What is Middle School?: Course Fees 2025, Subjects, Top Colleges, Admissions

Middle School Course typically spans grades 5 to 8 and serves as a crucial transitional phase between primary and secondary education. This period is pivotal for student's holistic development, focusing on foundational knowledge, critical thinking skills, and personal values essential for their academic journey and overall growth. 

Hence, anyone who wants to pursue a career in Middle School courses should know that it focuses on nurturing well-rounded individuals through a balanced curriculum, comprehensive assessments, and a wide range of extracurricular activities, preparing students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

B.Ed is usually of two years duration. However, some universities and colleges also offer one-year B.Ed courses to students. It consists of four semesters, wherein the final semester is usually reserved for training and practical experience in teaching in any school. The course prepares individuals to be well-trained teachers who can handle children of any age. 

A balanced curriculum that covers both educational theory and actual teaching techniques is available through B.El.Ed. programs. You gain a thorough understanding of child psychology, educational philosophy, pedagogical practices and subject knowledge thanks to this all-encompassing approach.

Candidate should have a minimum qualification among these courses such as, B.El.Ed, D.El.Ed, B.Ed degree and  is mandatory for all boards (CBSE, ICSE, State Boards).

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B.El.Ed Course is quite established but very few universities offer it with limited seats. Eligibility criteria for B.El.Ed: Minimum 50% in 12th (English language with 3 academic subjects). Plus you have to appear for entrance exam for admission.

The eligibility for the admission in B.Ed is minimum to have a graduation degree with at least 50% marks for a general candidate, whereas 47.5% is required in case of SC, ST and OBC candidates. The good thing is, candidates who don't have 50% marks in their graduation degree, can also pursue B.Ed course after completing their master degree - however, the requirement is again 50% marks in graduation.

The candidates should also clear one of the top B.Ed entrance exams meant for their chosen college. It should be noted that after completing B Ed, candidates also need to appear for Teacher Eligibility Tests (TETs) if they wish to be recruited as teachers in government schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and Sarvodaya Vidyalayas (SVs).

The B.Ed admission procedure is very simple and straight forward. Most of the universities have online application forms these days. As soon as you fill the application form, you will be asked to pay the online application registration fee (application processing fee) which is a part of the course fee.

Yes, there is a age criteria for taking admission in regular course of B.Ed. i.e. minimum age is 21 No age restriction for open/distanced education.

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Most universities conduct B.Ed. entrance exams,  and some states have state-level TET tests for government schools.

To start preparations for CUET B.Ed entrance exam, one must familiarize themselves with the syllabus thoroughly in the beginning. They can start by analyzing the exam pattern, syllabus, and previous years’ question papers. They can also use study materials made exclusively for B.Ed entrance exams, such as "B.Ed Entrance Exam Guide" by RPH Editorial Board and "B.Ed. Entrance Exam Guide" by Dr. Lal and Jain.

There are other online resources available, like as websites that provide practice tests, mock exams, and study materials for the B.Ed entrance exam. It is critical to stay current on any changes to the exam format or content, as well as to practice time management while completing sample papers and mock examinations.

No, you cannot directly apply for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) without a B.Ed degree. However, there are a few specific situations where you might be eligible even without a B.Ed:

1. D.El.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed: If you have a Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or an integrated Bachelor's degree in Education (B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed), you are eligible to apply for both Paper I (Primary Teacher) and Paper II (Secondary Teacher) of CTET.

2. Specialized Degrees: Candidates with specific degrees like B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, B.Sc. in Home Science, or B.Sc. in Physical Education can apply for Paper II (Secondary Teacher) even without a B.Ed. However, they must have passed the relevant subject with at least 50% marks.

English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Languages, Computer Science, Physical Education, Art, and Music are common subjects.

You can pursue B.Ed in the subject of your graduation or post-graduation. B.Ed is generally offered in Arts, Science or Commerce streams. Thus candidates can pursue B.A-B.Ed or B.Sc-B.Ed or B.Com-B.Ed as per their education background and choice of teaching domain. Many colleges also offer dual degree programs based on an individual's educational domain.

The B.El.Ed. (Bachelor of Elementary Education) programme is a comprehensive four-year undergraduate course aimed at preparing future elementary school teachers (for classes 1 to 8). The syllabus for B.El.Ed covers a wide range of subjects that focus on the theory and practical aspects of teaching, child development, curriculum design, and educational psychology.

While not mandatory but it's highly beneficial if you have a bachelor's degree in the subject you want to teach. For example, a BSc for Math, if you want to teach Maths or a BA in History if you are intended to teach History. However this doesn't lessen your chances of cracking an interview if you possess the right skill in the field you are interested in.

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Government BEd colleges in India are widely regarded for their quality education, affordability, and emphasis on producing well-trained educators. There are about 400+ government BEd colleges in India. Some of them are mentioned below along with their total tuition fees:

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The total tuition fee for B.El.Ed is between INR 76,000. This fee, however, is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. Other than the tuition fee, students are also required to pay other fee components while applying to Miranda House, such as the hostel fee, (if applicable) and application charges. Also, students applying via CUET also need to register for the exam and pay the exam application fee.

The top government colleges for B.El.Ed include state and central universities which offer admissions to B.El.Ed course on the basis of scores of various entrance examinations. These colleges are as follows:

Note- This information is sourced from the official website/ counselling body and may vary.

Candidates can pursue B.Ed courses as full-time, part-time, distance/correspondence, online and classroom programmes. However, the majority of B.Ed courses in India are offered as full-time programmes by various institutes and universities. There are many colleges which offer BEd in Distance/Correspondence mode such as:

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At the undergraduate level, the University of Delhi also offers full-time B.EL.Ed programme as part of its UG academic programmes. The duration of B.EL.Ed is four years and the admission process is completely entrance-based. DU admission 2025 for B.EL.Ed via CUET 2025 will be conducted in Mar tentatively. Further, CUET 2025 exam will be conducted between May to June. A list of DU affiliated colleges offering B.EL.Ed programme to the students are:

• Aditi Mahavidyalaya
• Gargi College
• Institute of Home Economics
• Jesus & Mary College
• Lady Shri Ram College for Women
• Mata Sundri College for Women
• Miranda House
• Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College

The total fee for B.EL.Ed at DU ranges from INR 26 K to INR 1 L.

The job prospects for middle school teachers in India are generally good with high demand, especially in government schools and private institutions. However, salaries can vary depending on experience, location, and school type. Consider further research based on your specific goals and qualifications.

Salaries vary depending on experience, location, school type, and qualifications. Expect a range of INR 3-8 LPA.

Some of the top recruiters for B.El.Ed course are as follows:

• Schools
• Nurseries 
• Day care centres
• Tuition classes

Scope depends on various factors. There are a lot of people who are turning towards teaching these days in all the subjects. Whichever subject you choose, you have to be better at what you are doing and that's all you can do with so much competition in the field. B.A. With history, geography, economics or political Science gives better advantage as Social Science teacher. Other also have the subject requirement to become teacher.

It's not mandatory,  but it enhances your knowledge and expertise.

Hi, B.El.Ed is a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and D.El.Ed is Diploma in elementary education. They are not equivalent. Bachelor’s degree requires 10+2 with minimum 50% and 2-year diploma in elementary education whereas D.El.Ed requires 10+2 passed (any stream).

The different types of Middle School in which you can teach are Government schools, private schools, international schools, and specialised schools exist.

The main difference is that one course is D.El.Ed is a Diploma level course while the other is a degree course.

 B El Ed's full form is Bachelor of Elementary Education. D El Ed Full Form is a Diploma in Elementary Education.

Delivering lessons, assessing students, creating engaging activities, maintaining discipline, and collaborating with parents are key aspects.