Government College of Education, Chandigarh: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

Government College of Education, Chandigarh, was started in 1954 and has carved its niche as one of the premier institutions of teacher education. This co-educational college is spread over 14 acres in Sector 20 D, Chandigarh. The institution is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council and approved by the National Council for Teacher Education. This affiliated college has 5 courses in 3 degrees, all in the field of education. The total student enrolment is 231, while the faculty strength is 21, hence maintaining a very salubrious student-teacher ratio. The institution's commitment to quality education can still be further ascertained from the different programmes offered here, such as B.Ed, M.Ed, and some special postgraduate diplomas.

Government College of Education has several modern facilities to help in its academic pursuit. The IT infrastructure consists of a well-equipped laboratory with about 40 computers, printers, and multimedia equipment. There are well-equipped specialised laboratories for Science, Home Science, Computer, Language, Guidance and Counselling, Psychology, and Educational Technology to provide hands-on experience. Its library stacks more than 40,000 books and subscribes to about 70 journals and newspapers. Boys' and girls' hostels accommodate about 65 students in each of them. Other facilities include sports amenities, an auditorium, a health centre, a gym, and a canteen to provide education on all fronts.

Government College of Education, Chandigarh offers a total of 5 full-time courses. Two are degree courses: B.Ed and M.Ed, and three at the postgraduate diploma level.

Government College of Education, Chandigarh admission varies on the course one chooses for their study. The admission to B.Ed. course shall be made on a merit bases, based on marks obtained at the qualifying examination (Graduation) or any other selection process as per the policy of the State Government/UT Administration and Panjab University. The admission to the M.Ed programme shall be based on the merit of candidates in B.Ed., as determined by an entrance test conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh. The college also offers postgraduate diploma courses in Guidance and Counselling, Educational Technology, Life Skills, and Education for Human Excellence, though the admission details of the same have not been furnished.