Secondary Training College heritage campus

Government teacher education college since 1906

Secondary Training College, Mumbai

A constituent college of Dr. Homi Bhabha State University and one of Mumbai's historic teacher training institutions, preparing B.Ed., Ph.D., extension, and in-service education pathways through the motto Excellence through Training.

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B.Ed. Admissions

Centralised process, intake, fees, and merit updates

Programs

B.Ed., Ph.D., vocational, extension, and in-service

Heritage Campus

Classified building, historic library, and smart classrooms

Disclosure

IQAC, NAAC, UGC, RTI, policies, and committees

Principal's Message

Secondary Training College carries a long public legacy in teacher education. The college continues to combine disciplined academic preparation, practicum-based learning, research orientation, and inclusive student support so that future educators can serve schools with competence, integrity, and social commitment.

Dr. Suvidyaa Mahesh Sarvankar

Professor I/C Principal, Secondary Training College, Mumbai

Student Benefit Scheme

MahaDBT Scholarship Support

Students can review eligibility, documents, and timelines before applying through the official MahaDBT portal.

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About the Institute

A historic Government teacher education college in the heart of Mumbai.

Secondary Training College, Mumbai was established in 1906 and now functions as a constituent college of Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai. The college focuses on teacher preparation, in-service training, research, extension work, student support, and transparent public disclosure.

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Heritage campus identity

A classified heritage building at Fort supports disciplined academic life and public service.

Student-first access

Admissions, notices, programs, hostel documents, scholarships, and support information are easy to reach.

Transparent governance

IQAC, NAAC, UGC, RTI, policies, and statutory committees are organized for public review.

Research culture

Ph.D. guidance, publications, action research, and extension activity connect coursework with inquiry.

Our Philosophy

Vision & Mission

Excellence through Training (प्रशिक्षणात् प्रवीण्यम्) guiding our academic leadership and educational commitment.

Our Vision

To serve as a premier centre of excellence in teacher education, producing competent, ethical, and reflective educators recognized for their pedagogical strength, integrity, and lifelong commitment to public service and social responsibility.

Our Mission

To achieve professional excellence through high-quality pre-service and in-service training, fostering critical thinking, integrating technology-enabled pedagogy, promoting action research, and supporting inclusive education.

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1906

Established

Teacher education legacy

120+

Years

Continuous public service

Programs

Degree, research, and training

Faculty

Published permanent faculty profiles

Fort

Location

Heritage Mumbai campus

HBSU

Affiliation

Dr. Homi Bhabha State University

Heritage Highlight

Over a Century of Pedagogical Leadership Since 1906

From preparing teachers under the former Bombay Presidency to offering advanced doctoral education as a constituent college of HBSU, our legacy remains rooted in the belief that true excellence is forged through high-quality training.

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Academic Programs

Teacher education pathways from B.Ed. to doctoral research

STC offers regular B.Ed., vocational distance B.Ed., Ph.D. in Education, extension services, and in-service teacher training.

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B.Ed.

Bachelor of Education (Regular)

A comprehensive teacher education program preparing competent secondary school educators through pedagogy, practice teaching, educational technology, and leadership-oriented training.

2 years, semester-wise50 seats

Centralised admission process
Practical teaching experience
Multiple subject specializations

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Distance

B.Ed. Vocational Distance

A flexible distance education route for working professionals seeking teacher certification and career advancement through university-approved study.

2 yearsAs per university rules

YCMOU affiliation
Flexible study format
Working professional friendly

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Ph.D.

Ph.D. in Education

Doctoral research in pedagogy, curriculum development, educational innovation, teacher education, and related areas under university regulations.

As per HBSU guidelinesResearch supervision based

Original education research
University-guided process
Ph.D. guidelines available

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Extension

Extension Service Department

In-service training and competitions for secondary and primary teachers across South, North, and West Mumbai districts.

Program basedActivity based

Teacher training outreach
Navopakaram competition
Municipal and private school participation

Admission Details

Training

In-service Training Section

Specialized teacher-training support including D.T.Ed. correspondence offerings and government program support.

Program basedProgram based

Separate dedicated faculty
D.T.Ed. correspondence support
SSA and Mahatma Phule scheme support

Admission Details

Academic Areas

Pedagogy, practicum, research, and extension units

The academic structure reflects teacher education, subject pedagogy, ICT, educational psychology, practice teaching, in-service support, and learning resources.

Teacher Education

Core B.Ed. pedagogy, practicum, reflective teaching, classroom management, and professional preparation.

2 faculty members

B.Ed.Practice teaching

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Science Education

Science pedagogy, laboratory-linked teaching methods, educational measurement, and mentoring led by the published Science faculty profile.

1 faculty members

B.Ed. pedagogyPh.D. guidance

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Language and Marathi Education

Language teaching, Marathi pedagogy, communication, multilingual classroom support, and curriculum engagement.

1 faculty members

B.Ed. pedagogyPh.D. guidance

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Geography and Social Science Education

Geography pedagogy, social science teaching, field-based learning, and educational research in school contexts.

1 faculty members

B.Ed. pedagogyPh.D. in Education

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Educational Psychology

Learner development, inclusive classrooms, assessment, counselling foundations, and student-centred teaching practices.

Faculty led faculty members

B.Ed.Student support

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ICT and Educational Technology

Technology integration in education, smart classroom use, digital teaching aids, and modern pedagogical tools.

Shared faculty members

B.Ed.WorkshopsFaculty development

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News and Notices

Circulars, notices, and important updates

Official updates use category badges, dates, summaries, and clear actions for citizens, students, and stakeholders.

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AcademicNew04 Aug 2026

Ph.D. Admission Interview Notice 2026

Official notice regarding the Ph.D. admission interview scheduled for 7 August 2026 at 11:00 AM at Secondary Training College, Mumbai. Candidates are required to attend the interview with their application form, original mark sheets, and photocopies.

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NoticeNew08 Jun 2026

Recruitment Advertisement for CHB Assistant Professor (2026-27)

Official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Professors on a clock-hour basis. This document contains essential details regarding eligibility, subjects (History, Hindi, English, Urdu, Mathematics, Education), and interview schedules for June 16, 2026.

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NoticeNew08 Jun 2026

Application Form for CHB Assistant Professor (2026-27)

Form to apply for Clock Hour Basis Assistant Professor positions at the college for the 2026-27 academic year.

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AcademicNew30 Oct 2025

First year BED admitted students for the year 2025

Published list for first year B.Ed. admitted students for the year 2025.

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Research and Innovation

Research culture in teacher education

STC supports education research through Ph.D. guidance, publications, action research, school-practicum inquiry, extension work, and collaboration with universities and schools.

Teacher education and pedagogy

Curriculum development

Educational innovation

Practice teaching and school internship

Educational leadership

Action research

Officer Information

Head of office and public contact officers

Official contact directory for administration and Right to Information (RTI) cell inquiries.

Officer

Dr. Suvidyaa Mahesh Sarvankar

Professor I/C Principal & Appellate Authority

Administration / RTI Appellate Authority

Officer

Dr. Sunil Arjun Sonawane

Associate Professor & Assistant PIO

Department of Geography / RTI Cell

Facilities

Heritage learning spaces and student support

The college highlights its historic library, heritage building, smart classrooms, seminar spaces, hostel support, multilingual learning, welfare committees, and research support.

Historic Library

A rich library with rare books dating back to the 1900s, multilingual resources in Marathi, Hindi, English, and Urdu, and education-focused subscriptions.

Heritage Building

A classified heritage campus building in Fort, Mumbai, spread across two floors and maintained as a dignified teacher education environment.

Smart Classrooms

Large, airy classrooms with technology-supported teaching and learning spaces for pedagogy, presentations, and group work.

Auditorium and Seminar Hall

Campus spaces for seminars, orientation, academic events, faculty development, cultural programs, and student presentations.

Hostel Support

Government hostel information, admission rules, notices, facilities, and student guidance.

Student Welfare

Student-centred guidance, welfare committees, mentoring, government scholarship support, and decision-making participation.

Multilingual Instruction

Instructional support in Marathi, Hindi, and English to serve diverse learners and prepare inclusive educators.

Admissions and Documents

Admission notices, fees, merit updates, and enquiry support in one place.

Applicants can review program eligibility, B.Ed. intake, required documents, fee information, hostel notices, and official portal access before completing the notified admission steps.

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