About us
Government College of Teacher Education is a premier institution devoted to quality teacher training at secondary level The college has its motto a verse from Bhagavat Gita “Uddhared atmana tmanam”ie: “One should lift up the self by the self”. Our Vision is to impart quality Education that fosters a better social order.
Our Mission
Create a shared understanding of the vision among the beneficiaries.
Develop a sense of professional commitment and accountability in the trainees.
Mould dedicated and responsible teachers with professional and research competencies.
Instill in the trainees specific skills needed for discharging duties as responsible citizens.
Instill a sense of self esteem and progressive outlook among the stake holders of the institution.
Nurture the citizen to uphold the needs and interest of the community, society, nation and the world
Undertake meaningful Extension activities and outreach programmes to develop social orientation among the teacher trainees.
Our Values The institution upholds an esteemed value in achieving its vision, mission and purpose. Above all it also highlights:
Equity in access to quality teacher training
Preservation, generation and dissemination of knowledge at par with global requirements
Social justice
National Integration and International Understanding
Closer relationship between theory and practice
Appropriate attitudes in accordance with social, cultural, and economic realities, at local, national and universal levels.
The use of new technologies, for teaching –learning process
The adoption of ICT enabled administrative process
Excellence in teaching and learning
LocationThe college is situated at Calicut in Kerala, the southern most state in India. It is conveniently located at the heart of the Calicut town, by the side of Mananchira, adjacent to the Town Hall, around one kilometer away from Kozhikode Railway station There are regular bus services from various nearby important towns to Calicut.
Heritage The GCTE has a rich heritage in the field of Teachers Training. Established in the year 1950, named Government Training College, as an affiliated institution to the University of Madras, offered BT Course in different subjects. The subjects offered were General Science, Mathematics, English, Malayalam and Citizenship. The subjects offered since 1958 included Physical Science, Natural Science, Mathematics, Malayalam, English, Citizenship, Social Studies and Geography.
In 1950-51, there was an intake of 84 students. During the next two years the intake was 86 students. In 1953-54, the strength was raised to 100 students. The strength rose to 113 with the introduction of BEd. course in Hindi and to 120 with the introduction of BEd courses in Arabic and Sanskrit. The institution is now recognized under 2(f) and 12(b)
Mile Stones
| 1910 |
The main building constructed |
| 6th June 1950 |
BT course started in the premises of Victoria College |
| 13th July 1950 |
1st Batch classes started |
| June 1950 |
Affiliated to University of Madras |
| 15th May 1951 |
College was shifted to the present |
| July 1957 |
Affiliated to University of Kerala |
| 1968 -69 |
Affiliated to University of Calicut |
| 1969 |
Course renamed as B Ed |
| 1986 |
Academic Block constructed |
| 29th August 1992 |
Upgraded to College of Teacher Education |
| 1993 |
College Hostel and Staff quarters constructed |
| 28th September 2001 |
Jubilee Memorial Library Block Constructed |
| 2nd December 2005 |
Computer Laboratory Upgraded |
| 2nd December 2005 |
Guidance and Counselling cell established |
| 2nd January 2006 |
Constructed Pedagogic Park |
| 8th December 2006 |
Established Language Laboratory |
| February 2008 |
Library Automated |
| October- May 2008 |
Massive Rennovation of the College |
Succession List of Principals
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