NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION (RECOGNITION NORMS & PROCEDURES) REGULATIONS, 2014 TO BE CONSIDERED FROM THE ACADEMIC SESSION PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA MONDAY, DECEMBER, 1, 2014 Presented by Dr. Malay Kumar Mukhopadhyay Officer on Special Duty (Physical Education) On behalf of the Higher Education Directorate Government of West Bengal

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION (RECOGNITION NORMS & PROCEDURES) REGULATIONS, 2014 TO BE CONSIDERED FROM THE ACADEMIC SESSION PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA MONDAY, DECEMBER, 1, 2014 The NCTE has issued letters to the colleges/Universities for clarification and willingness for compliance of the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedures) Regulations, 2014 and its implementation by all the Teacher Education Institutes (TEI). For this the Principal/Officer-in-Charge/Teacher-in-Charge of the Govt. Colleges and the Govt. Aided Colleges offering B.P.Ed. and or M.P.Ed. Courses may be requested to furnish the Affidavit on Rs. 100 stamp paper in the prescribed format issued by the NCTE within the time limit given by NCTE i.e. before 31 st January, 2015 for recognition. The NCTE will issue Order of Recognition w.e.f after receiving the Affidavit. The Self financing college may also be requested to follow the same for maintenance of recognition and conducting the said courses. * In this regard an authorize letter may be given to the colleges to do the same.

No. of Universities Departments / Colleges in W.B. offering 1.B.P.Ed. Course: 18 Govt. College - 4 University Departments - 2 (excluding Visva Bharati) Govt. Aided College - 3 Self financed Colleges - 9 P.G.G.I.P.E. a Govt. College has the approval of intake of 120 students other colleges has the approval of 50 students 2. M.P.Ed. Course: 5 University Departments – 2 Govt. College – 2 Self Financed - 1 All the colleges has the approval of intake of 30 students in each year.

Sl. No. Area Name of the Course As per NCTE Regulations, 2009 As per NCTE Regulations, Duration B.P.Ed.1 year 2 years/Semester. May be followed subject to the fulfilment of NCTE, Regulation Institutions are requested to follow the same. M.P.Ed.2 year 2 years. Same as above. Same s Regulations Institutions are requested to follow the same. 2 Working Days B.P.Ed.200 days/yr 200 days/year. May be changed. Institutions are requested to follow the same. M.P.Ed.200 days/yr 200 days/year. May be changed. Institutions are requested to follow the same. 3Intake B.P.Ed.50 students /yr Basic unit of 100 students with 2 sections of 50 students each) as per the Gazette Notification. But as per letter issued by the NCTE to the college, intake capacity is 50 per year. A clarification from the NCTE in this regard may be sought. Institutions are requested to follow the same. M.P.Ed.30 students/yr Basic unit of 40 students in a year. Institutions are requested to follow the same.

Sl. No. Area Name of the Course As per NCTE Regulations, 2009As per NCTE Regulations, Eligibility Criteria for admission B.P.Ed. Modified. Institutions are requested to follow the same. M.P.Ed. Modified. Institutions are requested to follow the same. 5Fees Structures B.P.Ed. Difference in Fees Structures in Different Colleges Fees may be charged as prescribed by the affiliating body / State Govt. in accordance with the provisions of NCTE Regulations, A revised Fees Structure may be framed. M.P.Ed. 6 Curriculum (Theory & Practicum) B.P.Ed. Both have changed widely. New subjects have been included. Curriculum may be framed in consultation with the concerned Universities through Seminars / Conferences for uniformity in curriculum. A committee may be formed in which there should be Govt. representatives. M.P.Ed. 7School InternshipB.P.Ed. Practice Teaching is conducted which is less in number than the requirement as per NCTE Regulation, 2014 and the pattern is different Pattern has been changed and may be introduced with new nomenclature as School Internship for which more number of schools are required. Institutions may take written consent from the schools to confirm the same. 8InternshipM.P.Ed. Coaching lessons are conducted which is less than the requirement as per NCTE Regulation, 2014 and the pattern is different Pattern has been changed and may be introduced. Institutions may take written consent from the schools to confirm the same.

Sl NoArea Name of the Course Requirement as per NCTE Regulations, 2009 Requirement as per NCTE Regulations, Programme Implementation B.P.Ed. (a)Calendar for all activities are existing; (b) letter of consent from the schools for willingness to allow the internship as well as school based activities; (c) Organising seminars, debates, lectures & discussion groups for students & faculty; (d) continuous & comprehensive evaluation & report, provision of leave for faculty to undertake research/teaching in Universities & schools; (e) Development of resource & fostering of partnership between the TEI & the school through curriculum; (f) Provision for addressing complaints of the students and faculty for grievance redressal. Necessary steps may be taken by the college. M.P.Ed. (a)Calendar for all activities are existing; (b) letter of consent from the schools for willingness to allow the internship as well as school based activities; (c) Organising seminars, debates, lectures & discussion groups for students & faculty; (d) continuous & comprehensive evaluation & report, provision of leave for faculty to undertake research/teaching in Universities & schools; (e) Development of resource & fostering of partnership between the TEI & the school through curriculum; (f) Provision for addressing complaints of the students and faculty for grievance redressal. Necessary steps may be taken by the college. 10.Assesment B.P.Ed. and M.P.Ed. 100 % term end evaluation 20% to 30% marks may be assigned for continuous internal assessment & 70% to 80% for term end examination conducted by the examining body; One fourth (1/4) of the total marks to be allotted for students’ performance in internship tasks including assessment of practice teaching. Necessary steps may be taken by the college.

Sl NoArea Name of the Course Requirement as per NCTE Regulations, 2009 Requirement as per NCTE Regulations, Teaching Staff B.P.Ed. Principal – 1 Assistant Professor – 8 (Out of which 1 Lecturer should be with either MBBS degree or Master’s degree in Anatomy, Physiotherapy or Health Education) Sports Trainer – 3 PT Specialized Person – 3 PT Total = 15 Principal – 1 Associate Professor – 2 Assistant Professor – 6 Assistant Prof. – 3 PT Sports Trainer – 3 PT Yoga Trainer - 1 PT Dietician – 1 PT Total: PT =17 M.P.Ed. Principal – 1 Associate Professor - 2 Assistant Professor – 5 Total = 8 Professor – 1 Associate Professor – 2 Assistant Professor – 3 Sports Trainer– 3 PT Total: 9 * There Is shortage of staff at present in all Govt. and Govt. aided colleges as per NCTE Regulations, In the present regulations, 2014 new posts have been introduced and those new posts have to be created to fulfil the requirements. In addition to that Post of Professor and Associate Professor is to be created for both B.P.Ed. & M.P.Ed. courses and necessary steps may be taken by the Govt. There is no scope of Part Time Medical Officer-cum-Lecturer in the new regulations. For additional intake of 100 students intake of full time teacher educators shall be increased by eight Assistant Professors. In P.G.G.I.P.E., Banipur the existing number of student strength is 120 in B.P.Ed. Course.

Sl NoArea Name of the Course Requirement as per NCTE Regulations, 2009 Requirement as per NCTE Regulations, Technical Support & Administrative Staff B.P.Ed. Librarian – 1 Physiotherapist – 1 Ground Man / Marker / Helper – 2 Total: 4 Music Teacher / Band Master – 1 PT ICT Instructor – 1 PT Technical Assistant – 1 PT Total: 3 Accounts Assistant – 1 Office Assistant – 1 Store Keeper – 1 Helpers/Attendants – 2 Total = 5 Total = 12 Librarian – 1 Physiotherapist – 1 Ground Man / Marker / Helper – 2 Total = 4 Music Teacher/Band Master– 1 PT ICT Instructor – 1 PT Technical Assistant – 1 PT Total = 3 Accounts Assistant – 1 Office Assistant – 1 Store Keeper – 1 Helpers/Attendants – 2 Total = 5 Total = 12 M.P.Ed. Office Superintendent – 1 Technical Assistant – 2 Computer Assistant – 1 Helper / Ground Person / Markers – 2 Lab Attendants – 2 Total = 8 Office Superintendent – 1 Technical Assistant – 2 Computer Assistant – 1 Helper/ Ground Person / Markers – 2 Lab Attendants – 2 Total = 8

Sl NoArea Name of the Course Requirement as per NCTE Regulations, 2009 Requirement as per NCTE Regulations, Infrastructure B.P.Ed. Built up Area : B.P.Ed sq. mts. B.P.Ed. & M.P.Ed sq. mts Additional intake of one unit (B.P.Ed.) required additional built up area of 500 sq. mt. 5 to 8 acres of land including Classrooms – 2, Multipurpose Hall – 1, Seminar Room – 1, Tutorial specialisation Classroom – 10, Separate Room for Principal, faculty members, medical facility room, office for the administrative staff and Store – 1 and 400/200 mt athletic truck Space for the instructional room, classroom, laboratories, library, etc. : at least 10 sq. ft. per student Space for Multipurpose Hall having seating capacity for at least 20 students & total built up area inclusive dias is 2000 sq. mts. Safe guard against fire hazards M.P.Ed. Built up Area : B.P.Ed./&M.P.Ed sq. mts Additional intake of one unit (M.P.Ed.) required additional built up area of 400 sq. mt. At least 8 acres of land including Classrooms – 4, Tutorial specialisation Classroom – 10, Separate Room for Professor/Head, faculty members, office for the administrative staff and Store – 1 Sufficient space for the instructional room, classroom, laboratories, library, etc. Space for Multipurpose Hall having seating capacity for at least 20 students 14.Library B.P.Ed. Almost same as in Regulations 2014 Well equipped library with 2000 titles and reference books, CD-ROMs, online resources, 5 referred journals and internet facilities. Photocopying facilities with sufficient number of computers for the use of the students. M.P.Ed. Almost same as in Regulations 2014 Well equipped library with 2000 titles and reference books, CD-ROMs, online resources, 5 referred journals and internet facilities. Photocopying facilities with sufficient number of computers for the use of the students.

Sl NoArea Name of the Course Requirement as per NCTE Regulations, 2009 Requirement as per NCTE Regulations, Playing Materials (Sports and Field Equipments) B.P.Ed. and M.P.Ed. Different types of equipments related to Physical Education and Sports with sufficient numbers 16.AmenitiesB.P.Ed. and M.P.Ed. Functional and appropriate furniture Sufficient number of toilets separately for male and female students and staff members Separate common rooms for boys and girls Arrangement for parking vehicles 1.Infrastructure Development: Number of class rooms, laboratories, playing equipments, Multipurpose Hall, Gymnasium, Separate students common room for boys & girls, computers, scientific equipments, parking place, furniture, etc. are to be purchased. College authorities may take necessary steps for the development of infrastructure within the colleges and may be requested to submit the deficits exist in the colleges within 10 days from the date of this meeting. 2.Appointment of Teaching Staff: In case of appointment of Principals/ Head academic qualifications will be M.P.Ed./M.P.E. with 55% marks or equivalent grade, Ph.D. in the field of Phy Edn., Eight years teaching experience out of which five years experience in an institute/college/department of physical education plus other stipulation prescribed by the UGC/affiliating body/State Body. In case of Associate Professor, the eligibility criteria will be post graduate in the subject, Ph.D. and at least eight years experience of teaching /research experience in a Deptt./college of Phy Edn out of which three at least years at the P.G. level plus other stipulation prescribed by the UGC/affiliating body/State Body.

3. The college authorities are requested to develop infrastructure at the colleges in all respect within 31 st of October, 2015 and detailed statement mentioning the deficits or requirements in respect of infrastructure, teaching & administrative and other staff including financial liabilities) within 10 days from the date of this meeting. 4. The NCTE has mentioned to furnish additional Endowment and Reserve fund within the stipulated time. But in the regulations 2009 the NCTE made a relaxation in this regard in case of Govt. colleges, and the Govt. colleges had not furnished the same previously. In the present regulations it revealed that an institution running with two programmes it has FDRs for Rs. 8 lakhs, but it will be required to obtain for Rs. 12 lakhs for the second programme. A communication may be made with the NCTE for such relaxation on an emergent basis. 5. Existing vacant positions may be filled up in due course as per the NCTE regulations and the recruitment rules for filling up the posts (Teaching, Technical Support Staff and Administrative Staff) may be framed. For this concerned Service Commissions may be informed. 6. For preparation of curriculum a committee may be formed consisting of the members related to the subject concerned for keeping a parity in the curriculum and as per the NCTE recommendations. 7. Communication may be made with the NCTE seeking a breathing time for at least one and a half year to fulfill the criteria. 8. The college authorities may be requested to convene a meeting at the college regarding development. 9. There exists a confusion in the intake of student strength between the subject matter mentioned in the letter sent to the colleges by the NCTE (50 students) and in the Gazette notification published in the month of December, 2014 (100 students). The letter is valid for the B.Ed. And M.Ed. Courses. So a clarification in this respect may be sought from the NCTE. 10. The institutions may also be requested to write to the affiliating universities for issuance of revised affiliation order in view of the enhanced duration/intake of the programme.

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