Best Secondary & Sr. Secondary School Colleges in India - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

B.Ed is a course which is purely related to teaching field whereas B.P.Ed is related to the field of Physical Education. The difference between both the courses are as follows:

Feature	B.Ed.	B.P.Ed.
Focus	Teaching academic subjects in schools (Classes 6-12)	Teaching physical education and related activities in schools (Classes 1-12)
Eligibility	Bachelor's degree in any discipline	Bachelor's degree in any discipline (preferably with some sports participation)
Entrance Exams	CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) or state-level TETs	May or may not require entrance exams depending on the institution
Course Duration	3 years	3 years
Curriculum Focus	Subject-specific pedagogy, child psychology, classroom management, practical teaching	Sports pedagogy, exercise physiology, anatomy & kinesiology, health education, coaching skills, practical training
Career Opportunities	Secondary and Senior Secondary Teacher (various academic subjects)	Physical Education Teacher, Sports Coach, Fitness Instructor, Sports Administrator

Hi In the case of high school teaching positions, it is essential that you must be UG degree holders in any subject and should also have acquired B. Ed degree. In the case of higher secondary schools, it is essential that candidates must be PG degree holders in any subject and should also have acquired B. Ed degree. Also you need to clear Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)

D.El.Ed is a certificate teacher training program which can be done after completing your 12th. After completing this course you are eligible to teach at lower (elementary) level schools. They may find work at institutes imparting elementary level education, like Government schools, Private schools, Nursery, Coaching/Private tuition classes and Daycare centers. It is always better to go for higher studies to have better career prospects. Doing MA would be better options as you will get an opportunity to work in colleges, schools and universities after clearing other criteria. After completing your MA you can also go for the doctoral program. 

Here are some important documents you must carry during BEd admission process:

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
• A bachelor's degree (if any)
• Birth certificate or identity proof.
• Caste certificate.
• Passport-sized photographs.
• Any other specific documents requested by the institution.

Aligarh Muslim University conducts the application process for all the courses in online mode. Interested candidates can fill the application forms through the official website. The admissions to AMU are offered on the basis of valid entrance scores. Candidates must ensure the fulfilment of the prescribed eligibility criteria. Candidates can go to the Aligarh Muslim University website for admission updates.