Executive Summary:
This notification from the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) amends a prior notification (61-03/2010/NCTE/N&S dated August 23, 2010) regarding teacher qualifications, in pursuance of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. The amendments include modifications to eligibility criteria and the inclusion of a provision for those with a three-year integrated B.Ed.M.Ed. degree. The notification was issued on October 13, 2021.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendment to Teacher Qualification Criteria:
* For Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.): Graduation with at least 50% marks AND a B.Ed. degree, OR Post-Graduation with a minimum 55% marks (or equivalent grade) AND a three-year integrated B.Ed.M.Ed.
* For B.Ed. Special Education: Graduation with at least 50% marks AND a 1-year B.Ed. Special Education, OR Post-Graduation with a minimum 55% marks (or equivalent grade) AND a three-year integrated B.Ed.M.Ed.
Three-Year Integrated B.Ed.M.Ed. Qualification:
* Individuals with a three-year integrated B.Ed.M.Ed. degree from an NCTE-recognized institution are eligible for appointment as teachers for classes I to V.
* Appointed teachers with this qualification must complete a six-month Bridge Course in Elementary Education (recognized by NCTE) within two years of their appointment.
Impact Analysis:
Individuals with a Three-Year Integrated B.Ed.M.Ed. Degree:
* Impact: This opens eligibility for teaching positions in classes I-V.
* Action Required: If appointed, complete the mandatory six-month Bridge Course in Elementary Education within two years of appointment.
NCTE-Recognized Institutions:
* Impact: Institutions offering the three-year integrated B.Ed.M.Ed. program should ensure their graduates are aware of the bridge course requirement.
Prospective Primary School Teachers:
* Impact: Broader range of acceptable qualifications to become a primary school teacher.
National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE):
* Impact: The NCTE is responsible for ensuring the bridge course is available and recognized and to maintain standards for teacher education.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: The location where the notification was issued.
Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009: A law enacted by the Parliament of India that provides free and compulsory education to all children aged 6-14 years.
Ministry of Human Resource Development: The former name of the Ministry of Education, a Government of India ministry responsible for the implementation of national policies on education.
Department of School Education and Literacy: A department under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (now Ministry of Education) responsible for school education and literacy programs.
National Council for Teacher Education: A statutory body of the Indian government that regulates teacher education and sets standards for teacher training programs.
Gazette of India: A public journal and an official legal document of the Government of India.
B.Ed.: Bachelor of Education, a degree for teachers
B.Ed.M.Ed.: A three-year integrated Bachelor of Education and Master of Education degree
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NATIIONAL COUNCIL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 13th October, 2021
F. No. NCTE-Reg l0122/8/2020-US(Regulation)-HQ.(E) .— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-
section (1) of section 23 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (35 of 2009) and in
pursuance of the notification number S.O. 750(E), dated the 31st March, 2010, issued by the Government of India,
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of School Education and Literacy, the National Council for
Teacher Education hereby makes the following amendments further to amend the notification number 61-
03/20/2010/NCTE/(N&S), dated the 23rd August, 2010, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part III,
Section 4, dated the 25th August, 2010 (hereinafter referred to as the said notification), namely:—
(1). In the said notification, in paragraph 1, in sub-paragraph (i), in clause (a), after the words/figures and
brackets “Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)”, the following shall be inserted,
namely: -
“OR
Post-Graduation with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.”
(2). In the said notification, in paragraph 1, in sub-paragraph (ii), in clause (a), after the words/figures and
brackets “Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1 – year B.Ed. (Special Education)”, the following shall be inserted,
namely: -
“OR
Post-Graduation with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.”
(3). In the said notification, in paragraph 3, after clause (b), the following clause shall be inserted, namely: -
“(c) who has acquired the qualification of three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. from any National Council for
Teacher Education recognised institution shall be considered for appointment as a teacher in classes I to V:
Provided that the person so appointed as a teacher shall mandatorily undergo a six-month Bridge Course in
Elementary Education recognised by the National Council for Teacher Education, within two years of such
appointment as primary teacher.”
KESANG Y. SHERPA, Member Secy.
[ADVT III/4/Exty./329/2021-22]
Note: The Principal Notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part III, Section 4, dated the
25th of August 2010, vide number 64-03/20/2010/NCTE(N&S), dated the 23rd of August 2010 and
subsequently amended vide notification numbers 61-1/2011/NCTE(N&S), dated the 29th of July 2011, NCTE-
Regl 012/16/2018, dated the 28th June, 2018 and NCTE-Reg/012/22/2019-US(Regulation)-HQ, dated the 13th
November, 2019.
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