B.Ed. in Special Education (MD) 

at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

It is crucial that each of the aspirant for B.Ed at GNDU meet the required eligibility requirements. Thus, the applicant must hold a valid Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate or Master’s degree in Sciences/Social Sciences/Humanities, Bachelor's in Engineering or Technology with specialisation in Science and Mathematics with at least 55% aggregate. Applicant must also has the original and copies of these documents during form filling and at the time of admission for verification purposes.

Yes, Guru Nanak Dev University offers a two-year full-time B.Ed course. The programme is offered through the university Department of Education. Admission to the course is offered based on merit in the entrance examination conducted by the university. Moreover, to be eligible for admission to this course, a candidate must hold either a bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate or Master’s degree in Sciences/Social Sciences/Humanities, Bachelors in Engineering or Technology with specialisation in Science and Mathematics with at least 55% aggregate.

There are nearly 41 GNDU-affiliated colleges that offer B.Ed programmes. Some of the such colleges are mentioned in the table given below:

GNDU-Affiliated Colleges offering B.Ed
Akarshan College of Education	Aman Bhalla Group of Institutes	Anand College of Education for Women
Angel S. College of Education	Army Institute of Higher Education (AIHE) - Punjab	Batala College of Education
Cheema College of Education	CT Group of Institutions (North Campus)	CT Group of Institutions (South Campus)
D A V College of Education for Women	Dan College	Golden Group of Institutions
Government College of Education, Jalandhar	Innocent Heart College of Education	Innocent Hearts College of Education

Check complete list of colleges here.

Candidates after B.Ed in Special Education from GNDU can work as a special educator in CBSE/PSEB schools and as a teacher in special schools who handle students with multiple disabilities. To be recruitered in government schools, aspirants need to appear for national or state-level teacher eligibility tests (TETs) such as CTET,   UPTET,   APTET and  TSTET. Read more about B.Ed course here.

Admission to GNDU B.Ed courses is through an entrance examination conducted by Guru Nanak Dev University. Candidates have to take this exam and secure a good score to take admission. The university may release a merit list to declare names of the selected candidates. Additionally, it is important that the aspirant fulfils the eligibility requirements. Eligible candidates can fill out the application form by visiting the GNDU official website. 

Yes, for some course, GNDU takes admission without entrance exam. The admission to those courses is allotted based on the merit secured in the qualifying exam.  

Admission to following GNDU courses is based on merit in the qualifying exam:

UG Courses	PG courses
BTech (Urban &Regional Planning)	MEd
Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management .	PG Diploma in Mental Health Counseling
BA	PG Diploma in Translation
BSc	MCom, MSc Mathematics
BPT	MBA, MCA, MSc (IT), MSc (Maths), MA (Eco), MA Punjabi, MCom

{Source: MCA students & alumni}

Here's a summary of the feedback from students and alumni:

Pros:

* Cooperative faculty: Faculty members, clerical staff, and the head of the department are very cooperative and supportive, creating a comfortable learning environment.
* Good placements: Many students get placed in reputed companies, with the highest package reaching up to INR18 LPA and the average package being around INR3.54 LPA.
* Infrastructure: The university has a beautiful campus with plenty of greenery, modern facilities, and separate hostels for boys and girls.
* Festivals and events: The university organizes various fests and events throughout the year, providing opportunities for students to showcase their talents.
* Knowledgeable teachers: Most teachers are knowledgeable and experienced in their fields, making them effective mentors.

Cons:

* Curriculum limitations: While the curriculum covers important topics like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, it may not be entirely up-to-date or practical-focused.
* Limited industry exposure: Some students felt that they didn't receive sufficient industry exposure or hands-on experience during their studies.
* Poor Wi-Fi connectivity: Unfortunately, Wi-Fi connectivity is limited within the university, affecting access to resources and communication.

Overall, MCA at GNDU seems to be a good choice for those seeking a supportive learning environment, good placements, and a strong foundation in computer science. However, students should be aware of the potential limitations of the curriculum and lack of industry exposure.

Gurunanak Dev University admission is done based on merit in the entrance exam or qualifying exam. Candidates willing to secure admission at GNDU must begin by meeting the course-eligibility criteria followed by filling out the application form and paying the application fee before the deadline.

Applicants are then required to appear for the relevant entrance accepted by the University. For candidates appearing for the entrance exam conducted by the HOD, the minimum marks for each category are as under:

Category	Minimum Marks required in entrance exam
General Category and Reserved categories (Other than SC/ST)	30%
SC/ ST	20%

After the selection process is completed, the University will release the merit list on its official website. All the candidates, whose name is on the merit-list, are required to appear for the counselling/ interview process for seat allocation and document verification process.

The minimum percentage required for GNDU admission for some popular courses is mentioned below:

Courses	Eligibility
BE/BTech	Class 12 with 50% aggregate (45% for SC)
MBA/PGDM	Class 12 with 50% aggregate (45% for SC)
UG Diploma	Class 12
BSc	Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC)
BCA	Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC)
BCom	Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC)

 

Guru Nanak Dev University reserves seats for candidates belonging to various categories, such as SC, BC, PwD, etc. across the UG and PG courses that it offers. These seats are reserved as per the following reservation policy:

Cateogoy	Percentage of Seats Reserved
General	52%
Scheduled Caste	20%
Backward Class	8%
Ex-Serviceman/Ex-Serviceman (Dependent)	13%
Freedom Fighters (General)	1%
Persons With Disabilities	3%
Sports	3%