College of Teacher Education (CTE), Mangaldai, a premier institution of Teacher Education in the State and first Teachers Training College in Darrang District, was established by some dedicated and noted educationists in the year 1973. It was possible only due to the aspiration of the people of Darrang, their help and cooperation under the relentless and untiring efforts of some dedicated social workers. The beautiful college campus spread over a vast area of 09 Bighas and 01 Katha (i.e. 3.04 acres) of land in the heart of Mangaldai town situated in a natural setting. The campus houses several building catering to the academic need and support facility. The college was affiliated to Gauhati University in the year 1977 and recognized by the National Council of Teacher education (NCTE) since 1995. The college was upgraded to "College of Teacher Education (CTE)" by the Govt. of India with the sole aim of achieving Teacher Training in the state and took over the college w.e.f June 1996 by the Govt.of Assam.
We are committed to provide purposive and quality Teacher Education., so that our trained teachers become competent to address the educational needs and challenges of 21st century. Enough weightage is given to the practical sessions to develop their teaching skills and proper attitude towards the profession of teaching at secondary level of school education. The teaching is imparted by a team of dedicated teacher educators who are totally dedicated to their duties and responsibilities having all of them a background of brilliant academic career and distinction. The CTE, Mangaldai is situated on the north bank of mighty Brahmaputra river about 70 km from state capital Guwahati and about 50 km from Rangia Railway station.
After completion of 50 years of establishment we have celebrated Golden Jubilee. On 14th, 15th March, 2023 and 27th, 28th January, 2024 remembering our Golden days passed. Our aims to uplift the education system by strengthening our teacher trainees. Teachers are need to keep them update with the present education systems. The NPE, 2020 has emphasized on the 4 year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) and made several recommendations for our education system. We are also working on this way. We hope for better future.

Prof. Tapan Kumar Sarma, M.Sc (Botany), B.Ed, DEPA.
Principal
College of Teacher Education (CTE), Mangaldai, Darrang.
Contact No: 7578075330