IGNOU offers a distance B.Ed program with a duration of 3 years. For pursuing B.Ed from IGNOU, the candidates need to meet the following eligibility criteria.
The candidates should have minimum marks of 50% from a bachelor's degree or master’s degree with any stream (science/commerce/arts).
The students who have successfully completed NCTE recognized teacher education courses in an offline mode can also apply.
A diploma or trained in-service teacher is now an additional elementary education required for enrollment into B.Ed program in IGNOU.
There is a 5% relaxation scheme for SC/ST and PWD candidates as per the guidelines of the central government.
Entrance examination:
For any candidates who wish to pursue B.Ed from IGNOU compulsory to appear for the entrance examination conducted by IGNOU. Without the entrance test, there is no acceptance for B.Ed admission.
The final admission is based on the merit list with the consideration of the entrance score.
Application procedure:
Visit the original website of IGNOU and click on the declaration button to continue.
Fill out the application form by entering the program code and further you will get an enrollment number for the login process.
After logging in, the payment process can be done by clicking the submit button.
IGNOU displays the hall ticket for the term-end entrance examination (TEE).
The hall ticket can be downloaded by entering the program code and 9 digit enrollment number.
Course fee:
IGNOU charges a total of 50,000 amount course fees for 3 years of the B.Ed program.
Cut-off:
50 candidates are taken for admission. Here is the detailed information of the expected IGNOU 2020 cut-off for the B.Ed program including all categories of students.
Category |
Cut-off |
General |
61-78 |
OBC |
57-60 |
SC |
54-60 |
ST |
52-53 |
PWD |
50-75 |
Only those candidates who meet all the above-mentioned eligibility criteria can seek admission for BEd at IGNOU. The final selection is based on the merit list followed by a personal interview.
The requirements for B.Ed admission to DU are as follows:
Written Exam:
If you work smartly and analyze the pattern of questions asked in previous examinations, devote a focused time period to preparation, followed by sufficient practice tests, you can certainly clear in one month.
If you are well-versed in your subject matter, there is very little required for you to do. Hard work comes after good fortune. So, first and foremost, your planning should be smart, and then, you must work and prepare well beyond the planned strategy. Each of us has our own set of self-beliefs and abilities. Thus, you do not have to compare yourself with any other person. Just believe in yourself and go ahead.
Interview:
During the interview, a panel of teachers/interviewers/professors will fire off all sorts of questions at you, including subject questions, psychology questions, general knowledge questions, confidence check questions, and, most importantly, your honesty, which is one of the most important aspects of being a good teacher. A good strategy, a lot of planning, focused work, confidence as well as a strong belief in yourself, are required.
A B.Ed from IGNOU has a similar value to a B.Ed through regular mode. The coursework is almost as taxing as a regular B.Ed. As for recruitment, your teaching skills will matter more than your institution. You can apply for private schools and Govt. jobs. You can get also get a job easily by contacting the IGNOU campus placement cell (CPC). You can get recruited in any IGNOU Regional Center (RC) or Study Centre (SC).
Doing B.Ed from any university will be helpful if you put in the required effort by yourself. Kalinga University is a valid option for pursuing a B.Ed degree. Although there are better private colleges than Kalinga in Chandigarh, where you can apply to do your B.Ed.
I will suggest that you do your research, visit the colleges personally, meet the departmental faculties, evaluate the atmosphere on campus and then decide.
You must apply in the prescribed format, including the Syllabus, Degree Certificate, and other required documents.
You must apply online to the University of Calicut.
Learn about the courses that have already been recognized as Equivalent.
Order granting Equivalence to all regular degree programs offered by state and central universities.
Read the instructions for submitting a proposal for an equivalency grant.
Complete the Application Form completely.
Complete the Online Equivalency Application.
These are the few simple steps that you need to follow.
Dayalbagh Educational Institute is a good option for doing a B.Ed program. The course fee is quite affordable. The B.Ed program costs around 14,800. The curriculum followed at the institute is more or less the same that is followed by other institutes offering B.Ed programs. The academics offered at the institute is great.
For a B.Ed from CCS University Meerut, you need to apply for the UPBED entrance examination. Each year, reputed universities of India conduct this examination. This year, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University is conducting UPBED.
If you can secure a rank of around 1-10000 in the entrance examination, you can apply for Govt. Universities through counseling. If you can’t get a rank in this range, you have to choose private colleges.
Burdwan University, at present, has the largest number of B.Ed affiliated colleges in the state of West Bengal. However, all the B.Ed universities fall under the category of “The West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education and Administration”. This procedure was started with CU, KU, etc.
So, it does not necessarily matter from where you pursue your B.Ed degree. The only important factor to ensure is whether or not the university you have enrolled in has come under the NCTE website (Eastern Zone) during and after your course period. It is because the courses often lose their course validity period which is exactly why you should be aware of your steps.
Rest assured, Burdwan University is one of the most scoring universities for pursuing a B.Ed.
Apart from IGNOU, no other university offers decent corresponding B.Ed degrees. It is better to join a regular B.Ed course in your nearest possible university or college. Regular B.Ed courses will teach you how to give micro lessons in a school.
Attend classes frequently, if you can’t be present every day. Courses such as B.Ed are best to do in regular mode. Because recommendations of the B.Ed professors, the grade and response of the actual school where you taught, will count.
IGNOU B.Ed total fee is around INR 50,000. You shouldn’t pay the course fee along with your application. The university will contact you separately for the payment of fees.
You need to pay the course fee through a Demand Draft drawn in favor of IGNOU. It should be payable in the city where your regional center is located.