Ahmedabad: Gujarat govt has revised admission rules for pre-PTC (DElEd) colleges, raising the maximum age limit for applicants from 24 to 30 years and increasing the intake per class from 50 to 62 seats. The revised norms also introduce 10% reservation for economically weaker sections (EWS) and 5% for persons with disabilities.
The revisions were announced under chief minister Bhupendra Patel , with the education department saying the measures would make teacher training more inclusive and accessible. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Ahmedabad | Silver Rate in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Petrol Price in Ahmedabad | Diesel Price in Ahmedabad | CNG Price in Ahmedabad | LPG Price in Ahmedabad Stay updated with the latest Ahmedabad news. The changes aim to widen access to pre-primary teacher training and create a larger pool of trained educators for early childhood education in the state. Download the TOI App.
Under the revised seat matrix, 17 seats will be reserved for socially and educationally backward classes (27%), nine for scheduled tribes (15%), four for scheduled castes (7%) and six for EWS candidates (10%). The open category will have 26 seats, accounting for 41% of the total 62 seats. Candidates must have secured at least 50% marks in Class XII to qualify for admission. The maximum age will be calculated as on July 1 of the academic year. The 5% reservation for persons with disabilities has been provided under Section 32 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Govt has also introduced flexibility in the choice of medium of instruction. A relaxation of five percentage points will be available to candidates belonging to SC, ST, SEBC and EWS categories, as well as persons with disabilities. The eligibility criteria will apply to students passing Class XII from recognised state boards, CBSE, ICSE and other recognised boards. Candidates from SC, ST, SEBC and EWS categories, along with persons with disabilities, will be eligible for an additional five-year relaxation in the age limit. Applicants can seek admission to institutions offering a medium in which they studied either in Classes X or XII. Admission in another medium may be permitted if seats remain vacant and the prescribed language-study conditions are met. Their suitability will be assessed in relation to the duties of the teaching profession.