B.Ed Admission 2021: Dates (Out), Application Form, Process, Eligibility, Fees, Top Colleges

Bachelors of Education is a popular course, which is opted by lakhs of students every year to pursue their career as a Teacher. B.Ed course is the gateway for the candidates to appear for exams such as CTET, UPTET, AP TET, TNTET etc. At the same time, only the candidates with a B.Ed degree are allowed to appear for the Teacher Recruitment Test conducted by various states. There are different subject combinations or methodologies in B.Ed. The admission process for B.Ed differs from one state to another. While some states conduct their own entrance exams for B.Ed, certain states conduct merit-based admission. There is only one national-level entrance exam conducted by NCERT for B.Ed admission in RIEs, i.e., RIE CEE. All the details about the B.Ed admission process in various states can be checked here.

B.Ed Admission 2021

The duration of the B.Ed course is two years, and the candidates can pursue this course only after attaining a Bachelor's degree. The admission process for the B.Ed course in various states starts in May. However, the 2021 process has been delayed due to the Covid-19 second wave. This year, the admission for B.Ed courses will start in July/ August. The candidates are advised to keep checking this page for the latest updates on B.Ed admission. The candidates can also check the state-wise B.Ed admission process here.

B.Ed Eligibility Criteria 2021

Before moving on to the different aspects of B.Ed Admission 2021, it is very important for the aspirants to learn about the complete eligibility criteria for admission. According to the NCTE rules, the eligibility criteria for the B.Ed course is same across all the states, universities and colleges. However, there may be a difference in the subject combinations offered in B.Ed by these institutes.

Eligibility Rule 1: The candidate must have pursued a Bachelors degree in BA (Bachelors of Arts)/ B.Sc (Bachelors of Science)/ or an equivalent from a recognised institute.

Eligibility Rule 2: The candidate must have acquired a minimum aggregate of 50% with all the subjects put together in the qualifying degree.

Eligibility Rule 3: The candidates who have pursued graduation in Bachelors of Technology (B.Tech) with 55% minimum aggregate are also eligible to apply for admission.

Eligibility Rule 4: The candidate must be of a minimum age of 19 years at the time of applying.

Eligibility Rule 5: The candidates can check the subject wise eligibility/ methodology wise eligibility for B.Ed by clicking on the link below -

Apart from the above eligibility rules, the candidates will have to appear for various entrance exams for B.Ed admission. The list of entrance exams can be checked below.

List of Entrance Exams for B.Ed

As B.Ed is one of the most popular courses in India for a teaching career, many institutes or state government conduct an entrance exam to shortlist the aspirants for admission to the course.

There are various B.Ed entrance exams through which candidates can take admission in B.Ed programs at different institutes. These entrance exams are either of state level or institute level. The candidates who wish to take admission to the B.Ed program must apply for and qualify B.Ed entrance exams.

You can click on the given below link to get the complete list of B.Ed Entrance exams along with the eligibility, application and admission process for all:

B.Ed Entrance Exam Dates 2021

Lately, the B.Ed entrance exam dates have been revised due to lockdown in the country. The revised dates for all B.Ed entrance exams 2020 is given in the table below:

B.Ed Application Form 2021

The application process for B.Ed differs from different institutes and entrance exams. However, the B.Ed admission process goes from either of the two processes: The online application process and the offline application process. The steps in each of the B.Ed Application Processes are mentioned below:

B.Ed Application Form through Entrance Exam

Candidates aspiring to get admission through an entrance exam, he/she must fill the application form for the entrance exam first. The candidates will have to visit the official website of the respective entrance exam and complete the registration process. The candidates must note that filling the application form for the entrance exam does not guarantee admission in the B.Ed course. The candidates will have t clear the exam with minimum qualifying marks. You can click on the links below to find application details for popular B.Ed entrance exams.

B.Ed Application Form for Merit-Based Admissions

Some states conduct a merit-based admission process for B.Ed course instead of the entrance exam. Such candidates will have to fill an online application form as per the process specified by the respective authority. While filling the application form, the candidates will have to upload his/ her degree mark sheet, photograph and signature. The candidates will have to pay the specified application fee to take part in the admission process.

B.Ed Admission Process 2021

The B.Ed admission process is different for different colleges/ Institutes. The detailed admission process can be checked below -

B.Ed Admission Based on State Level Entrance Exam

Some of the institutes take admission to B.Ed program on the basis of state-level entrance exams such as MP Pre B.Ed, Bihar B.Ed CET, etc. The candidates will have to apply for and qualify the test. On qualifying, the candidates will be called for the counselling process where they will be allotted seats for admission on the basis of their rank in the test. The details with regard to the counselling process of some of the popular states can be checked below -

B.Ed Admission Based on Institute Level Entrance Exam

Some institute conducts their own entrance exam to shortlist the aspirants for admission to B.Ed program such as IGNOU B.Ed, Gauhati University B.Ed Entrance Test (GUBEDCET), etc. The candidates will have to appear for the written test followed by a personal interview to earn the seats for admission to the B.Ed program. You can click on the links below for details on institute-level B.Ed admission process/ entrance exams -

B.Ed Admission Based on Merit

Some colleges also conduct direct admission to B.Ed program on the basis of merit obtained by the candidate in the qualifying degree exam. The candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria will have to visit the campus, fill the admission form, submit the documents and pay the admission fee to complete the admission. Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka etc conduct merit-based admissions for B.Ed course.

For the list of top private universities for B.Ed admission, check the link below -

State-Wise B.Ed Admission Process 2021

You can check the details about state wise B.Ed admission process by clicking on the links below -

Top Colleges in India for B.Ed Admission 2021 (with Fee)

Some of the top colleges in India for B.Ed admission along with their course fee is listed in the table below:

Note: The Fee structure mentioned above is indicative only and is subject to change unconditionally

You can also fill the Common Application Form on College Dekho to get more details on B.Ed Admission. For more updates, stay tuned to College Dekho.