Rajiv Gandhi Memorial College of Education, Kathua: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Rajiv Gandhi Memorial College of Education, Kathua, came into existence in 2003 and is recognised by the government of Jammu and Kashmir and affiliated to University of Jammu. This co educational affiliated college aims at producing future educators through its effective programs offered. certified by NAAC, college shows concern towards quality education among students. Located on two acres of land it has total of 361 students and 21 numbers of faculties. Two degrees offered by the institute are related to the field of education to meet both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in terms of training teachers and educational leaders.

The college offers several amenities with a view of supporting the learning needs of their learners. A rich library has a collection over 2700 books ,text and reference books and also different subscription of magazines and journals. Hostel facilities for male students: The college provides rented Hostel accommodation for female students with spacious, Ventilated rooms, attached Bathroom & Modern facilities. The campus includes a large canteen, a hall for the holding of wide-spectrum activities, including workshops and seminars, as well as a seminar room. Sports lovers have available for them a hall that can support badminton, volleyball, table tennis, and even Kho-Kho. There is also employee health emphasized within the college which has part time doctor and full time medical specialist within campus with first aid medical facility.

Rajiv Gandhi Memorial College of Education offers two full-time courses: Two year duration courses- Bachelors of Education [B. Ed] and Masters of Education [M. Ed]. These programmes are intended for the training of competent teachers and educational administrators. Although the number of clots in each of the programmes is not described strictly, e totaling student strength in the college stands 361. This points at workload being divided between the two courses while offering student teachers at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level a chance to learn.

The Joseph Rajiv Gandhi Memorial College of Education actually follows a calculated mark system where the admission is given according to the marks scored in the qualifying examination as well as/instead of the entrance examination. With regard to the B.Ed programme, admission is given in accordance with the policy provided by the state government, the Union Territory and the university. Likewise, the M.Ed programme admits students through merit and marks obtained from the qualifying examination, entrances or any other mode as per the norms of the state government or administrative directions of the university or UT. As for the regular visits to the college, upset that definite dates of examinations are not stated, it is recommended to follow the college’s website or always get in touch with the admission office to be aware of the latest information on the certain time limits for the application and examinations.

This college boasts of its alumni some of whom have excelled in the field of education. Yes, one such example is Ms. Shikha Bhagat a bright student now holding the prestigious post of an Assistant Professor showing the standard of education and the future opportunities available to the students of this institution. With the future of education in mind, Rajiv Gandhi Memorial College of Education and proposed to lead new generation teachers and educational leaders.