Gurukul College of Education, North Dinajpur

Gurukul College of Education, established in 2012, is an affiliated rural situated college in Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal. This co-educational institution specializes in teacher education programmes and is approved by NCTE. This is a compact campus of 0. 8561 acres, with only two full-time courses and a total enrolment of 400 students.

The student-to-teacher ratio is very inspiring, with a faculty strength of 34 members at Gurukul College of Education, ensuring personalized attention to its students. Gurukul College of Education, has adequate facilities that would enhance the learning processes and overall development of students. A well-equipped library serves as a knowledge hub while departmental laboratories cater to hands-on learning.

The sports facilities and gym provide for physical fitness. The college has also provided refreshment in the form of a cafeteria and a health center with first-aid facilities. More importantly, Gurukul College of Education assures hostel accommodation for both male and female students, thereby making it easy for students coming from far-off places.

The institution also holds much importance in terms of technology integration through its excellent IT infrastructure, which completely sets the students ready for the digital age. Comfortable classrooms further add to the excellent environment. Gurukul College of Education imparts two different sets of teacher education courses- Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) and Diploma in Elementary Education (D. El. Ed).

The aforesaid course is a full-time, two-year course aimed at preparing prospective teachers of elementary level. Degree Name Total Number of Seats B. Ed 100 D. El. Ed 50 Gurukul College of Education admission process is based on merit, pertaining to the marks obtained in the qualifying examination and/or entrance examination.

The college adheres to the policies of the state government, UT administration, or the affiliated university's policies concerning admission. Admission to the B. Ed. course shall be made on the basis of their performance in the qualifying test or by a duly constituted selection process. Similarly, the D. El.

Ed course admits students on the basis of their academic merit in the qualifying examination or through an entrance test, subjects to the state government and the university.