What is the cost of pursuing B.Ed course?

Studying a B.Ed course makes an individual skilled in knowledge based on the principles of teaching and learning. It develops one's communication skills and broadens one's mental bandwidth so that the aspirant can impart quality education to students.

The teaching profession is regarded as a very noble service to society as the opportunity to influence future generations is crucial to the pillars of society. A Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) is a graduate professional degree that prepares aspirants for work as a teacher in schools. Meant for preparing teachers for secondary schools, this two-year training course is open to graduates, with an emphasis on the principles and methodology of teaching. Studying a B.Ed course makes an individual skilled in knowledge based on the principles of teaching and learning. It develops one's communication skills and broadens one's mental bandwidth so that the aspirant can impart quality education to students. The perks of the teaching profession are manifold and inspire numerous aspirants each year owing to job satisfaction, tremendous respect, job security, high earnings, and so on.

Eligibility Criteria for Pursuing B.Ed Course

The minimum qualification required for admission to B.Ed. course is a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)/Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from a recognised board/university. A minimum aggregate score of 50 per cent in graduation is a requirement for applying for B.Ed. course. Some colleges/universities ask for a minimum of 55 per cent marks if the student has done post-graduation.

B.Ed Course Admission and Entrance Exam

To facilitate admissions to B.Ed course, many universities/colleges conduct entrance examination to select students who have appreciable learning and communicative capabilities. Teachers Eligibility Test [TET] is an entrance exam conducted by the central government and is regarded as the benchmark entrance exam for B.Ed. course. Admissions to B.Ed. course in universities/colleges in India is conducted mainly through entrance exams conducted by the institutions/states. Some of the main B.Ed. entrance exams are Uttar Pradesh JEE, Banaras Hindu University UET, IPUCET, Madhya Pradesh Pre B.Ed., Andhra Pradesh Education Common Entrance Test, Himachal Pradesh University B.Ed., Entrance Test, and Bachelor of Education Entrance Test. Admission to the same is granted according to the rank of the candidate in the respective entrance exam. Generally, the exams are conducted in May/June and mainly focuses on objective-type questions related to subjects such as English, aptitude, general knowledge, teaching potential, basic arithmetic, and local language. The results of the exams are declared by July/August. Qualifying candidates would have to attend a counselling session after which the merit list is announced

B.Ed Curriculum and Specialisations

B.Ed is a two-year undergraduate course which is categorised into core courses, pedagogy courses, experience for environmental and social sensitivity, and experience for teacher enrichment. The uniform curriculum for B.Ed. is framed by the National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT), which lays down ground-rules and syllabus framework across the nation and is organised in 3 broad categories, namely, perspective in education, curriculum and pedagogic studies, and engagement with the field. Specialisations that are available to aspirants in B.Ed. course are:

Specialisation	Specialisation	Specialisation	Specialisation	Specialisation
Accounts	Computer Science	Home Science	Physical Science	Special Education: Learning Disability
Biological Sciences	Economics	Information Technology	Sanskrit	Special Education: Mental Retardation
Business Studies	Education of Handicapped	Malayalam	Social Science	Special Education Visually Impaired
Child Development	English	Math	Special Education: Locomotor and Neurological Disorder	Tamil
Commerce	Geography	Natural Science	Special Education	Arabic

Cost of Studying B.Ed

While there numerous colleges all over the country which offer B.Ed course, not all such courses are up to the mark concerning the standard of education imparted. To ensure that you can teach to the best of your abilities, you must receive your education from the best places. B.Ed. course fees may vary from college to college depending on factors such as tuition fees and for the facilities provided. Here is a list of top colleges/universities in India that offer B.Ed course along with their fees details.

Private Colleges/Universities for Full-time B.Ed Course

Name of the College	City	Total Fees (in Rs)
Adamas University	Kolkata	1,66,000
Amity University	Noida	2.40,000
Aryabhatta B-school	Bhubaneswar	1,50,000
Biyani Girls B.Ed College	Jaipur	23,000
BR College of Education	Vishakhapatnam	60,000
CGS Indraprastha University	Delhi	1,43,000
Christ University, Bangalore	Bengaluru	1,35,000
DAV Training College	Kanpur	20,000
DR CV Raman University	Bilaspur	1,10,000
GD Goenka University	Gurugram	1,80,000
GLA University	Mathura	1,60,000
ICFAI University	Dehradun	63,500
Isabella Thoburn College	Lucknow	1,20,000
Jaipur National University	Jaipur	1,16,000
KJ Somaiya Comprehensive College of Education, Training and Research	Mumbai	1,16,000
Kamala Nehru College	Bhopal	78,000
Lady Irwin College	Delhi	1,80,000
Lady Shri Ram College for Women	Delhi	76,000
LBS Mahila TT College	Jaipur	50,000
Loreto College	Kolkata	65,000
LPU - Lovely Professional University	Jalandhar	98,000
Patliputra Teacher’s Training College	Patna	95,000
Samantha Chandrasekhar College	Puri	60,000
Scottish Church College	Kolkata	1,60,000
Sharda University - SU	Greater Noida	1,50,000
Sri Ramakrishna College of Education	Coimbatore	94,000
SRM University	Chennai	1,00,000
St. Mary’s College	Thiruvalla	62,000
St. Paul’s College of Education	Hyderabad	50,000
St. Xavier’s College	Patna	1,80,000
Vijaya’s Teacher’s College	Bengaluru	46,500

Government Colleges

Name of the College	Place	Total Fees (in Rs)
Agra Public Teacher’s Training College	Agra	70,000
Annamalai University	Chidambaram	84,000
Banaras Hindu University	Varanasi	7,600
Bombay Teacher’s Training College	Mumbai	45,000
Calicut University	Calicut	26,000
Central University of Jharkhand	Ranchi	26,900
Government College of Education	Chandigarh	37,500
Kasturi Ram College of Higher Education	Delhi	40,000
Kerala University - KU Teaching & Education	Pathanamthitta	56,000
Dr. M.G.R. Educational And Research Institute	Chennai	45,000
Punjab University	Chandigarh	70,000
Delhi University	Delhi	25,000

Distance Learning

B Ed is also offered through distance education mode by several colleges/universities in India. While pursuing B.Ed course through distance education mode, the course duration can go up to five years. Admissions to distance education mode are based on merit-basis rather than entrance exams.

Name of the College	Place	Total Fees (INR)
Bangalore University	Bengaluru	-
Directorate of Distance Education, University of Jammu	Jammu	20.000
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad	Hyderabad	40,000
Indira Gandhi National Open University	Delhi	50,000
Jamia Millia Islamia	Delhi	30,000
Karnataka State Open University	Mysore	9,800
Kurukshetra University	Kurukshetra	40,000
University of Madras	Chennai	13,500
Madurai Kamaraj University	Madurai	37,000
Maharishi Dayananda University	Rohtak	60,000
Mother Teresa Women'S University	Kodaikanal	41,500
Nalanda Open University	Patna	50,000
Netaji Subhas Open Univesity	Kolkata	40,000
SNDT Women's University, Juhu	Mumbai	70,000
Tamil Nadu Open University	Chennai	50,000
Kerala University	Trivandrum	50,000
UP Rajshri Tandon University	Allahabad	24,000
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University	Nasik	23,400