B.Ed Admission 2026: Registration, Qualification, Selection Process

No it's not compulsory. You can get admission to BEd courses without taking any entrance exam depending on the college/university.
Further in the case of distance BEd - no entrance exams are needed. Students can get direct admission to a Distance B.Ed course in colleges like YCMOU, MPBOU, and IGNOU. 

Yeah, B.Ed is literally a must now if you wanna teach in schools, especially govt and CBSE/ICSE ones. After RTE and NEP 2020, rules got way stricter.

Even private schools are like “no B.Ed, no job.” And if you’re aiming for CTET or State TET, B.Ed is non-negotiable. So if you’re serious about teaching as a career, you really can’t dodge B.Ed anymore.

Yes, Commerce students can definitely do B.Ed and become teachers too if they completed their graduation (like B.Com.) with at least 50 - 55% marks.
Now, when it comes to teaching, you will usually be eligible to teach subjects like:

Commerce or Business Studies
Accountancy
Economics (in some cases)
Maths (if you had it in 12th and graduation)
Keep in mind that you will have to pick subjects during B.Ed that align with what you studied. Also, if you plan to teach in schools like CBSE or state boards then clearing CTET or state TET with commerce-relevant subjects will make your journey smoother.

Yes, you can apply for CTET Paper 1 only if you make sure that you meet the minimum teacher education requirement for Classes 1 to 5.

If we talk about Paper 1, CTET generally requires passing of Class 12 with 50% marks and also a 2-year D.El.Ed, or any certain equivalent teacher training qualifications.

But, since you have B.Ed, you are eligible for Paper 2 (Classes 6–8). But, the CTET notification also allows B.Ed grads to appear for Paper 1 only if they have undergone a short bridge course in elementary education after appointment.

Here are some important documents you must carry during BEd admission process:

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
• A bachelor's degree (if any)
• Birth certificate or identity proof.
• Caste certificate.
• Passport-sized photographs.
• Any other specific documents requested by the institution.

Yes, there is a age criteria for taking admission in regular course of B.Ed. i.e. minimum age is 21 No age restriction for open/distanced education.

Good luck.

Candidates can see table showing the latest CUET UG exam pattern 2026 below -

Note: The exam pattern is taken from official website of the conducting body and can be changed if instructed by it.

Hope this helps your query! All the best!

The difficulty level of the CUET exam varies between moderate and tough. Since the CUET UG exam is held for multiple subjects and slots, the difficulty level of the exam varies from subject to subject. Sometimes, the difficulty level may also vary for different slots. While for the well-prepared candidates, the difficulty level will be low, for the underprepared students, the level of difficulty will be on the higher side.  

No, there is no negative marking in the MAH B.Ed CET exam. Giving candidates complete freedom to attempt as many questions as they can without the fear of losing marks for incorrect answers, which is advantageous in maximizing their scores.

The Bihar BEd CET (Combined Entrance Test) is a 120-mark exam, with each question carrying one mark. There is no negative marking.

 A very good score is 500+, a good score in Rajasthan PTET 2025 is 350+, an average score is 250+, and a low score is 250 & below.

Yes, IGNOU provides a correction window after the application form submission for the BEd entrance exam. During this period, candidates can rectify errors in their application form. However, this is usually a one-time opportunity, and not all fields are editable.

The syllabus of MAH B.Ed CET is based on three sections: Mental Ability, General Knowledge, and Teacher Aptitude.

• The Mental Ability subject consists of topics such as logical reasoning, series completion, coding-decoding, and analytical skills.

• The General Knowledge subject will have questions from general awareness based on current events, history, geography, and educational policies.

• Teacher Aptitude will have questions from communication skills, leadership qualities, and teaching interest.

While preparing for the exam, candidates must study each section thoroughly and make a routine based on easy to difficult level. Students must always refer to the updated study materials and previous question papers for a better understanding of the exam.

The CTET Paper-1 is for teaching posts in classes 1 to 5 in government and private schools. The syllabus for CTET Paper 1 consists of five sections. There are 30 questions, each worth one mark, in each section.

These sections are:

1. Child Development and Pedagogy: The topics are child development, learning, and pedagogy.
2. Language I and Language II sections: These two sections consist of questions about the pedagogy of language development.
3. Mathematics: This section includes basic math such as geometry, the solids around us, shapes, spatial understanding, the Number System addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
4. Environmental Science: The basic questions on water, food, shelter, travel, etc. Are asked in this section.

BEd programs for the 2025 academic year. It includes 31 colleges across 8 districts - Ajmer, Alwar, Banswara, Baran, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, and Udaipur. For each college, the name, address, contact details, gender category (co-ed or women's college), and district are provided on Shiksha.com

Those aspiring to get admission into B.Ed through distance education, can apply to institutes which have been recognised to offer B.Ed programmes through distance learning education, such as IGNOU.

Candidate should have attained a Bachelor degree with 50% marks and two years teaching experience (in some institutes). Access the site ignou.ac.in, register online within the provided admission period (January or July), fill the form with identification proof and degree certificates. The fee of about INR 50,000 for the entire two-year programme can be paid in the online mode. The documents have to be submitted either online or at a regional centre.

Some books for Bihar B.Ed CET preparation are mentioned here:

• For Mental Ability, candidates can refer to the "A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning" by R.S. Aggarwal.
• For Teaching Aptitude subject, students can rely on : "Teaching Aptitude & Attitude Test" by Arihant Publications.
• For General Awareness, you can refer to : "Lucent's General Knowledge" and newspapers like The Hindu.
• For Language Proficiency, this is some book you can: "English Grammar & Composition" by Wren & Martin or Lucent General English.

Also refer to the online study materials, solve past year question papers and give mock tests when the exam is near.

Yes, you can pursue a B.Ed from IGNOU. They offer a very respected course through distance learning which makes it accessible for students from all over India.
Below mentioned is a quick overview that the interested candidates can check:

• Eligibility: Hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50 percent marks.
• Entrance Exam: You need to take the IGNOU B.Ed Entrance Exam that is conducted once a year.
• Duration: The programme is 2 years long but you have a maximum of 5 years to complete it.
• Specializations: Choose from various specializations such as English, Hindi, Mathematics, Social Sciences etc.

Candidates can get into B.Ed programme of DU based on performance in the CUET-PG exam. To be eligible, aspirants must have the prescribed qualifications by the university. The seat allotment is done as per the preferences filled by the candidates. The admission process begins with CUET registrations. Hence, aspirants who fulfil the eligibility requirements shall first go to the NTA website and submit form before the deadline.

After the exam, a cutoff list is released. Candidates with a score equal to or better than the cutoff are selected. These candidates can then pay the admission fee amount to lock their seats. 

Hi, it can be observed that pursuing B.Ed in Jharkhand can be quite in expensive as most if the colleges have an average tuition fee of less than INR 2 lakh.

For the 2025 session, the last date for MAH CET BEd admission in Maharashtra was November 4. The State Common Entrance Test Cell is conducting the extended institutional counselling round. This is a last chance for candidates to get admission.

There are a total of 590 top B.Ed colleges in Maharashtra that provide admission through MAH CET score. Out of which, some of them are mentioned below in the table along with their total tuition fees:

Note: This information is sourced from the official website of the institute and may vary.

Government BEd colleges in India are widely regarded for their quality education, affordability, and emphasis on producing well-trained educators. There are about 400+ government BEd colleges in India. Some of them are mentioned below along with their total tuition fees:

Hope this information proves beneficial for you!!

Hi, please refer to the table below for the highest Return on Investment offered by the best B.Ed colleges in Jharkhand to their students in the form of placement package:

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

Yes, many B.Ed. programs offer specializations in specific subject areas like:

• Science Education
• Mathematics Education
• Language Education (English, Hindi, etc.)
• Social Science Education
• Physical Education
• Special Education

The total tuition fee for B.Ed at IGNOU is INR 55,000. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. For more details, students are advised to contact the admission office. Although, in the fee, a non-refundable registration fee of INR 200 (unless specified otherwise) shall be charged along with the programme fee for the first semester/ year at the time of admission.

Candidates aspiring to become PGT teacher in Uttar Pradesh schooks need to have a BEd Degree, compulsorily. Candidates must have a Master's Degree in the respective subject from a recognised university along with BEd Degree/ MEd Degree/ PhD/ Part in National Sports Championship. Candidates who fulfill the laid down UP PGT eligibility criteria are eligble to apply for the exam. 

Yes, an IGNOU BEd degree is generally valid for KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan) recruitment, provided it is recognised by the NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education). IGNOU is a UGC-recognized university, and its BEd programme is approved by NCTE, which makes it a valid qualification for teaching positions in KVS and other educational institutions.