Best B.Ed Colleges in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is one of India’s top destinations to pursue B.Ed course. Kota in Rajasthan is popularly referred to as the education hub of Rajasthan. B.Ed course is considered the most sought-after course that acts as a gateway to enter into the teaching profession. It runs for two years and provides many fruitful career opportunities. B.Ed is a two-year professional course and right after completing this course, students can get jobs at school level. B.Ed is a Bachelors degree undertaken to take up teaching as a profession. Most popular entrance exams for studying B.Ed in Rajasthan are PTET, Banasthali University Aptitude Test and MUEE.

Rajasthan is home to prestigious institutes to pursue B.Ed like Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur; Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Ajmer; S.S.G. Pareek P.G. College of Education, Jaipur; Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University (JJTU), Rajasthan, Om Kothari Institute of Management and Research, Kota; Lords University, Alwar, Tantia University (TU), Sriganaganagar, etc. B.Ed allows a variety of specialisation options based on individual skill-set and preferences. Some of the popular B.Ed specialisations in Rajasthan are:

• Mathematics
• Biological Science
• Home Science
• Political Science
• Computer
• Economics

Candidates who wish to pursue their career as teachers must have some of the following skills:

• Good communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Confidence
• Deep knowledge and passion for their subject matter
• Critical thinking ability
• Patience and a positive attitude
• Enthusiasm
• Empathy and understanding
• Creativity and inspiring
• Dedication
• Conflict resolution
• Problem-solving
• Leadership
• Time Management
• Parent communication skills
• Writing reports
• Discipline
• Detail-oriented
• Collaboration
• Superior listening skills
• Strong work ethic
• Record keeping
• Flexibility
• Community-building skills
• Friendliness and approachability

B.Ed Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for B.Ed colleges is given below:

• The candidates must have completed their graduation in any stream (i.e., Arts, Science or Commerce).
• The candidates must have a minimum aggregate percentage of 50 at UG level.
• There is no age limit for admission to B.Ed course. However, the admission process of some B.Ed colleges require candidates to be of minimum 21 years in age.

There are a total of about 840 B.Ed Colleges in Rajasthan that provide optimum level of growth and education. Out of these 701 are private, 41 are public-private and 24 are public/government. Here is the list of some of the top private and public B.Ed Colleges in Rajasthan:

Private Colleges	Course Fee (in Rs)
TU, Sriganaganagar	54,000 – 1,21,000
Banasthali Vidyapith	1,58,000
S.S.G. Pareek P.G. College of Education, Jaipur	58,020
JJTU - Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University	1,01,000
Lords University	1,00,000

 

Public Colleges	Course Fee (in Rs)
Chaudhary Parmaram Godara Shikshak Prashikshan College	-
Vinayak B.Ed. College	-
I.A.S.E. College, Bikaner	-
Guru Madhawanand Pratibha Mahavidyalaya	-
Avam Sodh Sansthan B.Ed College	-

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What are the study options after B.Ed?

After the completion of B.Ed, aspirants can become teachers at primary, secondary, and senior secondary levels in schools. Candidates with a B.Ed degree can apply for jobs at all the government and private schools across the country. One can also go for higher studies and pursue either of the following courses:

• Master of Education (MEd)/ MA Education
• PG Diploma in Education
• Diploma/Certificate Programme
• Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Education

Also, one can pursue PhD in Education after the completion of MEd, this will open gates for various job profiles such as teacher/lecturer/assistant professor/academician or officer with prestigious institutions and colleges across the country. With a B.Ed degree, aspirants can get job as a permanent, temporary, part-time, or full-time teacher based on their interest. B.Ed graduates also have the option of opening a coaching centre, tuition centre or a school based on their preference and budget. They can also give the home or private tuitions or online tutorials to several students while pursuing their hobby or any course of their interest. This would improve their teaching skills and knowledge.

B.Ed Placement Trends

There are several teaching job opportunities in private as well as government/public sectors in Rajasthan. Teaching aspirants can also work overseas after fulfilling the criteria of various renowned colleges/universities around the world.

Here is the list of some of the job profiles after completing B.Ed:

• Teacher
• Counsellor
• Librarian
• Educational Researcher
• Educational Administrator
• Research Scholar
• Instructor
• Content Writer
• Online Tutor
• Instructor
• Vice Principal
• Principal
• Education Consultant
• College Professor
• Private Tutor
• Education Researcher
• Soft Skills Trainer
• Home Tutor
• Assistant Professor
• Education Officer

Listed below is the highest salary for B.Ed Colleges in Rajasthan for 2019-2020:

College Name	Highest salary (in Rs LPA)
TU, Sriganaganagar	4.8
RIE, Ajmer	4.8
Lords University, Alwar	5
Bhupal Nobles University, Udaipur	6
Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur	13

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Top Recruiters for B.Ed Students

Numerous colleges in Rajasthan provide placement opportunities to the students. Many renowned government as well as private schools/institutes/colleges in the state, recruit a large number of teachers/lecturers every year.

Recruiters in Private Sector

• Private Schools
• Education Consultancies
• Private Coaching Centers
• Private Tuition Centers

Recruiters in Government Sector 

• Rural Education Centers
• Government Schools
• Vocational Schools
• Education Departments

Below is the list of few top companies along with their placement ratings that recruit B.Ed students:

Colleges	Placement Ratings (Based on Reviews)	Top Recruiters
Lords University, Alwar	5.0	ICICI, Axis Bank Ltd., etc.
TU, Sriganaganagar	4.6	Dell, HCL, HP, IBM, Infosys, Logic, TCS, etc.
RIE, Ajmer	4.4	Kendriya Vidyalaya, JNV, Doon Public School, Delhi Public School, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Azim Premji Foundation, Birla Public School, BITS Pilani, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), Ambuja Group of Schools, etc.
Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur	4.1	HSBC, BOSCH, Deutsche Bank, Vodafone, Wipro, ICICI Bank, Cipla, Samsung, HDFC Bank, Pantaloon Retail, etc.
Bhupal Nobles University, Udaipur	4.1	Bisleri, HCL, Oracle, Reliance, Tech Mahindra, Vodafone, Oracle and Reliance, etc.
Jaipur National University, Jaipur	3.7	Amazon.com, Artech Infosystems, Capgemini, Collabera, Concentrix, Convergys, Decathlon, Deloitte, DMart Mall, Ernst & Young, Genpact, Girnar Soft, HDFC Bank, IIFL Mutual Fund, IndiGo Airlines, Infosys, ITC, ITC Ltd., Just Dial, just dial, McDonald’s, Naukri.Com, NDTV, NIIT Technologies, Oberoi Hotel, Pfizer, Priya industries, Reliance, SAP, Sopra Steria, TATA Consultancy Services, Think and Learn, etc.

B.Ed Modes of Study

 B.Ed course can be pursued from various colleges through different modes such as full-time and part-time. Around 840 B.Ed colleges offer full-time course and rest of the colleges offer part-learning mode. Some of these colleges are tabulated below: 

Full-time Mode of Study

Some of the popular colleges/ universities that offer full-time B.Ed course are:

S.No.	Colleges	Location
1.	RIE	Ajmer
2.	S.S.G. Pareek P.G. College of Education	Jaipur
3.	Jaipur National University	Jaipur
4.	Banasthali Vidyapith	Jaipur
5.	JJTU	Rajasthan

Distance/ Correspondence Mode of Study

Colleges/ universities that offer courses through distance/ correspondence mode are as follows:

S.No.	Colleges	Location
1.	TU	Sriganaganagar

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 How affordable are B.Ed colleges in Rajasthan?

Based on the below pie chart, it can be estimated that pursuing B.Ed in Rajasthan is very economical as 76% of the colleges have annual fee of less than Rs 1 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• TU, Sriganaganagar
• Bhupal Nobles University, Udaipur
• S.S.G. Pareek P.G. College of Education, Jaipur
• Singhania University, Jhunjhunu
• Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University (MJRP), Jaipur
• Suresh Gyan Vihar University (SGVU), Jaipur
• Mewar University (MU), Rajasthan
• Department of Education, Jain Vishva Bharati Institute, Rajasthan 
• Pratap University, Jaipur
• National Institute of Management and Technology (NIMT), Jaipur

Around 24% B.Ed colleges have a fee structure ranging from Rs 1 - 2 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• TU, Sriganaganagar
• Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur
• JJTU, Rajasthan 
• Lords University, Alwar

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Which are the most popular B.Ed Exams in Rajasthan?

The most popular exam for studying B.Ed course in Rajasthan is PTET. Scoring good marks in PTET will help you land in B.Ed colleges like SGVU, Jaipur.

Rest of the colleges accept Banasthali University Aptitude Test and MUEE.

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Shiksha Singh