Nearly 3,000 Teacher Training Colleges Derecognised by NCTE Ahead of 2025-26 Admissions

NCTE decision will impact states like Uttar Pradesh as it has 1059 of total deregistered institutions, followed by Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has withdrawn recognition from nearly 2,962 Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) all over India for failing to comply with mandatory academic and administrative requirements. Derecognition is effective immediately and bars these colleges from admitting students for academic session 2025–26.

Decision was taken after NCTE found these institutions failed to submit their Performance Appraisal Reports (PARs) for two consecutive years, 2021–22 and 2022–23, despite repeated extensions and reminders. PAR system mandates institutions to upload verifiable data including infrastructure details, faculty qualifications, audited accounts, and geo-tagged evidence. Following multiple deadline extensions, including a final cut-off of December 30, 2024, NCTE had issued show cause notices to non compliant institutions in early 2025. After reviewing their responses, regional committees recommended derecognition.

NCTE decision will have major impact in states like Uttar Pradesh as 1,059 of the total deregistered colleges are UP alone. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka also saw many colleges losing their status. These institutions will not be permitted to admit new students for the 2025–26 session, although those already enrolled in previous batches will be allowed to complete their courses. Colleges have been given an option to appeal under Section 18 of the NCTE Act within 60 days through the official online portal.

Harish Chandra Singh Rathore, Chairperson of Northern Regional Committee of NCTE, said that continued non-compliance despite multiple opportunities left council with no choice. Some institutions have already initiated appeal process, seeking a reversal of decision, while others face operational uncertainty and reputational damage.

Derecognition of around 3,000 teaching will affect aspiring B.Ed. and M.Ed. students across country. Many may now will be forced to seek admission in remaining recognized institutions, which could lead to increased competition and reduced availability of seats. 

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