The Khawaja Shahid Hussain Primary Teachers Training College Nista, Kathihar was established in the year 1985 by the Khawaja Shahid Hussain Educational Society in recognisation to the sacred memory of Late Khawaja Shahid Hussain a social reformer and protagonist of education. It came into existence from the academic session 1985-87. This self financial institution is the brain-child of his follower Mr. Naimuddin Shahidi the founder secretary of the college. It is recognised by the National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE), New Delhi a statutory body established by Government of India and affiliated to the Govt of Bihar have also extended their permission in support of this institution.