UNIVERSITY OF KERALA PROSPECTUS FOR ADMISSION TO THE M.Ed. DEGREE COURSE 2015-17 (TWO YEAR PROGRAMME) 1
UNIVERSITY OF KERALA PROSPECTUS FOR ADMISSION TO THE M. Ed. DEGREE COURSE OFFERED IN THE AFFILIATED COLLEGES OF TEACHER EDUCATION FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2015-17 (As per NCTE Regulations 2014) 1. Introduction 1.1 Applications are invited for admission to the M. Ed Degree Course offered in the Affiliated Colleges of Teacher for the academic year 2015-2017 The Application forms shall be issued by the colleges concerned and the candidates have to submit the duly filled in applications to the respective colleges itself. 1.2 Prospectus issued during the previous years is not valid for the year 2015-2016. 1.3 Admissions to the seats is to be filled by the Principals of the respective colleges on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examination. 1.4 The Prospectus is subject to modifications/additions/deletions as may be considered necessary by the University. 2. Duration and Details of the course. This is a professional course leading to a Masters Degree in. The duration of the course shall be two years comprising four semesters of six months each. The course of study shall be by regular attendance for the requisite number of lectures, practical training, field study and internship. The 2-year M.Ed. programme is designed to provide opportunities for students to extend as well as deepen their knowledge and understanding of, specialize in select areas and also develop teaching and research capacities, leading to specialization in Elementary, Secondary or Senior Secondary or Higher.. The course comprises of areas as follows: Perspective Core Subjects( PCS), Teacher Core (TEC), Tool Core subjects (TCS ), Special Core subject (SCS), Self Development Courses (SDC), Specialisation in Elective subjects (SES) 2 sets, internship/field attachment and Research leading to Dissertation Special Elective Subjects permitted for M.Ed Degree SES Set 1 SES Set 2 Advanced Mathematics Guidance and Counselling Advanced Science Tools and Techniques of Assessment in 2
Advanced English Language Advanced Hindi Language Advanced Malayalam Language Advanced Sanskrit language Advanced Tamil language Advanced Arabic language Advanced Social Science Advanced Commerce Advanced Geography Trends and Innovations in al Technology Economics of Life skill Mental Hygiene and Child Guidance Early Childhood Care and Inclusive Environmental Human rights and Value Comparative The candidates are required to choose any one elective from each Set. However the elective from Set I will be allotted as per the optional at B.Ed level. 3. Availability of seats in affiliated colleges. Sl. No. Name of the College Status of the Course University sanctioned strength 1. Govt. College of Teacher, Government Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram. 2. N.S.S Training College, Pandalam Aided 25 3. Mar Theophilus Training College, Un-aided Nalanchira,Thiruvananthapuram Course 25 4. Karmela Rani Training College, Un-aided Kollam Course 12 5. Peet Memorial Training College, Un-aided 25 Mavelikkara Course 6. Baselios Marthoma Mathews II Training College, Kottarakara 3
7. Sri. Vidhyadhiraja Model College of Teacher, Vendar, Kottarakkara, Kollam 8. BNV College of Teacher, Thiruvallam, Thiruvananthapuram 9. New B. Ed College, Nellimoodu, Thiruvananthapuram 10. Buddha College of Teacher, Muthukulam, Alappuzha 11. Fathima Memorial Training College,Vadakkevila, Kollam 4. Eligibility for Admission and Reservation of seats 25 25 4.1 Eligibility of admission, Norms for admission and reservation of seats for the M.Ed Degree Programme shall be in accordance with stipulations of the University of Kerala/The Govt. of Kerala and NCTE from time to time. 4.2 Candidates seeking admission to the M.Ed Degree programme must possess a B.Ed Degree of the University of Kerala or any other B.Ed Degree recognized as equivalent thereto by the University of Kerala, with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate. 4.3 Candidates shall satisfy all the academic eligibility requirements at the time of notification for admission. 4.4 The number of seats reserved under open /community/management quota in various colleges shall be made on the basis of the criteria stipulated by the University. 4.5 3% of the total seats shall be reserved for the Person with Disabilities(PWD). 4.6 One seat in Govt. College of Teacher, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram shall be reserved for the teachers working in Govt./Aided Institutions (LP/UP/H.S/H.S.E/V.H.S.E and Colleges) 5. Relaxation of marks Relaxation of 5% marks for SC/ST candidates and 2% for SEBC candidates will be allowed. 6. Categorisation of seats 6.1 Merit seats: The seats in the Govt./Aided/ Teacher colleges that are filled purely on the basis of merit 6.2 Management seats: The seats that are filled by the managements concerned of the Aided/ Self financing colleges and in Aided colleges where M.Ed programme is offered on Un-aided mode. 6.3 Community merit seats : Seats filled on the basis of merit from the candidates belonging to the community which runs the college (Applicable only to NSS Training College, Pandalam) 7. Mandatory Reservation : Leaving the seats set apart (3%) for persons with disabilities the remaining seats shall be distributed as per the mandatory reservation principle as follows: 4
7.1 Govt. College Sl. Category Percentage(%) Total No. 1. Open Merit 64 64% 2. Socially and ally Backward Class(SEBC) a. Ezhava 9 b. Muslim 8 c. d Other Backward Hindu(OBH) Latin Catholic(LC) 5 2 26% e.. Other Backward Christian(OBX) 1 f. Kudumbi 1 3. a. b. Scheduled Caste(SC) Scheduled Tribe(ST) 8 2 10% 7.2 Aided College (NSS Training College Pandalam) Sl.No. Category Percentage (%) 1. Open Merit 55 2. Scheduled caste(sc) 15 3. Scheduled Tribe(ST) 05 4. Community Quota 10 5. Management Quota 15 Note: 1. Academic eligibility of candidates admitted under the management quota shall be the same as prescribed in the prospectus. 2. The unfilled seats if any under the community quota shall be filled from open merit. 5
7.3 Private Colleges and Aided Colleges where M.Ed Programme is offered on Un-aided mode 50% of the seats shall be filled from the open merit following the mandatory reservation shown in the clause 7.1 and the remaining 50% shall be filled by the managements concerned. 8. Mode of selection and weightage of marks 8.1 The total marks obtained for the B.Ed Degree Examination shall be the basis for selection. 8.2 The admission shall be done by the respective colleges on the basis of merit and reservation policy. The admission to self financing colleges shall be monitored by the Director of Collegiate and the Registrar of the University. 8.3 The allotment of the M.Ed. seats in the above eleven Colleges for the Academic Year 2015-2016 will be made from the rank list prepared by the Colleges concerned. 8.4 The allotment shall be made subject wise from the rank list published for the same as mentioned above according to the merit. 8.5 The distribution of seats among different optional subjects shall be made on the basis of proportionate number of applicants in various subjects provided that optional subject is offered at B.Ed level in the College. 8.6 In the case of the rank list of candidates belonging to SC/ST category in a particular subject becoming exhausted and the seats reserved for them reaming vacant, those seats shall be transferred to another subject in the same College according to the availability of SC/ST candidates based on merit. In case all the candidates belonging to SC/ST category in the rank list of all subjects become exhausted, those seats shall be filled by inviting fresh applications (twice). If there are seats still unfilled those seats shall be filled from the OEC category according to the availability of candidates on the basis of merit. In case if all the OEC candidates in the whole rank list become exhausted, those seats shall be treated as open merit seats. 8.7 Reservation seats are filled only after filling the merit seats of the College. 8.8 Selected candidates shall have to produce the original certificates of the qualifying degree and other documents like income certificate, community certificate, Eligibility certificate at the time of admission. 8.9 The rank list shall be prepared on the basis of the marks scored by the candidate in the B. Ed examination and considering other weightages. 6
8.10 An additional weightage shall be given to the candidates with Post Graduate Degree (MA/MSc/M.Com) in the respective area of specialization at B.Ed while preparing rank list. The weightage shall be of 15 marks for those having first class with distinction/ 10 marks for those having first class/ 5 marks for those having second class and 3 marks for those having a pass in the respective Post Graduate Examination. 8.11 Weightage of 2 marks for each year of Teaching experience in Govt. / aided / recognized institutions subject to a maximum of 10 marks. No weightage shall be given to teaching experience of duration less than 6 months. The weightage shall be given on the basis of an Experience Certificate produced which is countersigned by an authorized Official Signatory such as the AEO/DEO/DDCE/DHSE/DVHSE. Experience shall be counted in completed months. [(2/12) x (X), where X is the number of months of service]. Days will not be counted. 8.12 A weightage of 10 marks be given to candidates who have passed B. Ed Degree from the University of Kerala. 8.13 No rounding off of percentage of marks is allowed. 8.14 When grades alone are given instead of marks for the qualifying degree, the candidate shall provide the details of the grading system. 8.15 There is no age limit for admission to M.Ed Degree Course. 9. Documents to be attached along with the application 9.1 The candidates who claim reservation of seats (SC/ST/SEBC//PWD quota) shall produce the relevant certificate from the competent authority obtained within twelve months prior to the date of notification and income certificate where applicable. 9.2 The candidates who are eligible for SEBC quota must furnish a Non creamy layer certificate. 10. Fees Structure Sl. Status of the Course Annual Course Fee Caution Deposit No. 1. Govt./Aided Rs. 2,365/- Rs. 600/- 2. / Unaided Course in aided Colleges Rs. 40,000/- Rs. 5,000/- 7
11. Miscellaneous 1. The candidates should produce the originals of all qualifying certificates and mark list at the time of admission failing which they shall forfeit claim for admission. 2. Any complaints regarding the rank list shall be intimated to the Principals of the college concerned within three days from the date of publication of rank list. No complaint shall be entertained after that. Any other items not specifically covered in this prospectus shall be decided by the University and the decision taken therein shall be final. University Buildings, Thiruvananthapuram. Dated: 20.05.2015 Sd/- R E G I S T R A R 8