Normal School Jorhat

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About Normal School Jorhat

Normal School Jorhat is a government institute in Jorhat, Assam, established in 1906. Campusbells lists it under Teachers Education, with 1 postgraduate course: M.E. Approvals and accreditation: NCTE.

"Teacher is made, not in-borne." Understanding this fact Napoleon ( 1769-1811 ) started teacher training system in France. Later on, like France in England Normal School (A training College for Teacher's-Chamber Dictionary) was established. During British Ruling it was started in India also.

Just like the other States, Teacher Training Institution was started in Assam before Independence. In the year 1835 by the courtesy of William Robinson, Inspector of schools, a class was opened in English Seminary, Guwahati for the Normal Training. On 4th July' 1853, Anandaram Dhekial Phukan submitted a petition to Jorge Aldrumost Mills of Calcutta Dewani Court requesting to establish one Normal School in Assam. On his Petition permission to establish Normal Schools in Assam was granted. Ahead of this the Inspector of Schools Mr. William Robinson advised to open Normal Schools at Guwahati, Sibsagar and Tezpur. After Guwahati, in the other two places also Normal School was established.

As described on the institution’s website (nsjorhat.in)

At a glance

Key facts

Established

1906

Ownership

Public / Government

Approvals and accreditation

NCTE

Stream

Teachers Education

Location

Jorhat, Assam

Institution type

Teacher Training Institute

Management

State Government

AISHE code

S-5714

Academics

Courses offered at Normal School Jorhat

1 programme listed

Gallery

Campus photos

Photos: nsjorhat.in

Campus life

Facilities at Normal School Jorhat

• Library
• Laboratory
• Lab