Welcome to CTE Samastipur

Colleges of Teacher Education (CTEs) have been established across the state for the preparation and professional development of secondary school teachers. These institutions are a result of a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at restructuring and strengthening Teacher Education Institutions, as envisioned in the National Policy on Education (1986) and the Programme of Action (1992) by the Government of India.  Currently, six CTEs are functioning in Bihar, located in Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Chhapra, Saharsa, and Samastipur districts. According to Government of India guidelines, there should be one CTE for every three districts. In alignment with this, the State Government has sanctioned eight new CTEs in the districts of Araria, Aurangabad, Patna, Purnea, Buxar, East Champaran, Munger, and Siwan. These newly approved CTEs will soon become operational and will play a crucial role in meeting the growing demand for trained secondary school teachers under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and the Right to Education (RTE) Act. Due to the successful implementation of SSA, followed by Samagra Shiksha and the enforcement of RTE mandates, the number of students completing Class VIII has significantly increased. This has created a large demand for secondary-level education across the state. In response, the government has established one secondary school in each panchayat. To ensure quality education at the secondary level, the continuous professional development of secondary teachers is essential. This can only be achieved if all CTEs work with dedication and consistency toward improving the standards of teacher training and education.