Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)

Duration: 1 Year

Program Details

Affiliated with Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar

The Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) is a professional program offered by M.K. College of Education that focuses on preparing skilled educators to foster the holistic development of children from birth to 8 years of age. The program provides comprehensive knowledge of child development, early learning pedagogies, health and nutrition, and inclusive education practices, ensuring a well-rounded foundation for early childhood educators.

Offered as a Regular course under the Department of Education, M.K. College of Education — affiliated with Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar — the ECCE program emphasizes play-based and activity-centered learning approaches. It trains future educators to design nurturing, safe, and stimulating environments that promote school readiness and lifelong learning.

Aligned with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the program aims to ensure quality early childhood education for all, empowering educators to contribute meaningfully to the formative years of a child’s growth and development.

Program Outcomes

  • Understand the foundational concepts of education and child development.
  • Apply psychological principles to support holistic child development.
  • Promote health, hygiene, and nutrition among young children.
  • Design and implement developmentally appropriate teaching strategies.
  • Use creative arts and basic ICT tools in early childhood education.
  • Assess and evaluate children's learning and developmental progress.
  • Manage the functioning and administration of ECCE centres.
  • Engage in socially responsible and inclusive educational practices.

Program Specific Outcomes

  • Develop and implement age-appropriate curricula for early childhood education.
  • Conduct child-centered assessments using suitable tools and techniques.
  • Ensure health, hygiene, nutrition, and safety in ECCE settings.
  • Apply basic ICT skills in planning and managing ECCE activities.
  • Integrate creative activities to foster children's expression and imagination.
  • Perform administrative tasks effectively in pre-primary education settings.
  • Organize physical and community-based activities for holistic development.

Career Prospects

  • Pre-Primary / Nursery / Kindergarten Teacher
  • Montessori Teacher
  • Daycare Coordinator
  • Activity-Based Learning Facilitator
  • Parenting Coach
  • Edupreneur (Start a Play School or Daycare Centre)
Eligibility Criteria

Pass with 40% aggregate marks in Senior Secondary or 10+2.

There will be relaxation of 5% marks for SC/ST/BC categories

The reservation will be applicable as per Punjab Govt. Policy

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Fee & Scholarship
S.No. Scholarship Name Details
1 CTSET Scholarship Scheme
  • Establishment of a collective scholarship fund of ₹20 crore to support students across academic programmes.
  • Scholarships to be awarded based on performance in CTSET or any other assessment mechanism approved/notified by the University.
  • Scholarship slabs (slab 2) to be applicable as per the approved fee structure.
  • Continuation of the scholarship shall be subject to academic performance and institutional norms.
2 CT Alumni Scholarship Scheme
  • Top Slab (>85%) plus 25% onetime discount on first semester fee only, will be given to all the Alumni Students. The Top Slab throughout all semesters.
  • Note: If the student already has Uniform, even if he took admission in last year or so but did not complete the course and want re-admission, no Uniform fee and Library fee will be charged from him. But the condition is that he should not have taken refund of that fee.
  • Applicable to graduates of CT Institutions enrolling in higher-level programmes within the CT Group.
  • In case of course change, uniform fee shall be payable as per the revised course.
3 Sibling Fee-Waiver Scheme
  • If the existing students bring their own siblings for admission then we will provide Top Slab plus 25% onetime discount on first semester fee to the newly admitted student. The Top Slab throughout all semesters for first sibling.
  • Proof of sibling relationship and concurrent enrollment shall be mandatory.
4 Teachers Scholarship (Non CT Group):- (Blood Relation Only)

If ward of Teaching Staff of any School College of a recognized school board/University will take admission with us then Top Slab (85% & Above Slab) plus 25% onetime discount on first semester fee will be given.

Conditions: Parent must be a regular Teacher/In-Service, the Board (CBSE/PSEB/ICSE etc./University should be recognized, Parent should have at least one year of Job Certificate.
5 CT Staff/Supporting Staff Ward:- For CT Staff/ Supporting Staff Ward Top Slab plus 25% discount on every semester fee will be given. Condition will be that staff member must be with us from the last one year.
6 Special Educational Fee Concession for Children of Serving Armed Forces Personnel (only for first semester)
  1. Applicable to candidates whose one parent is actively serving in the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Police, CRPF, or other recognized forces.
  2. Fee concession structure:
    • Punjab domicile: 25% of semester fee
    • Outside Punjab: 50% of semester fee
  3. Relevant service and domicile documents shall be mandatory.
CONDITION APPLY:-
  • The Scholarship will be provided after submission of full fee.
  • The Fee will be non refundable.