St. Xavier's Institute of Education (Autonomous) | |
Type: | Teachers Training College |
Students: | 100 Intake |
Religious Affiliation: | Jesuit (Catholic) |
Principal: | Dr. Sosamma Samuel |
Campus: | Urban |
Location: | Church Gate, Mumbai Maharashtra 400020 India |
Website: | sxie |
St. Xavier's Institute of Education is an English-medium, teacher-training college in Mumbai, India, founded in 1953 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in the Catholic church. As a government-subsidized, Minority Institution, it admits 50% Christian Minority students. Recently, the college got Autonomous status by University Grant Commission[1]
St. Xavier's Institute of Education was first located at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, and is the oldest aided, non-government, teacher-training college for the course of B.Ed. It is affiliated to the University of Mumbai and recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The Bachelor course requires two years and includes an internship programme. From 1955 to 1977 the Institute offered also a Diploma in Education.[2]
In 2014, the teaching staff stood at 8, and its student body at 87 women and 11 men.[1]