Government College of Teacher Education, Thiruvananthapuram Admission 2025: Dates, Application Form, Courses, Fees & Eligibility

The Government College of Teacher Education, Thiruvananthapuram (GCTE). Being one of the oldest teacher training colleges in Kerala, GCTE provides quality education programs approved by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The admission process of the college is meant to choose deserving candidates who wish to become successful educators.

GCTE adopts the merit-based system of admission for its B.Ed and M.Ed courses. The college takes into account academic achievements in the qualifying tests and can hold entrance examinations as well, depending on the particular program and the current policies of the government. The admission period is generally concurrent with the academic year, but no particular dates are mentioned.

For the 100 student intake of the B.Ed programme, the programme follows admission based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination and/or entrance examination. The procedure of selection can also be different based on the state government, union territory administration, or university regulations.

Application Process

Admission to GCTE programmes is through the following application process:

1. Announcement of Admissions: The college makes public the opening of the admission process on its website and other media outlets.

2. Application Form: The candidates have to download and fill the application form, the concerned students must refer to the college website for the latest details.

3. Document Submission: Candidates need to submit all documents necessary along with the filled-in application form. These generally are:

• Marks sheets of qualifying examinations
• Date of birth proof
• Category certificates (if any)
• Other certificates as required by the college

4. Entrance Examination: Based on the program and prevailing admission rules, candidates may be required to take an entrance exam. The syllabus and pattern for the exam would be intimated by the college or affiliating university.

5. Preparation of Merit List: A merit list is prepared on the basis of the academic record and/or entrance test marks.

6. Counselling and Admission: Candidates shortlisted for counselling may select their choice of specialisation (if applicable) and finalize the admission procedure.

7. Payment of Fee: The selected candidates have to pay the fees as prescribed to confirm their admission.

Degree wise Admission Process

B.Ed (Bachelor of Education):
The B.Ed course offered by GCTE is a two-year full-time program that aims to offer basic knowledge in the field of teaching principles and methodology. The process of admission to B.Ed is based on merit, taking into account the marks secured in the qualifying exam and/or entrance test. The intake approved by the college for the B.Ed program is 100 students. Generally, eligibility criteria involve a bachelor's degree in related subjects, but the requirement of subjects may be different in some cases.

M.Ed (Master of Education):
GCTE has a two-year M.Ed course in advanced studies in educational leadership and research. Admission to M.Ed is also merit-based, considering the qualifying examination marks (usually a B.Ed degree) as well as a potential entrance test administered by the University or its partners. The cleared intake for the M.Ed course is 50 students. The course is for those who wish to enhance their knowledge of educational theory and practice.