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Time of India
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
NCTE to roll out new teacher training courses in yoga, arts, and Sanskrit under NEP push
KURUKSHETRA: National Council of Teacher Education chairperson Prof Pankaj Arora on Monday announced that the NCTE will soon begin the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for Yoga, performing and visual arts, and Sanskrit across the country. Arora emphasised that the primary goal of NCTE is to prepare competent teachers to ensure the holistic development of students. To this end, new teaching courses are being introduced nationwide, including programmes to train Yoga teachers, Physical Training instructors, and teachers for performing and visual arts, and the Sanskrit language, he said. These courses aim to strengthen Indian languages. Following four years of BA, BEd, a one-year BEd programme is also being initiated, allowing students who complete a four-year BA to pursue one year of BEd. A one-year MEd program will also commence, and there are plans for part-time MA courses for teachers in CBSE and SCERT schools, he said, according to a Kurukshetra University release. He was speaking on the sidelines of a two-day national conclave 2025 on "Transformation in Teacher Education Towards Viksit Bharat 2047", which was inaugurated on Monday at Kurukshetra University. The event is jointly organised by the NCTE, the Haryana State Higher Education Council, and Kurukshetra University. While speaking as the chief guest, Haryana Governor and KU Chancellor Bandaru Dattatreya said that Haryana youth should focus on creating jobs, and they should not be just job seekers. Governor highlighted that a teacher is not just a transmitter of knowledge but also a builder of character. Teachers shape the future of students, guide their thoughts, and instil a spirit of innovation and service, he said. Governor commended the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in formulating the National Education Policy 2020, which aims to make education inclusive, multi-disciplinary, high-quality, and globally competitive. NCTE chairperson Pankaj Arora said that desired learning outcomes can be achieved through innovation, collaboration and dedication. Arora emphasized the importance of producing high-quality teachers in the changing educational landscape and the need for prompt nationwide implementation of NEP 2020. Haryana State Higher Education Council chairperson, Prof Kailash Chander Sharma outlined the goals of NEP 2020 to develop self-reliant, creative, and rational youth with human values and skills and underscored the significance of teacher preparation under the ITEP 4-year programme to unlock new teaching career paths, bridging skills. Kurukshetra University Vice Chancellor, Prof Som Nath Sachdeva, shared the university's achievements, including the implementation of NEP provisions in under graduate and postgraduate programmes, and its recognition with an A++ grade by NAAC. Sachdeva said that representatives, directors, and officials related to higher and school education from nine states are participating in the two- day national conference, which will include brainstorming sessions aimed at realising the dream of a developed India. NCTE is actively working to implement the new education policy at the ground level and prepare better teachers. The goal of this programme is to develop courses that produce teachers and graduates capable of becoming job creators rather than job seekers, KU release said.
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
NCTE to start four new courses from upcoming session
The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) chairperson Pankaj Arora on Monday said that the NCTE will soon start Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) of Sanskrit, yoga, performing and visual arts and physical training across the country. Addressing a press conference at the Kurukshetra University, on the sidelines of a 'national conclave' on transforming teacher education towards Viksit Bharat, Arora said that the NCTE is making efforts to provide quality education across the country. Stating that dummy institutes will not be able to function in the country, he said NCTE is going to issue notice to 3,000 institutes, out of which 155 educational institutes are in Haryana, which have not submitted their progress report. 'Out of 779 teacher education institutions (BEd and DEd) in Haryana, notices have been issued to 155 educational institutions which have not submitted their progress report,' Arora said, adding that the main objective of NCTE is to prepare good teachers. 'New teaching courses are being started across the country, especially four new courses will be started in which yoga teachers, physical training, performing arts training and visual.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
NCET 2025 admit card released: Download link active at exams.nta.ac.in/NCET
NTA issues NCET 2025 admit card for ITEP entrance, exam on April 29 NCET admit card 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit cards for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2025. This entrance test is held for admission into the 4-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) offered by selected central and state universities and institutions across India. Candidates who have registered for the examination can now access and download their admit cards from the official NCET portal — . A direct link for downloading the admit card is also provided on the website for ease of access. Entrance test for admission to ITEP The NCET 2025 is conducted for admission to the 4-year ITEP in select institutions, including IITs, NITs, Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs), and other government colleges for the academic session 2025–26. The entrance examination is scheduled to take place on April 29, 2025. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Previously, the exam city intimation slip was released on April 21, allowing candidates to confirm their assigned examination centres in advance. Instructions and eligibility conditions According to NTA, the admit card has been issued provisionally and is subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility conditions outlined in the Information Bulletin. It is important to note that the issuance of the admit card does not confirm final acceptance of eligibility, which will be verified at later stages of the admission process. Candidates are advised to carefully read all instructions mentioned on the admit card. NTA has strictly warned against any tampering or modification of the admit card details, including photographs and signatures. Any such act will be treated as Unfair Means (UFM) and dealt with as per rules. Steps to download NCET 2025 admit card Candidates can follow the steps below to download their admit card: Step 1: Visit the official NCET website at Step 2: Click on the admit card download link available on the homepage Step 3: Enter the application number and date of birth in the login fields Step 4: Submit the details and download the admit card Step 5: Save and print a copy for future reference Direct link to download the NCET 2025 admit card Contact details for assistance In case of difficulty while downloading the admit card, candidates can reach out to the NTA helpline numbers 011-40759000 or 011-69227700. Alternatively, they may write to NTA at ncet@ It is recommended that all candidates regularly visit the NTA's official websites — and — for the latest updates regarding the examination.
Hindustan Times
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Don't scrap Bachelor of Elementary Education course, 15 eminent professors write to minister
NEW DELHI: Fifteen eminent professors of education from across the world have urged union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan to scrap plans to discontinue the (Bachelor of Elementary Education) programme, a four-year degree programme in elementary teacher education. The letter, sent on Monday, has come a month after the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) released draft regulations in February 2025 which outline new norms and standards for teacher education programmes. The draft rules propose discontinuing the course from the 2026–27 academic session and requiring institutions currently offering the course to transition to the new Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) before the start of the session. Also Read: What the death of a degree says about education innovation Among the signatories to the letter are Prof Edward Vickers, UNESCO chair on education for peace, social justice and global citizenship, Kyushu University, Japan, Prof Robin Alexander of University of Cambridge and Prof Michael W Apple of University of Wisconsin who have previously served on the editorial advisory board of the Indian Journal of Teacher Education, a NCTE publication. Introduced first by Delhi University (DU) in 1994, the programme has been adopted by approximately 30 colleges and universities across India. The new programme, ITEP is a four-year course introduced for students after Class 12. It was launched in pilot mode at 57 institutions in 2023–24 and is currently offered at 19 central universities, 21 state universities, seven National Institute of Technology (NITs), three Indian Institute of Technology (IITs), and 14 colleges. ITEP is in line with the National Education Policy 2020, which proposes that the minimum degree qualification for teaching by 2030 would be a four-year integrated degree that teaches a range of knowledge content, pedagogy and includes strong practicum training in the form of student-teaching at local schools. The letter referred to the plan to replace Delhi University's with ITEP as 'counter-productive'. ' is a flagship teacher education programme that has endured for three decades and proved its worth. It has contributed to enhancing the status of elementary-level teachers in India and to significant advances in the quality and outcomes of their teaching. We therefore appeal to you to cancel plans to discontinue the Where innovation promises an advance on existing arrangements, it is surely to be welcomed. To discontinue a programme renowned for its excellence is therefore counter-productive,' the letter said. Calling programme at Delhi University as a 'shining exception,' the letter said, 'As India's first comprehensive, university-level pre-service programme for elementary-level instructors, the integrates teacher education with undergraduate studies in various disciplines - thereby implementing the recommendations of major commissions tasked by Indian governments with reviewing teacher education provision.' DU on March 5 issued an information bulletin for admission to ITEP programmes in the academic session 2025-26. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct entrance exams for admission to ITEP programmes on April 29. 'Delhi University started in 1994 at a time when there was no comprehensive graduate programme focusing on elementary education (Classes 1 to 8) for children in the age group 6 to 14, which now comes under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. We put in our best efforts into this course, and we kept improving this course and supported other colleges and universities that introduced this course. Before this programme, all BEd programmes in other universities focused on secondary teacher education (Classes 9 to 12),' said Prof Anita Rampal, former dean, faculty of education, University of Delhi. Prof Rampal said NCTE's plans to discontinue the course was 'shocking'. 'The academically robust and grounded programme of cannot even be compared with the new ITEP,' the professor said. The letter written by international experts said was 'renowned in India and abroad as an exemplary, world class teacher education programme' since it endowed teachers with the independence and confidence that thorough academic and professional training can provide. The others who have signed the representation are Prof Paul Morris, Professor of Comparative Education, UCL Institute of Education; Prof Yusuf Sayeed, Professorial Chair in Global Education Policy and Equity, Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, UK; Prof William Pinar, Tetsuo Aoki Professor in Curriculum Studies, Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy, Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia, Canada; Prof Martin Carnoy, American labour economist & Vida Jacks Professor of Education at the Stanford Graduate School of Education; Prof Ken Zeichner, Boeing Professor of Teacher Education Emeritus, University of Washington, USA; Prof Chaise LaDousa, Professor of Anthropology of Education, Hamilton College, New York; Prof Angela Little, Professor Emeritus, University College London, Institute of Education, UK; Prof Crain Arther Soudien, School of Education, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
NCET 2025 advance city intimation slip released for April 29 exam: Check direct link to download and other key details
The National Testing Agency ( NTA ) has released the advance city intimation slip for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2025. Registered candidates can now download the city slip from the official website, The entrance test will be conducted on April 29, 2025, for admission to the four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) offered by selected central and state universities, including IITs, NITs, RIEs, and government colleges for the academic session 2025-26. This city intimation slip informs candidates about the city where their exam centre is located and the date of the examination. However, it is not the admit card, which will be issued separately. NCET 2025 advance city intimation slip: Key details The NTA clarified that a unique date sheet has been prepared for each candidate due to the variety of subjects and mediums offered. The advance city slip has been released to ensure that candidates are aware of their test city well in advance. In its official notice, the NTA said: 'This is advance information for the allotment of the city where the Examination Centre will be located, to facilitate the candidates. The Admit Card of NCET 2025 shall be issued later.' Candidates can read the complete notification here . NCET 2025 city intimation slip: How to download Candidates can follow these simple steps to download the NCET city slip: Step 1. Visit the official NCET website at Step on the "NCET 2025 Advance City Intimation Slip" link on the homepage. Step 3. Enter your NCET application number and date of birth in the login window. Step 4. Click on Submit and download the advance city intimation slip for future reference. Alternatively, candidates can click here to download the city intimation slip. NCET 2025 city intimation slip: What's next? The NCET 2025 admit card will be released separately by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in the coming days. The entrance exam is scheduled to be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode on April 29, 2025. In case of any difficulties while downloading the city intimation slip, candidates are advised to contact NTA through the help desk numbers or email ID provided on the official website.
