The M.Ed program ( Master of Education) was started in GCOE from the session 2004 -
05 with an intake capacity of 19 (15open +4). The program comprised of following
components to completed in two semesters each of six months duration. The course is
of 52 credits with first semester of 28 credits and second semester of 24 credits with
theory part practicum and dissertation cum viva-voce upto 2014 batch. Then a two year
M.Ed program was started in the year 2015-16 with intake capacity of (15+4) with total
credits including theory part, practicum and dissertation cum viva-voce. In 2016-18
batch the intake capacity is increased from 19 to 29 (25+4) with same program (All these
programs were affiliated to University of Jammu). In 2017 -19 batch the intake capacity
was increased to 40(30+10) with affiliation from Cluster University of Jammu till date
with same intake capacity.
About M.Ed Course
The Master of Education is now a two year (4 semester) full time program that provides
an opportunity for professionals in the field of education to enhance their skills by
undertaking advanced course work and research in the area of interest.
The course provides teaching professionals educators as well as pre-service teachers the
career prospects in terms of advancement of knowledge and qualifications and
ultimately making them better teachers. The course also prepares graduates to inquire
into nature of educational problems and generate new knowledge which can be used to
enhance policy and practice and develop the skills to tackle the challenging and dynamic
world of teaching especially in the era of digital teaching. The students taking admission
in the program prefer to take admission in Government College of Education Jammu as
it is the only institution run by the Government higher education department and is cost
effective. The college offers a separate well established library exclusively for M.Ed
students, well qualified ( Ph.D) teaching staff,modern established M.Ed rooms with
smart board, friendly and congenial environment in the college, Proper girls common
room as majority of students are females, proper well established guidance and
counselling cell with expertise who guide the students.
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