Distance/Correspondence

The minimum eligibility criterion for Diploma in education D.Ed courses has been reset to the higher secondary certificate (HSC). The government had recently announced that the eligibility criteria will be changed from HSC to graduation. However, for this year, the old criteria will be applied. The decision was taken during a meeting of the D.Ed state admission and selection committee, which was held in the city on Monday. Anil Edge, director, Maharashtra State Education Research and Training (MSCERT), who headed the meeting, told TOI, "In order to make graduation as eligibility criteria for the D.Ed courses, the National Council for Teachers' Education (NCTE) has to give a nod. However, a few formalities are yet to be completed as there are a lot of technicalities involved. Hence, it was decided to go ahead with the old eligibility criteria for this year".

Masters of Education (M.Ed) is a two-year master's programme. Although, some universities also offer this course as one year. M.Ed programme can be either studied as a normal degree or as a distance or correspondence mode. The degree is available in various subjects and the regulatory body in charge of the course is National Council of Higher Education.
It is mandatory to pursue M.Ed degree, if one wishes to teach at college and university level. It involves research work on education, psychology, sociology among others.
Eligibility Criteria:
Minimum Qualification Required: Degree in B.Ed/ B.El.Ed is a must.
Minimum Marks Aggregate: 50% to 60%, varies from college to college
Note: It is mandatory to present all necessary documents and mark sheets at the time of admission.