District Institute of Education & Training (DIET), Karbi Anglong - Overview

The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Karbi Anglong is the premier district-level institution dedicated to strengthening the quality of school education and teacher education in Karbi Anglong district, Assam. Established with the vision of empowering teachers, improving classroom practices, and supporting educational development at the grassroots level, DIET Karbi Anglong plays a pivotal role in implementing national and state-level educational reforms.

As a key academic and resource institution, DIET Karbi Anglong functions under the guidance of the Directorate of SCERT, Assam, contributing to the professional growth of both pre-service and in-service teachers. The institute is committed to ensuring that every child in the district receives equitable, inclusive, and quality education.

Mandate and Purpose

DIET Karbi Anglong was created to bridge the gap between educational policies and actual classroom practices. Its core objectives include:

• Strengthening teacher education through high-quality training, workshops, and academic support.
• Enhancing pedagogical skills and updating teachers on modern teaching methodologies.
• Supporting schools through academic supervision, field studies, research, and resource development.
• Implementing government programmes such as Samagra Shiksha, NEP 2020 initiatives, and community-based educational development activities.
• Acting as a resource hub for curriculum development, ICT integration, inclusive education, and evaluation reforms.

Institutional Role in the District

As the principal teacher education institute of the district, DIET Karbi Anglong:

• Coordinates with schools, BRCs, CRCs, and district authorities to improve academic performance.
• Conducts action research, surveys, and educational studies to identify local challenges.
• Offers guidance, mentoring, and academic assistance to schools and teachers across rural and urban areas.
• Organizes capacity-building programmes for teachers, headmasters, and educational functionaries.
• Acts as a catalyst for innovation, promoting child-centred learning, inclusive practices, and competency-based education.

Academic Departments & Functional Units

The institute works through multiple specialized units, ensuring holistic academic support:

• Pre-Service Teacher Education (PSTE)
• In-Service Programmes & Field Interaction (IFIC)
• Curriculum, Material Development & Evaluation (CMDE)
• Educational Technology (ET)
• Work Experience (WE)
• Planning & Management (P&M)
• District Resource Centre (DRC)

Each unit focuses on specific aspects of teaching, learning, curriculum design, research, and ICT-based innovation.

Commitment to Quality Education

DIET Karbi Anglong is dedicated to:

• Fostering competent and compassionate educators.
• Ensuring every child has access to scientifically designed, engaging, and inclusive learning environments.
• Supporting the district’s educational ecosystem through collaboration, research, and continuous improvement.

With a strong focus on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the institute continues to modernize teacher education through ICT, experiential learning, and competency-based teaching.