Onkarmal Somani College of Education, Mysore

The Onkarmal Somani College of Education Mysore, has been in existence since 1955 and is among the best institutions for training teachers. This co-educational college is situated in Kuvempunagar, Mysore, Karnataka and recognised by the National Council for Teacher Education(NCTE)and is an affiliated college. The college conducts Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) programme up to 89 student enrolment which shows colleges concern towards future playing the role of educator. Located at Sahukar Chanaiah Road, the college ensures environment that helps students who are interested in teaching practice they gain experience and knowledge that they need .

Onkarmal Somani College has laid modern infrastructural facilities which aim to promote the overall learning abilities of the college students. The library deserves special attention, it has ample space, proper ventilation, adequate proper lighting and the possibilities for backup. It offers the students membership to the N-LIST programme of UGC and also allows the students to access number of e-journals and e-books. It is also completely automated with e-Granthalaya software with efficient facility to search the catalogue and data entry in regional language also possible. The current IT facilities, at the college level, are a computer laboratory, which has a seating capacity of 25 students, 22 computer systems, internet connection, and Wi-Fi. There is also available a language lab equipped with headphones and educational CDs for learning English grammar and for communication. Other infrastructures include throwball ground, volleyball ground, cricket ground and other sports facilities and well furnished Auditorium for seminars workshops etc., and a canteen faculty and students.

Onkarmal Somani College of Education has concentrated mainly on its flagship programme, B.Ed which is a two years full time programme. The college has admission intake  capacity 50 for this programme so the ratio of student faculty would better and give more focus. Such a focus gives the institution an opportunity to devote its resources and efforts to create highly qualified teachers.

Admission policies and procedures of Onkarmal Somani College of Education are as per Central Government, State Government, or University norm. Government Seat Quota admission is coordinated with the help of the Central Admission Cell (CAC) in the State under the Commissioner of Public Instruction. In case of management seats the selection criteria are based on marks of the qualifying exam and entrance test (if any). The college has reservation policy for the SC/ST/OBC/PWD and other categories have to follow as per government norms. The admission calendar is developed in consideration with the CAC and STEM Board guidelines to ensure proper time-tabled admission programme.

The college has good relationship with its alumni through an active Alumni Association. This association makes provision for several academic and co- curricular activities and also conducts workshops for secondary school science teachers. The readily accessible MYCITTAF cultural stage ensure interaction between the freshers and the alumni are realised. A majority of alumni among colleges have secured a fair number of accomplishing positions in the fields of education in not only the colleges in Karnataka but also in other regions adding to the success rate of the college in nurturing educationist.