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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
NCTE rules out four-level CTET before 2027
New Delhi: The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) chairperson Pankaj Arora has dismissed media reports claiming that the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) will be expanded to four levels including, for the first time, classes 9 to 12 from this year or next. He clarified that such changes will be considered only after 2027, when the first batch of the four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) graduates. The 4-year integrated will, by 2030, become the minimal degree qualification for school teachers. (Representational image) Arora said the NCTE, the statutory body that prescribes minimum qualifications for school teachers, has not issued any directions to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in this regard. Currently, the CBSE conducts the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) in two papers — Paper 1 for teaching aspirants of classes 1 to 5, and Paper 2 for those aiming to teach classes 6 to 8. For teaching classes 9 to 12, candidates are generally required to hold a postgraduate degree in the relevant subject, a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree, and qualify in recruitment examinations conducted by the respective central or state recruiting bodies, as there is presently no CTET for these levels. 'Media reports claiming that CTET will include classes 9 to 12 from this year or next are incorrect. We have neither issued any official notification nor instructed CBSE to conduct CTET at four levels. The system is not yet ready, as we have not prepared teachers for all four stages of schooling. We are likely to introduce the four-level CTET only after the first batch of ITEP graduates in 2027,' Arora told HT. CBSE officials did not respond to HT's queries. In line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, NCTE launched the ITEP in the 2023–24 academic session. ITEP is a four-year dual-major programme that combines teacher education with a chosen disciplinary subject. Based on their specialisation and pedagogy, ITEP graduates will be equipped to teach across all four stages of the NEP's 5+3+3+4 school structure: the foundational stage (three years of pre-school/Balvatika plus classes 1–2), the preparatory stage (classes 3–5), the middle stage (classes 6–8), and the secondary stage (classes 9–12). 'The 4-year integrated … will, by 2030, become the minimal degree qualification for school teachers,' says the NEP 2020. '...TET will also be extended to cover teachers across all stages (Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, and Secondary) of school education.' Currently, Anganwadi or Balvatika teachers are being recruited by state governments under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme, usually based on minimum qualifications like Class 10 or 12 pass, with short-term training in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) provided after joining. An Anganwadi is a community-based centre that provides nutrition, health services, and early play-based learning for children aged 0 to 6 years, while a Balvatika is a pre-school class within the school system focusing on formal learning readiness for children aged 3 to 6 years. NEP 2020 mandates that by 2030, all Anganwadi and Balvatika teachers must have the prescribed ECCE qualifications, ideally through the 4-year ITEP (foundational stage) or an equivalent diploma/degree, with existing workers receiving transitional training of six months to one year. ITEP, launched in 2023–24 in 57 Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs), has expanded to 19 central universities, 21 state universities, 7 National Institute of Technology (NITs), 3 Indian Institute of Technology (IITs), and 14 colleges by 2025-26, with admissions through National Common Entrance Test (NCET) conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA).
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
ISRO chairman to attend NIT-T convocation on July 26
Trichy: ISRO chairman Dr V Narayanan will be the chief guest at the 21st convocation of the NIT-T on July 26, director Dr G Aghila announced on Thursday. A total of 2,044 students will receive their degrees, including 994 BTech, 58 BArch, 483 MTech, 90 MSc, 109 MCA, 95 MBA, 18 MArch, 17 MA, five MS (by research), and 175 PhD graduates. Jayashree M of BTech (Electronics and Communication Engineering) will be awarded the President's Medal for securing the highest overall CGPA. Institute medals will be presented to top-performing students across various programmes, including nine from BTech, one from BArch, 23 from MTech, and others from MSc, MArch, MCA, MBA, and MA streams. Highlighting recent academic developments, Dr Aghila said the institute launched the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) this year. Approved by the National Council for Teacher Education, the BSc BEd programme has admitted its first batch of 50 students in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. She also noted the institute's growing social outreach, citing the development of Bully Ind, an educational gaming app aimed at tackling cyberbullying among school students. The DST-ANRF Start-up Research Grant supports the project.
The Hindu
24-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
NIT-Tiruchi achieves 87% placements in 2025
The National Institute of Technology – Tiruchi (NIT-T) has achieved an 87% placement rate this year, despite prevailing global economic challenges, its Director G. Aghila said on Thursday. 'The institute managed to weather the year with minimal impact, securing 1,322 jobs across different industry sectors. Over 286 organisations participated in the campus placement process,' Ms. Aghila said on Thursday, addressing a press conference ahead of the institute's convocation on July 26. NIT-T has made progress with its Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP), with a cohort of 50 students enrolled in the four-year course launched in October 2024. The BSc. course, approved by the National Council for Teacher Education, is offered in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics streams and trains teachers for Classes XI and XII across all school boards. 'NIT-T's facilities and faculty are utilised to raise the quality of school education, especially in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) streams. As the syllabus has evolved, we have to adapt to the needs of students from the school level. There are three levels of teacher training degrees: Classes I to VIII; Classes IX and X, and Classes XI and XII. NIT-T has been given Level 3 and is among the 61 institutions selected for the project's second phase,' Ms. Aghila said. In line with the National Education Policy 2020, NIT-T has restructured its academic framework to support a flexible curriculum. 'Students now have multiple entry and exit options at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This year, students completed 160 National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) courses, leading to the transfer of 9,933 credits through the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC). So far, 9,809 students (including graduates) have obtained ABC IDs,' said Ms. Aghila. Security measures In view of recent incidents on campus, security arrangements have been tightened to ensure better monitoring of people's movements within the NIT-T grounds, Dr. Aghila said. 'We are making sure that we are getting the data of all the people who are entering the campus. In the sites where repairs are ongoing, workers cannot leave the spot until evening. We have increased the number of security personnel to improve surveillance of traffic within the campus. Besides this, based on public feedback, we have introduced two battery vehicles as a paid service to help students and faculty move inside the campus. Since the demand is high, we are planning to add two more soon,' said Ms. Aghila. The mental health needs of students are being looked into, said Ms. Aghila. NIT-T students and faculty have access to YourDOST, an online counselling service, that has been utilised by at least 1,700 persons this year, she added. Foreign students Under the Indian Cultural Exchange Programme, facilitated by Indian Council for Cultural Relations, seven foreign students have applied to study in NIT-T. The 'Study in India' programme has seen response from six students belonging to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the United States, said NIT-T officials. As part of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, 15-20 foreign students would be sent by the U.S. college to study at NIT-T's Department of Architecture for one semester this year, said Ms. Aghila.
The Hindu
22-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
CUK opens registration for Integrated Teacher Education Programme
The Central University of Kerala (CUK) has opened registration for the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for the academic year 2025-26. Candidates who appeared for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) can register through the university's official website, until July 31. The registration fee is ₹500 for candidates belonging to the General, OBC and EWS categories. An additional ₹100 will be charged for each additional programme selected during registration. The university offers five ITEP programmes on its Periye campus — BSc-BEd in Physics, BSc-BEd in Zoology, BA-BEd in English, BA-BEd in Economics, and BCom-BEd. The intake for BCom-BEd is 50, while each of the other programmes has 25 seats. A provisional rank list will be published on August 6. Complaints, if any, may be sent to admissions@ on August 7. Admissions will be conducted in three phases: August 8-11, August 12-15, and August 18-20. Classes will begin on August 25. Shortlisted candidates must complete the online payment of admission fee within 48 hours of receiving the provisional admission offer. Candidates claiming reservation benefits must upload valid category certificates (SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer/EWS) in the prescribed format at the time of registration and present the originals at the time of admission. For details, visit or contact the university helpline at 0467-2309460 or 0467-2309467.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Manipur Guv asks officials to improve quality of education, Education News, ET Education
Advt Advt Imphal, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday asked the officials to improve the quality of education in the state, officials said.A Raj Bhavan official said that the Governor chaired an important meeting and reviewed the prevailing education system focusing on strengthening the system in the the discussion, Bhalla emphasised the importance of providing high-quality, inclusive, and equitable education for every child in the state, highlighting key initiatives such as the National Education Policy 2020 and the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP).He also noted that improved infrastructure, digital learning tools, and well-trained teachers are central to shaping a strong future for the state's youth, the official of the Department of Education (Schools), N. Praveen Singh, made a presentation highlighting progress in school also offered a district-wise overview of school distribution, showcasing areas of growth and opportunities for further enhancing the rate of enrollment in each district. Director of Education (School), Ng. Bhogendra Meitei and Joint Secretary Education (School) Anjali Chongtham and other officers attended the the Governor earlier assessed the progress of the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP), a flagship initiative under the National Education Policy (NEP) to a Raj Bhavan official, the ITEP is a four-year dual-major, holistic under-graduate program designed to prepare highly qualified teachers for all four stages of the new school of Education (School) H. Gyan Prakash in the meeting provided an update on the ongoing implementation and key milestones of the programme in also chaired the 'Governor-in-Council' meeting at Raj Bhavan. The discussions in the meeting focused on strengthening inter-departmental coordination and ensuring efficient delivery of public services across the meeting was attended by the Chief Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh, Commissioners, and Administrative Secretaries from various departments.
