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DAE — Glass & Ceramic Technology
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Government College of Technology for Glass, Ceramics & Pottery Development
Shahdara, Lahore
A specialized centre of technical education, ceramics production and skills development, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology and industry-oriented training.
About Us
history_eduOur HistoryDive deep into the History of tevta
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chatA message from our PrincipalBuilding and testing functional products that bring designs to life.
- 1938
Established as the Institute of Pottery Development under the Directorate of Industries, Govt. of the Punjab.
- 1960
Transferred to the Punjab Small Industries Corporation (PSIC).
- 1998
Brought under the newly-formed TEVTA, renamed Govt. Polytechnic Institute for Glass, Ceramics & Pottery Development.
- 2001
Formally transferred to TEVTA administration.
- Today
Operating as the Govt. College of Technology for Glass, Ceramics & Pottery Development, Shahdara, Lahore.
- 1938
Established as the Institute of Pottery Development under the Directorate of Industries, Govt. of the Punjab.
- 1960
Transferred to the Punjab Small Industries Corporation (PSIC).
- 1998
Brought under the newly-formed TEVTA, renamed Govt. Polytechnic Institute for Glass, Ceramics & Pottery Development.
- 2001
Formally transferred to TEVTA administration.
- Today
Operating as the Govt. College of Technology for Glass, Ceramics & Pottery Development, Shahdara, Lahore.
What Makes Us Different?
Our Integrated Approach
Education, Production, Industry
Students don’t only study ceramics — they learn, practice and experience production, connected to industry through technical and advisory support.
1938
Years of Heritage & Experience
DAE
Three-Year Technical Diploma
Skills
Market-Oriented Short Courses
Practical Training
Laboratory, Workshop & Production Experience
Production
From Raw Material to Finished Product
Industry
Technical & Advisory Support
Walk the production floor, before you enroll
Short reels through the slip house, casting section, greenware racks and kiln.
News & Updates
The Ceramics Industrial Training Centre; a working factory floor since 1937.
GCT Shahdara
verified28 July 2026·publicPublic
TEVTA leadership toured the moulding and firing sections and met students of the DAE programme today. Proud to show off the workshop!
#TEVTA #GCTShahdara
GCT Shahdara
verified28 July 2026·publicPublic
TEVTA leadership toured the moulding and firing sections and met students of the DAE programme today. Proud to show off the workshop!
#TEVTA #GCTShahdara
GCT Shahdara
verified28 July 2026·publicPublic
TEVTA leadership toured the moulding and firing sections and met students of the DAE programme today. Proud to show off the workshop!
#TEVTA #GCTShahdara
