Teaching & EducationM.Ed (Master of Education)

M.Ed Syllabus & Subjects List 2025: Download Semester-wise Syllabus PDF

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The M.Ed syllabus gives deep knowledge and skills in education field. The structure is a mix of core subjects, electives and also practical subjects.

M.Ed Syllabus Semester Wise

Candidates can see the table below:

M Ed Syllabus - Semester 1
Educational Psychology	Historical and Political Perspectives of Education	Methodology of Educational Research & Educational Statistics
Educational Studies	Information and Communication Technology in Education	Human Rights and Education
M Ed Subjects - Semester 2
Sociological Foundations of Education	Philosophical Foundations of Education	Curriculum Studies in Education
Teacher Education in Indian and Global Perspectives	----	----
M Ed Subjects - Semester 3
In-Service Teacher Education in India	Advanced Methods in Educational Research	Comparative Education
Elementary Education in India:	Aspects, Planning & Management at Secondary & Senior Secondary level.	Internship in School
M Ed Syllabus - Semester 4
Advanced Curriculum Theory	Environmental Education	Policy, Planning, and Financing of Education
Education Policy, Planning, and Financing of Education	Issues, Planning, and Policies of Elementary Education	Dissertation

List of Subjects in M.Ed

Candidates can see the list of core and elective subjects below:

Core Subjects

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M.Ed Subject Name	M.Ed Subjects Details
Educational Psychology	Understanding education through a psychological perspective.
Educational Studies	Methods and importance of educational studies.
Methodology of Educational Research & Educational Statistics	Basic concepts of research methodology and its application in education.
Historical and Political Perspectives of Education	How education developed in India before and after independence.
Information and Communication Technology in Education	The role and contribution of ICT in education.
Human Rights and Education	The right to education.
Philosophical Foundations of Education	Philosophical techniques used to educate students.
Curriculum Studies in Education	The importance of curriculum in the field of education.
Teacher Education in Indian and Global Perspectives	The development of teacher education in India and around the world.
Sociological Foundations of Education	The social nature of education and other sociological perspectives.
Advanced Methods in Educational Research	The relevance of elementary education.
Comparative Education	Introduction to qualitative and quantitative research along with their applications in the field of study.
In-Service Teacher Education in India	How to train in-service teachers.

Elective Subjects

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M.Ed Subject Name	M.Ed Subject Details
Inclusive Education	The meaning and significance of inclusive education.
Elementary Education	The fundamentals of elementary education and ways of managing it.
Guidance and Counselling	The ways and methods to guide and counsel students.
Teacher Education	The value of teacher education and related concepts.
Gender Studies	The significance of gender studies and its role in education.
Planning, Management, and Financing of Education	The importance of planning, management, and financing in education.
Distance Education and Open Learning	Meaning and scope of distance education.
Educational Technology and ICT	Latest developments and technologies introduced in the educational sector.
Advanced Curriculum Theory	Theories related to advanced curriculum.
Curriculum Studies	Studies related to designing the curriculum.

MEd Specialisations

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Specialisation	Specialisation Subjects	Subject Details
Elementary level Specialisation	Introduction to teaching	The nature of teaching, characteristics, principles, functions, and associated concepts.
	Reflective Teaching-Conceptual Analysis	Classroom teaching and demographic process, Gibbs, Schon, Kolb, and other reflective models.
	Innovative Practices - An Introduction	Meaning, significance, principles, and characteristics of innovative practices.
	Innovative Teaching Practices	Models of innovative teaching, simulation, blended learning, and other advanced teaching practices.
	Concept and scope of life skills	Understanding life skills education and its importance.
	Cognitive Skills Development	Meaning, types, and significance of cognitive skills.
	Development of other psycho-social skills	The role of psycho-social skills in education.
	Development of coping skills	Meaning, need, and types of coping skills.
Secondary Level Specialisation	Concepts and Terms in Educational Planning	The relationship between education and economic development, characteristics of human capital, etc.
	Fundamentals of educational planning	The differences between planning and policies, strategic and operational planning, and connected concepts.
	Major Approaches to Educational Planning	Social demand, rate of returns, and other types of educational planning approach.
	Role of different agencies in Educational Planning	The role of HRD, UGC, NGC, and other government agencies in planning education.
	Theories of teaching	Objectives and characteristics of teaching and related theories.
	Models of Teaching	Historical and modern teaching models.
	Teaching Strategies	Brainstorming teaching strategies, questions and answer strategies, etc.
	Organisation of teaching and evaluation	Meaning of teaching tactics, evaluation, teaching techniques, and related concepts.

Books and Authors related to M.Ed

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Book Title	Author/Publication	Description of the book
Guidance & Counselling - Part 2	Parth Publishers	It contains important insights on how to guide and counsel students of different age groups, backgrounds, and gender.
Educational Technology - 2	Parth Publishers	It talks about different communication modes related to learning and teaching.
Teacher Education - 2	Parth Publishers	It throws light on the history of education in India and research carried out in educational development.
Philosophy of Education	Parth Publishers	It explains the scope of philosophy in education and how to resolve the philosophical issues associated with education.
Childhood and growing up	M. Kalaivani	The influence of society, background, and various other things on childhood and education are explained in this book.
Curriculum Design and Development	Dr. B. Jayashree Rani	It deals with the need to design a concrete curriculum in educational development.
Planning and Administration of Elementary Education	S. Krithika and M. Kalaivani	How to manage elementary education and how important it is for children is spoken about in depth.
Recent Educational Development - Volume 1	Aggarwal, J. C	The latest developments in the field of education and their relevance are discussed in this book.
Crucial Problems in Indian Education	Mathur, V. S.	The problems faced by teachers and students in India and ways to tackle them have been spoken about in this book.
Advanced Education Research and Statistics	Dr. C. Thanapathi	Research carried out in the field of education in the pre and post-independence era is explained in this book.

M.Ed Syllabus in Best Colleges

Candidates can see the table below:

M.ED Colleges in India	M ED Syllabus PDFs
Sri Sai B.Ed. College	Sri Sai B.Ed. College M.Ed. Syllabus
Alagappa University	Alagappa University M.Ed. Syllabus
Bodoland University	Bodoland University M.Ed. Syllabus
MIT-WPU	MIT-WPU M.Ed. Syllabus
Teerthanker Mahaveer University	Teerthanker Mahaveer University M.Ed. Syllabus
Banaras Hindu University	Banaras Hindu University M.Ed. Syllabus
Aligarh Muslim University	Aligarh Muslim University M.Ed. Syllabus
Utkal University	Utkal University M.Ed. Syllabus
Panjab University	Panjab University M.Ed. Syllabus
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)	Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) M.Ed. Syllabus

Distance M.Ed. Syllabus

Syllabus for M.Ed distance courses is similar to regular courses. Popular colleges for Distance MEd are:

IGNOU
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
MP Bhoj Open University

Top Colleges for Distance M.Ed

Listed below are the top colleges for Distance M.Ed degrees in India:

Top M.Ed Distance Colleges	Average Fees
Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU)	INR 85,000
Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU)	INR 11,050
International Centre For Distance Education And Open Learning	INR 19,800
Vidya Correspondence College	INR 90,000
Geetanjali Institute	INR 90,000
Sri Balaji Correspondence College	INR 90,000
Aaruhi Institute	INR 90,000
Govind Academy	INR 75,000
Think Education	INR 1.1 Lakh

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

FAQs on M.Ed Syllabus

Q. What are the subjects in M. Ed?

A. The various subjects taught in M.Ed include:

Educational Psychology
Educational Studies
Methodology of Educational Research & Educational Statistics
Historical and Political Perspectives of Education
Information and Communication Technology in Education
Human Rights and Education
Philosophical Foundations of Education
Curriculum Studies in Education
Teacher Education in Indian and Global Perspectives
Sociological Foundations of Education
Advanced Methods in Educational Research
Comparative Education
In-Service Teacher Education in India

Q. Is M.Ed hard to study?

A. No, M.Ed is not particularly hard to study as you already have to learn the fundamentals of teaching in B.Ed or other relevant courses required to be eligible for M.Ed. However, the syllabus is quite vast and the students go through numerous concepts and reference books.

Q. What is the structure of the M.Ed. syllabus across semesters?

A. The M.Ed. program is generally structured over two years and divided into four semesters. Each semester builds upon the knowledge of the previous one, integrating theoretical and practical components. Here’s a typical semester-wise breakdown:

Semester 1: Focuses on foundational aspects such as Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education, Psychology of Learning and Development, and Historical Perspectives in Education.
Semester 2: Introduces Curriculum Studies, Educational Research and Statistics, and Teacher Education in India. It may also involve a review of global education systems.
Semester 3: Covers Educational Planning and Administration, Inclusive Education, and electives like Guidance and Counselling or Environmental Education.
Semester 4: Includes Dissertation Work, Internships, Field-based Research, and seminars or workshops, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings.

Q. . Is research a mandatory part of the M.Ed. curriculum?

A. Yes, research is a critical and mandatory component of the M.Ed. curriculum. Most universities include a full semester or year-long dissertation or thesis project that involves:

Identifying a research problem in education.
Reviewing relevant literature.
Designing a study using appropriate research methods.
Collecting and analyzing data.
Writing and presenting the findings.

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