Best B Ed Colleges in Kerala 2026: Fees, Admission, Courses, Placements

There are about 160+ best B Ed colleges in Kerala. Of these,  100 colleges are privately owned, 10 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 15 colleges. Kerala University Admission, CUET,  etc.. are some of the most accepting entrance exams in top B Ed colleges in Kerala. Some of the popular colleges include MGU Kerala, Kannur University, Mangattuparamba Campus, Government College of Teacher Education Thiruvananthapuram, Calicut University Teacher Education Centre, Manjeri, Kannur University, Kasaragod Campus, Calicut University Teacher Education Centre, Kannur University, Mananthavady Campus,  and many others.

B Ed is a professional degree course for those who wish to pursue a career in teaching. Candidates can pursue B Ed after completing their graduation or post-graduation. Candidates who wish to work as teachers in private or government-aided schools can pursue this course. It is a mandatory course for professionals who wish to become teacher.

The key highlights related to the best BEd colleges in Kerala are mentioned below:

Parameters	Statistics
Number of Colleges	160+
Annual Fees	INR < 1 lakh: 28 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 1 college
Top Specialisations	Mathematics,  English,  Languages,  Special Education, etc.
Top Colleges	MGU Kerala, Kannur University, Mangattuparamba Campus, Government College of Teacher Education Thiruvananthapuram, Calicut University Teacher Education Centre, Manjeri, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exam	Kerala University Admission,  CUET, etc.

Joining the top B.Ed colleges in Kerala can be affordable as most colleges have tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh. Some of the colleges are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
Calicut University Teacher Education Centre, Manjeri	INR 62,000
Kerala University College Of Teacher Education, Kollam	INR 70,000
Kannur University, Kasaragod Campus	INR 45,000
Calicut University Teacher Education Centre, Malappuram	INR 62,000
Calicut University, Teacher Education Centre, Nattika	INR 62,000

The table below shows the location-wise distribution of top BEd colleges in Kerala along with their number/names of colleges:

Location	Number/Names of Colleges
Kollam	22  (Kerala University College Of Teacher Education, Fathima Memorial Teacher Training Institute, Karmela Rani Training College, etc.)
Thiruvananthapuram	19  (Government College of Teacher Education, Victory College of Teacher Education Centre, Mar Theophilus Training College, etc.)
Thrissur	14  (Calicut University Teacher Education Centre, Dr. Palpu Memorial SNDP Yogam College of Education, Sree Vivekananda College Kunnamkulam, etc.)
Ernakulum	14  (Sahodaran Ayyappan Memorial College of Education, Sree Narayana College of Education Muvattupuzha, Adi Sankara Training College, etc.)
Malappuram	12  (Calicut University Teacher Education Centre Manjeri, Calicut University Teacher Education Centre, Sree Vivekananda College, Edakkara, etc.)

The seats for many of the courses might get vacant because the candidates got upgraded to other courses or might leave the seat, which causes the conduction of one more round, which is called CUET PG Spot Round/ Spot Counselling/ Spot Round. 

Before applying to the course, candidates must be aware of the required eligibility criteria for B.Ed colleges in UP. Given below are some of the important eligibility criteria for the B Ed course in BEd colleges in Kerala:

• Educational Qualification: Candidates need to have completed their graduation in any stream (that is, Arts, Science, or Commerce) to fulfill B Ed eligibility criteria . However, most popular B Ed colleges allow candidates to take part in their admission process for B Ed courses if they have graduated with at least 50-55% aggregate marks at the UG level.
• Age Limit: There is no age bar for B Ed admissions in most colleges. However, some B Ed colleges' admission process requires candidates to be at least 19 years of age.

Read More: Distance BEd vs Regular BEd

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) result is released by National Testing Agency. CUET syllabus is divided into three sections viz., Languages, Domain Subject and General Test. CUET language section assesses candidate through reading comprehension (factual, literary, and narrative), literary aptitude and vocabulary. CUET syllabus second section- domain subject assesses candidate's in depth knowledge on subject he/she has opted for. CUET third section- general test includes general knowledge, current affairs, general mental ability, quantitative reasoning and logical and analytical reasoning. CUET syllabus is available now. Candidates can check section wise detailed CUET syllabus here. 

Listed below are some of the top government BEd colleges in Kerala along with their tuition fees:

Public/Government Colleges	Tuition Fee
Central University of Kerala - Trivandrum Campus Admission	INR 5,000
Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth Admission	INR 4 lakh
Kannur University, Mangattuparamba Campus	-
Calicut University Teacher Education Centre, Manjeri Admission	-

To become a teacher, you need to obtain a B.Ed degree from a recognised university after completing your graduation or post-graduation. Those who finish graduation and B.Ed become TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) whereas those who complete post-graduation and B.Ed become PGT (Post Graduate Teacher). On the basis of one's skills and choices, a candidate can teach primary or secondary or senior secondary students. 

A degree in B.Ed. gives you the qualifications and skills you need to work as a professional teacher. This is among the most prestigious and fulfilling professions. One of the most important roles in influencing the lives and careers of many students is teaching.
Here are some key reasons to pursue a B.Ed. degree:

• Empowerment through education
• Vast career opportunities
• Professional growth
• Personal fulfillment
• Increased Job security
• Leadership opportunity
• Leadership opportunity

Both B.Ed and D.Ed are courses offered in the field of Education but there are striking difference between these two courses. The differences are given in the table below:

Criteria	B.Ed	D.Ed
Course Name	Bachelor of Education	Diploma in Education
Course Duration	2 years	1 year
Eligibility	Bachelor's degree in any field	Completed Class 12
Career Scope	Teaching positions in Middle, High or Senior Secondary School	Teaching positions in Elementary School

No, the B.Ed syllabus is not as tough as compared to other competitive exams like JEE/NEET or CSE. The subjects are quite manageable, and with a rigorous 90 to 100-day study plan, one can easily crack the exam. However, it is important to note that due to a large number of candidates applying for this exam, it becomes highly competitive. Therefore, aspirants must leave no stone unturned while preparing for any B Ed entrance exam.

You can pursue B.Ed in the subject of your graduation or post-graduation. B.Ed is generally offered in Arts, Science or Commerce streams. Thus candidates can pursue B.A-B.Ed or B.Sc-B.Ed or B.Com-B.Ed as per their education background and choice of teaching domain. Many colleges also offer dual degree programs based on an individual's educational domain.

Yes, many B.Ed. programs offer specializations in specific subject areas like:

• Science Education
• Mathematics Education
• Language Education (English, Hindi, etc.)
• Social Science Education
• Physical Education
• Special Education

B.Ed is necessary if you want to teach in the private or government schools. After B.Ed you will have to qualify the Teachers Eligibility Test or TET exam conducted by the by the central and the respective state government. Eligibility for TET – Graduation from recognized university You should also have B.ed. degree.

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Institute offers great infrastructure with facilities such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus to students.

Fathima Memorial Teacher Training Institute has courses such as D.El.Ed which are primarily in the stream of Teaching & Education.

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Institute offers great infrastructure with facilities such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus to students.

Institute offers great infrastructure with facilities such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus to students.