B.Ed

Some of the top institutions include:

• Delhi University

• Jamia Millia Islamia

• Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

• IGNOU (for distance learning)

The NEP 2020 introduced:

• Integrated 4-year BEd-MEd programs

• One-year BEd and MEd programs (from 2026-27 onwards for students with 4-year UG/PG degrees)

• Stronger emphasis on teacher quality, educational research, and leadership training.

Yes. UGC and NCTE-approved universities like IGNOU offer distance learning programs for both BEd and MEd, providing flexibility for working professionals.

• BEd graduates earn between INR 3–6.5 LPA in schools.

• MEd graduates earn between INR 4.5–9 LPA in colleges, universities, consultancies, and government organizations.

No, you must complete a BEd before pursuing an MEd. However, under the NEP 2020 reforms, integrated BEd-MEd programs are being introduced, which combine both degrees in a streamlined format.

Both serve different purposes. BEd is essential for starting a teaching career in schools, whereas MEd is suitable for those who want to move into higher positions such as lecturers, researchers, curriculum developers, or administrators.

Yes, an MEd is a master's degree; the MEd stands for Master of Education and is a postgraduate degree focused on advanced study in the field of education, preparation for roles in educational administration, and pedagogical research.

No, it is not necessary to do a Master of Education (MEd) after a Bachelor of Education (BEd), but it is a common and beneficial path for career advancement in education. A BEd is the foundational qualification for becoming a school teacher, while an MEd is a postgraduate degree that provides specialization, deepens knowledge in educational research, and opens doors to leadership roles such as a Principal or lecturer.

No, you cannot pursue a traditional BEd and MEd simultaneously as separate programs; however, you can enroll in a four or five-year integrated BEd and MEd programme if your university offers it, which combines both degrees into a single, streamlined course. Alternatively, some universities allow you to take one regular course and one distance/online course concurrently, though this isn't the same as doing both degrees at the exact same time.