Updated on Jan 23, 2025 06:56 IST

A Bachelor of Education popularly known as B.ED is a professional two-year graduate teaching course which is prepares candidates to pursue a career in teaching. B.Ed Graduates can pursue careers in government and private schools, educational NGOs, EdTech companies, and special education institutions.

Teaching is considered as a popular and secure job prospect among students who aspire to become elementary, secondary, or senior secondary teachers. This course is offered by almost every government or private university as teachers are also in requirement and regular appointments are conducted by various chains of schools.

Various Job profiles after completing a B.Ed Course include becoming a teacher at the primary, secondary, and senior secondary levels in private schools. To be recruited in government schools, students must take national or state-level Teacher Eligibility Tests (TETs), such as the CTETUPTETAPTET, and TSTET. Additionally, candidates seeking positions as Assistant Professors or Professors at the college or university level are required to take National Eligibility Tests (NETs), including the UGC NET and CSIR NET.

B.ED Career: Quick Facts

  • In India, 85% of teachers are graduates, while 44% hold postgraduate degrees.
  • Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of teachers in the country, with a total of 1,507,828 school teachers. 
  • The gender distribution among teachers in India shows that there are 4.876 million female teachers compared to 4.630 million male teachers, with female teachers outnumbering their male counterparts.
  • The education sector in India is projected to grow to a market size of 225 billion U.S. dollars, with the ed-tech market expected to exceed 10 billion U.S. dollars by 2025.

Top Career Profiles in B.Ed Career

The importance of a B.Ed. has rapidly increased after NCTE made it compulsory to pursue a B.Ed. for recruitment to teaching positions. This is visible due to the increasing number of enrolments in B.Ed. course after completing graduation. Universities conduct entrance exams for admissions to this course. Many top colleges like the Regional Institute of Education conduct entrance exams for four-year integrated course in B.Ed. Government is giving greater push to educational schemes and almost every year thousands of teachers are recruited by top schools and educational companies.

Some of the job positions one can take after completing a B.Ed. are as follows:

Job Roles

Description

Average Salary 

Counsellor Counselors play an important role in guiding and counseling students by listening to their problems and engaging them in interactive activities. Many residential schools hire counselors for students who are away from their homes. INR 2.7 - 6.5 LPA
Trained Graduate Teacher

Trained Graduate Teachers are those who have completed graduation and pursued B.Ed. They are eligible to teach up to Class 10th in reputed private and government schools.

INR 2 - 7.2 LPA
Post-Graduate Teacher

A Post Graduate Teacher is eligible to teach up to Class 12th. He must have completed post-graduation either before or after pursuing a B.Ed. they are directly hired to teach at the senior secondary level.

INR 2.1 - 10.5 LPA
Content Writer Many Ed-Tech companies hire content writers who possess knowledge of relevant disciplines such as Mathematics, Science, Social Science, etc. They provide curated content as per the readers’ demands. INR 2.1 - 6.7 LPA
Principal The position of Principal is one of administrative importance. He ensures completed adherence to the rules and regulations of the school and is responsible for the overall superintendence of all staff and students. INR 3.5 - 50 LPA
Subject Matter Expert Many Ed-Tech and Online Coaching companies such as Vedantu, BYJUs, and Unacademy hire Subject Matter Experts in various subjects. They provide solutions and guidance to students and clear their doubts. INR 3.4 - 24 LPA
Tuition Teacher/Home Tutor Many graduates who have completed their B.Ed. also open their private coaching centers or become home tutors charging on an hourly or monthly basis. INR 2 - 5 LPA

Note: The average salary has been taken from Ambitionbox.com.

Helpful Links for B.ed Career:

Career After M.Ed: Teacher Job & Salary in Government & Private Sector

Career Paths for B.Ed Graduates Beyond Teaching

B.ED Scope in India: Core Industries, Salary, and Further Education

The teaching industry is becoming more competitive and challenging due to the increasing number of applicants for teaching posts. Even B.Ed. entrance exams as well as TETs are becoming challenging and students end up facing multiple attempts to clear the exam. Therefore, one must plan their career options to ensure one achieves success in the first attempt. Some of the fields which provide promising opportunities for B.Ed. graduates are:

Job Profile Job Description Average Annual Salary
Government/Private Schools Many top government schools such as Navodaya Vidyalayas, Kendriya Vidyalaya, and Adarsh Vidylayas conduct regular appointments of teachers who must clear TET as well as possess relevant academic qualifications to become a teacher. Private residential schools often require teachers to also discharge the duties of the warden or house in charge and take care of the residential students. INR 4 - 8 LPA
Ed-Tech Companies With the advent of technology and the increasing cost of offline coaching, a plethora of online coaching options are now available at the expense of students from the comfort of their homes. These classes are made more interactive with the help of visual aids. INR 6 -15 LPA
Coaching Institutes There are many coaching institutes in India providing coaching for important entrance exams such as IIT-JEE, NEET, and CLAT which require trained and experienced teachers from various subject domains. The coaching industry provides good remuneration to hardworking teachers who are instrumental in the selection of candidates to top colleges for undergraduate courses in engineering and medicine.  INR 2 - 6 LPA

Note- The above salary has been taken from external sources, and hence may vary.

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Courses after B.Ed

Courses

Description

M.Ed M.Ed is a 2-year duration master-level degree. It can be pursued after completion of B.Ed. In order to pursue, an M.Ed, candidates must have a B.Ed degree from a recognized institute or college. 
MA

MA or Master of Arts is a postgraduate degree course that can also be pursued after M.Ed. It is a 2-year duration course that can be pursued in different specializations. The course can be pursued in full-time, part-time, or distant mode. 

PhD Doctor of Philosophy or PhD is a 3-year duration course. It is a doctorate-level degree course that can be pursued after an M.Ed. 

Note: The information is taken from the official/counseling body and may vary.

Relevant Links for B.ED Career:

Job and Salary Opportunities after B.Ed and B.P.Ed Courses

B.Ed Subject List and Career Options in India

Top Recruiters for B.Ed. Professionals

The popularity of B.Ed. is visible from the fact that top schools conduct regular appointments to hire candidates who have completed B.Ed. Some of the top recruiters for B.Ed. are:

Top Recruiters
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas Unacademy Kendriya Vidyalayas
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya BYJUs Vedantu
PhysicsWallah Aakash Digital Resonance Institute
Allen Career Institute FITJEE Amity University
DAV Public School Delhi Public School St. Xavier’s

Note: This information is taken from external sites and may vary.

Best B.ED Colleges for Placements

Starting a Career after B.ED can be very crucial and require a propper guidance thus it is very necessary to choose a College that is well established and provides lucrative job opportunities along with good placements. Here is a list of some B.ED Colleges with the median package provided:

B.Ed. Colleges

Median Package offered

Mahatma Jyotiba University INR 50 LPA
Srinivas University INR 10 LPA
Kashmir University INR 8 LPA
Phonics Group of Institutions INR 8 LPA
SASTRA (Deemed to be University) INR 7.6 LPA
Lovely Professional University INR 7.25 LPA
Panjab University INR 6.5 LPA

Note: The information is taken from the official/counseling body and may vary.

Also Read:

Top Colleges for B.Ed

Difference between B.Ed and M.Ed Programme

Table of contents
  • Popular B.Ed Colleges in India
  • Popular Private B.Ed Colleges in India
  • Popular B.Ed Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses

Popular B.Ed Colleges in India

Following are the most popular B.Ed Colleges in India. Learn more about these B.Ed colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
1 Course
55 K
3.5
9 Courses
2 L - 4.08 L
3.8

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6 Courses
4.6
16 LPA
12 Courses
8 K - 35 K
4.0
28 K - 84.2 K
4 Courses
26.05 K - 26.65 K
4.2

Popular Private B.Ed Colleges in India

9 Courses
2 L - 4.08 L
3.8

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2 L - 2.16 L

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3 Courses
1 Course
1.2 L

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3 Courses
80 K - 1.6 L
5.0
1.64 L

Popular B.Ed Specializations

Following are the most popular B.Ed Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

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Answered 4 days ago

B.Ed course helps students to become a school teacher in India. Students can explore alternatives BEd courses like D.Ed or B.A in Education for different teaching levels, early childhood, vocational training, or shorter programmes. Check the table below for a comparison. 

Particulars

B.Ed.

D.Ed.

BA in Education

Course Name

Bachelor of Education

Diploma in Education

Bachelor of Arts in Education

Course Duration

2 years

2 years

3 years

Objective of the course

The objective of the BEd course is to make students prepare for Teaching jobs at secondary and senior secondary levels (Classes 6-12)

This course prepares educators for foundational level education (Classes 1-5)

This course builds an academic foundation in educational theories and systems

Eligibility

Graduation with 50% marks in any stream.

10+2 with 50% marks.

10+2 from any stream.

Focus subjects

Pedagogy, subject-specific teaching, educational psychology

Child psychology, Early education methods, Basic pedagogy

Education philosophy, history, sociology, psychology

Career Opportunities

TGT/PGT Teacher, Subject teacher, Educational Consultant

Govt./private primary teacher, Tutor, NGO Educator

Education Assistant, Content developer

Average Salary

INR 3 - 6 Lakhs per annum

INR 2.5 - 5 Lakhs per annum

INR 2.5 – 4.5 Lakhs per annum

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Abhay Dixit

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 4 days ago

The cost of B.Ed course can sometimes be a hurdle especially for economically weak students. Thanks to the B.Ed. Scholarship options are offered by many Indian colleges. The list of some B.Ed colleges with scholarships, for your reference is given in the table below -

B.Ed College Name

Scholarships

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Scholarship

  • Pyare Lal - Prem Vati Memorial Scholarship
  • S.N. Ranade Scholarship

Calcutta University Scholarship

  • Anil Chandra Gupta Memorial Studentship
  • Bhupendranath Memorial Scholarship
  • Uma Mukherjee Memorial Scholarship

Jadavpur University Scholarship

  • Endowment Scholarship
  • Students Aid Fund

Jamia Millia Islamia University Scholarship

  • Jamia Merit Scholarships  
  • Jamia Central Scholarships
  • Jamia Teachers Scholarship

Jadavpur4 C.V. Raman University Scholarships and Funding Scholarship

  • Scholarship for Underprivileged Students
  • Scholarship for Meritorious Students
  • Scholarship programme for ME/MTech

Source - Official website/counse

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Piyush Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

Yes, you can pursue a B.Ed. course online. Check out the list of B.Ed online colleges in the table mentioned below:

College NameFees
CIS Foundation₹55 K
Sewa Community College₹52 K
Aaruhi Institute₹80 K - 1.4 L
Sky Education Group₹90 K
Mbitious Institute of Professional Studies, Dwarka₹75 K

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Abhishek Arora

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

Definitely, you can do a B.Ed after B.Pharm course as for a B.Ed you need to have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline and you are good to go. After you are done with your B.Ed, you are eligible to appear for Teacher Eligibility Tests that can be TET, TAT, CTET, and state-level TETs for teaching ap

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Pallavi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Build a strong base for general awareness. Start with previous 12 months of GK. Asoirant can buy some books and follow yiutube channels for preparation. Sections that must be covered are current affairs, eduation system. They can read newspapers such as The Hindu, The Guardian, The Print, and more. 

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Chandeep Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, aspirants can do BEd online. They can register for this course on Dr BR Ambedakar University application portal. Minimum eligibility criteria must be met. Duration of the course is two years and minimum age must be 21 years.

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Chandeep Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

At Lovely Professional University, integrated B.Ed programs such as BA B.Ed or B.Sc B.Ed typically last four years.
These programs let you study your main subject along with teacher training at the same time.
In the later semesters, you will take part in internships and teaching practice in schools, g

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Shilakha

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

Honestly, choosing LPU for an Integrated BEd is a smart move if you want both theory + practical exposure in one place. The programme is designed in line with NEP, so you get modern teaching methods, classroom training, and real school internships from early on. Plus, LPU focuses on skill-building l

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vishnu harry

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, you can become a government teacher after completing BEd from any NCTE-approved college. You need to qualify exams like CTET, State TET, or DSSSB, not your college ranking.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, some colleges offer BEd admission without entrance exam based on graduation marks (merit-based admission). This is common in many private colleges and some universities.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Several colleges accept low scores, including Lovely Professional University (LPU), Amity University, Sharda University, CCS University affiliated colleges, and MDU Rohtak colleges. 

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, you can get admission in colleges accepting low scores in BEd entrance exams. Many private colleges and universities offer admission through lower cutoffs, merit-based selection, later counselling rounds.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

MIT School of Education and Research B.Ed curriculum cover topics related Education. The syllabus is divided yearly. Some of the topics covered in the first year of the course are:

  • Contemporary India and Education
  • Assessment for Learning
  • Reading and Reflecting on Text, etc.

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Virajita Madavi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, according to your statement in Question you can reapply for CTET without any problems or obstacles. 

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Surbhi Mishra

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 weeks ago

MIT School of Education and Research has 100 seats in B.Ed programme. Aspirants are offered seat in B.Ed based on their PERA CET or MAH-CET (B.Ed General + ELCT) scores. Selected aspirants have to confirm their seat by paying the course fees.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 2 weeks ago

The Integrated B.Ed programs such as B.A. B.Ed. and B.Sc. B.Ed. at Lovely Professional University require candidates to have at least 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English), with applicable relaxations as per norms, and admission is based on LPUNEST or qualifying exam performance. What makes LPU

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shilpa sachdav

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

BS. BEd is the best option. It has the highest demand in schools (science teachers are always needed) Better salary is given compared to arts and commerce teachers. More career flexibility (teaching + higher studies like MSc). Schools prefer candidates who can teach Maths/Science

 

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Ayishu Afu

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 3 weeks ago

The BEd programme at MIT School of Education and Research, MIT-ADT University is considered good in Pune. It is recognised by NCTE focuses on modern pedagogical trends includes ICT integrated learning & offers specialised training in Health, Yoga & Life Skills exceeding standard regulatory requireme

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Rakshit Prabhakar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

The total tuition fees for B.Ed is INR 81,300 at College of Innovative Management and Science. Aspirants selected based on their entrance exam scores need to pay the course fees to confirm their seat. 

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 3 weeks ago

Aspirants need to pass UP JEE B.Ed exam to get a seat in B.Ed programme of College of Innovative Management and Science. Candidates are allotted seat through counselling based on their entrance exam scores.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, students may get admission in Ishan Institute of Management and Technology B.Ed with 60% in UG degree. However, the institute offers seats through entrance basis. Aspirants have to appear for the UP B.Ed Combined Entrance Test.

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Aishwarya Malhotra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Students need to meet the Ishan Institute of Management and Technology B.Ed eligibility to get admission. The requirements are as below:

  • UG/ PG degree in any stream with a minimum aggregate of 50%
  • UP B.Ed Combined Entrance Test

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Anupama Garg

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

Jai Hind College B.Ed admissions are merit-based. The college generally does not offer direct admissions. Students have to fulfiil the admission requirements to get a seat in the course.

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Sanjana Srivastava

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

To get in Jai Hind College B.Ed, students have to fulfil the admission criteria. The college offers merit-based admissions. Students who have completed graduation are eligible for admission.

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Bhumika Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The total course fees for B.Ed is INR 51,250 yearly at City College, Chinhat. Aspirants selected based on their entrance exam scores need to pay the course fees to confirm their seat.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

Aspirants must complete graduation in any stream to apply for B.Ed programme at City College, Chinhat. Candidates must also pass UP B.Ed Entrance Exam for admission to this course.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

Yes, self-study is enough if you stay consistent. Use good books, practice papers, & mock tests. Discipline and regular revision are key to success.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Around 3 to 6 months focused study is usually enough. Daily study with revision and practice tests is more important than studying for long hours without proper plan.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

UP BEd JEE cutoff marks are released on official website after counselling. You can check category-wise cut off and compare it with your score to understand your chances of getting admission.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

There are usually multiple rounds of counselling: main rounds and sometimes spot rounds. The number of rounds depends on seat availability. Students should participate actively to secure a seat.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

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