Mahatma Gandhi University Admission Notification for B.Ed
2008-2009

Mahatma Gandhi University Admission Notification for B.Ed COURSE 2008-2009
Mahatma Gandhi University
(B+ Accredotatopm nu MAAC)
Priyadarshini Hills P.O., Kottayam-686560. Kerala.
Tel: 0481-2731050. Extn.2314
Email: mgu@md2.vsnl.net.in
No.15269/3/07/SF-III
Dated: 14-08-2008

NOTIFICATION

Admission Notification for B.Ed COURSE 2008-2009
Applications are invited for admission to the B.Ed course in the following 9 University Colleges of Teacher Education (UCTE) in the prescribed form for the year 2008-2009 under the School of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, University Campus, Priyadarsini Hills P.O., Kottayam, PIN-686560, Telephone 0481-2732855 (Enquiry - 0481-2731020).

LAST DATE TO RECEIVE THE FILLED IN APPLICAITON FORMS IN THE UCTES CONCERNED WILL BE: 15-09-2008

Admission Notification of B.Ed course 08-09 at University College of Teacher Education Cetnres of M G University. Prospectus , Application Form

The School offers various B.Ed courses under Self Financing Stream in the following nine B.Ed colleges.

A. Colleges with Postal Address and Telephone Number

• Mahatma Gandhi University College of Teacher Education,Govt.High SchoolCampus, Petta, Kanjirappally, Kottayam Dist., Tel.No.0482-8202952
• Mahatma Gandhi University College of Teacher Education, Govt.High School Campus,Kudamaloor,Kottayam Dist., Tel.No.0481-2391264
• Mahatma Gandhi University College of Teacher Education, Amaravathy.P.O, Kumily – 685 509 Tel.No.04869-222839
• Mahatma Gandhi University College of Teacher Education, Govt.Model High School Campus, Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam Dist., Tel.No.0485-2833850
• Mahatma Gandhi University College of Teacher Education, Panchayat U P School Campus,Nedumkandam, Idukki Dist., Tel.No.04868-232616
• Mahatma Gandhi University College of Teacher Education, Vocational Higher Secondary School Campus, Elanthoor,Pathanamthitta., Tel.No.0468-2362392
• Mahatma Gandhi University College of Teacher Education, Govt. Boys High School Campus, Vaikom, Kottayam Dist., Tel.No.04829-231917
• Mahatma Gandhi University College of Teacher Education, Govt.High School Campus, Thodupuzha,Idukki Dist., Tel.No.0486-2227204
• Mahatma Gandhi University College of Teacher Education, Govt.Higher Secondary School, Thekkekkara, Erattupetta,KottayamDist., Tel.No.0482-2275781

B. Duration of the Course : 1 year

C. Subjects and Colleges (College numbers are given in bracket)

• Malayalam (all colleges)
• English (1,2,4,5,6)
• Hindi (1,2,4,5,6)
• Physical Science (1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9)
• Mathematics (1,2,3,4,5,6,8)
• Natural Science (1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
• Social Science (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9)
• Sanskrit (4)
• Commerce (3,4,5,6,7,9)
• Arabic (1,4,6,9)
• Information Technology (4)

D. Where to get the application forms from

The application forms and prospectus can be downloaded from the following web sites.

http://www.mguniversity.edu

http://www.mgu.ernet.in

The registration fee for the course is Rs.300/- (for SC/ST candidates-Rs. 150/-)

E. Eligibility
Candidates should have passed BA / B.Sc degree exams under the 10+2+3 pattern with one main subject and two subsidiary subjects from M G University or any other university recognized by M G University as equivalent thereto for admission, subject to the stipulation regarding marks.

However the eligibility of candidates who have passed degree examination in double/triple main, Model II vocational and other specialized subjects/streams will be governed by rules and regulations of this university.

In the case of candidates who have passed examinations of other Universities, they will be admitted only if these examinations have been declared equivalent to the qualifying examinations of this University.

The minimum requirement for admission to B.Ed course is 45% marks in Bachelor’s degree (Science/Arts subjects) in aggregate (ie, for Part I+II+III) provided he/she secures 45% marks
for Part III subjects.

Candidates seeking admission on the basis of the language under Part I & II need 50% marks for the part concerned and 50% for Post Graduate course in the same language. Candidates applying for the course under the language stream with a bachelor’s degree in the subject concerned will be ranked first in that particular stream. Candidates applying for the course under any language stream based on Part I / Part II at under graduate level and having PG Degree in the same subject as in Part I / Part II will be ranked only after that. Graduates in any subject for which optionals are not offered B.Ed course are eligible for admission to the subsidiary subjects taken at degree course if that subject is offered as an optional for B.Ed course, subject to the rules of admission. But such candidates will be considered only after the ranking of candidates with the concerned main subject.

For B.Ed in Commerce the eligibility is 45% marks for M.Com degree.

Home Science candidates seeking admission to B.Ed Degree course (are eligible for Natural Science option) should hold Post Graduate Degree in Home Science with not less than 50% mark. Also they should have studied Botany and Zoology (each, at least as a paper) at the degree level. Home Science candidates should be ranked only after ranking the B.Sc Zoology (main) Botany (main) candidates. Graduates in Petrochemicals (main) / Polymer Chemistry (main) / Bio-Chemistry (main) of M.G. University are eligible to apply for admission to B.Ed Degree course in Physical Science provided they have studied physics as a paper/optional subject at the Degree level. Graduates in Bio-Chemistry (main) are to be ranked only after ranking graduates in Chemistry (main).

Graduates in Statistics are eligible for admission to the B.Ed course with Mathematics as optional, subject to the rules of admission.

The following categories of candidates are eligible for admission to B.Ed (Information Technology).
• B.C.A / B.Sc (Computer Science/Computer Applications/Information Technology) and
• M.C.A / M.Sc (Computer Science/Information Technology/I.T.C.C/B.Tech (Computer Science/I.T)
• M.Sc OR & CE / UGC sponsored Computer application graduates.
Concession:
SC/ST need only a pass. SEBC candidates will get a concession of 3% in aggregate marks .OEC candidates will be given 5% concession in aggregate marks. Candidates who are moderately Physically Handicapped and those who are blind are also eligible to apply. Selection will be based on merit and shall be guided by the rules of the University.

Weightage of Marks

• Candidates with teaching experience in approved schools/colleges in Kerala are eligible for a weightage of 0.1 marks for every month of approved service subject to a maximum of 5 marks, ignoring fraction thereof. Such candidates shall produce relevant certificate counter signed by DD/DEO/AEO respectively.
• Candidates who have a Post Graduate Degree in a concerned subject are eligible for weightage of marks as follows: M.A / M.Sc - I class: 5% marks, M.A / M.Sc - II class: 3% marks, M.A / M.Sc - III class: 2% marks. Weightage of 1% marks shall be given to the candidates who have represented the University / State / Nation in Sports and Games. Rounding of marks of 0.5 and above to the highest figure shall not be done while calculating the percentage of marks for minimum eligibility.
• Certain percentage of marks shall be given to the local candidates as locality weightage on production of proper locality certificate from the competent authority. The percentage of marks and the revenue area shall be decided by the University, and it vests all the rights in implementing and withdrawing the conditions regarding the local weightage.
• A weightage of 2% marks will be given for purpose of ranking candidates who belong to the revenue district in which the college is situated. In case, there is no college in the particular Revenue District under the jurisdiction of the University, the candidates will be eligible for such concessions in the University College of Teacher Education of the adjoining district. The candidates are not eligible for concession under this category.
• Five (5) marks will be given to the NCC/NSS certificate holders on production of relevant certificates issued from the College / University authorities during the B.A/B.Sc Degree course.
• Dependents of Ex-Servicemen / Service personnel / BSF (son/daughter/wife/husband) are eligible to get concessions as per Government rules.
• 5% Seats will be allocated to regular teachers of Government / Aided Schools / Higher Secondary Schools as per the eligibility prescribed by Govt.of Kerala and NCTE.
• 5 seats in each centre are reserved for NRI.
• Certain percentage of seats are reserved for candidates of Model II Degree Courses as per rules.
• B.Ed is available in following disciplines (Subjects are given in brackets)

1. English (English, Communicative English)

2. Hindi

3. Malayalam

4. Commerce

5. Sanskrit

6. Mathematics (Maths/ Statistics)

7. Social Studies (History, Politics, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Islamic History, Philosophy, Geography)

8. Natural Science (Biology,Zoology/Botany,Home Science)

9. Physical Science (Physics, Chemistry, Petrochemicals)

10. Arabic.
F. Reservation
Reservation of seats and relaxation of marks will be granted based on the rules of the University. The existing percentage of reservation is : ET (Ezhava/Thiyya)-9%, M (Muslim)-8%,LC (Latin Catholic other than Anglo Indian)-2%, OBX (Other Backward Christians) (including SIUC and converts to Christianity from SC)-1%, OBH (Other Backward Hindus)-5%, SC-8%,ST-2%. Those who seek admission to the seats that fall under the reserved category shall produce the relevant certificate from the competent authority. In order to prove concession based on caste and financial status, the certificate should be from a revenue officer not below the rank of a Tahsildar or Village Officer.
G. Where to Apply
One form to each college. Candidates can apply for more than one optional in a college. Candidates can apply to more than one college. Separate applications addressed to the Principals in the address shown at ‘A’ shall be submitted.

H. Fees

1. Fees once remitted shall not be refunded at any circumstance. However those who discontinue after getting admission, but before the admission procedure is complete, shall be charged a service charge of 10 percentage of the tuition fees and the rest of the amount shall be returned.
2. Caution deposit will be returned on completion of the course (after adjusting liabilities if any).

I. Remittance of Fee

1. A sum of Rs. 300/- has to be paid as Registration Fee by all candidates (for SC/ST candidates – Rs.150/-) along with the filled in application form by way of an account payee Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Finance Officer, Mahatma Gandhi University, payable at SBT, Mahatma Gandhi University Campus Branch.
2. Other fee as shown in the Fees structure has to be paid at the time of admission.
3. All fee mentioned in the Fees structure except Caution Deposit has to be paid to the Account No.67005165619 maintained in the SBT campus branch by way of SBT direct remittance pay in slip for this purpose. Remittance can be made in all branches of SBT. Caution deposit may be remitted to Account No.67005165620.

J. Fees Structure
Amount payable is given in Rupees (Except for dollars). For NRI quota the payment has to be made in dollars or equivalent amount in rupees.
General (Tuition fees)20,000 ; (Library fees) 1,000 ; (Lab fees) ; 1,000 ; (Caution Deposit) 300 ; (Other Fees) 3,000
NRI (Tuition fees)$ 1,000 ; (Library fees)$200 ; (Caution Deposit) $100 ; (Other Fees) $200

SC/ST candidates are exempted from paying the fees except Caution Deposit subject to the condition that they have not availed themselves of similar concession for similar payment.
K. General Instruction

1. The University reserves the right to make any changes in the rules and regulations laid down in the Prospectus
2. Original documents should be produced at the time of admission/Interview.
3. Last date to receive the filled in application forms in the University College of Teacher Education concerned will be 15th September 2008
4. Completed Applications Forms should reach the office concerned before the prescribed date.
5. Admission will be provisional till it is finalized by the University.
6. University will not be responsible for delay in communication or late receipt of Memo sent by the University.
7. Incomplete application forms will be rejected.
8. Those who have qualified from Universities other than Mahatma Gandhi University or Boards shall produce Eligibility / Recognition Certificate from this University and Migration Certificate / NOC from the parent University / Board at the time of admission.

L. Check List Please check whether your application form contains the following:

• Self attested copies of the marklists of the qualifying and other examinations.
• Self attested copies of the Pass Certificate/Certificates/Provisional or Degree Certificate of the qualifying examinations; relevant SSLC pages to prove age.
• Self attested copies of the certificate to prove claims based on reservation (caste), children of Ex- Service personnel, employees of the University etc.
• Self addressed and stamped envelope (Rs. 6/-) (size 24 cmx12 cm)
• Registration fee by way of Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Finance Officer, M G University, payable at SBT, M G University campus branch.
• Other details if any.

LAST DATE TO RECEIVE THE FILLED IN APPLICAITON FORMS IN THE UCTES CONCERNED WILL BE: 15-09-2008

PRO/I/Advt.14/08-09

M.R.UNII (Registrar)

www.mguniversity.edu

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