D.El.Ed

You can start preparing in the second year of D.El.Ed. itself!

You already study pedagogy, child development, and subject methods during the course, which are the core parts of CTET/TET. Preparing side-by-side will make your concepts stronger, and you'll save time after finishing the diploma.

There are many CTET guides, mock tests, and online classes available even free YouTube channels. You can find it on shiksha.com also.

Currently, NO The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has ruled that D.El.Ed. must be pursued in regular mode for freshers. However, In-service teachers (already working in schools) may be allowed to pursue distance/online D.El.Ed. through institutions like IGNOU, NIOS, etc.
For fresh students only a full-time, classroom-based courses is valid for teaching eligibility. So, if you are starting out then go for a regular or NCTE-approved institute.

Yes, you can give D.El.Ed exam in English version. You can write all D.El.Ed exam papers in English version.

Not necessarily. The D.El.Ed course is offered in Hindi, English and even in regional languages depending on the state.

For example: 

• UP, Bihar, MP – Hindi
• West Bengal – Bengali
• South Indian states – Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu
• Some private/central colleges – English

So you can choose the language you're most comfortable with.

Yes, many institutes ask for a medical fitness certificate during admission. It's a simple form where a doctor certifies that you're physically and mentally fit for teaching.

Nothing too intense just a basic check-up.

NCTE mandates at least 80% attendance in theory and 90% in practicals (internships, projects, etc.).

So yes, regular attendance is a must. If you miss too many classes, you might not be allowed to sit for the final exams.

Absolutely! One of the best parts of D.El.Ed. is that it's not just theory but there is a lot of practical learning that you will go through. In both the years, you will be doing:

• Classroom observations
• Internships in primary/upper primary schools
• Practice teaching (micro-teaching sessions)
• Lesson plan creation and demo classes

It prepares you for real classroom challenges. You'll also get feedback from experienced teachers and mentors during your internship.

Here's a quick comparison:

Note: This information is sourced from the official website of the institute and may vary.

If you want to work in government primary schools  then D.El.Ed. + CTET is often preferred. But for private schools, PTT and NTT are widely accepted.