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April 19: Register for ICFAI University Baddi, BEd Program by July 29, 2023. Apply Now!
April 19: Register for ICFAI University Tripura, BEd Program by July 31, 2023. Apply Now!
April 13: Registrations for UP BEd JEE are extended till May 15, 2023. Apply Now!
April 11: Register for ITDC Lucknow, BEd Program by May 07, 2023. Apply Now!
April 11: Register for St. Xaviers College, BEd Program by May 07, 2023. Apply Now!
April 11: Register for SJSU Puri, BEd Program by May 01, 2023. Apply Now!
April 11: Register for Goa University, BEd (Special Education) Program by May 02, 2023. Apply Now!
March 23: IGNOU BEd Entrance 2023 result has been released. Know More!
March 21: Register for AP EDCET 2023 by April 23, 2023. Apply Now!
March 21: Register for IPU CET 2023 by April 30, 2023. Apply Now!
March 21: Register for TS EDCET 2023 by April 20, 2023. Apply Now!
March 04: Register for Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, BEd Program by April 30, 2023. Apply Now!
March 01: Registrations for MANUU Hyderabad, BEd Program are now open. Apply Now!
March 01: Register for JVWU Jaipur, BEd Program by June 15, 2023. Apply Now!
December 08: Register for ICFAI Dehradun, BEd Program by June 30, 2023. Apply Now!
B.Ed Admission 2023 in many top universities and colleges is based on an entrance exam. Candidates can sit for a state-level or a university-level entrance exam to take admission to the B.Ed course. Several entrance exams such as DU B.Ed, IGNOU B.Ed, UP B.Ed JEE, etc are conducted for admission to the B.Ed courses.
Several states conduct a special BEd State Admission Process. UP BEd Admission is done based on a state-level entrance examination UP BEd JEE. UP BEd Application Process is ongoing from February 10, 2023, and will be open till May 15, 2023. Like UP, Bihar BEd Admission is also based on the Bihar BEd CET. The admission process also includes a counseling session to offer admission to the BEd course after the candidates have cleared the entrance exam. The registration process for Bihar BEd Admission began on February 20, 2023 and closed on March 20, 2023. Bihar BEd Admit Card has been released on March 30, 2023. Jammu and Kashmir BEd Admission process will be open from March 10 – 31, 2023, and the exam will be conducted on April 23, 2023.
APSCHE has released the AP EDCET 2023 exam dates to offer Andhra Pradesh BEd Admission 2023. JCECEB has also started the Jharkhand BEd Admission 2023. Jharkhand BEd Admission was ongoing till March 31, 2023, and the entrance will be conducted on April 23, 2023. Maharashtra BEd Admission has also been concluded on March 23, 2023. Telangana BEd Admission is done on the basis of TS EDCET 2023. Interested candidates can apply for TS EDCET till April 20, 2023. Rajasthan BEd Admission is also ongoing and will be done based on a state level entrance exam.
B.Ed is a 2 years Undergraduate teaching course, pursued by candidates who aspire to become teachers in schools, preferably for secondary and senior secondary levels. Candidates can also pursue B.Ed programs through the Distance mode of education from several colleges. Distance B.Ed courses are usually 2-5 years long. Distance BEd Admission 2023 is open in IGNOU, VMOU, and BAOU. IGNOU BEd Admission 2023 was ongoing till December 25, 2022, for the January 2023 session. BEd Admission in IGNOU is done based on the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam. The Admit Card for IGNOU BEd Entrance Test was released on January 03, 2023, and the exam has been conducted on January 08, 2023. IGNOU BEd Answer Key and Results have also been released on March 23, 2023.
Table of Contents
2.3 Entrance Exam Prerequisites
3.1 Eligibility
3.2 How to Apply?
3.3 WAT- PI/ GD
3.4 Counselling
Top B.Ed Colleges: Application Deadline
The following are the top colleges that provide the B.Ed course. The application deadlines for the top colleges for a B.Ed course in India are given below.
| Name of the Colleges | Exam Score Accepted | Application Status |
|---|---|---|
| Banaras Hindu University | BHU-UET | February 09 – March 12, 2023 |
| University of Delhi | DU BEd Entrance Exam | May - June 2023 |
| St. Xaviers College, Kolkata | University Held Exam | February 23 – May 07, 2023 |
| Jamia Milia Islamia University | JMIEE | March 03 – April 20, 2023 |
| IGNOU, New Delhi | IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam | November 21 – December 25, 2022 (January Session) |
| VMOU Kota | Entrance-Based | January 01 – March 25, 2023 |
| Lucknow University | Entrance based | February - March 2023 |
| Goa University | Entrance based |
December 29 – January 25, 2023 April 10 – May 02, 2023 (BEd Special Education) |
| ICFAI University Dehradun | Personal Interview | December 08 – June 30, 2023 |
| AMU Aligarh | Entrance Based |
February 19- March 19, 2023 February 19- March 26, 2023 (with late fee) |
B.Ed Admission 2023: Important Dates
B.Ed Admission 2023 is based on both entrance and merit. Below mentioned are a few of the dates regarding B.Ed college registrations,
| Name of the Colleges | Exam Score Accepted | Application Status |
|---|---|---|
| University of Calcutta | University Held Exam | June 2023 |
| Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University | IPU CET | March 24 – April 30, 2023 |
| DAV College, Kanpur | Merit Based | To be announced |
| Loreto College, Kolkata | Merit Based | To be Announced |
| ITDC Lucknow | Merit | April 12 – May 02, 2023 |
| Punjab University, Chandigarh | University Held Exam | March 01 – 29, 2023 |
| SJSU Puri | University Held Exam | April 12 – May 01, 2023 |
| Lady Irwin College, New Delhi | Entrance Exam | July 2023 |
| Amity University | Written Test + Interview | January 20 – 30, 2023 |
| BAOU Ahmedabad | Merit-Based | January 16 – February 28, 2023 |
| JVWU Jaipur | Entrance Based | February 27 – June 15, 2023 |
| Uttarakhand Sanskrit University | USVV PSST | March 03 – April 30, 2023 |
| ICFAI University, Baddi | Merit Based | Open till July 29, 2023 |
| ICFAI University, Tripura | Merit Based | Open till July 31, 2023 |
B.Ed Admission 2023: Entrance Exams
Admission to B.Ed courses can be done on the basis of several entrance exams such as IPU CET, BHU B.Ed Entrance Test, DU B.Ed etc.
The table below discusses a list of all the entrance exams that are conducted for B.Ed Admission 2023 along with their registration dates, entrance exams syllabus and prerequisites.
Entrance Exam Schedule
| Name of the Exams | Registration Dates | Exam Dates |
|---|---|---|
| IGNOU B.Ed | November 21 – December 25, 2022 (January Session) | January 08, 2023 |
| IPU CET | March 24 – April 30, 2023 | May 2023 |
| DU B.Ed | May 2023 | June 2023 |
| Bihar B.Ed CET | February 20 – March 15, 2023 | April 08, 2023 |
| MAH B.Ed CET |
March 03 – 14, 2023 (BA-BEd/BSc-BEd) March 09 – 23, 2023 (BEd-General & Special/ B.Ed.-ELCT) |
April 02, 2023 (BA-BEd/BSc-BEd) April 23 – 25, 2023 (BEd-General & Special/ B.Ed.-ELCT) |
| HPU B.Ed | July 2023 | October 2023 |
| UP B.Ed JEE |
February 10 – May 15, 2023 May 16 – 20, 2023 (with a late fee) |
June 15, 2023 |
| AP EDCET | March 24 – April 23, 2023 | May 20, 2023 |
| Jharkhand BEd Entrance | February 10 – March 10, 2023 | April 23, 2023 |
| TS EDCET | March 06 – April 20, 2023 | May 18, 2023 |
| Rajasthan PTET Pre B.Ed Entrance | March 15 – April 15, 2023 | May 21, 2023 |
BEd Entrance Exam Syllabus 2023
B.Ed Entrance exam syllabus covers a wide range of topics, ranging from Pedagogical Approaches of teaching, the use of ICT in teaching, and more. The following table highlights the B.Ed syllabus that is common for several entrance exams.
| Teaching Aptitude | Requirement of Teaching Aids | Factors Affecting Teaching |
| Methods of Teaching | Grammar | Comprehension |
| Synonyms & Antonyms | History | Political Science |
BEd Entrance Exam Prerequisites
Before appearing for B.Ed entrance exams you should be aware of all the prerequisites as mentioned below,
- Prepare a list of colleges that you want to apply for, and the list of entrance exams that they accept
- The top B.Ed entrance exams include DU B.Ed, MP PRE B.Ed, IGNOU B.Ed, UP B.Ed JEE, etc.
- Check the eligibility and the entrance criteria for these B.Ed entrance exams.
- There are different subject bifurcations under BEd, check the subject and the course structure that you want to pursue and proceed accordingly with the entrance exams.
B.Ed Admission Process 2023
Students can take admission to the B.Ed course on the basis of both merit and entrance exams. Below mentioned is a detailed B.Ed Admission Process.
Eligibility Criteria
For seeking admission to the B.Ed course, a candidate must keep in mind the following BEd Eligibility Criteria, as mentioned in the points below,
- Candidates should have cleared their Class 12 board examination with a minimum aggregate score of 50% or above, from a recognized Board
- Candidates with graduation and post-graduation programs in relevant subjects are also eligible for the B.Ed program
- Graduates have to score a minimum of 50% - 55% in their degree exams and postgraduates have to score a minimum of 55% to be eligible for B.Ed admission
How to Apply?
Applications for B.Ed Admission courses are not at all a difficult task to fill if adhered to all the rules as mentioned in the guidelines, however, for your reference, some of the important points are mentioned below:
- Apply for the B.Ed Course that you wish to pursue.
- Qualify for the necessary Entrance Exam.
- After clearing the entrance exams, some colleges require the candidates to appear for the GD / PI rounds.
- Once shortlisted accept the admission offer
GD / PI
GD (Group Discussion) PI (Personal Interview) are the two final list of rounds that candidates have to go through for the final round of selection, where they are asked questions about their goals, ambitions, and reason of interest in the chosen course
Counseling Session
The counseling round can be termed as the final round for any sort of selection during an admission process. The counseling round is basically a round where selected students have to submit a few necessary documents to be kept as a record by the college admissions committee.
B.Ed Admission 2023: Top Colleges
Some of the top B.Ed Colleges are tabulated below,
| Name of the Colleges | Mode of Admission | Final Selection |
|---|---|---|
| St. Xaviers College, Kolkata | University Held Exam | GD / PI |
| Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University | University Held Exam | GD / PI |
| DAV College, Kanpur | Merit Based | GD / PI |
| Loreto College, Kolkata | Merit Based | GD / PI |
| Jaipur National University, Jaipur | University Held Exam | GD / PI |
| Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow | Merit-based | GD / PI |
| Punjab University, Chandigarh | University Held Exam | GD / PI |
| Lady Irwin College, New Delhi | Merit-based | GD / PI |
| MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly | Merit-based | GD / PI |
| SGM Group of Institutions, Mathura | Merit-based | GD / PI |
B.Ed Admission 2023: FAQs
Ques. Does any college provide placement after B.Ed courses?
Ans. Yes, a few colleges do provide placement for teachers in schools after B.Ed courses on the basis of their performance and skill developed in teaching and also on the basis of the requirement from the school organizations.
Ques. What is the minimum eligibility for B.Ed?
Ans. The minimum eligibility for Bachelor in Education or BEd is an undergraduate degree in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks.
Ques. Can I do MA in Education after B.Ed?
Ans. MA Education is Master of Arts in Education, which is done after graduation from any field. Hence, candidates can apply for MA Education after pursuing B.Ed
Ques. What are the average course fees for B.Ed courses in India?
Ans. The average fee for a B.Ed course in India is around INR 1 Lakhs per annum.
Ques. What are the job opportunities available after B.Ed?
Ans. Job Opportunities after completing B.Ed includes job profiles like Teaching, Educator, Counsellor, Content Writer, Tutor, Content writer, and so on.
Ques. What is M.Ed?
Ans. M.Ed is Masters in Education, is a post-graduation course of 2 years after graduation in the education of B.Ed. It includes a research perspective in education, along with internship opportunities in different school environments.
Ques. Can I do a B.Ed course from Distance Learning?
Ans. B.Ed from Distance Mode is provided by institutions like:
- IGNOU
- Netaji Subhas Open University
- Satyam College of Education
- Lady Shri Ram College of Commerce
- St. Xavier’s College of Education and many more.
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