🎓 Tagore Government College of Education (TGCE) – Key Highlights
🏫 About TGCE
- Established in 1981 at Middle Point, Sri Vijaya Puram.
- A premier teacher education institution under the Andaman & Nicobar Administration.
- Constituent college of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Institute of Higher Learning (NSCBIHL).
- Recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
- Focuses on preparing competent, innovative and socially responsible teachers.
📚 Academic Programmes
B.Ed. Programme
- Duration: 2 years / 4 semesters
- Includes classroom learning, school internship and teaching practice.
- Medium: English
Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP)
- B.A. B.Ed.
- B.Sc. B.Ed.
- Four-year integrated programmes aligned with NEP 2020.
🪑 B.Ed. Seat Highlights
- Total Intake: 110 seats
- Reserved Seats: 16
- EWS: 10
- Divyang: 5
- Kashmiri Migrant: 1
- Discipline Seats: 94
📖 B.Ed. Subject-wise Seats
- English – 9
- Botany/Plant Science – 7
- Hindi – 7
- Zoology – 7
- History – 7
- Mathematics – 8
- Geography – 7
- Chemistry – 8
- Political Science – 7
- Physics – 8
- Economics – 7
- Computer Science – 4
- Commerce – 5
- Home Science – 3
🎯 Eligibility
- Minimum 50% marks in 10+2, Graduation or Post-Graduation from a recognized board/university, as applicable to the programme.
- Relaxation for eligible SC/ST/OBC, Divyang and EWS candidates is applicable as per prevailing government rules.
📝 Academic Requirements
For the B.Ed. programme:
- External Examination: Minimum 45%
- Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE): Minimum 45%
- Overall: Minimum 50%
- Theory Attendance: At least 80%
- School Internship/Teaching Practice: At least 90%
🏫 Campus Facilities
- Wi-Fi-enabled campus
- 16,000+ books in the library
- Digital e-corner
- Micro Teaching Laboratory
- Psychology Laboratory
- Language Laboratory
- ICT/Computer Laboratory with 60+ computers
- Science and Mathematics Laboratories
- Smart classrooms with multimedia facilities
🏠 Hostel & Student Facilities
- Separate residential facilities for male and female trainees.
- Hostel facilities primarily support inter-island students, subject to availability and applicable rules.
- Indoor and outdoor sports facilities
- 60-seat Conference Hall
- 200-seat Seminar Gallery
- 300+ capacity Multi-Purpose Auditorium
🌱 Student Development
- Mandatory School Internship Programme
- Educational study tours
- Community Living Camp
- First Aid and Yoga activities
- Environmental education
- Placement and Career Guidance Cells
- Personal counselling services
💰 Scholarships
Eligible students may apply for applicable scholarships and financial assistance through government scholarship portals, including:
- PM YASASVI Post-Matric Scholarship
- Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship
- Centrally Sponsored ST Scholarships
📍 Contact Information
Tagore Government College of Education (TGCE)
Middle Point, Sri Vijaya Puram – 744101
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Admission Cell:
03192-232695
Common Admission Portal: collegeadmission.andamannicobar.gov.in
⚠️ Disclaimer
The information provided on this page about Tagore Government College of Education (TGCE) is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. Programme offerings, eligibility criteria, seat matrix, reservation, fees, admission dates, hostel facilities, scholarships and academic regulations may be revised by TGCE, NSCBIHL, the Andaman & Nicobar Administration, NCTE or other competent authorities.
Students and parents are advised to verify the latest admission notification, prospectus and official instructions before applying or making any admission-related decision. AndamanBlogs is an independent information platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially associated with TGCE, NSCBIHL or the Andaman & Nicobar Administration.