SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 11: Govt. College of Education (IASE), M.A. Road, Srinagar, has achieved a significant academic milestone with the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), the statutory body regulating Teacher Education programmes in the country granting recognition to the 4 year Integrated B.A.-B.Ed. and B.Sc.-B.Ed. Programmes for the secondary stage, the only institution in the UT of J&K to offer B.Sc-B.Ed.
The recognition of the Integrated Teacher Education Programmes (ITEP) by NCTE represents a major step forward in aligning the institution with the vision and objectives of the National Education Policy2020, and marks a significant academic milestone for the institution, reaffirms its unwavering commitment to excellence, quality assurance and national benchmarks in Teacher Education.
ITEP is a 4 year Dual Major Bachelor’s Degree that allows students to earn two qualifications in 4 years resulting in B.A.-B.Ed (Bachelors of Arts & B.Ed) and B.Sc- B.Ed (Bachelor of Science & B.Ed).
The College management has further informed that the college from this academic session will start Ph.D in Education alongside with FYUG 4th year Research Vertical recognized by the Cluster University, Srinagar.
Prof. Seema Naz, Principal of the college appreciated the faculty members, non-teaching staff and all stakeholders for their collective efforts and sustained commitment that has led to this remarkable academic achievement.
The institution expressed its acknowledgement to Prof. Pankaj Arora Chairperson, National Council for Teacher Education for granting recognition to the ITEP programmes, and Shri R.N Sharma, IAS, Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education Department, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir, for his support and facilitation. The college further expressed gratitude to Prof. Mohammad Mobin, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Syed Wilayat Rizvi, Registrar Cluster University, Srinagar, for their cooperation and academic support in accomplishing this important milestone.
