PROCEEDINGS OF 190 th MEETING OF THE ERC-NCTE HELD ON 31 st May, 2015. The 190 th Meeting of the Eastern Regional Committee (ERC), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) was convened on 31 st May, 2015 at Conference Hall, ERC, NCTE, 15, Neelakantha Nagar, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar. The Chairperson, Members and Convener as listed below were present at the time of the 190 th ERC Meeting. Prof.(Dr.) P.C. Mahapatra - Chairperson Prof. Brajanath Kundu - Member Dr. Shukla Mohanty - Member Prof. Manik Bhattacharjee - State representative of West Bengal Dr. Tilottama Senapati - State representative of Odisha Shri Chandrapida Neelap - Regional Director, ERC & Convener At the outset, the Regional Director welcomed all the members of Committee and apprised them about the provisions of the NCTE Act, Rules, Regulations and Guidelines issued from time to time. With the permission of Chairperson, Shri Chandrapida Neelap (Convener) presented the Agenda before the Committee for its due consideration and appropriate decision. Sl.No. Item No. Content Confirmation of the Proceedings of 189 th ERC meeting, 27-28 May, 2015 ER-190.1 at Bhubaneswar. During the discussion of the confirmation of the minutes of 189 th ERC meeting held on 27-28 May 2015 Dr. Manik Bhattacharjee, State Representative of West Bengal raised objection on the recognition of Sundarban B.Ed. College, West Bengal (Code No.ERCAPP1017) with the following statement. That the institution has not followed the procedure for selecting the faculty. He also stated that the Pro. Vice Chancellor (Academy), University of Calcutta telephoned to the Chairperson ERC on 28.05.2015 requesting him not to accept the faculty list. The Chairperson requested the Pro-Vice Chancellor to send in writing either through mail or through fax. Dr. Bhattacharjee also said that the Pro-Vice Chancellor has send a fax on 28 th May 2015 and 29.05.2015 (Morning). He further stated that as per the decision of 188 th meeting held on 8 th 9 th May 2015, the institution was asked to submit the land document with well demarcation and free from encumbrance adjudicated by the Court of Competent Jurisdiction. But in the resolution taken in the 189 th Meeting held on 27 th -28 th May 2015 has not reflected submission of any such document. He has also requested the Committee not to confirm the recognition of Sundarban B.Ed. College and re-consider the decision. In his reply the Chairperson, ERC, stated that while meeting was going on Dr. Manik Bhattacharjee informed over telephone that he is in the University and the Vice Chancellor wanted to talk to him. The Chairman accepted the call and requested him (the person online) to send his objection in writing and fax it to the ERC. The meeting was held up to 7.00 PM on 28 th May 2015. No such fax has been received from the University on 28 th May 2015. The Chairman also visited the ERC office on 29 th May 2015 for finalization of the proceeding of 189 th meeting and present in the office up to 6.00 P.M.. No such fax claimed to be sent has been received by the office on 29 th May 2015. The Regional Director in his reply stated that no such fax has been received in the office as stated by Dr. Manik Bhattacharjee. Regarding the question of land the decision was taken as per the order dated 12.05.2015 of the Hon ble High Court of Calcutta wherein Hon ble High Court of Calcutta vide Case No.W.P.C.R.C 146(W) of 2015 in the contempt case of Sundarban B.Ed College Vs- Chandrapida Neelap directed not to raise the question of the land issue. The Court has further directed to consider the recognition after the institution submits the faculty list. 1
Regarding the faculty list the institution has submitted the same duly signed by Associate Professor, Department of Education, University of Calcutta, Secretary Faculty of Education, University of Calcutta, Dr. D. Banerjee Head, Department of Education, University of Calcutta, Inspector of Colleges, University of Calcutta and the Registrar, University of Calcutta on each page dated 19.05.2015. Accordingly as per the NCTE Regulation, Norms and Standard and as per the direction of the Hon ble High Court of Calcutta decision for grant of recognition for B.Ed. Course from the academic session 2015-2016 was considered by the Committee. With the above observation the Committee unanimously confirmed the minutes of the 189 th meeting held on 27-28 May 2015. ATTENTION! The committee unanimously decided that the institution may reply in response to the decision of the committee uploaded on the ERC website without waiting formal letters from the office of ERC. The replies so received will also be considered by the committee. 1. The Endowment Fund / Reserve Fund (5 Lakhs + 7 Lakhs) is 12 Lakhs per programme. (See ERC website for detail). 2. The institutions which have not submitted the balance amount of Rs.4.00 Lacs towards Reserve Fund expected to submit the same. 3. The institution need to submit list of 10 schools for internship and school based activities duly approved by District Education Officer. 4. Institutions must give the affidavit for consent / willingness for number of units either one or two if it was not submitted earlier. 5. The institution shall comply with the additional facilities required (additional built-up area, additional staff, additional funds etc) for the SECOND UNIT as prescribed in NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations 2014 before 31.10.2015. 6. As per provisions u/s 17(4) of the NCTE Act, 1993, if an institution offers any course or training in Teacher Education without obtaining recognition or permission under this Act, the qualification in teacher education obtained pursuant to such course or training or after undertaking a course or training in such institution, shall not be treated as a valid qualification for purposes of employment under the Central Government, any State Government or University, or in any school, college or other educational body aided by the Central Government or any State Government. ER-190.5 VTR U/S 14/15 Primary Teacher Education College, Masaurhi, Plot No.- 855, 858, Street No.- 124, Vill - Masaurhi, PO - Masaurhi, Tehsil/Taluka - Masaurhi, Town/City - Masaurhi, 1. 190.5.1 Dist - Patna, Bihar 804452 (D.El.Ed.-Addl. Intake) (Government) (Bihar School Examination Board) (Code No.ERCAPP2016) Regulations and guidelines issued by NCTE Hqrs., VTR, the Committee discussed the matter in detail and decided as Letter of intent u/c 7(13) of the NCTE Regulation 2014 be issued for additional one unit in D.El.Ed. Course. The institution also be asked to submit the faculty position in accordance to the NCTE Regulation 2014 for the D.El.Ed. Course duly countersigned by the concerned affiliating body. 2
Primary Teacher Education College, Phulwaria, Plot No.- 330, Vill-Phulwaria, 2. 190.5.2 PO-Baijani, Tehsil/Taluka - Jagdishpur, Town/City - Bhagalpur, Dist - Bhagalpur, Bihar 812005 (D.El.Ed.-Addl. Intake) (Government) (Bihar School Examination Board) (Code No.ERCAPP1998) Regulations and guidelines issued by NCTE Hqrs. VTR, the Committee discussed the matter in detail and observed as (i) VT conducted on 22.05.2015. (ii) Mean while the Director, Research & Training Department of Education has submitted the faculty list of the institution and committed to comply all requirement as per the new Regulation Formal permission for one additional unit in existing D.El.Ed. Course from the academic session 2015-1016 may be issued to the institution. Letter to state Govt. to improve infrastructural facilities, instructional facilities, library facilities and appointment of staff on regular basis as per new Regulations 2014 before the commencement of the programme. 3. 190.5.3 Basic Training Centre, Kaliaganj, Plot No. 255, Vill.- Kaliganj, Po.- Kaliganj Bazaqr, Tehsil/Taluka- 15704/117, 15705/118, Town/City- Karimganj, Dist- Karimganj, Assam 788720 (D.El.Ed.) (Govt.) (SCERT, Assam) (Code No.ERCAPP2070) Regulations and guidelines issued by NCTE Hqrs., VTR, the Committee discussed the matter in detail and decided as Letter of intent u/c 7(13) of the NCTE Regulation 2014 be issued for one unit in D.El.Ed. Course. The institution also be asked to submit the faculty position in accordance to the NCTE Regulation 2014 for the D.El.Ed. Course duly countersigned by the concerned affiliating body. 4. 190.5.4 Primary Teachers Education College, DIET, Banka, Vill - Babutola, PO - Banka, Tehsil/Taluka - Ward No. 08, Town/City - Banka, Dist - Banka, Bihar 813102 (D.El.Ed.-Addl. Intake) (Government) (Bihar School Examination Board) (Code No.ERCAPP2024) Regulations and guidelines issued by NCTE Hqrs. VTR, the Committee discussed the matter in detail and observed as (i) VT conducted on 26.05.2015 (ii) Mean while the Director, Research & Training Department of Education has submitted the faculty list of the institution and committed to comply all requirement as per the new Regulation. Formal permission for one additional unit in existing D.El.Ed. Course from the academic session 2015-1016 may be issued to the institution. Letter to state Govt. to improve infrastructural facilities, instructional facilities, library facilities and appointment of staff on regular basis as per new Regulations 2014 before the commencement of the programme. 3
ER-190.6 Applications Status - 7(13) / Notice or Clarification after 7(13) Vidyasagar College of Education, Plot No.119, 120,121,122,126, Vill.-Dhaldighi, 5. 190.6.1 P.O.-Kaldighi, Tehsil/ Taluka-Ramchandrapur, Town/City-Gangarampur, Dist.-Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal-733124 (B.Ed.) (Private) (University of Gour Banga) (Code No:ERCAPP1709) letter of Intent, the Committee discussed the matter in detail and observed as The institution has submitted affidavit of the Principal showing Ph.D. in Zoology. But as per Certificate / Documents the Principal is having Ph.D in Education. Institution need to submit the affidavit. intake 100 (two basic units) from the academic session 2015-2016 may be issued to the institution. 6. 190.6.2 Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education North East Regional Centre Guwahati, Vill- Tepesia, P.O. Sonapur, Tehsil/Taluka- Tepesia, City- Guwahati, Dist.- Kamrup, Assam-782 402 (Run by: Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education, Shakti Nagar, Race Course Road, Gwalior 474 002 (4 years B.P.Ed. Course) (Innovative) (Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education) (Code No.ERCAPP898) letter of Intent, the Committee discussed the matter in detail and decided as Formal Recognition order under clause 7(16) of the NCTE Regulation 2014 for applied course B.P.Ed. with an intake 100 (50 + 50 in two sections) from the academic session 2015-2016 may be issued to the institution. ER-190.12 7. 190.12.1 Misc. Cases Braja Mohan Thakur Law College, Plot No. 535, Street No.Ward No. 17, Vill- Law College Road, Purnia, Po- Purnia, Tehsil/Taluka-Purnia East Block, Town/City-Purnia, Dist.- Purnia, Bihar-854301 (B.Ed.) (Private) (B.N.Mandal University) (Code No. ERCAPP1401) Regulations and guidelines issued by NCTE Hqrs. VTR, representation submitted dated 18.05.2015 the Committee discussed the matter in detail and observed as The institution vide its letter dated 18.05.2015 requested to withdraw the application for recognition of B.Ed. Course along with resolution of the management. The Committee accepted the request of the institution and decided to close/withdraw the application for recognition of B.Ed Course. 4
VOLUME - II Sl. Item No. No. Content ER-190.6 Applications Status - 7(13) / Notice or Clarification after 7(13) Sri Ramkrishna College of Education, Plot No.548, Vill.-Belun, P.O.- 8. 190.6.3 Ashudkola, Tehsil/Taluka-Goghat, Town/City-Bengai, Dist.-Hooghly, West Bengal-712611 (B.Ed.) (Private) (The Burdwan University) (ERCAPP97/2012) letter of Intent, the Committee discussed the matter in detail and observed as intake 50 (one basic unit) from the academic session 2015-2016 may be issued to the institution. Kabi Kritibas B.Ed. College, Plot No.-736,737,853,854,855, Vill.-Natapuli, P.O.-Gangsara Majhergram, Tehsil/Taluka-Chakdaha, Town/City-Chakdaha, 9. 190.6.4 Dist.-Nadia, west Bengal-741233 (B.Ed. ) (Private) ( University of Kalyani) (Code No: ERCAPP1652) clarification letter issued after Letter of Intent, the Committee discussed the matter in detail and observed as intake 100 (two basic units) from the academic session 2015-2016 may be issued to the institution. Basic Training Centre, Raiganj, Plot No. 329/341/322, 382/381/380, Vill- Gogmalasa, Rangia town, Po.- Rangia, Tehsil/Taluka- Panduri, Town/City- 10. 190.6.5 Rangia, Dist.- Kamrup, Assam 781354 (D.El.Ed) (Government) (SCERT, Assam) (Code No. ERCAPP2098) Regulations and guidelines issued by NCTE Hqrs. VTR, and reply dated 06.05.2015 in response to clarification letter issued after letter of Intent, the Committee discussed the matter in detail and observed as Formal Recognition order under clause 7(16) of the NCTE Regulation 2014 for applied course D.El.Ed. with an intake 50 (one basic unit) from the academic session 2015-2016 may be issued to the institution. 5
VOLUME-III 11. 190.6.6 Indu Devi Ranjeet Kumar Profession College, Plot No.51, 46, Vill/PO/City Hajipur, Tehsil/Taluka-Hajipur, Dist-Vaishali, Bihar-844101 (B.Ed.) (Private) (BRA Bihar University) (Code No.ERCAPP158/2012) Regulations and guidelines issued by NCTE Hqrs. VTR, and reply dated 27.05.2015 in response to letter of Intent, the Committee discussed the matter in detail and observed as intake 100 (two basic unit) from the academic session 2015-2016 may be issued to the institution. ER-190.8. 12. 190.8.1 DLI Stage / Before VT Basic Training Centre, Plot No.132, Vill-Rohinikash, PO-Dalgaon, Tehsil/Taluka-Pub Sialmari Dist-Darrang, Assam-784116 (D.El.Ed.)(SCERT, Assam) (Code No.ERCAPP2074) Regulations and guidelines issued by NCTE Hqrs. the Committee discussed the matter in detail and decided as Deficiency letter be issued. Any other matter with the permission of the Chair. ER-190.12.2 DLI Stage / Before VT 13. 190.12.2.1 Darjeeling Universal Campus, Plot No.639, 631, 632, 633 & 636, Street No. Takdah, Vill/PO-Takdah, Town/City-Darjeeling, West Bengal 734222 (B.Ed.) (Private) (North Bengal University) (Code No.APP1792) Regulations and guidelines issued by NCTE Hqrs. the Committee discussed the matter in detail and observed as (i) (ii) The institution has not submitted the required documents / certificates, mark sheets etc of faculty as per the new Regulation 2014. The institution stated that rest of the documentation as desired by the NCTE shall be complied within a given time. Institution is requested to submit the above required documents along with faculty list duly countersigned by the Registrar of the concerned affiliating university within 21 days. The meeting ended with vote of thanks to the Chair. 6