The National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993

The National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993 establishes the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) to oversee and regulate the teacher education system in India. The Act sets minimum standards for teacher education programs, accreditation of teacher education institutions, and guidelines for the maintenance of academic standards. The NCTE is responsible for prescribing courses, curriculum, and guidelines for teacher education institutions, conducting research in education, and promoting innovations in teacher education. The Act also empowers the NCTE to take disciplinary action against teacher education institutions for non-compliance with the prescribed standards.