**Summary:**
In response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4126, answered on August 18, 2025, the Ministry of Education addressed concerns regarding retrospective recognition of universities by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The question, raised by Shri Biplab Kumar Deb, specifically inquired about the number of institutions benefiting from retrospective course recognition, the status of the two-year Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) course at Tripura University (Central University) for the 2012-14 and 2013-15 academic sessions, and the timeline for its recognition.
The Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, stated that the Central Government, through notifications dated May 12, 2020, and November 28, 2023, has granted retrospective recognition to thirty-one (31) Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) funded by the Central Government or State Governments. This recognition, issued under the powers conferred by the second proviso to subsection 1 of section 14 of the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993, includes the two-year M.P.Ed. course at Tripura University (Central University) for the academic sessions 2012-13 to 2014-15. Official Gazette notifications dated May 12, 2020, and November 28, 2023, are available at https://www.education.gov.in/parlques.
Key Entities Referenced
National Council for Teacher Education: A statutory body of the Indian government that regulates teacher education courses and institutions.
Shri Biplab Kumar Deb: Member of Parliament who raised the question regarding retrospective recognition of universities by NCTE.
Tripura University: A central university located in the state of Tripura, India, whose Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) course recognition is under discussion.
University Grants Commission: A statutory body established by the Indian Union government responsible for the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education in India.
Master of Physical Education: A two-year postgraduate course (M.P.Ed.) offered by Tripura University, the recognition of which by NCTE is under consideration.
Shri Jayant Chaudhary: Minister of State in the Ministry of Education who provided the answer to the parliamentary question.
National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993: The Act of Parliament that established the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and defines its powers and functions.
Teacher Education Institutions: Institutions offering courses for training of teachers
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO:- 4126
ANSWERED ON-18/08/2025
Retrospective Recognition of Universities by NCTE
4126. Shri Biplab Kumar Deb:
Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:
(a) the total number of institutions benefited from retrospective course recognition by the National
Council for Teacher Education (NCTE);
(b) whether two-year Master of Physical Education (M.P. Ed.) course of Tripura University (Central
University) for academic sessions 2012-14 and 2013-15 has not been recognized by NCTE, despite
its commencement under approval of University Grants Commission (UGC), if so the details thereof;
(c) whether the decision on retrospective recognition of M.P. Ed. course of Tripura University for
said academic sessions is still pending;
(d) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(e) the timeline for issuance of appropriate directions regarding recognition of M.P. Ed. Course of
Tripura University for said academic sessions?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDARY)
(a) to (e): In exercise of the powers conferred by the second proviso to sub-section (1) of section 14
of the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993 (73 of 1993), the Central Government, vide
notifications dated 12th May, 2020 and 28th November, 2023, accorded retrospective recognition to
thirty one (31) Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) funded by the Central Government or the State
Government including the two-year Master of Physical Education (M.P. Ed.) course of Tripura
University (Central University) for the academic sessions 2012–13 to 2014–15. The Gazette
notifications dated 12th May, 2020 and 28th November, 2023 are given in Annexure at
https://www.education.gov.in/parl_ques.
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