Gujarat PTC Admissions: Private Colleges Allegedly Demand ₹3–5 Lakh Donations For Management Quota Seats

Complaints have emerged that some private Primary Teacher Certificate (PTC) colleges in Gujarat are allegedly demanding donations of ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh for management quota admissions, despite the state introducing a centralised online admission process this year to address irregularities.

There are also allegations that certain colleges are collecting ₹3 lakh to ₹4 lakh from students by promising that they can complete the course from home, without regularly attending classes, practical sessions or internships.

The complaints have surfaced as the government conducts online admissions for most PTC seats, while 15% of seats in private colleges remain outside the centralised process under the management quota.

Offline Management Quota Admissions Under Scanner

Gujarat once had more than 400 PTC colleges, but many shut down as student numbers declined. Demand for the course has reportedly increased again following the government's announcement two years ago of large-scale recruitment for primary school teachers holding the qualification.

After offline admissions were permitted for three consecutive years amid declining enrolment, complaints emerged last year that some private colleges were allegedly granting seats only after collecting donations.

The government introduced a centralised online admission process this year. However, admissions to the 15% management quota in private colleges continue to be conducted offline, covering more than 2,000 seats.

According to complaints, some colleges are allegedly demanding donations ranging from ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh for these seats.

Candidates were required to submit management quota forms in person at the respective colleges by October 24. The deadline for paying the form fees was October 26, while verification of management quota admissions is scheduled for October 27 and 28.

Allegations Of PTC Courses Being Offered From Home

Separate complaints allege that some private colleges are collecting ₹3 lakh to ₹4 lakh by promising students that they can complete the PTC course without attending college regularly.

According to the allegations, students are being offered the prospect of avoiding physical attendance for practical lessons, assignments, classroom sessions and internships, with internal marks also allegedly being assured.

The complaints have raised questions about compliance with course requirements and the monitoring of colleges. There are also allegations that inspections purportedly conducted by District Education Officer (DEO) offices are ineffective.

These claims have not been independently established in the information provided.

3,547 PTC Seats Vacant After Two Online Admission Rounds

Meanwhile, two rounds of online admissions have been completed for more than 16,800 seats across 211 PTC colleges in Gujarat. At the end of the second round, 3,547 seats remained vacant.

The figures show:

• 3,387 seats: Students were allotted seats but did not confirm admission by visiting their respective colleges.
• 160 seats: No candidates were allotted these seats.
• 3,547 seats: Total vacancies after the two rounds.

A third admission round is planned to fill the vacant seats.

Students Given Opportunity To Correct Application Details

Students were scheduled to be allowed to correct details in their previously submitted online applications on October 26, including changes to their stream or medium of instruction.

Requests for these changes must be submitted in person at the office in Gandhinagar.

The allegations surrounding management quota admissions and promises of completing the course from home have put the spotlight on private PTC colleges as the state continues its admission process.