Gautam Teacher Training College, Nalanda: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Gautam Teacher Training College was established in 2012 and is one of the most reputed educational institutions in Nalanda, Bihar. This is a co-educational college affiliated with the National Council for Teacher Education, NCTE. The institution specialises in training teachers on its compact campus of 0.957 acres with an enrolment of 700 and a faculty strength of 32, Gautam Teacher Training College provides a focussed learning environment for its budding educators.

The college takes pride in its ultra-modern facilities that effectively complement the learning here. This campus houses a well-stocked library that provides its students with a wealth of educational resources and departmental laboratories to make available hands-on learning for practical training in education. The commitment of the college towards technology is reflected in its well-maintained IT infrastructure and campus-wide Wi-Fi connectivity that allows students to always be connected, while it also provides access to digital learning tools. For holistic development, the institute has sports facilities that facilitate students in being physically fit alongside academics. The college has also taken care of the welfare of the students through a health center with first aid facilities, refreshment facilities in the cafeteria, and transport facilities for those commuting daily. 

Gautam Teacher Training College imparts focused courses in education. The three major programs offered by the institution include Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Master of Education, and D.El.Ed. B.Ed., being the mainstay of the programs in the college, has an approved intake of 200 seats. This two-year full-time course is intended to prepare students for a career in teaching at the secondary and higher secondary levels. The M.Ed course has an intake of 50 students and is meant for those who want to either rise higher in their teaching profession or take up research work. The D.El.Ed course is meant for those wishing to teach at the primary level and has 100 seats.

Admission for the B.Ed. course will be solely on the basis of JET merit. It will ensure that only students having a strong aptitude in teaching and sound academic background are admitted. The college also accepts other entrance scores, like the Jain Entrance Test, which allows an extension of opportunities to applicants.