M.Ed

The application forms are released in the month of March or April. You need to check with the respective college in which you wish to apply about the last date.

You can firstly complete your B.Ed and there after apply for the PG degree. M Ed makes you eligible to work as a teacher in senior secondary schools and high schools/secondary schools.

Yes, IGNOU provides that opportunity.

They can be termed equal as both are meant for the preparation of teachers, educators and research workers in areas like Language Education, Social Science Education, Science Education, etc.

Yes, you can apply, but in some universities, you have to clear an entrance exam.

Yes you can get admission in M.ed through correspondence without appearing for any entrance exam.
To know about the recognized universities please refer to the link: https://www.shiksha.com/humanities-social-sciences/articles/ugc-approved-distance-education-courses-universities-blogId-13904