About B.Ed
B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) is a 2-year professional teacher-training degree. You study child psychology, teaching methods and subject pedagogy, and do teaching practice in schools. A college must be approved by NCTE - please check this before you take admission.
B.Ed Course Details
| Full form | Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) |
| Level | Undergraduate / Professional (Education) |
| Duration | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Mode | Full time, with school internship |
| Approval body | NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education) |
| Entrance exam | State / university B.Ed entrance and counselling |
| Fees | Differs for every college and category - use the enquiry buttons to get the exact fee structure. |
Eligibility
- Bachelor degree (BA / B.Sc / B.Com) or Master degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) as per NCTE norms.
- B.E / B.Tech graduates with minimum 55% can also apply.
- The state or university may add its own conditions.
Entrance Exams
- State / university B.Ed entrance exam and counselling (differs by state)
- Merit-based admission in some universities
- NCET for the 4-year integrated teacher education programme (ITEP) after 12th
Admission Process
- Check that the college is NCTE approved and affiliated.
- Apply for your state / university B.Ed entrance.
- Counselling and seat allotment.
- Document verification and fee payment.
What you study
Career Scope
- TGT / PGT teacher in schools
- Government teacher (after CTET / State TET)
- School Coordinator or Administrator
- Education counsellor
- Content developer in ed-tech
- Private tutor / coaching educator
Higher studies
Find B.Ed colleges
See colleges offering B.Ed, filter by city and type, and enquire for any college.
B.Ed FAQs
What is the duration of B.Ed?
B.Ed takes 2 years (4 semesters).
What is the eligibility for B.Ed?
Bachelor degree (BA / B.Sc / B.Com) or Master degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) as per NCTE norms. B.E / B.Tech graduates with minimum 55% can also apply. The state or university may add its own conditions.
Which entrance exams are needed for B.Ed?
State / university B.Ed entrance exam and counselling (differs by state); Merit-based admission in some universities; NCET for the 4-year integrated teacher education programme (ITEP) after 12th. Confirm the exact exam with your college.
Is CTET / TET needed after B.Ed?
To teach in government schools, and in many private schools, you need to qualify CTET or your State TET after B.Ed.
Can I do B.Ed after B.Com or B.Tech?
Yes. Graduates from any stream can apply, subject to the minimum marks and the state / university rules.
How can I get B.Ed admission guidance?
Use the Call, WhatsApp or Email buttons on this page to talk to the StudyGalaxy counselling team. Fees, seats and dates change every year, so always confirm on the official college notice.
Eligibility, exams and dates can change every year. Please confirm with the official college / exam notice before applying.