B.ED

Q. What is B.Ed?

A. B.Ed is a professional degree course for those who wish to pursue their career in teaching. Candidates can pursue B.Ed after completing their graduation or post-graduation. Candidates who wish to work as teachers in private or government-aided schools can pursue this course. It is a mandatory course for professionals who wish to become teachers. 

Some of the top recruiters for B.Ed consists of:

• Department of Education Chandigarh Administration
• Kendriya Vidyalayas
• Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
• Samagra Shiksha Shandigarh
• DAV Schools
• Private Schools

Q. What is the maximum age limit for B.Ed?

A. There is usually no upper age limit to apply for the B.Ed programme.  But there is an age limit while applying for various teaching posts. B.Ed is a pre-requisite course for becoming a teacher in any private or public school. 

Q. What is the duration of the B.Ed course?

A. B.Ed is usually of two years duration. It consists of four semesters, wherein the final semester is usually reserved for training and practical experience in teaching in any school. 

Q. Which subjects are taught in the B.Ed course?

A. In a B.Ed course, students are usually taught subjects such as:

• Learning and Teaching
• Gender, School and Society
• Assessment for Learning
• Pedagogy of a School Subject
• Childhood and Growing Up
• Creating an Inclusive School

Q. Which is the Eligibility for pursuing a B.Ed course?

• Candidates must secure 50% marks in their bachelor’s or master’s degree in Science/Commerce/Humanities/Social Science/Law from a recognized board.
• Candidates who have pursued BTech and have secured 55% marks are also eligible for Chandigarh BEd admission.
• There is a relaxation in 5% marks for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
• Seat reservation guidelines are laid out by the Chandigarh administration.
• Applicants who are appearing for the final examination and the results have not been declared are also allowed to apply provisionally given that they submit the proof of result at the time of counseling.

Q. Which are top institutes for pursuing a B.Ed course?

A.  Here is a list of the top institutes near Chandigarh where you can go for pursuing a B.Ed course: 

1. Government College of Education, Chandigarh
2. Dev Samaj College of Education, Chandigarh
3. GRIID, Chandigarh
4. Govt. College of Yoga Education & Health, Chandigarh
5. Brahmrishi Yoga Training Centre, Chandigarh 
6. Chitkara University/Chitkara College of Education
7. Chandigarh University, Landran
8. Panjab University, Chandigarh
9. University School of Open Learning, Panjab University, Chandigarh
10. Rayat Bahra University, Mohali
11. Doaba Group of Colleges, Mohali
12. Indo Global Group of Colleges, Mohali
13. Guru Nanak Dev College of Education, Mohali
14. Shivalik Institute Of Education and Research, Mohali

Here is a list of the top 15 universities in the world where you can go for pursuing a B.Ed course: 

1. Stanford University (U.S.) 
2. University of Melbourne (Australia)
3. University College London (U.K.) 
4. Harvard University (U.K.) 
5. University of Oxford (U.K.) 
6. University of California, Berkely (U.S.)
7. Columbia University (U.S.)
8. Peking University (China) 
9. University of Cambridge (UK)
10. Utrecht University (Netherlands) 
11. University of Toronto (Canada)
12. Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)
13. University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
14. Monash University (Australia) 
15. University of British Columbia (Canada)

Q. Which is the fees for the course?

A. Fees range from Rs 10000- 40000