GVC College of Education, Vellore: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

GVC College of Education, Vellore also known as GVC college was established in 2007 Vellore District of Tamil Nadu state of India is affiliated college. The 270 Co-educational institution is affiliated with the National Council for Teacher Education(NCTE) which maintains the quality of institutions concerned with the teacher education. The college occupies a limited space of 1.4826 acres, creating a niche learning atmosphere ideal for students planning to teach. This College has 183 students currently enrolled while the faculty consists of 12 members Hence making the student to teacher ratio quite reasonable. The institution is primarily a teachers’ training institution, within that it has only one programme, Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).

GVC College of Education has a number of facilities that are meant to improve on students learning and development. The physical facilities provide good teaching learning spaces through quality equipped teaching learning equipment. Also, a rather vast library is used as an informational resource centre which helps students gain a great deal of educational information. Academic skill development is made possible with departmental laboratories to ensure students practice what they learn in their areas of specialisation. Sporting facilities and a gym are also provided for the students to form part of a workout regime as they learn. A hall on the campus is also suitable for different occasions conferences and seminars, cultural activities among others enhancing the colleges experience. 

Speaking of curricula, GVC College of Education is teaching only one programme – B.Ed in teacher education. This course is a two-year full-time course and has been approved to admit 100 students per academic year. B.Ed programme is aimed to develop qualification of the potential teachers for innovation activities in the sphere of education. Although the college has only one programme, this specialisation in turn ensures such specific and thorough preparation of teachers as is needed.

Admission requirements of GVC College of Education follow the State Government, Union Territory Administration and the concerned University’s guidelines and policies. The process of admissions is based on merit, this means that the candidate’s marks in the qualifying examination as well as the entrance examination, are considered. The college may also consider the other methods of selection as guided by the policies of the country. Those interested in entering the college are encouraged to visit the college Web site or to contact the admission office for specific dates and deadlines that may apply to a particular year. Unfortunately, there is no information on scholarships but any candidate wishing to pursue a course with the college can make personal contact with the college to probably inquire whether there are any scholarships being offered.