Inter University Centre for Teacher Education, UGC, INTER UNIVERSITY CENTRE FOR TEACHER EDUCATION (IUCTE), BHU, SUNDAR BAGIYA, NARIA-B. L. W Road, Varanasi (2026)

20/08/2026

📚 One Week FDP on Bhāratīya Jñāna Paramparā (IKS)
📅 17–22 August 2026 | Mode: Online

Day 4 | 20 August 2026

Day 4 of the One Week Faculty Development Programme on Bhāratīya Jñāna Paramparā (Indian Knowledge Systems) was successfully conducted with insightful sessions exploring pedagogical reforms, Indian traditions of law and public administration, and the linguistic and knowledge traditions of India.

The day featured the following sessions:

🎓 Pedagogical Reforms through IKS and Law, Society and Public Administration
(Smṛtis, Nīti Literature, etc.)
Prof. Prem Narayan Singh
Director, IUCTE

📚 Sanskrit, Language Science and Knowledge Transmission
(Pāṇini, Nirukta, Mahābhāṣya, etc.)
Prof. Sudyumna Acharya

📝 Group Presentation
The day concluded with group presentations, encouraging participants to reflect on the sessions and engage with the diverse dimensions of Indian Knowledge Systems.

The sessions offered valuable insights into pedagogical reforms through IKS, Indian perspectives on law and public administration, and the scientific and systematic traditions of Sanskrit and knowledge transmission.

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19/08/2026

📚 One Week FDP on Bhāratīya Jñāna Paramparā (IKS)
📅 17–22 August 2026 | Mode: Online

Day 3 of the One Week Faculty Development Programme on Bhāratīya Jñāna Paramparā (Indian Knowledge Systems) was conducted successfully on 19 August 2026, featuring insightful sessions on ancient Indian science, technology, mathematics, astronomy, and the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems with STEM education.

The day featured the following sessions:

🔬 Ancient Indian Science, Technology & Engineering
Dr. Ayush Gupta, Bhagalpur

🪐 Indian Mathematics & Astronomy
Prof. Vinay Kumar Pandey, Coordinator, Vedic Vijnana Kendra, BHU

🧪 STEM Education through Indian Knowledge Systems
Prof. Sanjay Kumar Sharma, IIT, BHU

📚 Group Presentation & Assignment
Participants engaged in group presentations and assignment activities, providing an opportunity to reflect upon and discuss the concepts covered during the programme.

The sessions provided participants with valuable insights into India’s scientific and technological heritage, contributions to mathematics and astronomy, and the potential of Indian Knowledge Systems to enrich contemporary STEM education.

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18/08/2026

📚 One Week FDP on Bhāratīya Jñāna Paramparā (IKS)
📅 17–22 August 2026 | Mode: Online

Day 2 of the One Week Faculty Development Programme on Bhāratīya Jñāna Paramparā (Indian Knowledge Systems) was conducted successfully on 18 August 2026, featuring insightful sessions on Ayurveda, health and well-being, value education, and Indian philosophical traditions.

The day featured the following sessions:

🌿 Ayurveda and Wellness
Dr. Anurag Pandey
Faculty of Ayurveda, BHU

🎓 Integrating Health, Well-being and Value Education into Higher Education
Prof. K. K. Dwivedi
Member, NCISM, New Delhi

🪷 Indian Philosophy: Epistemology & Ontology
(Pramāṇa & Padārtha) with essential concepts of Ṣaḍdarśana
Dr. Sunil Kumar Tripathi
IUCTE, BHU, Varanasi

The day concluded with Group Presentations and Assignment activities, encouraging participants to engage critically with the concepts discussed and connect Indian Knowledge Systems with contemporary educational practices.

The sessions provided participants with valuable insights into Ayurveda and wellness, health and value-based education, and the foundational concepts of Indian philosophical traditions, highlighting their relevance to holistic education and contemporary higher education.

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17/08/2026

📚 One Week FDP on Bhāratīya Jñāna Paramparā (IKS)

📅 17–22 August 2026 | Mode: Online

The Day 1 of the One Week Faculty Development Programme on Bhāratīya Jñāna Paramparā (Indian Knowledge Systems) was conducted successfully on 17 August 2026 under the chairmanship of Prof. P. N. Singh, Director, IUCTE, BHU.

The inaugural session was chaired by Prof. P. N. Singh, Director, IUCTE, and Prof. Asheesh Srivastava, Dean (A&R), IUCTE, extended the welcome to all the participants and set the context for the programme.

The day featured insightful sessions on:
🔹 Foundations of Bhāratīya Jñāna Paramparā: Knowledge Traditions and Classification of Indian Knowledge
Dr. Raja Pathak, IUCTE, BHU

🔹 NEP 2020, Teacher Education and Curriculum Integration
Prof. Asheesh Srivastava, Dean (A&R), IUCTE, BHU

🔹 Indian Ethical Values and Concept of Holistic Education
Dr. Avanish Bhatnagar, Vidya Bharti Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Sansthan, New Delhi

The sessions provided participants with meaningful insights into India’s rich knowledge traditions, the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems in teacher education, and the role of ethical values in holistic education.

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15/08/2026

अंतर विश्वविद्यालय अध्यापक शिक्षा केंद्र (IUCTE), वाराणसी ने देशभक्ति के उत्साह और उल्लास के साथ भारत का 80वाँ स्वतंत्रता दिवस हर्षोल्लासपूर्वक मनाया।

समारोह का शुभारंभ माननीय निदेशक प्रो. प्रेम नारायण सिंह द्वारा ध्वजारोहण के साथ हुआ। इस अवसर पर उन्होंने अपने प्रेरणादायी संबोधन में स्वतंत्रता, एकता और राष्ट्र निर्माण के महत्व पर प्रकाश डाला।

इस अवसर पर IUCTE परिवार के सदस्य एकत्रित हुए और राष्ट्र के गौरवशाली अतीत को नमन करते हुए एक सशक्त, समृद्ध एवं उज्ज्वल भारत के निर्माण के प्रति अपनी प्रतिबद्धता दोहराई।

✨ जय हिंद! 🇮🇳 ✨

The Inter University Centre for Teacher Education (IUCTE), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, joyfully celebrated the 80th Independence Day of India with great patriotic fervour.

The celebration began with the flag-hoisting ceremony, followed by an inspiring Independence Day address by our Honourable Director, Prof. Prem Narayan Singh, highlighting the values of freedom, unity, and nation-building.

Employees of IUCTE, along with their family members, came together to honour the nation’s glorious past and reaffirm their commitment to building a stronger and brighter India.

✨ Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 ✨

#स्वतंत्रतादिवस2026 #80वाँस्वतंत्रतादिवस 🇮🇳

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08/08/2026

Day 2 | National Consultative Meet

Reimagining Teacher Education for Viksit Bharat @2047

The Day 2 of the National Consultative Meet is being held on Saturday, 08 August 2026, with the theme “Developing the Roadmap for Teacher Education @2047.”

The day features four consultative sessions focusing on faculty development, Bharat-centric pedagogy, school–higher education linkages, and the future roadmap for IUCTE, followed by the Valedictory Session.

🕘 Day 2 Schedule

🔹 Session–1
Reimagining Faculty Development: Digital Education, Artificial Intelligence, Indian Knowledge Systems, etc.
Chairs: Akhilesh Kumar Singh; Prof. Saket Kushwaha; Prof. Madhusudan J.V.; Prof. Ajay Kumar Singh

🔹 Session–2
Bharat-Centric Teaching–Learning: Reimagining Pedagogy for Viksit Bharat @2047
Chairs: Dr. K. N. Raghunandan Ji; Prof. A. C. Pandey; Prof. C.B. Sharma; Prof. Sunil Kumar Singh

🔹 Session–3
Defining the Linkage between School Education and Higher Education
Chairs: Prof. Anand Vardhan Sharma; Prof. Deepa Kauts; Prof. Subhash Mishra; Prof. Vimal Kishor

🔹 Session–4
Preparation and Adoption of the Consultation Recommendations & Roadmap for IUCTE

🌿 Valuable Insights by Prof. J. S. Rajput Ji

The deliberations were further enriched by the valuable remarks and insightful perspectives of Prof. J. S. Rajput Ji.

🔹 Valedictory Session

The day's deliberations will contribute towards developing a forward-looking roadmap for teacher education, strengthening faculty development and pedagogical innovation, and furthering the role of IUCTE in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

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07/08/2026

📢 Day 1 | National Consultative Meet

Reimagining Teacher Education for Viksit Bharat @2047

The National Consultative Meet commenced on Friday, 07 August 2026, with insightful deliberations on higher education, teacher education and the future role of IUCTE.

📅 Day 1 – Friday, 07 August 2026
📍 IUCTE, BHU, Varanasi

🔹 Inaugural Session
🔹 Keynote Session

Theme: Reimagining Higher Education for Viksit Bharat @2047
Session by: Prof. A. C. Pandey
Chair: Prof. P. Nag

🔹 Session II

Theme: Reimagining Teacher Education for Viksit Bharat @2047: Emerging Perspectives
Chairs: Prof. C.B. Sharma, Prof. Amit Kauts, Prof. K. Pushpanadham

The session featured thematic introductions by the Chairs, followed by an open consultative discussion by all experts.

🔹 Session III

Theme: Reimagining the Role of IUCTE
Chairs: Prof. Rajnish Jain, Prof. Madhulika Agarwal, Prof. P.N. Singh, Prof. Asheesh Srivastava

The session focused on discussions and perspectives regarding the evolving role and priorities of IUCTE.

🔹 Session IV

Theme: Emerging Opportunities, Challenges and Institutional Priorities for IUCTE
Chairs: Prof. J. N. Baliya, Prof. P.K. Mishra, Prof. Rajnish Jain

The session concluded Day 1 with an open consultative discussion among experts on emerging opportunities, challenges and institutional priorities for IUCTE.

The day's deliberations brought together valuable perspectives and collaborative discussions aimed at strengthening teacher education and developing a roadmap for Viksit Bharat @2047.

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03/08/2026

🚀 Registration Open!

📢 AI-Infused Immersive Inquiry Pedagogy Workshop for Physical Science Educators

Enhance your teaching with AI-powered tools, immersive technologies, inquiry-based pedagogy, and innovative classroom practices aligned with NEP 2020 and Education 5.0.

📅 Programme Dates: 14–18 September 2026
🗓️ Registration: 28 July – 05 September 2026

🎯 Target Audience: Higher Education Faculty Members of Physical Sciences

💰 Registration Fee: Free
🌐 Mode: Online
🔗 Register Now: https://iucte.ac.in/program/

📄 Please refer to the programme brochure for complete details.
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21/07/2026

📢 National Seminar
Inter University Centre for Teacher Education (IUCTE), BHU invites applications for the National Seminar on "Ācāryatva (आचार्यत्व): Rooted in Wisdom."

🗓️ Dates: 4–5 September 2026
📍 Mode: Offline
📌 Venue: IUCTE, BHU, Varanasi

🎯 Who Can Apply?
Research Scholars, Academicians, Teacher Educators, Principals, Administrators, Policy Makers, Curriculum Planners, Education Professionals, Industry Experts, NGOs, EdTech Companies, Education Startups, and other interested stakeholders.

📅 Registration Opens: 20 July 2026
⏳ Last Date for Registration: 20 August 2026
📝 Last Date for Abstract Submission: 20 August 2026
📢 Abstract Acceptance Notification: 21 August 2026
📄 Last Date for Full Paper Submission: 25 August 2026
✅ Final Acceptance Notification: 26 August 2026

💰 Registration Fee:
• Research Scholars – ₹500
• Academicians / Policymakers / Curriculum Planners – ₹1,000
• Industry / NGOs / Organizations / Freelancers / Education Startups / EdTech Companies / CSR Representatives – ₹1,500

🔗 Registration: https://iucte.ac.in/program/

Important Information

✅ Original and unpublished papers in English or Hindi are invited.
✅ Abstract (250–500 words) and Full Paper (2500–3000 words) should follow the prescribed guidelines.
✅ All submissions will undergo a blind peer-review process.
✅ Papers with more than 20% plagiarism (including AI plagiarism) will not be accepted.
✅ Registration fee is payable only after the formal acceptance of the abstract.

Join this national dialogue to explore the timeless ideals of Ācāryatva (आचार्यत्व) and reimagine the role of teachers as ethical leaders, mentors, and nation builders in the 21st century.

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16/07/2026

📢 Faculty Development Programme (FDP)

Inter University Centre for Teacher Education (IUCTE), BHU invites applications for a 6-Days Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Bharatiya Jñāna Paramparā.

🗓️ Programme Dates: 17–22 August 2026
👩‍🏫 Mode: Online
🎯 Who Can Apply? Faculty members of any subject or discipline teaching in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

📅 Registration Opens: 16 July 2026
⏳ Last Date to Register: 13 August 2026
💰 Registration Fee: Free

🔗 Register Here: https://iucte.ac.in/program/

Important Information

✅ Attendance and assignment submission on all six days are mandatory.
✅ Final selection will be based on the evaluation of the write-up submitted through the registration portal.
✅ Participation in this programme will be considered for the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) as per UGC guidelines.

Apply now and deepen your understanding of India's rich knowledge traditions while enhancing your professional development.

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