In a major move affecting teacher education institutions across the country, the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has cancelled the recognition of 2,962 B.Ed and D.El.Ed colleges in India. These institutions will no longer be permitted to admit new students for the academic session 2025–26.
No New Admissions Allowed
Students are strictly advised not to take admission in these colleges from the upcoming academic year. However, those who are already enrolled will be allowed to complete their degrees without any interruption.
Why Was Recognition Cancelled?
According to NCTE, these institutions were repeatedly issued notices for non-compliance with official guidelines, but they failed to act.
Reasons for cancellation include:
- Failure to submit the Performance Report (PR) online as required
- Not depositing mandatory fees
- Continuing to admit students despite prior warnings
- Violation of NCTE regulations issued on September 12, 2019
Due to persistent non-compliance, NCTE has officially revoked their recognition.
The colleges whose recognition has been cancelled are spread across almost every state, including:
- Uttar Pradesh
- Delhi
- Haryana
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Madhya Pradesh
- Chhattisgarh
- Gujarat
- Maharashtra
- Goa
- Himachal Pradesh
- Chandigarh
…and many others.
How to Check If Your College Is on the Cancellation List
If you’re unsure whether your college is affected, follow these steps to check:
1. Visit the official NCTE website: ncte.gov.in
2. Go to the “Institute” section on the homepage
3. Click on “De-Recognized Institutions”
4. Select your State and Region
5. Search for your institution in the list provided
Important for Students
Do not take admission in any of the cancelled colleges
If you’re already enrolled, you can complete your course
Always verify a college’s recognition status before applying
Click here to check the list of de-recognized collegeshttps://ncte.gov.in/ncte_new/page/de-recognized-institutions
