Bihar B.Ed Admission 2024: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Application, Selection Process, Top Colleges

The Bihar BEd admission 2024 process will be organised through the state-level entrance examination known as Bihar BEd CET and is also based on marks obtained by students in their qualifying examinations. Aspirants should have completed their graduation or postgraduate degree can apply for the Bihar B Ed admission. The Bihar BEd colleges or the exam conducting bodies release the merit lists for the candidates who are eligible to participate in the admission process. 

Bihar is one of the top choices by many aspiring teachers to study BEd courses provided by various colleges affiliated with different universities. There are a variety of BEd specialisations that are designed to prepare students for a career in teaching at the elementary, secondary, and senior secondary levels. Bachelor of Education (BEd) is a two-year undergraduate degree course for those who aspire to become teachers in schools and colleges.

BEd aspirants must be familiar with the Bihar BEd CET exam as it is conducted once every year. The examination is conducted by Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga. The application form is expected to be released in April 2024 and the entrance exam might be conducted in May 2024. Continue reading this article to get all the cardinal insights related to the Bihar BEd admission 2024, like eligibility criteria, application process, important dates, and more.

Bihar B.Ed Admission 2024 Highlights

To understand how Bihar BEd admission is conducted in different universities or institutions, candidates should check out the highlights. Find out all about the Bihar BEd admission 2024 highlights from the table given below:

Also Read:What is a Good Score & Rank in Bihar BEd CET 2024?

Bihar B.Ed Admission 2024 Dates

Aspiring students who want to become teachers and are interested in pursuing a BEd course from colleges of Bihar have to appear for the Bihar BEd CET examination. We have provided here the important dates for the Bihar BEd Admission 2024 based on the Bihar BEd CET exam. 

Note: Candidates who are applying for a B Ed programme in any of their preferred institutes in the state of Bihar that is conducting admission on a merit basis, candidates must visit the official website of that institute to check all the important dates related to the B Ed admission process.

Bihar B.Ed Admission 2024 Eligibility Criteria 

Before filling up the application form for B Ed courses, aspirants should check out the eligibility criteria first. Only if they are eligible for admission, should they fill up the application form. The CollegeDekho team has prepared the general eligibility criteria required to study the BEd course. Aspirants can also check out the Bihar BEd CET eligibility criteria if they are planning to appear for the exam. 

• Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or a master’s degree from an accredited university.
• They should have received at least 50% aggregate marks or above on the relevant exam (undergraduate/ postgraduate degree). The required minimum score for applicants from the reserved category is 45%.
• Most B Ed admissions in the state of Bihar are offered through CET BEd, so, candidates must also fulfil the eligibility criteria for the Bihar BEd CET to become eligible for BEd admission in Bihar.
• There are very few colleges in Bihar that offer B Ed admissions on a merit basis. A merit list is prepared by such institutions based on the aggregate marks obtained in the last qualifying exam.
• Candidates must be untrained service teachers, service teachers in elementary schools, or have completed a teacher training program approved by the NCTE to be eligible for the distance education program.
• There’s no age limit for Bihar BEd admission 2024.
• The eligibility criteria will not be the same for all colleges and universities. Hence, aspirants are advised to visit the official website of their preferred colleges to check their specific requirements for B Ed admission in Bihar.

Bihar B.Ed Application Process 2024

The Bihar B Ed application process is conducted online, however, few colleges might provide the option of applying offline as well. Candidates are advised to check the official website of their preferred college to get to know the precise mode and process of the application and registration. Most institutions follow a standard application procedure which is similar, however, the application and registration process may differ from institution to institution.

The general online application process for the Bihar BEd admission 2024 is as follows:

• For B Ed admission, students have to visit the official website of their preferred institution.
• On the official website, new candidates have to register themselves by providing details like full name, email address, mobile number, etc.
• After registration, candidates will be required to re-login to the official website.
• Then, candidates can start the online application process by clicking on the application form on the official webpage.
• After opening the online application form, they need to fill out all the required information like name, date of birth (DOB), gender, email address, permanent address, course choice (if applicable), mobile number, father’s name, mother’s name, etc.
• The scanned photograph and signature have to be uploaded in a prescribed format.
• The candidates must cross-check the details filled in and ensure zero discrepancies before clicking on the submit button.
• After submitting, candidates will be redirected to the payment gateway page to pay the required online application fee. Candidates can pay the fee via debit card/ credit card/ net banking/ UPI (if applicable).
• After successfully paying the application fee, candidates will receive an acknowledgement email on their registered email address. 
• Candidates need to take a printout of the fee payment receipt for future reference.

Application Process - Offline Mode

For institutes that allow offline submission of the application fee, candidates would be required to download the BEd application form from the official website and fill out the same then send it along with a demand draft payable to the concerned authority at a prescribed address.

Bihar BEd CET 2024 Registration Process

Since the majority of colleges in Bihar offer B Ed admissions based on CET scores which is an entrance exam for admission to B Ed programmes in the state, therefore, candidates who want to apply to a college which requires Bihar BEd CET scores, must apply for the entrance exam and the application process for the same is mentioned below:

Candidates can follow the steps listed below to successfully fill out and submit their Bihar B Ed CET 2024 application form:

• Visit the official website at biharcetbed-lnmu.in.
• Click on the “Apply for Entrance Exam” tab visible on the homepage of the official website
• Afterwards, select "Register for New User Account."
• Enter your full name, the course you're applying for, your email address, and a working mobile number now.
• You will then be provided official credentials in the form of a User Name and Password after you enter "Submit."
• Now, sign in using the provided login information and enter the captcha code.
• Begin filling out the examination registration form/ application form.
• Ensure each of the details is filled out correctly.
• Upload the scanned photo and signature in the prescribed format
• The Payment Window for fee payment will open once the application form has been submitted in full. Candidates from various categories will need to pay an application fee, which can be done via net banking, debit card, or credit card.
• Take a fresh print of the confirmation page after carefully reading the application and submitting it, and save it for your records.

Bihar B.Ed Admission 2024 Important Documents

It is very important to be ready with all the crucial documents before starting the online application process for the Bihar B Ed admission 2024. A few of the prime documents required during the Bihar B Ed application/ counselling process are as follows:

• Aadhaar Card or any other valid government identity proof
• Mark sheet of qualifying examination (10th, 12th, and graduation)
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Income certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile certificate of Bihar state
• Passport size photographs
• Character certificate from the previous institution
• Migration certificate (if applicable)

It is advisable to check the official notification or prospectus of your preferred college for any additional documents that may be required.

To appear for the Bihar B Ed CET exam, aspirants should have some important documents ready with them while filling up the online application form. Read below to find out what is needed during the BEd application process. 

• A valid mobile number is needed to receive SMS-based alerts and information about the online application, the admit card, and other connected matters until the admissions process is complete.
• A recent coloured passport-size photo that has been scanned (only in jpeg format. A scanned image must not have a file size larger than 100 KB).
• Scanned signature of the applicant on a white sheet with a black ballpoint pen (only in jpeg format). The scanned signature's file size must not exceed 100 KB.
• An email account to receive all the important emails related to the BEd admission process and other future correspondences.
• A valid debit card/ credit card/ net banking to pay the fees.

Bihar B.Ed Admission 2024 Application Fee 

The application fee for admission to BEd courses in Bihar may vary depending on the institution or university offering the program. Generally, the application fee for BEd admission in Bihar ranges from INR 500 to INR 1500. However, it is recommended to check with the specific institution or university to confirm the exact application fee for their BEd program.

The application fee for Bihar B Ed admission through BEd CET is mentioned in the table below:

Category of Applicants	Application Fee (In INR)
General	1,000/-
BC/ EBC/ EWS/ PwD/ Female candidates	750/-
SC/ ST candidates	500/-

Bihar B.Ed Admission 2024 Selection Process

The selection process for Bihar B Ed admission 2024 depends on the college or the university that is offering the course. However, candidates have to go through two modes of admission/ selection criteria for BEd courses in Bihar: merit-based and entrance exam-based.

Merit-Based Selection Process 

Under the merit-based admission criteria, candidates are granted admission based on their performance in the qualifying exam. The general eligibility criteria for B Ed admission in Bihar is that the candidate must have completed their Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks. The colleges will be preparing the merit lists based on the scores obtained by the candidates in their last qualifying examination. Some colleges may also conduct a personal interview round before finalizing admission to the course.

Entrance Exam-based Selection Process

In this process, the colleges/ universities will take into consideration the marks scored by the candidates in the B Ed entrance examination. Admission to BEd colleges in Bihar is usually done based on the Bihar B Ed CET score. Candidates must pass the entrance test and secure their name in the merit list that is prepared based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam to get admission to their desired college to pursue the BEd course. Those who will have a high score will get the opportunity to take admission to renowned government BEd colleges in Bihar.

In both merit-based and entrance exam-based admission criteria, the candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria and meet the cutoff requirements to be eligible for the Bihar BEd admission 2024. The candidates must also submit their application forms and required documents within the deadline. Overall, the admission process for BEd courses in Bihar is competitive and requires candidates to perform well in the entrance exam to secure a seat for the course.

Bihar B.Ed Admission 2024 Entrance Exam

Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Kameshwaranagar, Darbhanga, administers the Bihar Bachelor of Education Combined Entrance Test (Bihar BEd CET), a state-level teaching entrance examination. Every year, the entrance exam is held to admit qualified applicants to the regular BEd, distance BEd, and Shiksha Shastri BEd programmes provided by various colleges affiliated to different universities throughout Bihar.

The exam consists of a total of 120 multiple choice questions with a total of 120 marks. The duration of the exam is two hours. There is no negative marking in the exam and the Bihar BEd CET 2024 will be conducted in an offline mode (pen and paper based). The exam consists of five sections listed below:

• General English or General Sanskrit (for Shiksha Shastri candidates only)
• General Hindi
• General Awareness
• Teaching-Learning Environment in Schools
• Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Bihar B.Ed Admission 2024 Seat Reservation

The category-wise seat reservation for the Bihar BEd admissions is tabulated below:

Category of Candidates	Percentage of Seats Reserved
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	10%
Extremely Backward Classes	18%
Other Backward Class (OBC)	12%
Person with Disability (PwD)	5%
Scheduled Caste (SC)	16%
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	1%
WBC/ RCG Reserved Category Women	3%

Also Read: Most Important Topics for Bihar BEd CET 2024

Top Bihar B.Ed Colleges 2024

The Bihar BEd CET participating colleges offer the BEd course through the counselling process. There are some good colleges in Bihar for aspirants who want to pursue their careers as teachers. Aspirants can also look for top BEd colleges in India to study the B Ed course. We have listed here a few of the top Bihar BEd colleges that you should consider pursuing your B Ed to have a high scope of employability and career growth.

Institute	Location
Lalit Narayan Mithila University	Darbhanga, Bihar
Magadh University	Bodhgaya
Nalanda Open University	Patna
Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University	Muzaffarpur
St.Xavier’s college of Education	Patna
Mirza Ghalib Teacher’s Training College	Patna
Islamia Teachers Training College	Patna
Patna Women’s College	Patna

Overall, the Bihar BEd admission process is a rigorous but fair process that provides equal opportunities to all deserving candidates who wish to pursue a career in the education sector and also develop the education sector in the state by churning out quality teachers.

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