Annamalai University B.Ed admission 2023 is open now. The last date to apply has been extended to June 30, 2023. Interested candidates can apply online on the official website – annamalaiuniversity.ac.in. Admissions will be granted on the basis of marks secured in the qualifying examination followed by a personal interview conducted by the university. Check Annamalai University Admission 2023

The Bachelor of Education or B.Ed program under the Faculty of Education at Annamalai University is a two-year degree which is a preferred choice among teaching aspirants. The medium of instruction is English except for candidates who opt for Pedagogy Course-I as Tamil. The university offers a range of subjects like Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics, Commerce, among others as options of specialization in the B.Ed. degree.

  • B.Ed. Admission is based on academic merit in the qualifying examination.
  • Students holding a recognized graduation degree with a minimum 50% aggregate score are eligible to apply.
  • Specialization in Economics and Commerce requires qualifying a PG degree in a relevant field.
  • Applicants who have completed their graduation without studying Tamil or any other Indian Languages, have to qualify for the Tamil Language Test conducted by the TNPSC.
  • Government Scholarship options for deserving candidates are available.
  • Admission into B.Ed. is an online process through www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/adm.

Annamalai University B.Ed Important Dates 2023

Event Dates
Commencement of online & offline application for on campus programs May 11, 2023
Last date of online applications for various on campus programmes June 30, 2023

Annamalai University B.Ed Eligibility Criteria

Annamalai University elaborates on several eligibility conditions for B.Ed. aspirants. We list the vital ones here:

  • Annamalai University does not specify any age limit for B.Ed. admission.
  • Applicants should hold a recognized qualification under either 10+2+3 or 11+1+3 pattern of study. Candidates who have pursued a 4-year Engineering & Technology degree should have studied in the 10+2+4 pattern.
  • Candidates who have pursued their qualifying degree in the Open University System should have completed their senior secondary in the 10+2 format only.
  • Candidates who hold a UG degree with more than one major can pursue B.Ed. specialization in only one of the main subjects. However, the university will consider the marks of all the majors to meet the eligibility percentage of the qualifying degree.
  • Candidates who have qualified 5-Year Integrated Degree Programs, are eligible to apply. Such a candidate’s five-year aggregate score will be considered for admission.
  • Candidates wishing to specialize in Economics and Commerce are required to hold a PG degree in a relevant subject with a 50% aggregate score.
  • The minimum aggregate score requirement in the UG examination for B.Ed. admission for each student category is tabulated below:
Student Category Minimum Marks
OC 50%
BC 45%
MBC/DNC 43%
SC/SCA/ST 40%
Physically and Visually Challenged 40%

Please note that Engineering and Technology students should have scored 55% of aggregate marks (50% for SC/ ST candidates).

  • The table below illustrates the specialization options of students with particular UG degrees:
UG Degree in B.Ed. Specialization
Engineering and Technology Mathematics or Physical Science
Applied Mathematics Mathematics
Applied Physics, Geophysics, Biophysics, Biochemistry, Applied Chemistry, and Electronics Physical Science
Biotechnology, Plant Biology, Plant Biotechnology, Environmental Science and Microbiology Natural Science

Annamalai University B.Ed Admission Criteria

Annamalai University shortlists B.Ed. applicants on the basis of their academic merit.

  • A merit list is prepared considering the applicants’ marks in the qualifying examination.
  • Thereafter, candidates are invited for a round of counseling in the order of rank in the merit list.
  • Seat allotment is based on an individual candidate’s merit rank, considering the reservation policies of the university.
  • Please note that for holders of a 5-year Integrated Degree in subjects other than Commerce and Economics, the aggregate score of the first three years will be considered for admission shortlisting. For candidates who opt for Economics or Commerce specialization, marks obtained in the final two years of their Integrated Degree will be taken into consideration by the University.
  • Annamalai University also accords additional weightage (between 3 – 6 marks) for the purpose of ranking, considering factors such as highest qualification, and co-curricular activities.
  • Counseling is held at the university campus. Shortlisted candidates are required to pay a non-refundable counseling fee of INR 2000 (INR 1000 for SC/ ST candidates) either by cash or DD in favor of “The Registrar, Annamalai University”, payable at Chennai at the time of counseling.

Annamalai University B.Ed Admissions: How to Apply?

Application for B.Ed. at Annamalai University is through the Admissions on-campus portal on the official website www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in

  • Register with specified personal information.
  • Access the application form and fill it up with all the correct details.
  • Upload documents as directed.
  • Pay the application fees of INR 1000/- (500/- for SC/ST) online. The fees can also be paid offline using a Demand Draft in favor of The Registrar, Annamalai University.
  • Review the form before submitting it.

Obtain a print copy of the filled-in application form and submit the same along with all supporting documents and the DD (if applicable) by post to The Registrar, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu – 608002.

Documents to be submitted:

  • All Academic Mark Sheet & Certificates
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Permanent Community Certificate Card for Reserved Category Candidates (if applicable).
  • Nativity Certificate (if applicable)

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Annamalai University B.Ed Course Details

  • The two-year program is conducted in the annual mode and has two prominent components: Theory and Practicum.
  • The Theory aspect of the program is composed of Core and Pedagogic courses, while the Practicum part consists of Activities and Internships.
  • During the two-year period, students have to study for 120 credits. The year-end examinations would earn them 36 additional credits.
  • Students are required to pursue two pedagogical courses in accordance with their corresponding major in the qualifying exam.
  • The Core Courses of the Annamalai University B.Ed. Program are:
Basics of Education
Psychology of Learner & Learning
Schooling, Socialization, and Identity
Curriculum and School
Vision of Education in India: Concerns and Issues

Read more: Annamalai University Courses & Fees

Annamalai University B.Ed FAQs

Ques. How are B.Ed. students evaluated at Annamalai University?

Ans. At Annamalai University, B.Ed. students are evaluated through continuous Internal Assessments and year-end external examinations. The former carries 25 marks for each theory paper, while the latter carries 75 marks each. The minimum passing marks in the external examination is 45%. Internal Assessments comprises Test, Assignment, Activities, and marks for attendance.

Ques. How are B.Ed. students graded at Annamalai University?

Ans. B.Ed. students at Annamalai University are marked with Grade Points, on both theory and practical courses. Students should secure at least 50% of the total marks, i.e. 100, in each theory paper taking together both internal assessment and external examination scores.

B.Ed. practical examination comprises three units and students are required to score a minimum of 50% in each unit to pass. Candidates that fail to score the pass percentage, are allowed another attempt at evaluation in front of the Board of Examiners

Students that score above 60% in a single attempt are placed in the First Class while all other students are placed in the Second Class.

The final Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of B.Ed. students are based on the following structure:

Letter Grade Grade Points Marks %
S 10 90 and above
A 9 80 – 89
B 8 70 – 79
C 7 60 – 69
D 6 55 – 59
E 5 50 – 54
RA 0 less than 50
W 0 Withdrawn from Examination

Ques. How long is the School Internship in the B.Ed. program at Annamalai University?

Ans. B.Ed. students at Annamalai University have to undergo School Internship in both the first and second years. The internship should be in government-recognized schools, under public or private ownership, located 50 km radius of the University campus.

The first-year internship is of 4-weeks with 1-week of school engagement and 3-weeks of field visits to various resource centers. The second-year internship is of the 16-week duration of which 15-weeks must be spent in actual classroom teaching.

Ques. What is the reservation policy followed at Annamalai University for B. Ed. Admission?

Ans. Reservation of seats is in accordance with the directives of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Candidate Category Reservation %
Open Competition (OC) 31%
Backward Class (BC) 26.5%
Backward Class Muslim (BCM) 3.5%
Most Backward Class/ Denotified Communities (MBC/DNC) 20%
Scheduled Caste (SC) 18%
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1%

Please note that among the above reservations, 5% of seats are set aside for differently-abled persons. Also, native candidates of the state will only enjoy the benefits of the reservation policy.

Ques. What are the scholarship options available to students of Annamalai University?

Ans. Deserving students at Annamalai University can avail of the following Government of Tamil Nadu Scholarship Schemes, provided they can support their claim of request for aid with appropriate supporting documents:

  • Application Fee/ Full Tuition Fee Concession to SC/ST and Converted Christian Students
  • Post Matric Scholarship (encompassing special fees, examination fees, and maintenance charges) is awarded to SC/ST category students with family income below INR 2.5 LPA and Converted Christian (converted from SC/ST) with family income below INR 2.0 LPA.
  • Higher Education Special Scholarship is offered to students of the SC/ST category and also of the Converted Christian community with annual family income less than INR 2.0 LPA.
  • BC/MBC/DNC Scholarship awarded to students of the said categories with annual family income less than INR 2.0 LPA.
  • Blind students across all communities, with annual family income less than INR 24,000 only, are offered full tuition fee waiver.