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MEd or Master of Education is a master degree course that deals with the study of new methods of teaching and educational research. The programme focuses on different aspects of education including instruction, curriculum, counselling, leadership, and educational technology. The regulatory body in charge of the MEd programme is the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE).
- MEd is of two years duration divided into four semesters. However, some universities/ colleges also offer a one-year duration MEd programme. The course is offered in various subjects and specialisations.
- Candidates can pursue MEd in distance education and regular mode. After the completion of the MEd course, candidates can choose to work not only as teachers but also as counsellors, administrators, headmasters, etc.
Know the complete requirements of the MEd course in terms of the required skillset, eligibility criteria, course curriculum, top entrance exams, and job profiles below.
MEd Eligibility
Candidates who meet the below-mentioned parameters fulfil eligibility criteria for MEd:
- Candidates should clear BEd (Bachelor of Education) from a recognised college/ university
- Candidates should clear BEd with the minimum required percentage (usually 50% - 60%) stipulated by the institution in which a candidate is applying
- Candidates possessing BElEd (Bachelor of Elementary Education) or BAEd (BA Education)/ BScEd (BSc Education)/ MScEd (MSc Education) degree are sometimes also eligible to apply for the course depending on the policy of the institution in which they are applying
- Additional weightage is sometimes given to candidates possessing a postgraduate degree in Sciences/ Social Sciences/ Humanities, teaching experience, and experience working in State Board of Secondary and Senior Secondary Education or Directorate/ Inspectors of Education in the states
MEd Entrance Exams
The admission process and selection criteria for MEd varies from university to university. While some universities/ colleges offer admission on the basis of merit determined through candidates’ marks in the qualifying exam (BEd/ BElEd/ BAEd/ BScEd/ MScEd), others conduct written entrance exams. MEd entrance exam pattern is such that candidates are usually tested on three parameters - Teaching Aptitude, Reasoning Ability and Language Proficiency.
Some of the popular MEd entrance exams are:
View the list of other popular Teaching & Education entrance exams conducted in India.
MEd Skillset
MEd is most apt for those looking to build a career in the field of teaching and academics. Some of the skills that candidates who wish to obtain an MEd degree should possess are mentioned below:
Skillset for MEd Candidates | |
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Confidence |
Communication skills |
Team player organisation skills |
Leadership skills |
Classroom management skills |
Observation skills |
Time management skills |
Interpersonal skills |
Conflict-solving skills |
Mentoring/ counselling skills |
Patience |
Discipline |
Ability to adapt |
Ability to empower |
Ability to engage |
Ability to plan |
Innovative |
Hard worker |
MEd Subjects & Syllabus
The syllabus of MEd lays emphasis on different pedagogy of learning techniques that help candidates develop the right technical finesse to become an educator. The course curriculum of MEd not only includes theory but also a great amount of practical work. As part of the practical experience, candidates are encouraged to prepare dissertations, join internships, pursue academic writing, and attend workshops and seminars.
Given below are semester-wise core subjects that are mandatorily taught in MEd:
MEd Syllabus (Core/ Mandatory Subjects) | |
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Semester – I | |
Educational Psychology |
Historical and Political Perspectives of Education |
Educational Studies |
Methodology of Educational Research & Educational Statistics |
Human Rights and Education |
Information and Communication Technology in Education |
Semester – II | |
Philosophical Foundations of Education |
Sociological Foundations of Education |
Curriculum Studies in Education |
Teacher Education in Indian and Global Perspectives |
Semester – III | |
Advanced Methods in Educational Research |
In-Service Teacher Education in India |
Comparative Education |
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Semester – IV | |
(Only elective subjects mentioned below) |
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It may be noted that apart from core courses there are also various specialisations that candidates can take up during MEd usually in the third semester. Some such specialisations include:
MEd Syllabus (Specialised/ Elective Subjects) | |
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Elementary Education in India: Administration and Management |
Aspects, Planning & Management at Secondary & Senior Secondary level |
Issues & Curricular Concerns at Elementary level |
Issues & Curricular Concerns at the Secondary & Senior Secondary level |
Advanced Curriculum Theory |
Environmental Education |
Policy, Planning and Financing of Education |
Education Policy, Planning and Financing of Education at Secondary and Senior Secondary level |
Issues, Planning and Policies of Elementary Education |
Education Management and Planning at Secondary level |
Towards Academic Leadership at Secondary School level |
Information and Communication Technology in Education |
Inclusive Education |
Peace Education |
Educational Technology |
Issues and Challenges in Secondary Education |
Contemporary Concerns in Elementary Education |
Educational, Vocational Guidance and Counselling |
Educational Administration |
Supporting Education of Students from Disabilities and Disadvantaged Groups |
Value Education |
Educational Evaluation |
Science Education |
Language Education |
Social Science Education |
Business Education |
Gender Studies |
Yoga Education |
Special Education |
Guidance & Counselling |
MEd Jobs and Career Opportunities
A degree in Master of Education opens up ample career opportunities for students in the fields of teaching and education. A postgraduate in MEd can find promising jobs at places such as education consultancies, publishing houses, schools, colleges, coaching centres, research and development agencies, and so on.
Check out some of the popular MEd job profiles below:
- Teacher: A teacher teaches students in the classroom of a school. However, apart from that a teacher also serves many other responsibilities such as preparing lesson plans, marking work and giving proper feedback to students. A teacher sometimes also research new topic areas and devise new curriculum material.
- Soft Skills Trainer: A soft skills trainer is responsible for delivering engaging as well as challenging workshops and seminars to the target audience. A soft skills trainer selects appropriate learning material for instructional purposes, monitors the effectiveness of training material, and also assesses the strengths and weaknesses of individuals to adjust the training as per requirement.
- Career Counsellor: A career counsellor counsels students regarding different educational issues such as course and career selection, study habits, career planning, and class schedule. A counsellor also helps in the overall social/ emotional development of students.
- Principal/ Head Master: A principal (sometimes also referred to as headmaster) has the responsibilities of supervising the staff, building relationships with students, performing different administrative duties and monitoring the school’s disciplinary codes.
- Home Tutor: A home tutor is a person who offers personalised teaching services to students at their homes. A home tutor schedules tutoring appointments with students or their parents, monitors student performance and assists students in achieving better results in different subjects.
- Online Tutor: As the name suggests, an online tutor provides teaching services to students in online mode through online discussion forums, video chats, etc. Major responsibilities of an online tutor include setting rules for online behaviour, helping students with the study of their weak subjects/ areas, and acting as a point of contact for student queries.
- Instructional Technologist: An instructional technologist helps in improving technology integration in schools. In this capacity, an instructional technologist leads training seminars to help teachers meet certain technical standards, develops curriculum, design web-based learning tools, and conduct research.
- Educational Administrator: A candidate with an MEd degree in educational administration has major responsibilities of developing advanced skills in curriculum design, teaching strategies, school finance, etc. An educational administrator establishes school policies, manages staff, and administers school funding. An educational administrator typically works in a K-12 setting.
- Curriculum Developer: A curriculum developer is a professional who works with teachers to order books and other teaching material for instructional use and observes teachers make recommendations that could result in better student performance. A curriculum developer is also sometimes involved in the training of teachers.
After obtaining the MEd Degree, candidates get the opportunity to be recruited in companies/institutions. Some of the top recruiters for MEd students are:
- Educomp
- FIITJEE
- TIME
- NIIT
- Vibgyor
MEd FAQs
Q. What is an MEd Degree?
Q. What is the educational qualification for MEd?
Q. How can I get admission to the MEd course?
Q. Which are the entrance exams for MEd?
A. Some of the MEd entrance exams are DUET, JUET, BHU PET, AMU Entrance Exam and Masters of Education Entrance Test.
Q. What is the duration of the MEd Course?
A. The MEd Course is of two years duration divided into four semesters.
Q. Can I complete MEd in one year?
A. No, MEd is a two-year course and candidates compulsorily need to complete the course to get the Degree.
Q. Can I pursue MEd through correspondence?
A. Yes, you can pursue MEd in distance education.
Q. What are the career opportunities after MEd?
A. After attaining the MEd Degree, candidates can choose to become teachers, counsellors, administrators, headmasters, tutors, etc.
Q. Can I get a job after pursuing MEd Degree?
A. Yes, candidates get recruited after the completion of the MEd Degree, if they fulfil the eligibility criteria laid down by the recruiter.
Q. Does MEd offer specializations?
A. Yes, MEd Degree offers various specializations including Special Education, Women Studies, Guidance, Counselling, etc.
Q. What is the benefit of doing MEd?
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Is M.Ed available in the DU distance course?
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I want to know which recognized college or university allows M.Ed after D. El. Ed via distance mode.
If a candidate wishes to become a teacher in higher level, they can pursue M.Ed after D. El. Ed. Apart from IGNOU there are some more universities offering M.Ed distance education in India. 1. Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University2. Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University3. Acharya Nagarjuna...If a candidate wishes to become a teacher in higher level, they can pursue M.Ed after D. El. Ed. Apart from IGNOU there are some more universities offering M.Ed distance education in India.
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I want to know about the fee structure at MSU Baroda for Master of Education (M.Ed.).
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I want to get admission in M.Ed. How to apply for the M.Ed course? Please share the complete details.
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I want to know about the latest cutoff information for Master of Education (M.Ed.) at Rajeev Gandhi College, Bhopal.
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I want a course for M.Ed so please tell me the details. How to apply, etc.
Hello! AninditaM. Ed admission can be procured through both merit based and entrance based mode as most colleges conduct their own entrance examinations. Once the applications for the entrance test or the merit list have been released by the university, one can easily apply for admissions in that...Hello! Anindita
M. Ed admission can be procured through both merit based and entrance based mode as most colleges conduct their own entrance examinations. Once the applications for the entrance test or the merit list have been released by the university, one can easily apply for admissions in that particular college or university. Thank you.
I want to know about the fee structure at Saifia College of Education for Master of Education (M.Ed.).
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I am working as a teacher since 2009. How and where can I get admission for M.Ed (distance education)?
Hi. The fees is given below-
Indira Gandhi National Open University New Delhi -40,000
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University Maharashtra- 21,000
Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University Madhya Pradesh -45,000
Acharya Nagarjuna University Andhra Pradesh- 5,118.
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I want to know about the latest cutoff information for Master of Arts Education (M.Ed.) at VMOU Kota.
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I want to know about the latest cutoff information for Master of Education (M.Ed.) at Radhanath Institute Of Advanced Studies.
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I want to know about the fee structure at Nilkanth MED College for Master of Education (M.Ed.).
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When will the admissions begin for M.Ed in Ishan Institute of Management and Technology? Are the classes going to be regular or not?
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I want to know about the latest cutoff information for the Master of Education (M.Ed.) at Dharm Samaj Degree College, Aligarh.
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I want to know about the fee structure at Shri Ij Patel M.Ed. College for Master of Education (M.Ed.).
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I want to know about the fee structure at A.K College for Master of Education (M.Ed.).
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When will the admissions begin for M.Ed in IGNOU?
How do I get job in IASE? I completed M.Ed and I also have degree M.Sc. (zoology)
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I want to know about the fee structure at H.G.M Azam College of Education for Master of Education (M.Ed.).
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I want to know about the fee structure at MDU Rohtak for the Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.).
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I want to know about the fee structure at Balurghat B.Ed. College for Master of Education (M.Ed.).
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I want to know about fees for M.Ed in ODL Mode from KU for the session 2022.
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I want to know about the latest cutoff information for the Master of Education (M.Ed) at Kashmir University.
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I want to know about the fee structure at Gulabrao Patil College of Education for Master of Education (M.Ed.).
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