Bachelor of Elementary Education [B.El.Ed] From DU, New Delhi

Ans. Yes, Delhi University offers B.El.Ed only in eight of its women colleges. The DU colleges that offer B.El.Ed are Aditi Mahavidyalaya, Gargi College, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Shyama Prasad Mukherji College, Institute of Home Economics, Mata Sundri College for Women, Jesus and Mary College, and Miranda House College. Each college has a total intake of 63 students, except for Jesus and Mary College whose seat intake is 50 and Mata Sundri College for Women whose total seats are 54. 

Ans. Since merit is based on the CUET scores of the candidates, a valid score in CUET forms the basis of selection for B.El.Ed at Delhi University. Selection to this programme in Delhi University is done according to the merit-list prepared on the basis of marks obtained in CUET. Moreover, no admission is allowed on the basis of sports or ECA quota. Even the candidates who are seeking admission under minority category will have to appear for CUET mandatorily. 

Ans. Delhi University offers several foundation courses for B.El.Ed. which cultivates skills necessary to build relationships and communicate as teachers. These courses include the study of the process of child development and learning; how the education of children is influenced by the social, political, economic and cultural contexts in which they grow; techniques and processes of school organisation and management; educational theory, issues and concepts specific to elementary education. 

Ans. B.El.Ed is a full-time degree course offered at Delhi University with a duration of four years. The course is offered only to female candidates. Fee for B.El.Ed at different affiliated colleges of Delhi University ranges between INR 33,000 - INR 78,000. Female candidates who have passed 10+2 with minimum marks of 50% are eligible for the course. 

Ans. The Lady Shri Ram College of Delhi University offers a four-years undergraduate B.El.Ed programme with a total intake of 72 students. The college offers good placement opportunities to its B.El.Ed students. During the year 2023, it reported a highest salary package of INR 44.8 LPA and an average salary package of INR 11.8 LPA. Many reputed companies also visit the campus to recruit young graduates. 

Ans. The assessment for each course of Delhi University B.El.Ed that a student undergoes is done in two ways- Annual examination and Internal assessment. For theory courses, 30% weightage is given to internal assessment. Practicum courses are assessed internally. The student needs to score at least 40% in each theory paper, 45% in the written paper plus internal assessment, 50% in all practicum courses taken together, and 50% in the overall aggregate for each year. 

Ans. In the fourth year of Delhi University B.El.Ed, every student needs to do a compulsory school internship. In this, the students actively engage in teaching elementary school children to translate their knowledge-base and professional skills into reflective classroom practice. Systematic feedback and evaluation are provided by supervisors. 

Ans. Liberal courses are those courses that allow the students to study a specific discipline with academic rigor, enrich the knowledge base, to allow for further study in the discipline. The Delhi University B.El.Ed students can choose any one subject as their liberal courses from the options offered by that particular college.

Ans. Every college offering Delhi University B.El.Ed has reservations for SC (9 seats), ST (5 seats), OBC (17 seats), and EWS (7 seats) except Jesus and Mary College and Mata Sundri College for Women. However, there are no reservations under the Sports, ECA, and NSS/NCC categories.