SRINAGAR: Govt. College of Education (IASE), M.A. Road, Srinagar, has achieved a significant academic milestone with the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), the statutory body regulating Teacher Education programmes in the country granting recognition to the 4 year Integrated B.A.-B.Ed. and B.Sc.-B.Ed. Programmes for the secondary stage, the only institution in the UT of J&K to offer B.Sc-B.Ed.

The recognition of the Integrated Teacher Education Programmes (ITEP) by NCTE represents a major step forward in aligning the institution with the vision and objectives of the National Education Policy2020, and marks a significant academic milestone for the institution, reaffirms its unwavering commitment to excellence, quality assurance and national benchmarks in Teacher Education.

ITEP is a 4 year Dual Major Bachelor’s Degree that allows students to earn two qualifications in 4 years resulting in B.A.-B.Ed (Bachelors of Arts & B.Ed) and B.Sc- B.Ed (Bachelor of Science & B.Ed).

The College management has further informed that the college from this academic session will start Ph.D in Education alongside with FYUG 4th year Research Vertical recognized by the Cluster University, Srinagar.

Prof. Seema Naz, Principal of the college appreciated the faculty members, non-teaching staff and all stakeholders for their collective efforts and sustained commitment that has led to this remarkable academic achievement.

The institution expressed its acknowledgement to Prof. Pankaj Arora Chairperson, National Council for Teacher Education for granting recognition to the ITEP programmes, and R.N Sharma, Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education Department, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir, for his support and facilitation. The college further expressed gratitude to Prof. Mohammad Mobin, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Syed Wilayat Rizvi, Registrar Cluster University, Srinagar, for their cooperation and academic support in accomplishing this important milestone.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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