The Government of Bihar on August 19, 2026, issued a notification regarding conversion of Bihar B.Ed. Colleges into Multidisciplinary Degree Colleges.
The following has been stated: -
•This Bihar Gazette resolution (August 19, 2026) outlines the transition of over 300 stand-alone B.Ed. teacher-education institutions across the state into multidisciplinary degree colleges, following the guidelines of NEP 2020 and NCTE.
•The initiative aims to offer diverse undergraduate and vocational programs in arts, science, and commerce alongside teacher training, providing broader academic opportunities within a single campus.
•Institutions possessing the required land, infrastructure, and human resources will be granted approval to run multidisciplinary courses following university and competent authority clearance.
•Private colleges currently lacking the full minimum standards will be granted a conditional approval for up to two academic sessions upon submitting an affidavit, with the risk of losing permission for non-B.Ed. subjects if requirements are not met within this timeframe.
•Approved by the Cabinet on August 12, 2026, this measure aims to improve regional access to quality higher education, minimize educational disparities, and boost the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER).
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: 10/M 1-01/2026-02]
