What is B.El.ED: Full Form, Course Duration, Admission 2025, Colleges, Syllabus, Salary & Scope

A bachelor's degree programme in elementary education (B.El.Ed.) is designed to prepare students to teach in elementary schools. Moreover, B.El.Ed (Bachelor of Elementary Education) is a four-year UG programme that prepares individuals to become elementary school teachers (grades 1-5 or 8 depending on the state).

Goal: Equips graduates with the knowledge, skills, and values to create a stimulating and effective learning environment for young children.

Course Structure: Blends theory (education foundations, child development) with practical training (internships) and teaching methods for core subjects.

Specializations (Optional): Some institutions offer specializations in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) or Special Education.

Career Opportunities: Graduates can find employment as elementary school teachers in government, private, or aided schools (additional qualifications might be required).

A balanced curriculum that covers both educational theory and actual teaching techniques is available through B.El.Ed. programs. You gain a thorough understanding of child psychology, educational philosophy, pedagogical practices and subject knowledge thanks to this all-encompassing approach.

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B.El.Ed Course is quite established but very few universities offer it with limited seats. Eligibility criteria for B.El.Ed: Minimum 50% in 12th (English language with 3 academic subjects). Plus you have to appear for entrance exam for admission.

The fees to pursue B.El.Ed is usually within the range of INR 7,000-20,000 for a year. The fees are different for different institutes. Generally, the fees vary from public to private institutes. Public universites are either funded by State Government or by UGC. The fees in public institutes ranges from INR 5000- INR 10, 000 per year. For private universities the cost can go as high as INR 30,000 to INR 50,000 per year.

For admission in DU, you need to have passed 10+2 from a recognized board. Admissions are made on the basis of merit in Common Entrance Examination conducted by the Central Institute of Education.

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At the undergraduate level, the University of Delhi also offers full-time B.EL.Ed programme as part of its UG academic programmes. The duration of B.EL.Ed is four years and the admission process is completely entrance-based. DU admission 2025 for B.EL.Ed via CUET 2025 will be conducted in Mar tentatively. Further, CUET 2025 exam will be conducted between May to June. A list of DU affiliated colleges offering B.EL.Ed programme to the students are:

• Aditi Mahavidyalaya
• Gargi College
• Institute of Home Economics
• Jesus & Mary College
• Lady Shri Ram College for Women
• Mata Sundri College for Women
• Miranda House
• Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College

The total fee for B.EL.Ed at DU ranges from INR 26 K to INR 1 L.

Yes, Some universities and colleges conduct an entrance exam as part of the admission process. For example:
Delhi University (DU) conducts an entrance exam for B.El.Ed candidates.
Other institutions may have their own entrance tests or use a merit-based system depending on the exam or marks obtained in Class 12 from a recognised university.
It is important to check the specific admission process for each university or college to see whether they require an entrance exam.

Admission is provided on the basis of Class 12 Scores from a recognized board but some universities also provide admissions based on entrance exams such as CUET. Here are some more entrance exams relevant to the students who want to pursue other teaching Courses:

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

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) result is released by National Testing Agency. CUET syllabus is divided into three sections viz., Languages, Domain Subject and General Test. CUET language section assesses candidate through reading comprehension (factual, literary, and narrative), literary aptitude and vocabulary. CUET syllabus second section- domain subject assesses the candidate's in depth knowledge on the subject he/she has opted for. CUET third section- general test includes general knowledge, current affairs, general mental ability, quantitative reasoning and logical and analytical reasoning. CUET syllabus is available now. Candidates can check the section wise detailed CUET syllabus here.

The entrance exams that is conducted for B.El.Ed Course typically tests the following areas:
General Knowledge and Current Affairs: Awareness of national and international events especially related to education and child development.
English Language Proficiency: Grammar, comprehension, vocabulary and writing skills.
Mathematical Aptitude and Reasoning Ability: Basic arithmetic, logical reasoning and problem-solving questions.
Basic Knowledge of Education & Pedagogy: Understanding of child development, teaching methodologies and other education-related topics (this section may not be included in all exams).

The B.El.Ed. (Bachelor of Elementary Education) programme is a comprehensive four-year undergraduate course aimed at preparing future elementary school teachers (for classes 1 to 8). The syllabus for B.El.Ed covers a wide range of subjects that focus on the theory and practical aspects of teaching, child development, curriculum design, and educational psychology.

After B.El.Ed, students can pursue the below mentioned Courses:

• M.Ed (Master of Education) – Students can pursue this course for higher teaching and administrative roles
• MA in Education – Specialization in curriculum design, policy-making.
• MBA in Education Management – For school administration and management.
• Ph.D. in Education – Research and academic careers.

The B.El.Ed Syllabus is divided into following sections:

• Foundation Courses – Child Development, Educational Psychology, Learning Theories
• Core Pedagogy Courses – Teaching methods for subjects like Mathematics, Science, English, Social Studies
• Practical Training – Classroom teaching, lesson planning, student interaction
• Internship & Fieldwork – Teaching practice in schools, project-based learning
• The final semester usually includes research projects, internships, and a teaching portfolio submission

Get more details about B.El.Ed Syllabus here

The top government colleges for B.El.Ed include state and central universities which offer admissions to B.El.Ed course on the basis of scores of various entrance examinations. These colleges are as follows:

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

Many top private and government universities offer this course. Some top institutes are Calcutta University, Mumbai University, Amity University, Manav Rachna University etc. 

The total tuition fee for B.El.Ed is between INR 76,000. This fee, however, is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. Other than the tuition fee, students are also required to pay other fee components while applying to Miranda House, such as the hostel fee, (if applicable) and application charges. Also, students applying via CUET also need to register for the exam and pay the exam application fee.

B.EL.ED is an exciting four-year integrated professional degree program for training teachers at the elementary school level. ~A B.El.Ed graduate can opt for a professional teaching career or pursue further studies like M.El.Ed or M.Ed, at the postgraduate level.

• In case you are interested in becoming TGT or PGT, you could also pursue M.A in some teaching subject, after doing B.El.Ed.
• Teaching in Government Schools (Up to Class VIII), including at MCD/NDMC/Sarvodaya Vidyalayas, Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas all across India and private Schools.
• You can also Lead the elementary school systems in various capacities. 
• Teaching and research in elementary education in the government and non-government sectors.
• Content creation at publishing companies. Eligible for teaching positions at Army / Air Force Schools across India. Eligible for all SSC and UPSC exams for general degree holders.

Some of the top recruiters for B.El.Ed course are as follows:

• Schools
• Nurseries 
• Day care centres
• Tuition classes

An elementary teacher earns INR 2-3 Lacs per annum on average. The table below shows some of the salary statistics and job roles of candidates after completing B.El.Ed course: 

Note: The salary data has been obtained from Ambitionbox.com.

Some of the top job profiles after pursuing B.El.Ed are:

• Teacher
• Tutor
• Student counsellor
• Curriculum developer
• Career counselor 
• Content writer/ reviewer

Hi, B.El.Ed is a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and D.El.Ed is Diploma in elementary education. They are not equivalent. Bachelor’s degree requires 10+2 with minimum 50% and 2-year diploma in elementary education whereas D.El.Ed requires 10+2 passed (any stream).

The main difference is that one course is D.El.Ed is a Diploma level course while the other is a degree course.

 B El Ed's full form is Bachelor of Elementary Education. D El Ed Full Form is a Diploma in Elementary Education.

The NEP 2020 acknowledges the vital role of educators and suggests reforms to teacher education programs. These reforms aim to enhance teachers technological proficiency, improve access to resources, and upgrade the curriculum. After the implementation of NEP 2020, the following will be the impacts on B.El.Ed graduates:

• More focus will be given to Foundational Literacy & Numeracy programs
• It will increase the demand for digitally skilled teachers
• Government schemes to train more elementary educators
• Expansion of experiential & activity-based learning