IIT ISM Dhanbad to start ITEP from 2026-27
IIT ISM Dhanbad will offer the Integrated Teachers Education Programme (ITEP) from the 2026-27 academic year. The move makes it the fifth IIT to run ITEP and comes as the programme expands across universities and colleges.
ITEP expansion: who is joining in 2026
A total of 223 institutions now offer ITEP, official reports show. Delhi University colleges joining this year include Miranda House , Lady Shri Ram College (LSR) and Aditi Mahavidyalaya . Jamia Millia Islamia will offer BA.BEd and BSc.BEd from 2026.
Key dates and milestones
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Article publication | 24 April 2026 |
| IIT ISM Dhanbad ITEP launch (academic year) | 2026-27 |
| IIT Council meeting reporting challenges | August 2025 |
| Government statement on one-year BEd | March 2026 |
| ITEP pilot launch (42 institutions) | 2023-24 |
What ITEP is and who it trains
ITEP is a four-year integrated degree combining a subject major and a BEd: BA.BEd, BSc.BEd or BCom.BEd. Most programmes train teachers for the secondary stage (Class 9 onwards) . Only eight institutions currently offer ITEP focused on the foundational stage (upto Class 2) .
Seats, admissions and early challenges
Admissions are through the NCET conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) . Several IITs reported unfilled seats in early years. Delays by the NTA in providing scores and ranks affected counselling in some cases, an institute said. Most IIT ITEP intakes were planned at 50 seats each; IIT Ropar increased its intake from 21 to 50 .
Course mix and supply-side notes
Of the 223 ITEP providers, BA.BEd makes up over 50% of programmes. BCom.BEd is offered by only 27 institutions. The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) framed rules for one-year BEd and one-year M.Ed in 2025, but the government told parliament in March 2026 it has no plans to revive a one-year BEd.
Numbers at a glance
| Stat | Figure |
|---|---|
| Institutions offering ITEP | 223 |
| Pilot institutions in 2023-24 | 42 |
| Foundational-stage ITEP providers | 8 |
| Institutions offering BCom.BEd | 27 |
What you should note
If you plan to apply, prepare for the NCET and track counselling schedules closely. Check specific college seat matrices and subject specialisations before applying, as availability varies by institute.
FAQs
What is ITEP duration?
Four years leading to an integrated BA.BEd, BSc.BEd, or BCom.BEd.
Who conducts admission test for ITEP?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the NCET for ITEP admissions.
Which IITs offer BSc.BEd currently?
IIT Jodhpur, IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Kharagpur and IIT Ropar offer BSc.BEd programmes.
Are one-year BEd plans revived?
No. The government said in March 2026 it has no plans to revive the one-year BEd.
Why were some ITEP seats vacant at IITs?
Institutes cited delays in receiving overall scores and ranks from the NTA, which affected counselling timelines.
Which colleges in Delhi University are adding ITEP in 2026?
Miranda House, Lady Shri Ram College (LSR), Aditi Mahavidyalaya and others are adding ITEP offerings in 2026.