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Vikrant Shukla
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New Delhi, Updated on Mar 12, 2025 17:53 IST

The survey result indicates that majority of BA graduates see UP BEd JEE as the ideal gateway to a teaching career. BA students specialize in subjects such as History, Political Science, and Hindi, which are widely required for teaching at the primary and secondary school levels.

UP BEd JEE First Choice for 45% BA Graduates, Shiksha Survey Reveals

UP BEd JEE First Choice for 45% BA Graduates, Shiksha Survey Reveals

In a recent poll conducted by shiksha.com for its users, a staggering result unfolded where a significant 45% of Bachelor of Arts (BA) graduates expressed their preference for taking up the UP BEd JEE 2025 as their first choice for pursuing a teaching career. The survey sheds light on the academic backgrounds of students interested in the BEd entrance exam and their inclination toward the teaching profession.

The question of the survey was, Do you plan to apply for UP BEd JEE 2025? What is your graduation degree?

The results of the poll, which saw participation from a large number of students, were as follows:

  • Yes, BA Degree: 45%
  • Yes, BSc Degree: 33%
  • Yes, B.Com Degree: 11%
  • Yes, others: 11%
  • No, preparing for 2026 session: 1%

The result indicates that the majority of BA graduates see UP BEd JEE as the ideal gateway to a teaching career. BA students specialize in subjects such as History, Political Science, and Hindi, which are widely required for teaching at the primary and secondary school levels.

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BSc graduates (33%) also form a strong portion of aspirants, suggesting a growing demand for science teachers in schools, whereas BCom holders (11%) and students from other fields are interested in alternative career paths in finance, accounting, or management.

What is the UP BEd JEE exam?

The UP BEd JEE exam is one of the highly competitive BEd entrance exams conducted by the Bundelkhand University Jhansi to shortlist candidates for the BEd course from participating colleges in UP. Currently the UP BEd JEE 2025 registrations are going on and the last date to apply is March 25, 2025. The entrance exam for this session will be held on April 20, 2025.

Q: Β  How much percentile is required for B.Ed?
A:

To be eligible for the BEd Course there are various eligibility criterion which candidates need to meet. Both educational and other eligibility criteria for UP BEd JEE 2026 is listed below.

Educational Qualifications:
  • General/OBC Candidates: Must have a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree with a minimum of 50% marks. 
  • SC/ST Candidates: A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 45% marks is required. 
  • B Tech/BE Candidates: A B Tech/BE degree with at least 55% marks is also considered. 
Other Eligibility Criteria:
  • Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for appearing in the UP BEd. JEE.
  • Nationality: Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
  • Number of Attempts: There is no limit on the number of attempts for the exam.
  • Specific Categories: Blind candidates may be granted a 5% relaxation in the minimum eligibility criteria. 
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