Are you passionate about teaching? Does sharing knowledge bring you joy? If yes, then pursuing a career as a teacher could be the perfect path for you.
Teaching is a wonderful career and at the same time a very noble profession, which can help in shaping the future of the younger generations.
But do you know how you can become a teacher in India?
The answer is by pursuing a B.Ed program, yes you heard that right!
A B.Ed course is designed for those aspirants who are interested, pursuing a career in teaching and other related fields. Earlier, this degree was known as BT (Bachelor of Training).
As per National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), a B.Ed degree is typically required for teaching classes of secondary (6-10) and higher secondary (11-12).
B.Ed Course Details
A B.Ed is a professional degree, which prepares candidates to work as a teacher in schools. As per NCTE norms, candidates with B.Ed degree holders are eligible to teach students at secondary or higher secondary levels in India.
The B.Ed program course curriculum focuses on the pedagogy of the students, education theory and practical classroom experience.
Below are the key highlights of the B.Ed program in India:
Course Features | Details |
B.Ed Full Form | Bachelor of Education |
Duration | 2 years |
Eligibility Criteria | Graduation |
Admission Process | Exam Based/Merit Based |
Course Type | Professional Degree |
Recognized by | National Council for Teacher Education |
Top Colleges | BHU, Mumbai University, JMI |
Once you have completed this course, you can also go for the master courses in this field like M.Ed (Master of Education) offered by various institutions of India.
The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is the organization which monitors study programs on education in the country.
In India, Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) is a title given to teachers who have completed their graduation and training. If you have done postgraduate course and also completed B.Ed, then you can work as a post graduate teacher (PGT).
Eligibility Criteria
- Students must have completed BA (Bachelor of Arts), B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce), B.Sc (Bachelor of Science) or any other graduation level degree from any recognized university or a college.
- Students should have obtained at least 50% marks in graduation level.
- You can also join B.Ed program after pursuing a master’s degree.
Course Duration
The duration of B.Ed program is now two years, but up untill 2014 it was of one year’s duration. This course can be pursued as a full-time or through distance learning mode.
Course Curriculum of B.Ed Program
The subjects taught in the B.Ed program are listed below:
- Education, Culture and Human Values
- Childhood and Growing Up
- Language Across the Curriculum
- Educational Evaluation and Assessment
- Pedagogy of School Subject (Math, Science, English, etc.)
- Educational Psychology
- Guidance and Counselling
- Holistic Education
- Philosophy of Education
- School Internship / Teaching Practicum
Admission Process
For admission in B.Ed course, candidates need to appear in the entrance examinations organized by various institutions or colleges of India.
Some of the entrance examinations for B.Ed courses are listed here:
- IGNOU 2025 (B.Ed Entrance Exam)
- CUET PG
- VMOU 2025 B.Ed Entrance Examination
- IPU CET B.Ed
- BHU B.Ed Entrance Exam
- MAH B.Ed CET
- UP B.Ed JEE
- Bihar B.Ed CET
- Haryana B.Ed Entrance
- Punjab B.Ed CET
Top B.Ed Colleges in India
Here is the list of top colleges to study B.Ed courses in India:
- Delhi University (DU), Delhi
- Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Delhi
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
- Lady Irwin College, Delhi
- Amity Institute of Education, Noida
- Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (IPU), Delhi
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
- Regional Institute of Education (RIE), NCERT campuses – Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, Shillong
- St. Xavier’s College of Education, Patna
- Bombay Teacher’s Training College, Mumbai
- SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai
- Christ University, Bengaluru
- K.J. Somaiya Comprehensive College of Education, Mumbai
- Loyola College of Education, Chennai
- University of Calicut, Kerala
Career Scope
What is the scope after completing B.Ed?
Before planning for any course, the common question that arises in everybody’s mind is “Scope“. Where we can get job after this course? What are the areas which we can opt after completing this course?
After completing a B.Ed program you will be eligible to become a “Teacher”.
A career in teaching offers respect, stability and an opportunity to make a lasting impact in student’s lives.
At present, the trained teachers are very high in demand in schools, coaching institutes and NGO’s. After completing B.Ed, you have a lot of scope to get job in private as well as government schools with a good salary package. The salary depends on your qualifications and the post you are applying for.
You can also open your own school if you are financially strong and have the capability to manage an educational Institution. In the beginning, you can start with a primary school and then grdually expand it to a higher level.
Candidates can also pursue higher studies in the teaching field. The Master of Education (M.Ed) is the postgraduate higher specialized course which students can pursue after the completing B.Ed. You can also do Ph.D after M.Ed.
Career Prospects & Job Opportunities
Teaching is one of the most respected professions in the world, as teacher’s play a vital role in shaping a student’s life. A good teacher can guide a student’s career and instill strong values and character.
Teachers are high in demand in both private and government sectors. After pursuing a B.Ed degree, you will be eligible to get job in secondary and higher secondary schools.
In government sector, candidates can work with government schools like kendriya vidyalayas (KVs), Navodaya Vidyalayas, state board government schools and education department.
In private sector, qualified candidates can join Private schools, coaching centres, education consultancy firms, Edtech companies and NGO’s
Apart from teaching in schools, candidates can start their own coaching centres where one can give tuition classes to the students. This will only improve your teaching skills and knowledge but also enable you to earn more.
Apart from teaching, B.Ed professionals can work as an academic content writers, academic counselors and book publishing firms.
Job Titles:
- Primary School Teacher
- Secondary School Teacher
- Senior Secondary (PGT) Teacher
- Subject Specific Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
- Online Tutor / E-learning Instructor
- Educational Counselor
- Curriculum Developer
- School Administrator / Coordinator
- Education Consultant
- Government School Teacher (via TET/CTET)
Top Recruiters
- Government Schools
- Private Schools
- Coaching Institutes
- National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
- National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA)
- EdTech Companies
- NGO’s
- E-learning Companies
Salary
In India, teachers are offered a competitive salary packages, based on their educational qualification, subject expertise and experience.
The salary structure for professional teachers depends on their work organization, employment sector, location and working hours.
The salary of newly joined private school teachers is typically in the range INR 3-6 LPA. In government sector, the salaries are INR 5-8 LPA for primary teachers and INR 7-9 LPA for seconday school teachers.
Professionals working in coaching institutes and e-learning companies are paid handsome salary package depending on their experience and subject expertise.
Candidates which higher educational qualification like a master’s degree, B.Ed and CTET qualifications can work as PGT (post graduate teacher) and teach a specific subject (Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Biology etc) at higher secondary levels (11 & 12th class).
The salaries of PGT teacher are higher as compared to TGT (trained graduate teacher) or primary teachers.
Books & Study Materials
Some good books to study B.Ed are mentioned below:
- B.Ed. Entrance Exam Guide by RPH Editorial Board
- IGNOU B. Ed. Entrance Test Guide and Previous Paper (Solved) by R Gupta
- B.Ed. Guide by Bharti Sharma
- Teaching Aptitude & Attitude Test by Abha Malik
- Complete Success Package for Guru Gobind Singh B.Ed Entrance Exam by Expert Compilations (Arihant)
For further queries regarding Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), feel free to ask us by commenting below in the comment box.
Hello sir
My age is 42.i m commerce graduate I want to do B E D.am I eligibale for this course pls reply me.
Yes, you are eligible, their is no age limit to pursue B.Ed program.
I am completed my graduation in 2013 in major in eng….now i want to do b ed…give me some advice
You are eligible to pursue B.Ed.
Hi. I have completed my studies in M.A in Philosophy subject and I am interested in doing B.Ed course. Is there chances for studying B.Ed course?
Yes, any graduate or postgraduate candidate is eligible to pursue B.Ed.
I have completed my B.Ed.in 2008 how can I improve my educational qualification after such long gap…?
Since you are already qualified to become a teacher, i suggest you to appear in CTET and pursue PG in your subject.
I complete my graduation in mathematics. Later i completed BEd. Now iam confused about my career
If you have strong subject knowledge, why not consider teaching Mathematics? With a B.Ed degree, you’re eligible to work in both private and government schools.
I am pursuing b. com 3rd year. I have to take admission in b. ed after graduation. what are the some entrance exams for that and when forms release for taking exams.
You can appear in CUET PG to get admission in Central Universities. Also appear in state or university specific entrance exams.
I am complete my b.com and I want to account sir in school what can I do for that? Please suggest me right path.
Do you want to work as an accountant or teach accounts in the school?
Sir, is there scope for hindi and sanskrit teachers in Hyderabad?????????
Want your suggestions!!!!
I have passed BE course so I can take admission in BED
Passed M.Muse 2020 under Calcutta University.I want to admit B.Ed Course session 2021-22.Pl confirm me how to admit the said course.Hope wait your answer.
I completed bsc in chemistry .i want a chemistry teacher what can i do ? Sir, can i external b.ed
Hiii,
I am completed my 12 std this year and,I want to become a teacher,so which course is better to take after 12th for teaching
Sir I am studying in 12th std, which is the best bachelor degree to become as police officer. Please tell any one best bachelor degree.
I have done my masters in English literature with 53% in 2013 ,want to do my b.ed now ,have been working from past 2 yrs as online instructor, can I do b.ed and if yes can u pls suggest some universities?
Totally new in this field…and want to know which book to refer for entrance test!…can somebody help me out?
B Ed padikanum na 12 mudichittu stright ta b.ed padikka mudiyuma another 12 mudichittu master degree or bachelor degree mudicha piragu tha b.ed padikka mudiyuma and b.ed2 years mudicha piragu 1 year training poduvangala antha trining mudicha piragu enna pannaum
Sir,I completed b.sc. in maths and I want to be a maths teacher.what can I do for it.
Sir i have completed m.ed.plz give me suggesitons for job
Sir i done a M.A in hindi and i take a english subject in b.ed ,is it good for me
Will preparing for B.ed Entrance exam helps for other Govt jobs preparation?
Can a B.com B.ed (English methodology) degree holder with M.A in English eligible for English language teacher in Karnataka?
Sir/Madam,
I am completing 3rd year in B.A programming, asking to can I eligible and apply for B.ed course.
I really wanna become a teacher or a professor in maths or botontkalking. I’m really confused on those subjects , because some people say botany has no scope for teaching. So I wanna know is this true or what..?
Hi, I completed my graduation in Mass Media and Mass Communication from Delhi University. I want to take up the teaching profession. How can I make myself eligible for a B.ed Course, kindly suggest. Thank you!
Hello sir , I wanted to know if I have done my B.Ed from India and I have to teach in Qatar then I can teach?Or I have to give some entrance exam?
you should check their selection process.
In west bengal there is no exam ssc … But i wanna go with teaching profession in west bengal… I have completed b. Sc & soon i will complete b. Ed then what should i do to get a high school job ?? I have completed b. Sc math(hons.)
Sir, maine B.Sc science se kiya hai mera kisi bhi subject me pakad nahi hai. Mujhe bhi b. Ed karna hai kya option hai mere liye. Plzz tell me
I m swati Vaish i hve done b.ed in 2 years bt now get it wht do wht not to do plz suggest me and more needs any job .
i am complete b.ed with 82%. but i am fully confuse my career. i am not fixble in my career. what choose next???
Good evening sir… I am sudha. I completed B.Sc(CS),M.Sc(CS) and B.Ed also in computer. My optional subject is Tamil in B.Ed. In computer I am not getting govt.job. So Shall I do another degree with same B.Ed sir… kindly reply for me. Thank you.
Which entrance exam should I give fir b.ed
I am qualified BA with English and education in last year.And now I want to do b.ed then what should be the subject combination?
After my b.ed can I become a lecturer?
Sir.. I’m pursuing degree right now after degree which course is best for lecturer either MBA or b-ed
I am graduate from distance education of a private universitu recognized by ugc. Guide me . May i apply for B. Ed. Course of regular face to face class of any universiry?
i was completed my b.ed with distinction …..any opportunity for me
Sir, can I appear in NET exam if I have done Master’s in Chemistry and pursuing in B.Ed special?
sir i am doing b.ed(hons)in the university.my question is that can i do mphil after completion of b.ed degree.plz guide me.thankyou
I done my b. Sc fashion designing but I m confused about fd cource so I want to do b. Ed can I go for it?? And can I get job after b. Ed? Plz reply me
Sir, till my 5th semester I had 13 arrears but in the 5th semester I have cleared 12 papers with 5th semester papers…now for MA, the arrears which I have kept earlier will make any problem?..or can I join B.Ed?…
can I get Maths and Science subject in B.ed after completing B.sc(IT)??
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