Delhi Teachers’ University Bill 2022

January 6, 2022

The Delhi Teachers University Bill was passed by Delhi Assembly on January 4, 2022.

What is the purpose of this bill?

The bill seeks to seeks to set up a teachers’ training university in Delhi.

About Delhi Teacher’s University

This university will offer a four-year integrated teacher education programme after Class 12.
Programme will incorporate BA & B.Ed, BSc & B.Ed, and BCom & B.Ed courses.
It will be a public university and will be dedicated to prepare excellent quality teachers for Delhi across different school stages.
Students will be attached with Delhi government schools for entire duration of the course, for hands-on experience. The hands-on experience will help the students in gaining excellent practical knowledge in addition to theoretical knowledge.

Significance of the University

The Delhi Teacher’s University will act as a centre for excellence which will prepare teachers at pre-service and in-service in the areas of education studies, policy and leadership. It will help in bridging the gap between practice, policy and research in teacher preparation. It will also engage constantly with dynamic concept and realities of quality education in Delhi.