Teacher training Colleges in West, West Bengal

8 teacher training institutions in West, West Bengal hold a current approval from NCTE. Between them they list 5 approved courses. Their listed courses carry a total approved intake of 610 seats. The largest by intake are Department of Physical Education, Vinaya Bhavana (140), Institute of Science Education, Burdwan University (100), Maulana Azad National Urdu University, College of Teacher Education (100).

NCTE approved institutions, recognised institutions list. Checked 18 September 2026.

Statistics for this listing
Who runs them
Government Aided3State University2Central Universi…1Government1Private1
  • Government Aided: 3
  • State University: 2
  • Central University: 1
  • Government: 1
  • Private: 1

Ownership as classified by the approving body.

What they are approved to teach
B.Ed5D.El.Ed2M.Ed2B.P.Ed1M.P.Ed1
  • B.Ed: 5
  • D.El.Ed: 2
  • M.Ed: 2
  • B.P.Ed: 1
  • M.P.Ed: 1

Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.

  • Department of Physical Education, Vinaya Bhavana

    Ownership: Central UniversityWest, West Bengal

    PG·UG

    Details
    AddressVisva-bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal-731235
    DistrictWest
    StateWest Bengal
    OwnershipCentral University
    AffiliationVisva-Bharati University
    Approved byNCTE
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    Teacher EducationPGM.p.ed40NCTE approvedsource records approval upto Revised Recognition, 21-04-2015. Latest of 2 recognition orders; earlier: 30 seats 05-08-2009
    Teacher EducationUGB.p.ed100NCTE approvedsource records approval upto Restoration/Continuation, 27-02-2020. Latest of 4 recognition orders; earlier: 100 seats 02-09-2019, 100 seats 28-05-2015, 50 seats 03-05-2007
    Total intake140
    Official site
  • Gopal Chandra Memorial College of Education

    Ownership: Government AidedWest, West Bengal

    UG

    Details
    AddressNew Barrackpore, 24 Parganas(n), West Bengal - 700131
    DistrictWest
    StateWest Bengal
    OwnershipGovernment Aided
    AffiliationThe West Bengal University of Teachers Training, Education Planning and Administration (Formerly, University of Calcutta)
    Approved byNCTE
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    Teacher EducationUGB.ed50NCTE approvedsource records approval upto Revised Recognition, 18-06-2019. Latest of 3 recognition orders; earlier: 100 seats 26-05-2015, 100 seats 03-06-2003
    Official site
  • Institute of Science Education, Burdwan University

    Ownership: State UniversityWest, West Bengal

    PG·UG

    Details
    AddressRajbati, Burdwan, West Bengal–713 104
    DistrictWest
    StateWest Bengal
    OwnershipState University
    AffiliationUniversity of Burdwan
    Approved byNCTE
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    Teacher EducationPGM.ed50NCTE approvedsource records approval upto Revised Recognition, 29-05-2015. Latest of 2 recognition orders; earlier: 25 seats 15-04-2008
    Teacher EducationUGB.ed50NCTE approvedsource records approval upto Restoration/Continuation, 02-02-2021. Latest of 4 recognition orders; earlier: 50 seats 14-06-2019, 50 seats 30-05-2015, 70 seats 17-07-2002
    Total intake100
    Official site
  • Maulana Azad National Urdu University, College of Teacher Education

    Ownership: State UniversityWest, West Bengal

    UG

    Details
    AddressDanishgahe Islamia High School, Muslim Education Society (trust), School Lane, Hutton Road, Asansol, West Bengal-713301
    DistrictWest
    StateWest Bengal
    OwnershipState University
    AffiliationMoulana Azad National Urdu University, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
    Approved byNCTE
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    Teacher EducationUGB.ed100NCTE approvedsource records approval upto Restoration/Continuation, 08-03-2021. Latest of 4 recognition orders; earlier: 100 seats 05-10-2020, 100 seats 30-05-2015, 100 seats 20-02-2014
    Official site
  • Renukadebi College of Education

    Ownership: PrivateWest, West Bengal

    Diploma

    Details
    AddressPlot No. 3237, 3238, Vill – Barakulberia, Po – Barakulberia, Tehsil/taluka- Barakulberia, West Bengal – 741150
    DistrictWest
    StateWest Bengal
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationWest Bengal Board of Primary Education
    Approved byNCTE
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    Teacher EducationDiplomaD.el.ed50NCTE approvedsource records approval upto Initial Recognition, 31-08-2012
    Official site
  • The West Bengal University of Teachers Training, Education Planning and Administration

    Ownership: GovernmentWest, West Bengal

    PG·UG

    Details
    Address25/2 & 25/3, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, West Bengal-700019 [formerly: David Hare Training College (institute Of Advanced Studies In Education), 25/3, Ballygunge Circular Road, Calcutta, West Bengal -700019]
    DistrictWest
    StateWest Bengal
    OwnershipGovernment
    AffiliationThe West Bengal University of Teachers Training, Education Planning and Administration (Formerly, University of Calcutta)
    Approved byNCTE
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    Teacher EducationPGM.ed20NCTE approvedsource records approval upto Change of Name of Institution, 27-02-2018. Latest of 3 recognition orders; earlier: 50 seats 30-05-2015, 20 seats 12-04-2002
    Teacher EducationUGB.ed50NCTE approvedsource records approval upto Revised Recognition, 27-02-2018. Latest of 4 recognition orders; earlier: 50 seats 30-05-2015, 120 seats 05-02-2001, 120 seats 05-04-2000
    Total intake70
    Official site
  • United Missionary Primary Teachers Training Institute

    Ownership: Government AidedWest, West Bengal

    Diploma

    Details
    Address1, Ballygunge Circular Road, Calcutta, West Bengal-700019
    DistrictWest
    StateWest Bengal
    OwnershipGovernment Aided
    AffiliationWest Bengal Board of Primary Education
    Approved byNCTE
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    Teacher EducationDiplomaD.el.ed50NCTE approvedsource records approval upto Initial Recognition, 23-05-2001
    Official site
  • University B.T. and Evening College

    Ownership: Government AidedWest, West Bengal

    UG

    Details
    AddressKesab Road, Kunjabari, Cooch Behar, West Bengal -736101
    DistrictWest
    StateWest Bengal
    OwnershipGovernment Aided
    AffiliationThe West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and Administration (Formerly University of North Bengal)
    Approved byNCTE
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    Teacher EducationUGB.ed50NCTE approvedsource records approval upto Restoration/Continuation, 03-03-2023. Latest of 6 recognition orders; earlier: 50 seats 12-08-2022, 50 seats 22-07-2022, 50 seats 26-02-2020
    Official site

Frequently asked questions

How many teacher training colleges are there in West, West Bengal?

8 teacher training institutions in West, West Bengal hold a current approval from NCTE. NCTE approved institutions, recognised institutions list. Checked 18 September 2026.

Where can I find the full list of NCTE-approved teacher training colleges in West, West Bengal?

This page is that list. Every institution shown holds a current approval from NCTE, with its district and approved courses. Applications are made on each institution's own website, not here.

How many seats do teacher training colleges in West, West Bengal have?

610 approved seats across 8 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

What courses do teacher training colleges in West, West Bengal offer?

The most widely approved are B.Ed (5), D.El.Ed (2), M.Ed (2), B.P.Ed (1), M.P.Ed (1). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

How many teacher training colleges in West, West Bengal are government and how many are private?

Of the 8 institutions listed: 3 government aided, 2 state university, 1 central university, 1 government, 1 private. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.

How current is this district listing?

Listings are rebuilt each time a regulator publishes a new approved-institution list, generally once or twice a year. Each page shows when its sources were last checked. Institutions that drop out of a new list are kept and marked rather than removed, because regulators sometimes restore them at the next cycle.

Where does this list come from?

NCTE approved institutions, recognised institutions list. Checked 18 September 2026. This screener publishes only what the approving body publishes, and shows when each list was last checked. It does not rank institutions or estimate fees. Applications are made on each institution's own website.