravi Naik, the then Minister for and Chairman of Ponda Education Society toyed with the idea of starting a College of Education in the sprawling P.E.S Campus. After much deliberations and negotiations with the Goa University,Directorate of Higher Education and NCTE (National Council of Teacher Education), P.E.S’s College of Education was born. Mr. Ravi Naik’s team of like-minded philanthropic citizens of Ponda i.e. the P.E.S Management members put together their dynamism and started this College that would send out B.Ed. Degree-holders into society., This College was the culmination of Mr.Ravi Sitaram Naik’s dream and an extension of his work for the disadvantaged sections of society. Ponda Education Society’s College of Education started off as a fledgling Institution and has now become a banyan tree with several facilities which have been added part by part, year by year., The college began breathing in 2004, 100 teacher-trainees in tow, 7 novice lecturers, Mr. Gurunath, Khanolkar as Coordinator, Dr. Anil Dinge as Officiating Principal.P.E.S’s College of Education soon proved its worth because in its very first year the three college rankers were the University rankers too.Soon the college entered the second year. The library had grown, several activities added, the office larger with new staff-members…Dr.Dinge and Mr.Khanolkar inspiring the teaching-staff and students alike., Everyone was working hard to produce able teachers, who would be committed and enthusiastic in their duties. Year after year, our college kept pace with the excellence which the faculty-members of yester-years had established…..no beaten track though. The college progressed with some ideas … some new some old some successful some not. However the college trod on with enthusiasm., In 2008-09, a full-time Principal Dr. Shashikala Gaikwad took over the college. She had a stern and scholarly personality and took our college to new heights. A new discipline entered the Institution and her rich experiences brought in new repertoires of thought and action. She served the college for two eventful years and passed on the baton to Dr. Geeta Iyer who led the team during 2010-11., Dr. Gaikwad returned to head the Institution for two more years 2011-12 and 2012-13. Soon the college shifted to a larger building we also excelled in Academics and Co-curricular activities. Dr. Geeta Iyer , Principal from 2013-14 till date has kept the flame burning bright., Indeed “Rome was not built in a day.”All the progress and success that P.E.S’s College of Education enjoys today is due to the hard work and leadership of many heads, hands and hearts., With their inspiration and our prayers…We Move On…….., Our Mission, “It is our mission to create such an atmosphere, where we develop and enrich the potentials of our teacher trainees, through life building experience so that they emerge responsible, reflective, professionals, with right perspects and positive attitude and become effective teachers living their profession in the society, with the objective of inculcating the national ideal of quality,value and career oriented education in their students, producing committed leaders of the society enabling them to imbibe into their students the sense of patriotism, strengthening the unity, integrity and solidarity of our nation with all its diversity.”
College Highlights at a Glance
Bachelor of Education (B Ed) - PES College of Education, Ponda
Professional teacher education curriculum structured under university guidelines and NCTE norms. Covers educational psychology, pedagogical methodologies, curriculum development, and mandatory practical school internship teaching.
Goa University, Goa
Degrees for all students enrolled at PES College Of Education, Ponda are conferred and certified by Goa University, Goa. All curriculum guidelines, semester examination schedules, and degree evaluations are regulated by the university.
Check Eligibility Criteria
Ensure you fulfill the minimum qualification requirements (graduation marks, entrance test qualifying rank for professional courses like B.Ed / M.Ed / B.Tech).
Entrance Exam / CET Registration
Candidates must register for the relevant state entrance examination (e.g., MAH B.Ed CET for education courses, or state CAP portal) and obtain a scorecard.
Centralized Admission Process (CAP)
Participate in online CAP rounds by selecting PES College Of Education, Ponda as your preferred institute choice.
Seat Allotment & Document Verification
Report to the college with original documents and pay the prescribed admission fees to confirm enrollment for academic session 2026.
Mandatory Documents for Admission
Modern Classrooms & Audio-Visual Hall
Well-ventilated lecture rooms equipped with visual aids for interactive teaching.
Curriculum & Reference Library
Extensive repository of textbooks, educational research journals, and study materials.
Computer & ICT Laboratory
High-speed internet enabled workstations supporting digital learning and coursework.
Subject & Practical Laboratories
Specialized lab setups for methodology practicals and experiential training.
Sports & Physical Activities
Outdoor playgrounds and indoor recreation facilities encouraging holistic health.
Auditorium & Multi-Purpose Hall
Spacious venue for seminars, academic symposiums, and cultural events.
It was in the early part of the 2000’s, that Mr. Ravi Naik, the then Minister for and Chairman of Ponda Education Society toyed with the idea of starting a College of Education in the sprawling P.E.S Campus. After much deliberations and negotiations with the Goa University,Directorate of Higher Education and NCTE (National Council of Teacher Education), P.E.S’s College of Education was born. Mr. Ravi Naik’s team of like-minded philanthropic citizens of Ponda i.e. the P.E.S Management members put together their dynamism and started this College that would send out B.Ed. Degree-holders into society., This College was the culmination of Mr.Ravi Sitaram Naik’s dream and an extension of his work for the disadvantaged sections of society. Ponda Education Society’s College of Education started off as a fledgling Institution and has now become a banyan tree with several facilities which have been added part by part, year by year., The college began breathing in 2004, 100 teacher-trainees in tow, 7 novice lecturers, Mr. Gurunath, Khanolkar as Coordinator, Dr. Anil Dinge as Officiating Principal.P.E.S’s College of Education soon proved its worth because in its very first year the three college rankers were the University rankers too.Soon the college entered the second year. The library had grown, several activities added, the office larger with new staff-members…Dr.Dinge and Mr.Khanolkar inspiring the teaching-staff and students alike., Everyone was working hard to produce able teachers, who would be committed and enthusiastic in their duties. Year after year, our college kept pace with the excellence which the faculty-members of yester-years had established…..no beaten track though. The college progressed with some ideas … some new some old some successful some not. However the college trod on with enthusiasm., In 2008-09, a full-time Principal Dr. Shashikala Gaikwad took over the college. She had a stern and scholarly personality and took our college to new heights. A new discipline entered the Institution and her rich experiences brought in new repertoires of thought and action. She served the college for two eventful years and passed on the baton to Dr. Geeta Iyer who led the team during 2010-11., Dr. Gaikwad returned to head the Institution for two more years 2011-12 and 2012-13. Soon the college shifted to a larger building we also excelled in Academics and Co-curricular activities. Dr. Geeta Iyer , Principal from 2013-14 till date has kept the flame burning bright., Indeed “Rome was not built in a day.”All the progress and success that P.E.S’s College of Education enjoys today is due to the hard work and leadership of many heads, hands and hearts., With their inspiration and our prayers…We Move On…….., Our Mission, “It is our mission to create such an atmosphere, where we develop and enrich the potentials of our teacher trainees, through life building experience so that they emerge responsible, reflective, professionals, with right perspects and positive attitude and become effective teachers living their profession in the society, with the objective of inculcating the national ideal of quality,value and career oriented education in their students, producing committed leaders of the society enabling them to imbibe into their students the sense of patriotism, strengthening the unity, integrity and solidarity of our nation with all its diversity.”
District: Ponda | State: Goa, India
Campus Location: Ponda
Located in It was in the early part of the 2000’s, that Mr. Ravi Naik, the then Minister for and Chairman of Ponda Education Society toyed with the idea of starting a College of Education in the sprawling P.E.S Campus. After much deliberations and negotiations with the Goa University,Directorate of Higher Education and NCTE (National Council of Teacher Education), P.E.S’s College of Education was born. Mr. Ravi Naik’s team of like-minded philanthropic citizens of Ponda i.e. the P.E.S Management members put together their dynamism and started this College that would send out B.Ed. Degree-holders into society., This College was the culmination of Mr.Ravi Sitaram Naik’s dream and an extension of his work for the disadvantaged sections of society. Ponda Education Society’s College of Education started off as a fledgling Institution and has now become a banyan tree with several facilities which have been added part by part, year by year., The college began breathing in 2004, 100 teacher-trainees in tow, 7 novice lecturers, Mr. Gurunath, Khanolkar as Coordinator, Dr. Anil Dinge as Officiating Principal.P.E.S’s College of Education soon proved its worth because in its very first year the three college rankers were the University rankers too.Soon the college entered the second year. The library had grown, several activities added, the office larger with new staff-members…Dr.Dinge and Mr.Khanolkar inspiring the teaching-staff and students alike., Everyone was working hard to produce able teachers, who would be committed and enthusiastic in their duties. Year after year, our college kept pace with the excellence which the faculty-members of yester-years had established…..no beaten track though. The college progressed with some ideas … some new some old some successful some not. However the college trod on with enthusiasm., In 2008-09, a full-time Principal Dr. Shashikala Gaikwad took over the college. She had a stern and scholarly personality and took our college to new heights. A new discipline entered the Institution and her rich experiences brought in new repertoires of thought and action. She served the college for two eventful years and passed on the baton to Dr. Geeta Iyer who led the team during 2010-11., Dr. Gaikwad returned to head the Institution for two more years 2011-12 and 2012-13. Soon the college shifted to a larger building we also excelled in Academics and Co-curricular activities. Dr. Geeta Iyer , Principal from 2013-14 till date has kept the flame burning bright., Indeed “Rome was not built in a day.”All the progress and success that P.E.S’s College of Education enjoys today is due to the hard work and leadership of many heads, hands and hearts., With their inspiration and our prayers…We Move On…….., Our Mission, “It is our mission to create such an atmosphere, where we develop and enrich the potentials of our teacher trainees, through life building experience so that they emerge responsible, reflective, professionals, with right perspects and positive attitude and become effective teachers living their profession in the society, with the objective of inculcating the national ideal of quality,value and career oriented education in their students, producing committed leaders of the society enabling them to imbibe into their students the sense of patriotism, strengthening the unity, integrity and solidarity of our nation with all its diversity.”. Use Google Maps for turn-by-turn driving directions to the campus.
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