Crackdown on 70 B.Ed Colleges in Uttar Pradesh: Affiliations Cancelled by NCTE

UP News: In a major move impacting the education sector, the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has cancelled the recognition of 70 B.Ed colleges affiliated with Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra. These institutions, spread across districts like Agra, Mathura, Mainpuri, and Firozabad, have lost their accreditation with immediate effect. The action is part of a broader national-level review being carried out by the NCTE.

Why This Matters

In Uttar Pradesh, a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree is mandatory for those aspiring to become school teachers. Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University is a key institution in the state responsible for managing and affiliating a large number of B.Ed colleges. The cancellation of affiliations for 70 such colleges has sent shockwaves through the academic community and raised concerns among aspiring teachers.

Official Statement

University Registrar Ajay Mishra confirmed the development, stating that the 70 colleges whose recognition was withdrawn will no longer be part of the upcoming B.Ed counselling process. He emphasized that the decision aligns with national quality assurance efforts led by the NCTE.

List of Affected Colleges

Agra District

• C Impact Institute
• HL Verma Mahavidyalaya
• Acme Institute of Management & Technology
• MD College
• Smt. Lakshmidevi Women’s Education Institute
• Shri Raghuveer Saran Degree College
• Shri Puran Prasad Gupta Memorial Degree College
• Krishna Academy
• Shri Ram Mahavidyalaya
• Maa Durga College
• Vijay Swaroop Women’s College of Education
• SD Bhadaur Degree College
• Raghuram Mahavidyalaya
• Pt. Manish Sharma Degree College
• Madan Mohan Smarak College
• Pitambar Degree College
• Raja SP Singh Degree College
• Gayatri Mahavidyalaya
• Shyama Shyam Teacher Training College
• Shri Ram Charan Singh Mahavidyalaya
• Shri Saudan Singh Institute of Higher Education
• BDM Girls College
• BR College
• Shri Ram Education Girls Degree College
• MDP College of Education
• Khajan Singh Girls Degree College
• Kala Degree College
• Smt. Hari Pyari Devi Education Institute

Mathura District

• Sarvoday Mahavidyalaya
• Faiz Aam Modern College
• Rajiv Academy for Technology and Management
• SDS Degree College
• RSS Degree College
• Smt. Premlata Mayadevi Agarwal Girls College
• Shri Giriraj Maharaj College
• Shri Rati Ram Mahavidyalaya
• RBS College
• SGM Institute of Management
• NSS College of Education
• Dhanwantari Education Institute
• SMS Mahavidyalaya
• Shanti Devi Shrinath Bhargav B.Ed College
• Shri Shyam Sundar Bhagwandas Garg Mahavidyalaya
• Agra Education College
• Rajvir Singh Sikarwar College
• Puran Gopal Shukla Academy
• Krishna College
• Kishan Pyari Shukla College
• DP Education Institute

Firozabad District

• SRK College
• Shri Sahab Singh Mahavidyalaya
• Maa Anjani Institute of Education
• Chaudhary Multan Singh College of Education
• SRD College
• Yadunath Pal Singh Mahavidyalaya
• Mind Power Education College, Shikohabad
• RN Shiksha Deep Girls Mahavidyalaya
• SRD College (listed twice, likely multiple branches)

Mainpuri District

• Baburam Yadav Degree College
• Kishani Mahavidyalaya
• KBA Women’s College
• Shanti Devi Mahavidyalaya
• SK Scientific Mahavidyalaya
• Shri Bhup Singh Memorial Women’s School
• Mouni Baba Dharmanand Saraswati Maharaj Mahavidyalaya
• Chaudhary Haridwari Lal Mahavidyalaya
• Vikram Shiksha Niketan Mahavidyalaya

Broader Implications

This move highlights the tightening of quality control in the teacher education sector. Institutions that fail to meet prescribed norms — including infrastructure, faculty, academic outcomes, and regulatory compliance — are being held accountable. Students enrolled or planning to apply to these colleges are now in a state of uncertainty regarding their academic future.

What’s Next?

The affected colleges are likely to appeal or reapply for recognition, but until then, they are barred from participating in the B.Ed counselling process. Students are advised to verify the current status of any college before seeking admission.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.