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The Bachelor of Education course in India which is most popularly known as B.ED which is provided by many government and private Colleges with fees that differs based on college reputation, location, and facilities.

Some of the scholarships, such as the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) schemes, state government scholarships, and university-specific financial aid help the meritorious and financially weaker students to help them pursue B.Ed at a low cost. Aspirants can continue reading this article to learn more about B ED course fees.

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How to get Admission into B.Ed in India?

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Q:   Is there any scholarship for general category B.Ed. student?
A:

The scholarships available for candidates from General category is less in comparison with the candidates belonging to any reserved candidates, but there are some:

National-level Scholarships:

  • Tata Trust Scholarship for B.Ed and D.Ed Students: Provides fee waivers for some deserving candidates in some states.
  • CARE Rating Scholarship Scheme: INR 25,000 per year given to the deserving students in India.
  • UGC Emeritus Fellowship: For the faculty who have been retired from a particular college and wish to go for research field. Given a monthly stipend of INR 10,000 and also contingency allowance of INR 20,000 per year.
  • Vidyasaarathi MPCL Scholarship: INR 8,000 per year for B.Ed. students based on merit and income criteria.
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Table of contents
  • B.ED Course Fee Structure in India
  • B.Ed Fees FAQs
  • Popular B.Ed Colleges in India
  • Popular Private B.Ed Colleges in India
  • Popular B.Ed Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses

B.ED Course Fee Structure in India

Various private and government colleges provide B Ed courses in India. The standard of B.Ed education programs might differ greatly amongst institutions. Interested Candidates can check the table below to know more about B.ED Colleges in India:

B.ED Colleges

B.ED Course Fees

SCS Autonomous College INR 80,190
Guru Nanak Dev University INR 1.28 Lakh - 1.83 Lakh

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

Q:   What is the fee for B.Ed at Delhi University?
A:

Candidates wanting to get into DU B.Ed course must meet the CUET-PG criteria and hava a valid score. Once candidates get selected, the fee payment must be done for seat confirmation. University of Delhi B.Ed tuition fee ranges from INR 16,800 to INR 74,000. The total course fee may include other components as well, such as hostel fees, caution money, and more. Candidates shall note that the fee information given here is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is however, still subject to revision. Hence, is indicative. 

B.Ed Fees FAQs

This section covers FAQs related to B Ed Fees:

Q:   What scholarships are available for students pursuing B.Ed?
A:

Here are some top B.Ed scholarships covered 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
Dr. C.V. Raman University Scholarships and Funding Scholarship
  • Scholarship for Underprivileged Students
  • Scholarship for Meritorious Students
  • Scholarship programme for ME/MTech

Note- This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Q:   Which are the top colleges for pursuing B.Ed via distance mode?
A:

Candidates can pursue B.Ed courses as full-time, part-time, distance/correspondence, online and classroom programmes. However, the majority of B.Ed courses in India are offered as full-time programmes by various institutes and universities. There are many colleges which offer BEd in Distance/Correspondence mode such as:

Name of College

Course Fees in INR

Alagappa University

INR 40,000

Andhra University

INR 33,000

BAOU Ahmedabad

INR 75,000

IGNOU

INR 55,000

Kurukshetra University

INR 33,400

Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University

INR 30,000 - 90,000

North Eastern Hill University

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NSOU

INR 40,000

UPRTOU Allahabad

INR 37,500

YCMOU Nashik

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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 19 hours ago

IGNOU prescribes the exam pattern of its BEd entrance exam and mentions it in its official notification. As per the exam pattern, the test is of two-hour duration exam. The exam is conducted in offline mode. The question paper includes 100 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 1 mark. Questions i

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Anshul Jindal

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Answered 19 hours ago

Yes, it is important to clear the IGNOU BEd entrance test. The scores and result decides if you will get the admission.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 19 hours ago

The IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Syllabus is released for all four subjects - General English Comprehension, Logical & Analytical Reasoning, Educational and General Awareness, and Teaching Learning and Aptitude. The IGNOU BEd entrance test includes the basic teaching concepts alongside a general intellig

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Anshul Jindal

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Answered 19 hours ago

Indira Gandhi National Open University prescribes the IGNOU BEd Entrance exam pattern with 100 MCQs carrying 1 mark each.

  • Part A: General English Comprehension (10 Qs).
  • Part B: Logical & Analytical Reasoning (20 Qs), Educational & General Awareness (25 Qs), Teaching-Learning & the School (25 Qs).

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 19 hours ago

IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam include 100 MCQs of 100 marks that candidates need to complete in two hours. Candidates will get +1 for every correct answer. There is no negative marking for an incorrect or a question left unanswered in the exam.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 19 hours ago

The IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam is conducted once in a year preferably in March. Indira Gandhi National Open University will release the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Application form in January 2026. Direct link will be provided at Shiksha.com.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 19 hours ago

The PTET application form-filling will start in March 2026 and is expected to be continued till May with the late fees.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 20 hours ago

The candidates from general category need a minimum of 50% marks in their graduation. If they have an engineering background, the minimum is 55%. 

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 20 hours ago

Students with a state rank up to 10,000 have a good chance of getting a government college via UP BEd JEE, although this depends on the category, availability of seats, and college choices during counseling. SC/ST students may have a chance even with ranks up to 25,000, provided they have good marks

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Anshul Jindal

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Answered 21 hours ago

UP BEd JEE exam is conducted to fill over 3.04 Lacs seats across BEd colleges in Uttar Pradesh. It includes government, un-aided, private universities across the state.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 21 hours ago

Since 2023, Bundelkhand University is conducting UP BEd JEE exam. For 2026, also expectations for BU as exam conducting body are there. 

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 22 hours ago

Hi.

After completing a 4-year integrated B.Ed degree, the duration of an M.A. (Master of Arts) programme depends on the country and university you choose, but here are the typical scenarios:

1. In India

  • Standard M.A. duration: 2 years (divided into 4 semesters).

  • Eligibility: Completion of a B.Ed (4-year

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered 2 days ago

The regular BEd is of 2 years in majority of the states. It may exceed from 3 to 5 years for integrated educational progrsm depending on candidates's choice

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

The MAH BEd CET exam is conducted for 90 minutes in English & Marathi medium.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

The State CET Cell releases the exam pattern and syllabus in the official notification. For the 2026 session, it hasn't been released yet. The expected format for BEd exam in Maharashtra is

  • 100 MCQs carrying 1 mark each
  • No negative marking
  • Time: 90 minutes
  • Mental Ability: 40 Questions.
  • General Knowledge:

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

For the 2026 session, the IGNOU BEd admission dates hasn't been released yet. It might exeed for some programs.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

The IGNOU BEd counselling begins after the IGNOU BEd entrance exam result declaration. The merit list is released based on which the candidates had to report with the required documents and fees at the chosen centre.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

Yes, an IGNOU BEd degree is fully valid for government jobs in India, as IGNOU is a Central University recognised by UGC and DEB, and its degrees are treated as equivalent to regular degrees for all major government exams (UPSC, SSC, Teaching, etc.), provided you meet specific subject/marks criteria

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Anshul Jindal

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Answered 2 days ago

Yes, Indira Gandhi National Open University conducts the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam every year in March. Candidates who wish to complete BEd from IGNOU must clear this exam. The application form will be out in January.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

Hi.

Yes, as a government teacher, you can pursue a B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) through distance or online mode, but there are some important points and eligibility criteria you must know:

Eligibility Criteria

Most distance B.Ed programs in India require:

Graduation: You must have a bachelor's degree (B

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heena agrawal

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Answered 5 days ago

Hi.

If you want to prepare for banking exams for a job after graduation, you need a structured approach because banking jobs in India (like IBPS PO/Clerk, SBI PO/Clerk, RBI, NABARD, etc.) are highly competitive.

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered 6 days ago

No, NCERT books are good for conceptual clarity. But, to prepare for IGNOU Entrance Exam, extra study material is required. 

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

No, but it isn't difficult either. The exam's difficulty is on moderate level. With right preparation, candidate's can crack IGNOU BEd Entrance Test

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

Start with checking syllabus and pattern. Make a timetable and spend atleast 2-3 hours on every subject. Attempt past year and mock papers.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

There are many books available in the market. These are some of the recommended books for IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam

Book NameAuthors/Publisher
IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam GuideR Gupta
IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Entrance GuideShubhkamna Publication
Teaching Aptitude and Aptitude for Entrance ExamsPaperback Publications
IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Parvesh Pariksha 2020 (Hindi)Arihant Publications
IGNOU BEd Entrance Test: Previous Years Papers (Solved) (Hindi)Ramesh Publishing House
IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Preparation GuidePaperback Publications
15 Practice Sets for IGNOU BEd Entrance ExamArihant Publications

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

Indira Gandhi National Open University release the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Syllabus. It includes 4 main and 1 subject-specific section.

Part A

  • General English Comprehension
  • Logical & Analytical Reasoning
  • Educational & General Awareness
  • Teacher-learning and the School

Part B

  • Subject-Specific Competence

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

Yes, the degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University is valid for CTET and other government jobs also. Candidates can get admission after clearing the IGNOU BEd Entrance Test.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The passing marks for 50% marks for General (UR) category and 45% for Maharashtra State Reserved categories, while Other State (All India) candidates need 55%.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, a BEd from IGNOU is valid and recognized, provided it is pursued from an institution that is recognised by the UGC and approved by the NCTE.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

IGNOU BEd entrance test isn't difficult if you have prepared well for the exam. In general, this test falls under moderate difficulty level.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

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