The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has announced plans to take action against 2,900 teacher education institutes (TEIs) that failed to submit their Performance Appraisal Reports (PARs) for the academic years 2021-22 and 2022-23. NCTE Chairperson Pankaj Arora confirmed on Thursday that the last date for submission was December 30, 2024, and institutions that have not complied will face consequences, including possible closure.
Expert Panel to Recommend Actions
A five-member expert committee, led by Harish Chandra Singh Rathore, Chairperson of the Northern Regional Committee (NRC) of NCTE, has been constituted to oversee the process. Rathore stated that institutions failing to comply with the norms may face withdrawal of recognition.
NCTE introduced the PAR requirement in 2019 to ensure that TEIs adhere to recognized norms, standards, and guidelines. Prior to this, NCTE granted recognition through a one-time assessment, with no periodic verification of compliance. The NCTE Act 1993 empowers the body to conduct regular checks on TEIs to maintain quality in teacher education.
Strict Compliance Measures
As part of the PAR submission process, TEIs are required to provide:
- Faculty details with qualification records
- Financial statements of the institution
- Geo-tagged images and supporting documents
Arora emphasized that the process is robust and foolproof, ensuring institutions cannot submit false information. If discrepancies are found, institutions are given a chance to justify their position, failing which disciplinary action will be taken under Clause 17 of the NCTE Act 1993. This clause allows NCTE to withdraw recognition from institutions that fail to comply with regulatory requirements, leading to cancellation of affiliation and potential legal consequences.
Show-Cause Notices to Be Issued
NCTE will soon issue show-cause notices to the non-compliant TEIs, requiring them to explain their failure to submit the mandatory reports. The expert panel’s recommendations will determine the final course of action, which could include withdrawal of recognition or other penalties.
This move marks the first time NCTE is taking strict action against institutions that have not adhered to the reporting requirements. The decision underscores the importance of accountability in teacher education and the enforcement of quality standards in the sector.
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