Calorx Teachers University
| Motto | Being Centre of Excellence in Higher Education |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2009 |
| President | Prof. Rupa Shah |
| Provost | Dr. Shailendra Gupta |
| Location | Ahmedabad , Gujarat, India |
| Affiliations | UGC, Ministry of HRD, NCTE, AIU |
| Website | Official website |
Calorx Teachers' University (CTU) is located in GreenWoods campus near Vaishno Devi Circle in Ahmedabad, Gujarat state, India. It was started as a training college for teachers and establish a Private University by Gujarat State Government Act 8 of 2009 notification. It is promoted by the Kalorex Group of Companies, New Delhi which is established in 1995. CTU is approved by UGC, NCTE and is also recognized by Association of Indian Universities.
In a short span of time, CTU has earned the reputation for being one of the best universities in Gujarat with the high academic standards the university has set. It is CTU's constant endeavor to create talent pool of enlightened professionals capable of revitalizing the educational, economic, financial and social scenarios in India.
Currently the university is offering various Diploma, Bachelor, Masters and Doctoral level programmes. The faculty of studies are Teacher Education, Arts, Commerce, Science, Management, Computer etc.
Vision
Being the centre of excellence in higher education
Mission
Prepare professionals comparable to the best in the world
Lead India in Research and Development
Programs offered are :
1.B.A.B.Ed
2.B.Ed
3.PG Diploma in School Psychology
4.M.Phil (in all streams)
5.Phd (in all streams)
6.B.A (Psychology,Gujarati,Hindi,Sanskrit,English,Journalism)
7.M.A (Psychology,Gujarati,Hindi,Sanskrit,English,Journalism)
8.B.Com
9.M.Com
10.BSc
11.MSc
12.BCA
13.MCA
14.Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication
15.B.S.W ( Bachelor of Social Work)
16.M.S.W ( Master of Social Work)
17.BBA
18.MBA (Finance Management,HR,Marketing,Operations,Retail,IT,Tourism & Hospitality Management,Hospital Management,International Business)
The university aims to be a center of excellence in education and networks with the temples of learning in India and abroad to train teachers par excellence. It is the only university dedicated to teacher training in India and one of the handful of universities that prepares it's curriculum with the consultation of the industry to hone the skills of the students. The university also offers industry integrated programmes for selected courses.
The university has signed an MOU with University of West Georgia to facilitate students and faculty exchange programme and curriculum development. [1][2][3][4]
KALOREX GROUP OF COMPANIES, NEW DELHI
Kalorex, Ahmedabad is a professionally managed autonomous institution focusing its activities on K-21 education since its inception in 1995. Kalorex is promoted by the Kalorex Group of Companies, New Delhi. The group of companies is involved in various business areas including Real Estate, Hospitality, and Finance.
Kalorex has been instrumental in starting the following projects till date and still growing:
1996: Delhi Public School, Bopal – Co-educational, English Medium, CBSE affiliated.
2001: Prerna – Caters to the Dyslexic genius and conducts short term teacher training courses.
2002: Visamo Kids Foundation – Takes care of free education, shelter, food and all other facilities for underprivileged kids.
2006: The Calorx School – Co-educational K-12, International Baccalaureate Organization School (IB) offering PYP, MYP & DP.
2008: Delhi Public School, East – Co-educational, proposed CBSE, English Medium School.
2008: Calorx Public School, Mundra – Co-educational, English Medium, proposed CBSE affiliation.
2009: Calorx Pre-Schools – Taps the young toddlers / pre-scholars group in a playful, stress free, easy learning methodology.
2009: Calorx Teachers’ University (CTU) – Established with a vision to be the centre of Excellence in Teachers’ Education.
2010: Calorx Public School, Rajula - Co-educational, English medium, proposed CBSE affiliation
2010: My Learning Centre - After school training to help kids rise to their potential
2010: Vocational & Educational Development Institute - Calorx - Focus to provide employable opportunities for underprivileged children in society
2011: Calorx Public School, Ghatlodia - Co-educational, English medium, proposed CBSE affiliation
Teachers are the back bone, of any educational system and play a very vital role in shaping the destiny of the country. We have established the Calorx Teachers’ University with a mission to train teachers who will be “Teachers by Choice”. The university aims to be a centre of excellence in education and will net work with the temples of learning in India and abroad to train teachers par excellence. It is the only university dedicated to teacher training in our country.
Placement Cell
The University is working with schools in India and abroad to ensure placements. Some of the schools which have agreed to participate in the campus placement are:
Anand Niketan Group: It is a progressive group running almost 20 schools spread over Gujarat and have vision to have 100 schools in next two years.
Calorx Foundation
Delhi Public School, Bopal, Ahmedabad Delhi Public School, East, Ahmedabad The Calorx School, Calorx Public School, Calorx Pre-Schools, Prerna – a school for dyslexic genius Visamo Kids Foundation, Galaxy Education System
The Galaxy International School S. N. Kansagra School M. V. Dhulashia School K. J. Bhalodia Prep School Sarojben Memorial Opportunity School Rotary Midtown TGES School
References
- ↑ "Private Universities in Gujarat". University Grants Commission (India). Retrieved 6 November 2015.
- ↑ "Calorx Foundation to establish Teachers' University". Business Standard. 9 June 2009. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ↑ "City-based Calorx joins hand with foreign varsity". The Times of India. 31 December 2009. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ↑ "Calorx foundation to start teachers' university". The Times of India. 9 June 2009. Retrieved 7 November 2015.