Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE)
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2 days agoContributor-Level 10
Due to more opportunities and detailed syllabus, ECCE degree is more valuable.
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2 days agoContributor-Level 10
ECCE degree in general offers a higher salary than the diploma.
Qualification | Typical Roles | Approx. Salary Range (INR/month) |
|---|---|---|
ECCE Degree | Pre-primary & primary teacher, ECCE coordinator, curriculum designer, centre supervisor, NGO specialist, government ECCE roles | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000+ (senior roles higher) |
ECCE Diploma | Preschool teacher, nursery teacher, daycare educator, assistant teacher, activity coordinator | ₹12,000 – ₹25,000 (entry-level) |
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2 days agoContributor-Level 10
The main difference exists based on the duration and job opportunities. ECCE Diploma offers quick entry as pre-primary teacher in just a year or less whereas degree can take 3-4 years.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 7
Of Course, ECCE is a very useful qualification if you plan to work with:
- Anganwadi centers (run by the Ministry of Women & Child Development)
- Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
- Balwadis under NGOs
- Foundation schools under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
- Government recruitment often looks for candidates with ECCE/child development background especially for supervisory roles.
Also, after ECCE you can appear for relevant state-level or central government teacher eligibility exams (depending on guidelines).
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9 months agoContributor-Level 9
Entrance exams for Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECCE) programs are not mandatory at all colleges. However, some colleges may conduct their own entrance exams. Other colleges may consider scores from national-level exams like the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) or the Central Universities Entrance Test (CUCET).
Eligibility for ECCE
To be eligible for the ECCE course, you must have completed 10+2 education (or equivalent) from a recognised educational board.
Some institutes may specify a minimum percentage requirement in the 10+2 exams.
Benefits of ECCE
ECCE training provides in-depth knowledge about the psychologica
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9 months agoContributor-Level 7
ECCE focuses on early childhood (0-6 years), while primary education (6-12 years) is more structured and academic. ECCE lays the foundation for lifelong learning, making it an essential stage in a child's education.
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