Overview
B.Ed is a two-year professional teacher-training degree taken after graduation. It is the standard qualification for school teaching jobs in India.
The B.Ed mixes perspective courses on learners, schooling and society with pedagogy papers in two school subjects, school attachments, a long school internship and courses that build professional capacity.
Programmes follow the NCTE’s two-year B.Ed norms. Many teaching posts for Classes 1 to 8 also require a pass in a Teacher Eligibility Test.
Who is it for?
Graduates who want to teach in schools. It suits patient people who enjoy explaining ideas and working with children.
Eligibility
You qualify if you match any one of these:
General
- Studying in: UG
- At least 50% marks in UG
- bachelor's and/or master's degree in a relevant discipline
SC/ST/PwD
- Studying in: UG
- Category: SC, ST
- At least 45% marks in UG
- 5% relaxation as applied by RIE Mysuru
Colleges may set higher cut-offs or require an entrance test. Check each college's page.
What you study
| Year 1 | Perspective courses, pedagogy of two school subjects, curriculum and pedagogy papers, school attachment phases |
|---|---|
| Year 2 | School internship (about 15 weeks), community living camp, electives and remaining perspective courses |
Typical subjects. Each university sets its own syllabus.
Skills you build
- Assessment
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Communication
- Lesson planning
Where it leads
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Higher study after B.Ed
Colleges offering B.Ed
Tuition ranges from ₹3,000 to ₹1,35,000 a year across 29 colleges that publish fees.
By location
Frequently asked questions
How long is B.Ed?
Two years in four semesters
Is TET needed after B.Ed?
For Classes 1 to 8, the CTET site says passing a TET is an essential requirement for appointment as a teacher under the RTE Act and NCTE notifications.
Sources
Information verified on 10 Oct 2026
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Regional Institute of Education, Mysuru · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Introduction - National Council for Teacher Education · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Introduction - Central Teacher Eligibility Test · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
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