Devendra Pathak Sarvodaya College of Education, Gaya

DPS College of Education, Gaya commonly known as Devendra Pathak Sarvodaya College of Education is the leading and premier institution for teacher education. This is a co-educational college established in the year 2012 at Gaya, Bihar. The institute is an affiliated college approved by N. C. T. E which assures the quality in teaching field education.

The DPS College of Education has a total intake of 113 students on a 0. 9-acre campus with two specialized courses and a faculty strength of 55; hence, it has an extremely good student-teacher ratio. This teachers' training institution provides specialization in serving aspiring teachers in the locality through two-degree programs.

The institute assures a commitment to the provision of all-round learning environments for students. It serves facilities that help in the learning and development of personality. In the backdrop of this aim, it offers a library-a knowledge hub-providing resources meant for research and study.

The well-equipped laboratories cater to practical learning needs; the IT infrastructure ensures that the students connect with state-of-the-art modern technologies in education. The college also provides sports facilities and a gym, thereby ensuring all-round development.

These include a cafeteria and a convenience store to address daily needs and an auditorium which hosts events and seminars organized within the college. The institute also has a health center with first-aid facilities. More importantly, DPS College of Education has hostel facilities for both boys and girls and thus ensures a safe and congenial atmosphere for out-station students.

In the field of education, the DPS College of Education, Gaya offers two full-time courses. To make students successful teachers, the institute offers a B. Ed. course with 200 seats and D. El. Ed. course with 150 seats. Both courses are of two years duration each. Thus, the total approved intake would come out to be 350, showcasing this institution's capacity in nurturing a considerable number of future educators.

The college's main aim is, therefore, very clearly defined from where and in which direction it is heading towards in terms of building up a competent teacher force to suit the requirements of both elementary and secondary education sectors. Degree Name Total Number of Seats Total fees B. Ed 200 Rs 1,50,000 D. El. Ed.

150 Rs 1,25,000 Admission to DPS College of Education, Gaya, shall be strictly on merit basis and shall be subject to the policies formulated by the State Government and University from time to time. Admissions to the B. Ed course are made based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination and/or on the basis of performance at the Entrance Examination conducted for the same purpose. The D. El. Ed.

course follows the same procedure in its admission process, which is purely merit-based on the qualifying examination and/or entrance test. The institutional commitment towards professional teaching through quality education was quite visible through its structured admission process and the specialized programs it offered.

Admission Policy: The College follows the policies regarding admission framed by the State Government/UT Administration in this regard.