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NCTE Derecognises 2,962 TEIs for Failing to Submit PARs, Implications for Education Quality in India

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The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has derecognised 2,962 Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) across India, affecting their ability to admit new students for the 2025-26 academic session. This decision comes after the institutions failed to submit their Performance Appraisal Reports (PARs) online for 2021-22 and 2022-23, despite show-cause notices issued in March and April. The derecognised institutions are located in four regions: Northern (1,225), Southern (960), Western (748), and Eastern (29). Uttar Pradesh dominates the Northern region with 1,059 derecognised TEIs, accounting for 86% of the region's total and over 37% nationally. The NCTE's move is aimed at ensuring quality education, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 provisions. Institutions can appeal the decision under Section 18 of the NCTE Act, 1993.

Key Takeaways:

  • 2,962 TEIs have been derecognised by the NCTE for failing to submit PARs for 2021-22 and 2022-23, affecting their ability to admit new students for the 2025-26 academic session.
  • The derecognised institutions are located in the Northern (1,225), Southern (960), Western (748), and Eastern (29) regions.
  • Uttar Pradesh dominates the Northern region with 1,059 derecognised TEIs, accounting for 86% of the region's total and over 37% nationally.
  • The NCTE's move is aimed at ensuring quality education, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 provisions.
  • Institutions can appeal the decision under Section 18 of the NCTE Act, 1993.
  • The recognised TEIs in India are grouped into four regions, with the Northern region having the highest concentration (8,120 TEIs).
  • The derecognised TEIs in Uttar Pradesh account for 86% of the Northern region's total and over 37% nationally.
  • Tamil Nadu (361) and Karnataka (224) lead in derecognitions in the Southern region.

Statistics:

  • 2,962 TEIs have been derecognised by the NCTE.
  • 1,225 derecognised TEIs are located in the Northern region.
  • 960 derecognised TEIs are located in the Southern region.
  • 748 derecognised TEIs are located in the Western region.
  • 29 derecognised TEIs are located in the Eastern region.
  • Uttar Pradesh has 1,059 derecognised TEIs, accounting for 86% of the Northern region's total and over 37% nationally.
  • Tamil Nadu has 361 derecognised TEIs.
  • Karnataka has 224 derecognised TEIs.
  • Maharashtra has 571 derecognised TEIs.
  • The recognised TEIs in India total 20,454.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times article
  • National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) website

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