What is 4 Year ITEP Program? – Highlights, Course Details

The four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) has been launched by National Council for Teacher Education, across 57 Teacher Education Institutes. The IETP is being offered for the academic year 2023-25 across India.

As per the notification of the Integrated Teacher Education Programme, in 2021, IETP will be a four-year dual major undergraduate degree, imparting Bed programs for BA, BCom, and BSc.

The course was conceived with a crucial objective to prepare teachers for and align their competencies with the new school structure that symbolizes 5-3-3-4, Structure, Foundational, Middle, and Secondary. This new structure came into existence as part of NEP2020 and has the core endeavor to attract competitive and committed student talent to transform into efficient teachers. One of the key highlights of the Integrated Teacher Education Programme is that it keeps the students grounded and closer to the Indian ethos, values, cultures, and traditions. ITEP helps students understand Indian languages and their diversity. It lends them an immense opportunity to be exposed to modern, effective, and experiential pedagogy and teaching advancements.

Some key highlights of the ITEP Program

A few key highlights of ITEP program are given below,

• A futuristic approach to prepare teachers for tomorrow, who can deal with the discerning and dynamic teaching  needs of the nation
• Impart unmatched pedagogy that blends modern methods, experiential approach, and extensive use of technology
• Lay a foundation in early childhood and care education, or ECCE
• Focus on achieving foundational literacy and numeracy
• Active role in promoting inclusive education, and knowledge gaining with an Indian perspective
• The course is expected to pump in new vigor, vibes, and action into the teacher education sector

ITEP Program Course Details

ITEP, as notified on 26 October 2021, is a 4 Year dual-major holistic undergraduate degree offering B.A. B.Ed./ B. Sc. B. Ed. and B.Com. B.Ed. This course will prepare teachers for the 4 stages of the new school structure i.e. Foundational, Preparatory, Middle and Secondary (5+3+3+4).

ITEP Course Details

As per the government of India, release:

The ITEP is being offered in pilot mode initially in reputed Central/State Government Universities/Institutions. The Integrated Teacher Education Programme will be available for all students who choose teaching as a profession after their secondary, by choice. This integrated course will benefit students since they will save one year by finishing the course in 4 years rather than the customary 5 years required by the present B.Ed. plan. Admission for the same will be carried out by the National Testing Agency (NTA) through the National Common Entrance Test (NCET).

ITEP Program Eligibility

The four-year ITEP can be availed by any student who wishes to make teaching a career after secondary, by choice. ITEP will be an integrated course will lend immense benefit to students who can save one year by finishing it in four years, in comparison to the regular five years, as per the present BEd plan.

ITEP or Integrated Teacher Education Programme is touted to be a cornerstone and a crucial step towards achieving the major mandates and aims of the latest National Education Policy. It is expected to fill the gaps that were left in the earlier policies and practices and is completely outcome-oriented, where complete training for teachers should have a direct and positive bearing on how they impart training to students. This is one of the major highlights of ITEP where thorough focus has been laid on devising impacting pedagogy and advanced teaching methods, that in turn prepare them to deliver academics more efficiently to their students.

Studying and emulating best practices for a multidisciplinary environment understanding the changing needs of students, the advent of technology, and staying close to local culture and ethos, all form major driving forces for ITEP.

ITEP Course details

BA-BEd, BSc-BEd, BCom-BEd ( 4 Year Integrated programs)

The agency responsible for the National Common Education Programme

The National Testing Agency will be responsible for conducting the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) for admission to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) in selected Central / State Universities / Institutions including IITs, NITs, RIEs, and Government Colleges. The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is a Statutory Body of the Government of India under the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education (MoE).

NTA will be involved in candidates’ registration, conducting tests, answer keys, inviting challenges, and finalizing answer keys, results, and scorecards. It is the participating universities, institutions, and colleges that shall hold counseling for candidates, based on the NCET 2023 scorecard from NTA.

1. The first major is in Education with School Specific Stage specialization
2. The scond major is in an opted discipline.

List of Universities/Institutions under the ITEP Program

1. Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa, Barnala Road, Haryana-125055
2. Guru Nanak Dev University, G.T. Road, Amritsar, Punjab-143005
3. Department of Education Birla Campus Hnb Garhwal University Srinagar Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand-246174
4. Gautam Buddha University, Near Kasna, Yamuna Expressway, Dhanda, Greater Noida Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh-201312
5. Institute Of Education Bundelkhand University, Kanpur Road Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh-284128
6. Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, Main Ignou Road, Neb Sarai, South Delhi, Delhi-110068
7. School Of Education Studies, B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi, Lodhi Road, Aliganj, South Delhi, Delhi-110003
8. Central University Of Haryana, Jant-Pali, Mahendergarh-Dadri Road, Mahindergarh, Haryana-123031
9. ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY, ALIGARH, UTTAR PRADESH
10. 10.DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY, ROHTAK, HARYANA
11. Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute Of Technology Lidhran Bidhipur, GT Road Amritsar BYPASS, Jalandhar, Punjab-144027
12. Kumaun University Sleepy Hollow, Nainital, Uttarakhand-263001
13. Central University Of Kashmir, Tulmullah, Ganderbal, Jammu And Kashmir-191131
14. Government College Of Education, Canal Road, Jammu, Jammu And Kashmir-180016
15. MATA SUNDRI COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, Mata Sundri Lane, New Delhi, 110002
16. SHYAMA PRASAD MUKHERJI COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, North Ave, West Punjabi Bagh, Punjabi Bagh, Delhi, 110026
17. MAHATMA GANDHI ANTARRASHTRIYA HINDI VISHWAVIDYALAYA, GANDHI HILLS WARDHA, MAHARASHTRA- 442001
18. REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION, BHOPAL, SHYAMLA HILLS, BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH- 462002
19. REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION, PUSHKAR ROAD, AJMER, RAJASTHAN-305004
20. SNDT WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY, MUMBAI, ERANDWANE, KARVE ROAD, HAVELI, PUNE, PUNE, MAHARASHTRA-411038
21. DOCTOR HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA, UNIVERSITY ROAD OVER PATHARIA HILLS, SAGAR, MADHYA PRADESH-470003
22. MAHATMA GANDHI CHITRAKOOT GRAMODAYA VISHWAVIDYALAYA RAJAULA, CHITRAKOOT SATNA ROAD, MAJHGAWAN, SATNA, MADHYA PRADESH-485334
23. CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF RAJASTHAN, BANADRSINDRI, NH8, BANDARSINDRI, KISHANGARH, AJMER, RAJASTHAN-305817
24. MAHARAJA PURNACHANDRA AUTONOMOUS COLLEGE, TAKHATPUR, NOU ROAD, BARIPADA, MAYURBHANJ, ODISHA-757003
25. TYAGBIR HEM BARUAH COLLEGE, KARCHANTOLA, NADUAR, JAMUGURIHAT, SONITPUR, ASSAM -784189
26. NORTH LAKHIMPUR COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), KHELMATI, NL COLLEGE ROAD, NORTH LAKHIMPUR, ASSAM-787031
27. RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY, DOIMUKH, PAPUMPARA, ARUNACHAL PRADESH -791112
28. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KHARAGPUR 1, MIDNAPUR, WEST BENGAL-721302
29. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY JIRANIA, NIT ROAD, AGARTALA, WEST TRIPURA -799046
30. KIANG NANGBAH GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, JOWAI, NH-6, JOWAI, WEST JAINTIA HILLS, MEGHALAYA-793150
31. CENTRAL UNIVERSITY KERALA, PERIYA, TEJASWINI HILLS, HOSDURG, KANHANGAD, KASARAGOD, KERALA 671320
32. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING, MAULANA AZAD NATIONAL URDU UNIVERSITY, GACHIBOWLI, MANIKONDA VILLAGE, RAJENDRA NAGAR, HYDERABAD, RANGAREDDY, TELANGANA – 500032
33. CENTRAL UNIVERSITY TAMIL NADU, NILAKKUDI, NANNILAM, THIRUVARUR, TAMIL NADU – 610005
34. NATIONAL SANSKRIT UNIVERSITY, RESERVIOUR COLONY, TIRUPATI, CHITTOOR, ANDHRA PRADESH 517507
35. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CALICUT, CHATHAMANGALAM, KOZHIKODE, KERALA – 673601
36. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION SJ CAMPUS PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY, KALAPET REVENUE VILLAGE R VENKATRAMAN NAGAR SILVER JUBILEE CAMPUS, UZHAVARKARAI PANCHAYAT PUDUCHERRY – 605014
37. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, HYDERABAD HIGHWAY, HANUMANKONDA, WARANGAL, TELANGANA – 506004
38. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, PUDUCHERRY, THIRUVETTAKUDY, KARAIKAL, PUDUCHERRY – 609609
39. DR. B. R. AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY, ETCHERLA, MAIN ROAD, ETCHERLA, SRIKAKULAM, ANDHRA PRADESH – 532410
40. NRUPATHUNGA UNIVERSITY (FORMERLY GOVERNMENT SCIENCE COLLEGE), NT ROAD NRUPATHUNGA UNIVERSITY, BANGALORE, KARNATAKA – 560001
41. GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, BEHIND CSI CHURCH, LUXETTIPET, MANCHERIAL, TELANGANA – 504215
42. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BHUBANESHWAR

(The list may be undergoing changes and revision on a regular basis. Tutoroot is not responsible for the future revision)

Final Notes

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FAQs

Who is eligible for ITEP?

The four-year ITEP can be availed by any student who wishes to make teaching a career after secondary, by choice. ITEP will be an integrated course that will lend immense benefit to students who can save one year by finishing it in four years, in comparison to the regular five years, as per the present BEd plan.

What is the difference between ITEP and IELTS?

ITEP is an integrated teacher training program, whereas IELTS is an English language proficiency exam required to be cleared to immigrate to select countries in the world, held for non-native English speakers