The full form of BTC is Basic Training Certificate. BTC is a Certificate level Educational course recognised by NCTE, Govt. of India. The course duration is two years. The course is good for those applying for assistant teachers’ jobs. It is a necessary certificate for the appointment of primary teachers in government primary schools. After completing the course candidates can work as primary teachers in government schools. Basically, in every state, there are institutions that are offering BTC.

 

This is a certificate course which is 2 years old and allows the candidates to work as a Primary teacher in any government and private schools. Almost every state in India has the conducting authority of this course. Here in this blog, we will see the details about the  BTC course and its fees structure, Syllabus, and Top Colleges in India to pursue those courses.

BTC: Basic Training Certificate

Duration of the Course: 2 years

Type of Course: Certificate

Admission Criteria: Through Exam or On the basis of Marks

 

Course Level	Graduate
Duration	2 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	10+2 with science subjects
Admission Process	Based on counselling after clearing Entrance Tests like University of Delhi for different colleges.
Course Fee	INR 8,000 to 1.3 Lakh for 2 years
Average Starting Salary	INR 2 to 10 Lacs per annum

 Eligibility

Among the diverse eligibility criteria, the most important one to get admission in any of the Basic Teacher Training colleges in the nation is the successful completion of higher secondary or 10+2 level of examination.

It is preferable to score at least 50 % marks in the 10 + 2 level of study.

 

BTC (Basic Training Certificate): Admission Process

The admission process of course is on the basis of the marks that are obtained in the 12th class examination.

Admissions are conducted according to the guidelines and rules set by NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education) and government concerned

 

BTC (Basic Training Certificate): Syllabus and Course Description

Year 1	Year 2
Education and principles of teaching	Emerging Trends of Elementary: Education and Education Evaluation, School Management, Community Education and Health education
Psychological basis of child Development	What are Teaching Methods including work experience and Relevance of Practical work: Hindi, Environmental Education, Science, Social Studies, Mathematic, SUPW, Sanskrit/Urdu, English
Hindi, Environmental studies, Social Studies, Mathematics, Sanskrit/Urdu, English	Cognitive Aspects: Physical education and music
Cognitive Aspects: Moral Education, Physical Education and Music, Art	Psycho motor aspect: class room teaching, school experience (internship) Community work and Action research, Analysis of Curriculum and text book
Psycho Motor Aspect: Class Teaching, Curriculum Analysis	-

 

Top Colleges for BTC Course

There are many colleges in India where you can pursue the Basic Training certificate Course. Here are some of the best colleges that are better in terms of the overall ranking.

IIMT, Institute of Management, Noida

AIS-Amity International School, Noida

NIIT-National Institute of Information Technology, Delhi

IGNOU-Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi

YMCA-Young Men Christian Association, Delhi

RRSSC-Roop Rani Sukhandan Singh College, Kanpur

CSJMU-Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur

Punjab College of Engineering and Technology (PCET), Mohali

PC-Punjab College, Mohali

DAVC-D A V College, Amritsar

LPU-Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar

DITE-Delhi Institute of Tool Engineering, Delhi

GHSS-Government Higher Secondary School, Delhi

The skill of Electronics Sector Council of India ESSCI, Delhi

IIMT-Ideal Institute of Management and Technology, Delhi

 

Career Growth After BTC Course

Major areas for them to work are:-

• Government schools
• Private schools
• Nursery
• Coaching/Private tuition classes
• Day care centres

 

In the above mentioned work setups, BTC. Professionals may do roles such as –

• Teacher
• Assistant Teacher
• Tutor
• Student Counselor