This college, a premier institution, originally set up in 1882 at Lahore, was known as Central Training College. After partition the college was shifted to Jalandhar in December 1947.
The College started with B.T degree with 87 boys and 7 girls on roll. O.T was started in 1957 and J.B.T in 1962. Integrated B.Ed course commenced from 1966 onwards. As a result of increasing demand M.Ed was started in 1955. In February 1956 extension service department was attached to this college. This department made immense contribution towards in-service teacher education. In keeping with the spirit of the times, an Adult Education Squad was formed to spread literacy. For several years evening classes were also conducted for M.Ed. With the start of distance education, the college hosted a number of personal contact programs for various universities. It also remained a study centre for IGNOU for many years. The college was upgraded as IASE under the centrally sponsored scheme in 1987-88.
The college provides all essential facilities and has a well-developed infrastructure. It provides congenial environment for learning and develops positive attitude towards research. The college is proud to have well qualified, competent and excellent teacher educators. Students prefer to join this prestigious institutions not only due to financial consideration but also due to its high repute in the area of teacher education.
New Admission to M.Ed is going to be centralised so all the interested students can apply before last date which is 15 August through admission portal of the GNDU UNIVERSITY
Candidates with at least fifty percent marks either in the Bachelor’s degree and/or in the Master’s degree in sciences/social sciences/humanity, Bachelors in Engineering or Technology with specialization in science and mathematics with 55% marks or any other qualification equivalent thereto, are eligible for admission to the program.
Library The college has a spacious library with a stock of around 35 thousand books on different subjects, journals, encyclopedias, etc. The college has a well-equipped library which has a rich collection of rare and remarkable books. There are 35000 books in the library concerned with various subjects of the teacher education program.
Sports The college has sports facilities for all students. Appropriate space for grounds for outdoor games with required facilities is also available.
Cafeteria A canteen facility is available. The canteen committee ensures that eatables are fresh and healthy.
Auditorium The college has an auditorium facility for events and seminars. The college has a fully equipped and spacious Auditorium fitted with the latest sound system, Fire extinguishers, etc. It is used for various workshops, seminars, morning assemblies, and Intra/inter-college competitions.
Medical/Hospital The college has a health club that provides health services and knowledge about fitness and healthy living. The first-aid facility is available in the college dispensary.
IT Infrastructure The college has an excellent IT Infrastructure facility for the students. Computer Lab is fully equipped with the latest IT equipment and has Wi-fi connectivity for the internet. Projector and interactive boards are also available in the Labs.
Laboratories The college has a departmental based laboratory facility for the students.
Parking Facility The college has a parking space facility for its faculty, staff, and students.
Guest Room The college has guest house/waiting room facilities for visiting faculty and student family members.