Government College of Education, Vellore

This college is a part of the Government College of Education, Vellore, founded in the academic year 1955-56. The institution aims to build the future of education. This affiliated college is perfectly located in Gandhinagar, Katpadi, with an extensive area of land cover of 8. 73 acres, which contributes to providing a suitable environment for learning.

Recognised by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), the college is well known for its excellent teacher training academic programmes. In terms of number enrolment, out of the total student intake of 199 general students, the institution enables each student and faculty member to focus better because of a moderate student-faculty ratio of 11 students.

To support the mentioned approaches, the college provides two programmes for students to receive a specialised degree, thus it underlines the targeted preparation of teachers. Government College of Education, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, is affiliated with Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University (TNTEU), Chennai. It offers B. Ed. and M. Ed.

programmes approved by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) with an intake of 100 seats for B. Ed. and 50 seats for M. Ed. Government College of Education provides facilities, including a learning resource centre, a well-equipped computer lab, digital libraries, as well as a family life centre.

The college has fully equipped sports amenities of sportsamenities so that students remain physically active and have team spirit. An auditorium is used for events, seminars and cultural activities, helping to provide and enrich campus life. The library is an important resource centre that nurtures academics and research activities.

Other laboratory facilities exist for different departments addressing distinctive requirements, including the development of manuals and equipment. Moreover, our College has also provided hr mathematics IT facility, and students are aware of modern advancements related to education techniques.

The Government College of Education, Vellore, offers two comprehensive full-time programmes : Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) and Master's in Education (M. Ed) . All these programmes are well packaged to equip the students for fruitful careers in the education industry. The B.

Ed programme , which intakes one hundred students, offers basic knowledge and skills in teaching and learning processes as well as educational theories. The M. Ed programme is a postgraduate programme intended to provide advanced professional education to 50 students to prepare them for leadership responsibilities in the practice of education.

The duration of both programmes is two years to give time for closer study and experience. The total student enrolment figure across the various courses conducted in the college is 199UDM; IA therefore has a policy of ensuring it offers adequate class sizes so that teaching and learning can easily take place.

Students in the Government College of Education, Vellore, are selected based on merit, as well as on a first-come, first-served basis. It is the same for the B. Ed programme, where admission is given on the basis of marks scored in the qualifying examination and/or entrance test.

Regarding that, every selection process is conducted based on the policies formulated and prescribed by the state government, Union Territory administration, as well as the affiliated university. Likewise, admission to the M. Ed. program depends upon the merit of the qualifying examination and the entrance examinations.

Students are admitted according to the policy formulated by the State Government, Central Government or University as provided by the college. With this approach, Earlyon can identify those who deserve a chance and who should be given the chance to further their education in this prestigious institution.