GS College of Education, Shikohabad: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

The Gs College of Education, Shikwahabad, was established in 2009. It is an affiliated college situated in Firozabad, U.P. This co-educational institution is approved by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), and the current institution offers specialization in the field of education only. The college occupies a squared area of 0.92 acres and is currently accommodating 227 students and has 16 faculty members. GS College of Education has two degree programmes: teacher education and elementary education. This is evident in aspects such as infrastructure, class sizes, tutors’ attitude towards facilitating student needs, and so on.

It has a number of resources that help to develop and facilitate the process of learning among college students. There is a centrally located first-line library with 17,000 sq. ft. of space, equipped with 6,500 books to support academic learning. The institution also has a modern computer laboratory with all the modern technology of information ages to enhance awareness of students on the new techniques of tackling their lessons. For those students who need it, the college has provided the hostel for both male and female students on the college compound to ensure that the students feel secure while pursuing their studies. Admirers of physical activities can now spend their time effectively using the available basketball, badminton, and table tennis courts for exercise purposes. Extra facilities/specialised facilities include departmental laboratories, a health centre with first aid amenities, a gym, a canteen, and an event and seminar hall.

GS College of Education offers two full-time courses: The minimum qualifications required for the teaching posts in primary and upper primary are Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) and Diploma in Elementary Education (D.Ed.). Since these programmes are available at colleges and universities, they aim at producing professionals in teaching and educational management. The B.Ed. programme is opened with a hundred seats, while the number of seats for D.El.Ed. is not declared. This course takes two years to complete, offering a sound understanding of the theories and practice in education. The total number of intakes per course is 227, of which 227 is the current enrolment, signifying that all the places are adequately filled.

Institutional requirements regarding admissions are followed at GS College of Education, hence the prioritised marks obtained in the qualifying examination and/or entrance examination. The student admission policy of the college is determined by the state government of Uttar Pradesh and the university to which the college is affiliated. The B.Ed. programme admission process of a college is done either on merit of the qualifying examination or through the state-level entrance test. 

Likewise, for admission to the D.El.Ed. programme, the candidate has to clear the merit or the selection procedure prescribed by the state government. However, aspiring students should visit the college websites or call the officers in admission to get the schedule of a college semester. As for the scholarships, this information is still lacking However, its reasonable fees range from INR 81,250 to 82,000 for the entire programme, makes it easily accessible for many prospective teachers in the area.