Thakur Dharam Singh College of Education, Kathua Admission 2025: Dates, Application Form, Courses, Fees & Eligibility

The Thakur Dharam Singh College of Education, Kathua, is the first institution of teacher education in the Jammu & Kashmir State. The college is recognized by the University of Jammu and has affiliations with the National Council for Teacher Education. The admission selection procedure for the Thakur Dharam Singh College of Education intends to choose candidates who are competent to pursue the teacher education program. An entire admission procedure for the college starts for the concerned academic session as per the calendar of the University of Jammu. 

Framing of the admissions policy is made based on the laws of the State government, Union Territory administration, and all affiliated universities, thus providing a selection procedure deemed credible and fair. The selection of candidates for admission to the B.Ed (which is the main course offered by the college) is done on academic merit. Considerations include some weightage to be assigned to marks in qualifying examination(s) and/or performance in entrance examination(s), if applicable. This helps to ensure that fair criteria exist such that the deserving candidates are selected into the program.

Application Process

The application procedure for admission into Thakur Dharam Singh College of Education, Kathua, comprises:

1. Notification: The college issues an admission notification on its website and in local newspapers announcing the commencement of applications.

2. Application Form: Candidates need to obtain and fill in the application form. This may be available on the college website or physically at the college admission office.

3. Document Submission: With the duly filled application form, candidates need to attach copies of the following documents:

• Marks sheets of qualifying examinations(Bachelors Degree)
• Valid ID proof
• A set of recent passport size photographs
• Category certificate( if applicable)
• Any other documents as mentioned in the admission notification

4. Application Fee: Candidates need to pay the prescribed application fee. The payment mode and amount shall be mentioned in the admission notification.

5. Entrance Examination: Candidates shall appear for the entrance examination, if applicable, on the specified date.

6. Merit List: Based on established criteria for selection (marks in qualifying examination and/or entrance examination), the merit list of eligible candidates will be prepared and published. 

7. Counselling and Admission: Shortlisted candidates would be called for counselling, where they would have to get their original documents verified and pay the requisite fee in order to secure their admission.

8. Orientation: The admitted students shall undergo orientation for the purpose of familiarizing them with the college rules, regulations, and academic environment.

Degree-wise Admission Process:

B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education): This course of B.Ed. at Thakur Dharam Singh College of Education is a full-time, two-year program that is intended to produce competent and effective teachers. Admission to this course is strictly on merit, giving due regard to the marks obtained by the candidate in the qualifying examination and/or performance in an entrance examination. Admission policies of the college are consistent with those laid down by the state government, the Union Territory administration, and the University of Jammu.

The eligibility criteria in general for B.Ed. are:

1. Candidates should have a Bachelor or equivalent degree from a recognized university.
2. The minimum percentage of marks in the qualifying examination may vary and is usually mentioned in the admission notification. 
3. Candidates may need to take the entrance examination if required by the university/state education department.

The intake for B.Ed. in the college was sanctioned for 188 students so as to ensure a congenial student-teacher ratio along with its 12 permanent faculty members.