Teacher education is anessential component of the educational system as it makes future teachers to develop students’ knowledge, skills, and values. In India, the rapid expansion of private teacher education institutions has increased access to professional training programs such as Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) and Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.). However, this growth has also raised serious concerns regarding the quality of teacher preparation. The present study examines the issues affecting the quality of teacher education programs in private colleges in West Bengal and investigates how corruption and administrative malpractice influence teacher competency. The study focuses on institutional infrastructure, faculty recruitment practices, salary irregularities, academic monitoring, and the implementation of teaching practicum. A survey method was used to collect data from teacher educators and student teachers. The findings suggest that weak regulatory monitoring, financial corruption, and administrative pressure significantly undermine academic standards and professional preparation. The study recommends stronger regulatory mechanisms, transparent governance, and improved institutional accountability to ensure quality teacher education.
Teacher education, B.Ed., D.El.Ed., teacher competency, privatization, corruption, West Bengal.
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