For years, certain institutions which impart teacher training courses have failed to get the necessary recognition from the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The NCTE (Amendment) Bill, 2017 focuses on teachers who have the Damocles sword hanging over their heads. The Amendment Bill, pending in Parliament, endeavours to make those studying in such institutions, or those who have graduated from such institutions, eligible for teachers’ jobs. Section 15 says that any recognised institution that intends to start any new course or training in teacher education has to obtain permission from the Regional Committee concerned. However, certain institutions failed to obtain recognition and permission from the Council, though they continued to admit students for teacher education and training courses.

Source: The Hindu January 25, 2018 18:45 UTC