Kolkata, March 11, 2024

National Institute of Technical teachers' Training and Research (NITTTR) Kolkata has been conferred Deemed to be University status under Distinct Category by the Union Ministry of Education. This prestigious status underscores NITTTR Kolkata's commitment to fostering technical teacher education, nurturing technical teacher capacity-enrichment initiatives, and facilitating cutting-edge research across various unique and emerging domains.

The institution is empowering the technical teachers, students and others with the requisite skills in emerging technologies, for the cultivation of teaching prowess, so that our trainees and students are well-prepared to assume roles as exemplary educators in the future. The curriculum is meticulously designed to encompass multidisciplinary holistic education, incorporating insights from the rich tapestry of advanced pedagogy, Bharatiya knowledge systems and addressing the latest developments in diverse technological realms. Each programme is crafted to be skill-centric, aligning closely with the core tenets of industry-oriented education as per the National Education Policy 2020.

Learners at NITTTR Kolkata benefit from various Centres of Excellence at NITTTR Kolkata namely Prafulla Chandra Ray Welding Centre, Curriculum Development Centre, Learning Resource Centre, Product Development Centre, CAD/CAM Centre, and other leading industries that can foster practical, hands-on learning experiences.

On the occasion of this momentous journey, Prof. Debi Prasad Mishra, the Director, of NITTTR Kolkata extended heartfelt gratitude to the Union Ministry of Education, for their unwavering support and recognition of our relentless pursuit of excellence.

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