It is statutory body of Central Government set up under NCTE Act, 1993 in 1995 to formally oversee standards, procedures and processes in Indian education system.
NCTE plans and co-ordinates the development of teacher education system throughout the country (for both central as well as state governments).
It also ensures the maintenance of norms and standards in the teacher education system. Its headquarters are in New Delhi.
This council functions for the central as well as state governments on all matter with regard to the Teacher Education.
