Courses Offered at Perunthalaivar Kamarajar College of Education: UG, PG & PhD Programs- Karaikal

Perunthalaivar Kamarajar College of Education offers over two courses at both undergraduate and diploma levels in the stream of Education. The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) is certainly the flagship course of Perunthalaivar Kamarajar College of Education, with admissions primarily based on merit from qualifying examination marks, though CUET UG scores may also be considered. Besides this, Perunthalaivar Kamarajar College of Education also offers a Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), another key program.

Students at Perunthalaivar Kamarajar College of Education can choose from flagship programs such as the B.Ed degree along with other specialised courses like the D.El.Ed, which focuses on preparing educators for elementary settings. With experienced faculty and updated curricula, Perunthalaivar Kamarajar College of Education ensures students are well-prepared in their chosen courses. The college, or PKCE as it's often known, has a total of 150 seats available across its two offerings, including 100 seats for the B.Ed program alone, which notably provides seven specializations like Biological Science, Commerce, and English, among others.

At Perunthalaivar Kamarajar 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 the following criteria. It is important to note that only candidates belonging to the Union Territory of Puducherry are primarily eligible for admission to PKCE programs; others are considered only if seats remain vacant.

UG Programs

• Eligibility: Completion of high school or an equivalent qualification for the Diploma in Elementary Education. For the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), a Bachelor's Degree (11+1+3 or 10+2+3 pattern) or a Five-year integrated Master's Degree (10+2+5 pattern) is required. A Four-year Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology (11+1+4 or 10+2+4 pattern) with Mathematics and Science in higher secondary and engineering programs is also accepted for B.Ed applicants.
• Minimum Academic Requirement: A minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination for D.El.Ed (45% for OBC, EBC, MBC, SC, BT, and Physically challenged candidates). For B.Ed, a minimum of 50% marks in Part III (Main+ Allied) of Bachelor's Degree is needed (40% for OBC, EBC, MBC, SC, BT, and Physically challenged candidates). Engineering/Technology candidates need 55% marks (50% for SC candidates).
• Entrance Exams: Admission is primarily merit-based on qualifying examination marks. CUET UG scores may be considered for the B.Ed program.
• Documents: Transcripts, mark sheets, and relevant degree certificates.