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Hindustan Times
2 days 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).
Hindustan Times
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delhi HC stays derecognition of 660 out of 2,962 teacher training institutes by NCTE
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court ordered a stay on the derecognition of 660 Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs), out of the 2,962 derecognised by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) for failing to submit online Performance Appraisal Reports (PARs) for 2021–22 and 2022–23. After issuing show-cause notices, the NCTE derecognised 2,962 non-compliant institutions in April and May. (File Photo) The court's order allows these institutions to participate in counselling and admit students for the 2025–26 academic session, the NCTE said in notices—containing the names of the institutes—issued between July 23 and August 1. NCTE had set a final deadline of December 30, 2024, for Performance Appraisal Report (PAR) submissions after two extensions, requiring institutions to provide faculty details, financial statements, and geo-tagged documents. In February 2025, it formed a five-member panel headed by Harish Chandra Singh Rathore of the NCTE's northern regional committee to recommend action against defaulters. After issuing show-cause notices, the NCTE derecognised 2,962 non-compliant institutions in April and May. Rathore declined to comment on the development. India's TEIs are grouped into four regions. The highest number of derecognitions were in the northern region (1,225), followed by the southern (960), western (748), and eastern (29) regions. Among the 660 TEIs that have secured an interim stay on derecognition, the maximum—467—are from the Northern region, followed by 115 in the Western region, 71 in the Southern region, and 7 in the eastern region. '...the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi, while staying the operation of the impugned withdrawal orders till the next date of hearing, has also permitted the Petitioner institutions to participate in counselling and admit students for the academic session 2025–2026,' the NCTE said in its notices. The next hearing in the matter is scheduled for the third week of August 2025. The court, in its order on July 14, had asked the NCTE to issue public notices and upload the list of institutions on its website whose derecognition order has been stayed and which are permitted to admit students in the academic session 2025–26. NCTE officials refused to comment on the development, stating that the 'matter is sub judice.' As per the latest data available on the NCTE website, India has a total of 20,454 recognised TEIs, with the highest concentration in the northern region (8,120 TEIs), followed by the western region (4,928), southern region (4,757), and eastern region (2,649).
News18
18-07-2025
- Science
- News18
RPSC Senior Teacher Recruitment 2025: Registration For 6500 Posts To Begin On August 19, Details Here
RPSC has released the notification for 6,500 Senior Teacher posts. Apply online from August 19 to September 17, 2025. Eligibility, selection process, and fee details here. The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has announced recruitment for Senior Teacher posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official RPSC website at The application process for the RPSC Senior Teacher posts will begin on August 19, 2025, and the last date to submit applications is September 17, 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill 6,500 Senior Teacher posts across different subjects. Candidates are advised to complete their registration well in advance of the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues. Eligibility Criteria For Subjects: Hindi, English, Mathematics, Sanskrit, Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Gujarati Must have completed graduation or an equivalent degree recognised by the UGC, with the subject you want to teach as an optional subject. Must also have a Degree or Diploma in Education, recognised by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) or the Government. Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry. Must also have a Degree or Diploma in Education recognised by NCTE/Government. Must have completed graduation or equivalent with at least two of these subjects as optional: History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, Philosophy. A Degree or Diploma in Education recognised by NCTE/Government is also required. Age Limit The candidate should be between 18 to 40 years old. Age relaxations may apply as per government rules. Selection Process Selection will be done through a competitive examination. RPSC may also use methods like scaling, moderation, or normalisation if needed while evaluating answer sheets. Application Fee ₹600/- for General (Unreserved), Creamy Layer of Backwards Classes and Extremely Backwards Classes. ₹400/- for Reserved categories, including SC, ST, Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer), Extremely Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, Sahariya Tribe, and Persons with Disabilities. view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 15:11 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
13-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
NCTE is reviewing its ‘approved' draft regulations for overhauling teacher training programmes
Following calls for wider consultation and deeper reflection on the National Council for Teacher Education's (NCTE) proposed overhaul of teacher training regulations, NCTE is reviewing the draft regulations that were earlier passed by its council in March. 'We have gone into a larger consultation with the Ministry of Education (MoE), stakeholders, and experts before finalising the draft NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations 2025,' NCTE Chairperson Pankaj Arora told The Hindu. NCTE had come up with the new regulations for teacher training institutes after a gap of ten years, with the last revision being in 2014. The new draft regulations have been proposed to align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The earlier approved draft, which has now gone under the scanner, outlines the process for recognising institutions for teacher education programmes, and also addresses the transition of existing teacher education programmes into new ones aligned with NEP 2020. NCTE had received up to 6,774 feedback responses between February 20 and March 8 when the draft was made public for comments, before it was approved by the council. In the minutes of the 63rd General Body meeting of NCTE held on March 19 and released on March 24, accessed by The Hindu, the NCTE council had accepted the recommendations of the expert committee and approved the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2025. The council also decided that after approval from the Education Ministry and legal vetting from the Ministry of Law, the regulations will be notified in the Gazette of India. 'It is an evolving process and will not get done in one shot. We have not yet issued the Gazette Notification, so it is not finalised. It will be notified by the Ministry of Law after MoE approval,' Mr. Arora said. Padma Sarangapani, former NCTE member and professor, Centre of Excellence in Teacher Education, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, said that in its current form, the draft regulations seem to offer no flexibility in deployment of teachers within broadly primary stage and middle/secondary stage as is the current practice. This is because the new regulations propose five segmentations in teacher education specialisations — first, being Foundation teachers from preschool to Grade 2, Preparatory for Grade 3, 4, 5 who are subject teachers in two subject areas — any two from language, maths, environmental sciences, arts, physical education, Middle school teachers for Grade 6, 7, 8, specialised in two subject areas aligned to the liberal discipline subject, and a similar structure is proposed for Secondary School teachers (Class 9, 10). 'It will also be difficult to fulfil all the deployment requirements in rural and remote areas. Generally, the proposal is not aligned to trends in the teacher labour market,' Ms. Sarangapani said. 'Private schools will not find it practical to employ teachers for such specific stages. Teachers will also not find it satisfying from a career point of view to be boxed into narrow specialisations, and at differential salaries,' she added. Teacher demand-supply gap Mr. Arora told The Hindu that NCTE has constituted an expert committee to look into the demand-supply gap of school teachers in the country. The committee consists of members from MoE, NITI Aayog, National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), University of Delhi, State Councils of Educational Research and Training (SCERT). 'The committee will map needs according to various teacher training programmes, and specifically look at issues in rural and tribal areas and submit a report to NCTE within six months,' he said. Time extension for overhaul Noting that there are over 13,000 teacher training institutions under NCTE purview, Mr. Arora said they have been given a year's extension to transform into multidisciplinary institutions as required by NCTE under NEP 2020. As per the requirements of the Integrated Teacher Education Programme, which requires a dual degree study of B.A, or along with the teacher training institutes are expected to introduce and courses, additional infrastructure, library facilities, and faculty to support two additional Bachelor's degrees as per ITEP requirements. 'While all institutions are expected to gradually transition by 2030, we have allowed them until 2026-27 to start introducing the new ITEP degree. We are pushing the implementation period by a year, as institutes have been demanding more time to ramp up their facilities,' Mr. Arora said. Derecognition of institutes In the performance appraisal review of teacher training institutes conducted by NCTE in May and June, the regulatory body derecognised up to 2,224 institutes for their failure to fill appraisal forms. Of these, 872 institutes belong to the Southern region, 686 are from the Western region, 637 are from the Northern region, and 29 are from the Eastern part of the country. 'These are only the institutes which did not fill out appraisal forms. NCTE is also conducting online inspections of teacher training institutes for their inability to meet standards in terms of appointing faculty, number of students, infrastructure and library facilities,' Mr. Arora mentioned. NCTE has shifted from offline to online mode of checking by monitoring institutes, which includes tracking GPS coordinates of institute buildings, cross-checking faculty PAN information with institutional appointments, as the salaries have been tied up to PAN cards through Income Tax department, and so on, he explained. NCTE conducts this performance appraisal review every other year. 'At places, we found that one teacher was drawing salary from multiple institutes; we want to weed out such malpractices,' he said.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Half of seats in MP colleges vacant after 3rd counselling
Indore: Despite three rounds of counselling, nearly half of the 6.5 lakh seats available across undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and teacher education courses in Madhya Pradesh remain vacant. So far, over 3.4 lakh students secured admissions for the 2025–26 academic session, prompting the Department of Higher Education (DHE) to consider conducting another CLC round to maximise seat utilisation. Admissions for CLC round closed on Thursday for UG and NCTE courses. Of the total admissions, more than 2.4 lakh students enrolled in UG programmes, around 62,000 through the first College Level Counselling (CLC) round and over 1.8 lakh in the earlier phases of online counselling. Teacher education courses regulated by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) witnessed one of the highest response rates among all programmes, with over 50,000 admissions secured against 58,000 available seats. The high enrolment in NCTE courses highlights a continued demand among students to enter the teaching profession. Postgraduate admissions are also progressing, with more than 48,000 students already admitted. The registration window for the PG CLC round closed on Thursday, with over 25,000 fresh registrations recorded. DHE revised the PG admission schedule following directions from the high court. Applicants for subjects outside the major-minor format will receive interview notifications with details of date, time, and venue by July 14. Interviews will be held between July 16 and 17, with colleges entering the marks on the admission portal soon after. PG seat allotment will be released on July 21, and selected students must complete fee payment between July 21 and 25 to confirm their admission. "The CLC round concluded with encouraging numbers, and a substantial number of students also registered for PG programmes," said Dr Tulsiram Dahayat, officer on special duty, DHE. With nearly half the seats still vacant after three rounds of counselling, another round of admissions is likely to follow to ensure maximum seat utilisation.
