Education

Bachelor of Education

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) is a two-year professional degree, regulated by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), that prepares graduates to teach at the secondary and senior secondary school level. Spread across four semesters, the programme covers educational psychology, pedagogy of school subjects, curriculum studies, educational technology and inclusive education, along with school internships where students practise classroom teaching under supervision. B.Ed is pursued after completing a bachelor's degree in any discipline, not directly after Class 12. It suits graduates who want to become school teachers, subject coordinators or work in curriculum development, and is typically followed by a Teacher Eligibility Test for government teaching posts.

2 years
Duration
Undergraduate
Level

About Bachelor of Education

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) is a two-year professional degree, regulated by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), that prepares graduates to teach at the secondary and senior secondary school level. Spread across four semesters, the programme covers educational psychology, pedagogy of school subjects, curriculum studies, educational technology and inclusive education, along with school internships where students practise classroom teaching under supervision. B.Ed is pursued after completing a bachelor's degree in any discipline, not directly after Class 12. It suits graduates who want to become school teachers, subject coordinators or work in curriculum development, and is typically followed by a Teacher Eligibility Test for government teaching posts.

Why Choose B.Ed

Mandatory, recognised teaching qualification

B.Ed is recognised by the NCTE and is the standard professional qualification for teaching at the secondary and senior secondary level in India.

Practical classroom exposure

School internships and microteaching give students real classroom experience before they start teaching independently.

Wide range of school opportunities

Graduates can teach in government, government-aided or private schools across the country, subject to clearing the relevant TET where required.

Pathway to further study

The degree allows progression to M.Ed and, eventually, research or teacher-educator roles.

Detailed Syllabus (4 semesters over 2 years)

Core Subjects

Childhood and Growing Up
Contemporary India and Education
Learning and Teaching
Pedagogy of School Subjects
Knowledge and Curriculum
Assessment for Learning
Creating an Inclusive School
Gender, School and Society
Educational Technology
Understanding Disciplines and School Subjects
Health, Yoga and Physical Education
School Internship

Elective Subjects

Guidance and Counselling
Environmental Education
Peace Education
Comparative Education
Educational Management
Action Research
The programme includes school internships where students observe and practise classroom teaching under the guidance of a mentor teacher, along with microteaching sessions, lesson planning and community work, as required by NCTE norms.
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