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BTC entrance test done away with
THE ENTRANCE test for the Basic Teaching Course (BTC) has been abolished. According to the new system introduced by the State Government, admission to the course will be on merit. A government order has been issued in this regard.
THE ENTRANCE test for the Basic Teaching Course (BTC) has been abolished. According to the new system introduced by the State Government, admission to the course will be on merit. A government order has been issued in this regard.
No weightage will now be given to students who produce National Cadet Corps (NCC), or outstanding sportsman’s certificates. However, two per cent seats will be reserved for sportspersons who have represented the State at the national level, or the country at the Olympics or the Asian Games. Sources said the percentage of marks obtained in high school, intermediate and BA would be considered and a merit list would be prepared at the district level for admission.
The sources said a special committee under the chairmanship of the district magistrate would be constituted for the selection of candidates at the district level.
The chief development officer, the district inspector of schools, the basic shiksha adhikari and the principal of the DIET would be the members of the committee.
Physically challenged candidates will get 10-year relaxation in age, instead of five years. Earlier, the State had announced BTC applicants would be admitted on the basis of written tests, but no date for it was announced. The fate of applicants was hanging in the balance for two years.
Meanwhile, the Basic Education Department has decided to announce the final list of selected candidates for the two-year special BTC (Urdu) on June 25. Their training will start from July 1.