Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Collage
2005
NCTE
Established by The GRD Trust, in the year 2005, the Dr. G.R. DAMODARAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION has emerged as yet another memorial to Prof. G.R. Damodaran (1914 - 1986), one of the great Educational visionaries and Institution builders of our Country.
Established by The GRD Trust, in the year 2005, the Dr. G.R. DAMODARAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION has emerged as yet another memorial to Prof. G.R. Damodaran (1914 - 1986), one of the great Educational visionaries and Institution builders of our Country. Over a period of four decades, totally dedicated to the cause of Education especially in the fields of Science, Engineering, Technology, and Management, Prof. G.R. Damodaran made unparalleled contributions to Educational development both quantitative and qualitative side by side with the nurturing of the PSG group of Institutions as one among the outstanding Centres of Excellence in the Country.
Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Education (GRDCE), Coimbatore GRDCE approved by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and is Affiliated with Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University.
Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Education (GRDCE), Coimbatore GRDCE Courses are offered at various levels like Undergraduate Degrees i.e.Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Tamil and many more. You can also find a brief overview of the different courses offered by the university across various disciplines with their specializations on the Course page.
GRDCETHE CAMPUS AND THE FACILITIES
Dr.G.R.DAMODARAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION is located in the calm and serene campus at Muthugoundanpudur situated 1.9 km off the (Six Lane) NH-47, Avinashi Road. Outstanding Laboratories, Library, and Computer facilities have been set up and are being continually upgraded. Separate Hostel facilities with all the amenities are available for the Men and the Women. The Hostel Mess runs on the Dividing System. Good discipline and a sense of purpose prevails in the Campus and the Students are afforded adequate opportunities to participate in development Oriented activities.
The B.Ed. Degree Course is led by a highly qualified and experienced Principal along with his team of well-trained TNTEU-approved (PG., M.Ed., M.Phil., and Ph.D.) Faculty Members who are committed to the all-round Development of the students and the Institution.
The Outstanding laboratory facilities and the Faculty expertise of the Dr.G.R.DAMODARAN COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, (Autonomous) in its Departments of Bio-Sciences, Computer Science, and Visual & Mass Communication are made available to the Dr.G.R.DAMODARAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION to meet any inputs of specialized laboratory and academic needs.
Admission to the Two Year B.Ed. The degree Course is made on the basis of the Marks obtained in their basic degree Course followed by an interview with the Principal. The Student Teachers are expected to read the instructions carefully and apply with Seriousness and Commitment to derive the maximum benefit for themselves as well as for bringing about Excellence.
GRDCE ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who seek admission for the Two Year B.Ed. Degree Course should have passed the Bachelor’s Degree Examination.
1. The minimum marks for each of the Community Categories are as follows:
GRACE COMMUNITY CATEGORY ELIGIBILITY PERCENTAGE OF MARKS IN PART III
OC 50 %
BC/BCM 45 %
MBC/DNC 43 %
SC/SCA/ST 40 %
2. Post-graduation is necessary for admission to the disciplines – viz., Economics and Commerce
3. The Students are requested to check the norms prescribed by the TNTEU for admission to the two-year B.Ed. Degree Course in their own interest. Further, the College shall not be held responsible if the TNTEU rejects the Student’s admission on grounds of Ineligibility.
GRDCE MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
The Student Teachers can write the exams either in English or in Tamil as per the norms of the University. Hence, classes are conducted in a bilingual mode as far as the theory papers are concerned.
GRDCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS
1. The following enclosures should be attached along with the application forms:
i) A self–addressed postcard, for acknowledgment
ii) Xerox copies of the Mark Sheets of the SSLC, +2, and of all the individual Semesters and each appearance of the Examination both at the UG and PG levels.
iii) Copy of the Degree or Provisional Certificate / Course Completion Certificate from the Principal of the College or the Institution last studied.
iv) Copy of the Community Certificate and an attested Aadhar Card.
2. Shortlisted Candidates called for the Interview, should produce the Original Certificates and their Mark Sheets for Verification.
3. a) If Provisionally Selected, the Candidates should remit the fee immediately and submit their Original Certificates, Mark Sheets, T.C., Conduct Certificate, and Degree/Provisional Certificates. Merely attending the interview does not confer any right of admission, technically.
Candidates are advised to make a sufficient number of copies of their Original Certificates, before submitting them at the time of admission. The Original Certificates received by the College for the purpose of admission will not be returned to the students until their completion of the Two Year B.Ed. Degree Course.
4. The Candidates should furnish all the required Certificates within the prescribed date as mentioned by the TNTEU so as to confirm their admission and eligibility for the B.Ed. Course. If not, the applicant will have to leave, foregoing the amounts paid by them at the office.
5. Fee and advances once remitted will not be refunded on any account if a student leaves whether for personal reasons or due to the invalidity of the admissions under Clauses 4, 7, or 8.
6. Classes usually commence during the Month of August.
7. Admissions are subject to the approval of the TNTEU. The College follows the rules and regulations of the TNTEU regarding the admission of students to the Two Year B.Ed. Course. The applicants may refer to the salient features of the latest regulations from the TNTEU website in their own interest. The College will not be responsible for any hardships caused by the changes introduced in the regulations concerning admissions by the TNTEU or due to any validity, ineligibility, or discrepancy in the admissions, discovered by the University.
8. Students are admitted on the expectation, that they will strictly abide by the rules and regulations of the College as mentioned in the College Calendar and meticulously follow the instructions issued by the authorities from time to time. The College insists on a high level of attendance, diligence in Course Work, Good Behavior, and Conduct on Campus and outside. Students who fall short of these expectations may be asked to leave and will not be eligible for any refunds.
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