Top 10 Teacher-Training Courses in India

Do you also think about which teacher training course you should opt for for a high-paying job? India has thousands of private institutions as well as teacher training courses government approved by UGC, NCTE, and state boards. No doubt, you have many options, but will you go for a short-term certification or a long-term teacher training course that can open doors for many global career opportunities?

In India, after the 12th grade, teaching is one of the most popular choices for a career. At some point in time, many of us have wished to become a teacher. If you are one of those curious souls looking for career guidance or wish to find a source that can tell you what the top teacher training courses are, you can opt to pursue a career in this profession. Keeping all the changes the teacher education courses have undergone under the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020), we have created this list, including the Top 10 Teacher Training Courses in India.

What You Should Know About the Teaching Training

Candidates can check the table below to learn about the basic things about teacher training.

Criteria	Basic Details
Degrees	DEd, DElEd, DPEd, BEd, BElEd, BPEd, MEd, MPEd, MA Education
Courses Level	Diploma, Undergraduate, Master's, PhD
Admission Requirement	Diploma: 10+2 with 50% marks UG: 10+2 with fifty percent PG: Graduation in BEd/BPEd PhD: Master’s degree in Education
Duration	Diploma: 1–2 years UG: 2–4 years PG: 2 years PhD: 3–6 years
Education Mode	Full-Time/Part-Time/Distance/Correspondence
Average Fees	30,000 rupees – 4 lakh per year
Colleges	Delhi University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Banaras Hindu University, TISS Mumbai, IGNOU
Salary Range	INR 3 LPA- 7 LPA
Career Scope	Government Schools, Private Schools, Daycare Centers, Online EdTech Platforms
Entrances Exam	CUET-UG, RIE CEE, PTET, APEdCET
Job Profiles	Elementary Teacher, Lecturer, Curriculum Developer, Career Counsellor

What do you understand by Teacher Training Course?

A professional degree or short-term course that trains the candidates in lesson planning, pedagogy, teaching methodologies, classroom management, and assessment skills. The enrolled candidates will also have the opportunity to gain practical experience through internships in a real-world classroom setting. BEd, DElEd, and MEd are some of the popular teacher training courses recognized by government and private institutes.

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Types of Teacher Training Courses Available in India

If someone is interested in the teaching profession, they need to enroll themselves in one of the top teacher training courses. They also need to clear the eligibility/ aptitude test to become a teacher. This article provides an overview of some of the popular teacher training courses available in India. Here are some of the major teaching courses in India:

PS: The annual fees mentioned below may vary from institute to institute. We have provided an average range for teacher training courses.

Certificate Courses in Teaching

The table below includes the list of top Certificate Courses in Teaching.

Courses	Duration	Annual Fees (in INR)
		Govt.	Private
NTT (Nursery Teacher Training)	1-2 years	₹5,000 – ₹30,000	₹10,000 – ₹80,000
PTT (Primary Teacher Training)	1-2 years	₹10,000 – ₹40,000	₹40,000 – ₹90,000
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)	100 -370+ hours	₹30,000 – ₹50,000	₹30,000 – ₹60,000
Special Education Course Program	6 months- 2 years	₹15,000 – ₹40,000	₹25,000 – ₹90,000

Diploma Courses in Teaching

The top Diploma Courses in Teaching are listed below.

Courses	Duration	Annual Fees (in INR)
		Govt.	Private
DElEd	2 years	₹5,000 – ₹25,000	₹40,000 – ₹80,000
JBT (Junior Basic Training)	2 years	₹5,000 – ₹20,000	₹40,000 – ₹1,50,000
DPE (Diploma in Primary Education)	2 years	₹10,000 – ₹40,000	₹50,000 – ₹1,00,000

Caution: Due to regulatory changes, the recognition status of diploma‐/certificate‐level courses may vary by institution. Check NCTE approval before enrolling.”

Bachelor's Degree Teacher Training Courses

The table below includes the list of top Teacher Training Courses for a Government Teacher.

Courses	Duration	Annual Fees (in INR)
		Govt.	Private
BElEd (Bachelor's in Elementary Education)	4 years	₹10,000 – ₹40,000	₹20,000 – ₹1,00,000
BPEd (Bachelor's in Physical Education)	2-4 years	₹15,000 – ₹70,000	₹60,000 – ₹3,00,000
BEd (Bachelor's in Education)	2 years	₹15,000 – ₹70,000	₹40,000 – ₹2,00,000

Also Check: 1 Year BEd Course in India

Master's Degree: Training Program for Teachers

The list is given below for Teacher Training Courses for a Government Teacher:

Courses	Duration	Annual Fees (in INR)
		Govt.	Private
MEd	2 years/ 1 year (NCTE regulation)	₹20,000 – ₹50,000	₹60,000 – ₹2,00,000
MSc Education	2 years	₹15,000 – ₹40,000	₹50,000 – ₹1,50,000
MA Education	2 years	₹30,000 – ₹70,000	₹80,000 – ₹2,00,000

MPhil in Education has been discontinued by UGC (NEP 2020).

Doctorate/ PhD Courses

The list is given below for Teacher Training Courses for a Government Teacher.:

Courses	Duration	Annual Fees (in INR)
		Govt.	Private
PhD in Education	3-6 years	₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000	₹1,00,000 – ₹5,00,000

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All you need to know about Nursery Teacher Training (NTT)

Teacher Training Courses after 12th

There are many recognized teacher training programs that you can choose after completing class 12^th. You can also start with a diploma or a certificate course. One can also choose a graduation teaching course for four years. The section below will cover the most important teacher training courses in detail.

Advice: Please go through the NCTE Draft 2025 Regulations to check the credibility.

4-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP)

The duration of the course (BA BEd/BSc BEd/BCom BEd with combined subject-major + pedagogy training) is four years, and to become eligible for this course, one has to pass the 12^th board with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks in the Science stream. Doctorate in Education degree holders may get direct admission into the second academic year of this integrated program.

DElEd

DElEd or Diploma in Elementary Education is an elementary teacher training diploma certificate program. Students are trained to make them capable of taking up the role of an elementary school teacher. The duration of the course is two years. To become eligible for the course, one has to pass the 12^th board in any stream with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks. This percentage varies from one institute to another.

BPEd

BPEd or Bachelor of Physical Education is also known as the BPE course. This is an undergraduate degree course that focuses only on Physical Education. The duration of the course is three years and to become eligible for the course, one has to pass the 12^th board in any stream with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks. This percentage varies from one institute to another.

BEd

BEd or Bachelor of Education is a post-graduate course. All graduates can pursue the course after completion of their undergraduate bachelor’s degree courses. This degree is necessary for becoming a teacher at the secondary or higher secondary level. The BEd course can also be pursued after completion of the postgraduate course. The duration of the course is two years, and to become eligible for the course, one has to have either a BA or BSc, or BCom degree with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks. One needs to pass a BEd Entrance exam to enroll in this course. From 2-26, it is expected that the 1-year BEd course will be implemented.

Details about the 1-year BEd course

Pre & Primary Teachers’ Training

These courses are meant to train students or candidates who aim to become future teachers in the latest available teaching methods. They also get rewarded with much better professional opportunities in the teaching area. The course guides one to understand the intricacies of child psychology and be more responsible towards the mental as well as the physical well-being of the children.

Montessori Teachers Training

All students aspiring to get into the Montessori teaching profession need to pursue a comprehensive Montessori teacher training course. The candidates are awarded a certificate on successful completion of the course. This would help them in finding Montessori teaching opportunities.

Ed. Management & Administration

This course is meant for all those students who, in some way or another, are associated with the education industry or aspire to get into it. This course not only enriches the administrative as well as management skills in running an educational institute but also provides immense knowledge and skills to tackle critical situations related to educational institutes.

Assistant Professor Course

After completion of the Master's degree, one can easily appear for tests such as NET/SET/SLET and become an accomplished Assistant Professor.

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Top Institute Offering Teacher Training Courses in India

If you are planning to pursue a career in teaching, enrolling in the right teacher training course is the first step. Many reputed universities and colleges in India provide recognized teacher training courses, including government teacher training courses and private diploma programs. Here are some of the best institutes:

Institute	Courses Offered	Eligibility	Entrance Exam Required
Delhi University (DU), New Delhi	BElEd, BEd, MEd	12th pass (BElEd.), Graduation (BEd)	CUET-UG and CUET-PG
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi	BEd, MEd, Diploma in Education	Graduation with 50% marks	CUET-UG and CUET-PG
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi	BEd, MEd	Graduation	JMI Entrance Exam
NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training), New Delhi	DElEd	12th pass with 50% marks	RIE CEE, SCERT, State exams like (PTET, APEdCET)
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai	Integrated BEd–MEd	Graduation	TISSNET
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi	BEd, MEd, Certificate in Teacher Training	Graduation + Entrance Test	IGNOU BEd Entrance Test
University of Calcutta, Kolkata	BEd, MEd	Graduation	CUEE
Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi	BEd	Graduation with 50% marks	Jamia Handard Entrance Exam
SNDT Women's University, Mumbai	BA BEd	Graduation	Internal Test
Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs – NCERT) (Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, Shillong)	BEd, MEd, BSc–BEd, BA–BEd	12th pass or Graduation (depending on the course)	RIE CEE
Mata Sundri College For Women	BA BEd	12th pass or Graduation (depending on the course)	CUET

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Teacher Training Courses in India: Career Scope

It is advised to choose the right teacher training course, especially if you wish to become a teacher. We have compiled a list of career options that individuals can pursue after completing these teacher training courses. The list is created based on the updated NCTE/NEP 2020 norms.

At which profile can you get a job?	What wil be job description?	The Average Salary(INR) you can get every year?
Teacher	Teaching in government, semi-government, and private schools.	4- 6 LPA
Lecturer	Working as a lecturer after clearing UGC NET in different colleges and universities.	6- 9 LPA
Career Counsellor	You will help in career planning, course selection, and personality development.	3.5- 6 LPA
Home Tutor	You can teach pupils/students individually, and help them improve their perfomance.	2.5- 4 LPA
Curriculum Developer	You will be assisting teachers in offering lesson plans or study material after becoming the curriculum developer. You might also have to train teachers and suggest way that can improve the teaching method.	4- 6 LPA

Note: Eligibility for teaching jobs (especially in government / central schools) will depend on having a teacher-education qualification recognized under current NCTE norms (ITEP / updated BEd / MEd).”

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• Career after BEd: Private, Government Teaching Jobs, Salary and More
• Career After MEd: Teacher Job & Salary in Government & Private Sector

Due to shifting norms, many older teacher-training courses (4-yr BElEd, old integrated courses) are being phased out or restructured. Before enrolling, always check that:

• NCTE recognises the college/institute under the current regulations 
• The course is approved (e.g., ITEP, 1-yr/2-yr BEd, MEd) 
• The curriculum matches updated standards

While a teacher’s salary greatly varies depending on experience and levels one possesses in the field, however, the average annual packages offered to a teacher may range from INR 1.2 lakh to INR 6 lakh, annually.

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