Baba Farid College of Education, Bathinda was established in July 2005 in the lap of Baba Farid Group of Institutions and managed by Baba Farid Vidyak Society which was established in 1993. 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 in the part of progress. The college is affiliated with Punjabi University, Patiala and it is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) under Act, 1956. It is also recognized and approved by National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Jaipur to offer B.Ed. courses. It is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "A" Grade (CGPA Score 3.13 on a 4 Point Scale in 1st Cycle) on 21st April 2012. 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. It is a co-educational self-financed Institute, provided a regular course in which is located in the rural part of Bathinda played a pioneering role in the field of higher education. The college offers two years Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) courses 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 with a relaxation 5% marks ineligibility for admission.
Boys Hostel Residential facilities are available for students enrolled in the various colleges of the institute. To provide good residential comfort and homely environment to the students, the campus has got separate AC hostels for boys. Great emphasis is laid on cleanliness, hygienic food, and individual styles. 24 hours internet connectivity through Wi-Fi connection is available. 24 hours hostel wardens ensure proper management and discipline in the hostels. A college bus service is available to ferry students to the city.
Girls Hostel Residential facilities are available for students enrolled in the various colleges of the institute. To provide good residential comfort and homely environment to the students, the campus has got separate AC hostels for girls. Great emphasis is laid on cleanliness, hygienic food, and individual styles. 24 hours internet connectivity through Wi-Fi connection is available. 24 hours hostel wardens ensure proper management and discipline in the hostels. A college bus service is available to ferry students to the city.
Gym A person who is fit is capable of living life to its fullest extent. Physical and mental fitness play very important roles in your lives and people who are both, physically and mentally fit are less prone to medical conditions as well. So to maintain the physical fitness among Students College also has a playground and gym facility.
Library BFCE has 1800 sq. ft. fully automated & a well-stocked AC Library. A library is using E-Granthalaya software for the library operation that was developed by the National Informatics Center Govt. of India. Library also provides access to E-Journals through EBSCO and Sci. direct. In addition to the course books, general books, reference books, yearbooks, handbooks are also added to the collection. The library subscribes to International, National. Journal related to the subject & magazine of current interest. Audio-Visual material (CDs, DVDs) are also available in the library. The Library maintains separate Books –Bank for the finical weak students.
Sports The college has sports facilities for various types of sports for the students. The college provides facility to the students for various outdoor and indoor games.
Cafeteria The campus has a well maintained 3 Canteens, NESCAFE, Juice bar, and Fast Food Point, Mobile canteen which serves as an excellent place to enjoy the taste of hygienic food and engaging oneself in the coffee table chat. These are periodically inspected by the staff members for the maintenance of proper hygienic conditions.
Auditorium The college has an auditorium facility for events and seminars.
Medical/Hospital In the loving memory of late S. Kuldeep Singh Gill, the institution provides the 24-hour facility of Ambulance for the needy people free of cost. Its purpose is to transport patients to, from, or between places of treatment.
Wifi 24 hours internet connectivity through Wi-Fi connection is available.
IT Infrastructure Computer Lab. is fully equipped with an adequate number of Computers. Internet facility is available for both staff and students. Computer-related books are also available for students. Features of Computer Lab -Internet facility in all computers40 computers LCD MonitorsLocal Area Network Educational CDs Freehand experience to all students connected with the library by LAN
Transport The institute provides ample transport service to all the adjacent areas. The institute is committed to providing its students all the comfort and convenience to help them achieve better Education.
Laboratories The College has a well-equipped laboratory with all the equipment necessary to carry out experiments required at a school level and to develop the spirit of scientific attitude for prospective teachers. Working model of different topics of science, prepared by pupil teachers is available in the lab. Equipment and models are issued to students for teaching practice also. The College has a well-equipped Psychology lab with various psychological tests and apparatuses. This lab is being utilized by all the M.A. Education & B.Ed. Students. The students are acquainted with knowledge about tests and how to use these tests. The college has well equipped Technology lab with a slide projector, overhead projector, LCD, Television, VCR, geometrical figures, models, charts, maps, transparencies, slides, whiteboard, flannel board, etc. of standard quality. Technology lab is being utilized by all the lecturers, & Ed.B.
Guest Room The college has a guest house/waiting room facilities for visiting faculty and student family members.
Banks Facilities The college has initiated the process of offering banking services within the campus premises. A branch of Punjab National Bank has been est