1) It was clarified that both the ODL mode B.Ed. and DLEd.

Courses for both in

service primary and upper primary teachers of our State numbered 1 lac 5
thousand approx be conducted in compliance of the RTE Act and NCTE
regulations for the protection of services of the aforesaid untrained teachers.
2) These courses be conducted in all B.Ed. colleges and DLEd. ( Govt., Non-
Govt. and self-financed) institutions. The B.Ed. course be conducted on
Sundays and vacations under NSOU. The DLEd. Courses be conducted in all
D.Ed. ( Govt., Non-Govt. and self-financed) institutions during vacations and
in addition taking Saturdays and Sundays.
3) The D.Ed. course be conducted in B.Ed. Colleges on Saturdays and vacations
only.
4) It is further decided that allotment of candidates strictly be made according to
the NCTE guidelines and as per the list provided by the School Education
Department.
5) Periodical meetings to review both the courses be held between the NSOU
and West Bengal Primary Education in presence of Hon’ble MIC, HED. For
DLEd. Course the number of contract classes would be required 52/56 and
B.Ed. courses be 60. Therefore, it is clarified if there is at least two(2) classes
in a day only 26 to 30 days required. The institutions will be instructed to
contact the courses utilizing the vacations so that the in service teachers
would avail for their study.