Pune: The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has proposed reinstating the one-year full-time B.Ed. and M.Ed. programs, with implementation set for the academic year 2026-27.
The proposed change is part of NCTE’s 2025 norms and procedures draft, which aligns with the New National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The draft, currently open for public review, sets out updated criteria and accreditation standards for teacher education programs. Interested stakeholders can submit their suggestions until March 8 via the NCTE website.
Flexible Options for Teacher Education Institutions
Under the proposed guidelines, independent teacher education institutions will have the flexibility to either continue offering the existing two-year B.Ed. and M.Ed. courses or convert them into one-year programs.
To ensure a standardized selection process, admissions to both programs will be conducted through a national-level subject and aptitude test administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Additionally, starting in the 2026-27 academic year, the NCTE will introduce Integrated Teacher Education Programs (ITEP) in Yoga, Physical Education, Sanskrit, and Arts Education.
Eligibility Criteria for the One-Year Programs
B.Ed.: Candidates must have secured at least 50% marks in either:
A postgraduate degree program, OR
A four-year undergraduate degree program.
M.Ed.: Candidates must have obtained at least 50% marks in any of the following:
A one-year B.Ed.
A two-year B.Ed.
A four-year Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP)
B.A. B.Ed. / B.Sc. B.Ed. / B.L.Ed.