Which course is better: B.Ed or D.Ed?

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

Is the B Ed syllabus tough?

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.

What is B.Ed course all about?

The B.Ed syllabus includes theoretical and practical aspects of teaching. The main components of the curriculum are - Pedagogical Theories, Child Development, Child Psychology etc. It also includes additional subjects in the chosen field e.g - English, Science, Mathematics, etc. The three kinds of B.Ed offered are Regular, Correspondence and Integrated. It trains to make a career as a government or private school teacher. This course focuses on the initial formal education of upper primary, secondary and senior secondary level teachers.

Can I pursue B.Ed course via online/correspondence?

Yes, you can pursue B.Ed course via online/correspondence program, but the university should be approved by UGC. As per the latest notification, all the online/correspondence programs are considered the same as the regular program, so there isn't any problem while pursuing B.Ed online.

What is a B.Ed course?

B.Ed or Bachelor of Education is a professional degree programme that trains to make a career as government or private school teachers. B.Ed. course focuses on the initial formal education for educators at upper primary (VI - VIII), secondary (IX -X) and senior secondary (XI - XII) levels. B.Ed Admission typically involves merit, entrance tests, and (sometimes) prior teaching experience.

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Best B.Ed Colleges in Maharashtra

There are 634 B.Ed colleges in Maharashtra. Of the total number of colleges offering B.Ed, split of colleges by ownership is private: 468, public private: 44 & public / government: 19;

Location wise

Maharashtra is home to 634 B.Ed. Below is the list of prominent locations housing these colleges:

Location Details	Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	2052 Colleges
Rajasthan	929 Colleges
Maharashtra	634 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	625 Colleges
West Bengal	605 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	590 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	568 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	414 Colleges
Karnataka	406 Colleges
Haryana	393 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh - Other	369 Colleges
Gujarat	329 Colleges
Bihar	279 Colleges
Telangana	237 Colleges
Punjab	175 Colleges
Jaipur	165 Colleges
Kerala	162 Colleges
Jharkhand	150 Colleges
Chhattisgarh	136 Colleges
Meerut	127 Colleges

Specializations

B.Ed is offered in varied specializations such as Special Education, Secondary & Sr. Secondary School, Yoga . Below is the break up of number of colleges offering each B.Ed specialization:

Specialization Details	Colleges
Special Education	5 Colleges
Secondary & Sr. Secondary School	1 Colleges
Yoga	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Admission to B.Ed is based on valid score in national, state or university-level entrance exams. Below are the entrance exams accepted for B.Ed, along with number of colleges:

Exam Details	Colleges
MAH B.Ed CET	588 Colleges
PERA CET	3 Colleges
CUET-PG	2 Colleges
CTET	1 Colleges
MHT CET	1 Colleges
TISSNET	1 Colleges
CUET	1 Colleges
Banasthali University Aptitude Test	1 Colleges
APTET	1 Colleges
UPTET	1 Colleges