Courses Offered at Government College of Teacher Education, Kadmat: UG, PG & PhD Programs- Lakshadweep

Government College of Education offers over 5 courses at UG, PG, and PhD levels in the streams of Education, Science, and Humanities. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) is the flagship course of Government College of Education offered based on Academic Merit in qualifying degrees. Besides, Government College of Education also offers professional development modules like certificate programs in pedagogical skills and short-term workshops for educators.

Students can choose from flagship programs such as the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) along with other specialised courses at the Lakshadweep District campus. With experienced faculty and updated curricula, Government College of Education ensures students are well-prepared in their respective courses; the college is also known for its strong community engagement. The institution, approved by the NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education), was recently ranked 17th by Education World for its teacher training programs and 22nd by The Learning Curve for regional impact. Further, Government College of Education has established 10+ tie-ups with renowned educational bodies, enhancing its academic outreach. GCE (a part of Pondicherry University affiliation) provides 1 PG course, the B.Ed program, focusing on pedagogy, subject content mastery, & educational psychology across five specializations including Social Science and Mathematics.

At Government College of Education, admission to each program is based on a combination of academic merit, relevant qualifications, and program-specific requirements. While criteria may vary depending on the level and type of program, applicants can generally expect to meet following criteria:

PG Programs

• Eligibility: A recognized Bachelor's degree (BA/BSc) with 10+2+3 pattern from University of Calicut or equivalent with minimum 50% marks in Part I+II+III or Part III alone. Alternatively, a Master's degree in the same subject with minimum 50% marks or Bachelor's in Engineering or Technology with specialization in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks is accepted.
• Minimum Academic Requirement: A minimum 50% marks in the qualifying undergraduate degree, subject to specific program requirements. Relaxation for SC/ST candidates including natives of Lakshadweep: Pass in Qualifying Examination. Relaxation of 5% marks for OBC, SEBC, and OEC candidates. A 5% concession is also extended for Blind Candidates.
• Entrance Exams: Admission is primarily based on Academic Merit from the qualifying degree. The Centralised Allotment Process (previously via University of Calicut, current method via Pondicherry University affiliation may vary) is the mechanism for selection.
• Documents: Academic transcripts, a statement of purpose, resume, and letters of recommendation are typically required for application to the Government College of Education.