What is Special Education?: Course Fees 2025, Subjects, Top Colleges, Admissions

To enable students with disabilities or special needs learn and grow to their best potential,  Special Education refers to the specially designed educational services offered to them. Through specialised instruction, support and accommodations special education seeks to address the difficulties these kids may experience that prevent them from learning in conventional educational settings.

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Special educators play a crucial role in supporting students with disabilities, providing tailored assistance and accommodations to help them overcome challenges and reach their the fullest potential. Through their efforts, they create inclusive learning environments where students of all abilities can thrive and collaborate. Inclusion not only benefits students with disabilities but also fosters empathy and understanding among their typically developing peers.

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Special Education is a specialised course which is designed for Educators, Support Staff, Related Service Providers, Counselors, Psychologists, Caregivers, Advocates, Innovators, and Continuous Learners who are passionate about making difference in the lives of the students with disabilities and providing specialised services and cater to the emotional needs of Special children.

B.Ed course in distance education is a flexible mode for those who want to get prepare for teaching role. Those who have completed their graduation in any discipline from a recognised university are eligible to apply for the course. In some of the institutes, it is compulsory for the students to have at least 45% marks for taking admission to this course. At least two years of work experience is also essential for one to join a reputed distance learning institute. The course offered is a perfect blend of theory and practical form of education.

The duration of certificates is a few hours to a few weeks.

• Diplomas and PG diplomas are of 1 year and 2 years.
• Bachelor's courses and master's courses are of 2 years each
• Doctorate courses are of 3 years minimum.

To be eligible for Special Education, a child must have one of the following disabilities:

• Communication Disorder ( Speech & Language)
• Mental Retardation
• Specific Learning Disability (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia)
• Deaf and Blindness
• Visually Impaired
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Orthopaedic Impairment
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Emotional Disturbance
• Hearing Impaired
• Other Health Impaired

The general eligibility criteria for various courses in Special Education colleges in Delhi NCR are mentioned below:

Hi Dilip,

You can do M.Ed in special education through distance mode from IGNOU. Eligibility for admission to M.Ed. Special Education in IGNOU is B.Ed. Special Education or equivalent degree approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) with an aggregate of 50% marks and two years of teaching/professional experience. The minimum duration for completion of M.Ed. Special Education two years and maximum is four years.

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There are various special education schools set up across the country to help students with their disabilities. Special teachers are appointed for the schools to understand and help the students in learning better. Special Schools have different and unique ways of educating students by which they can grasp what is being taught easily. 

Some normal schools also dedicate extra time for their students where they have counselling sessions where they can understand if any student is differently-abled and needs help. 

At present, there are about 3,000 special schools for disabled kids across the country. 900 institutions are for the hearing impaired children, about 400 are for the visually impaired, 1000 schools are for the mentally retarded and the remaining 700 schools are for children with other types of disabilities. Around 40% of disabilities of any of the particular types is a standard level for identification and for admission in such special schools.

Some colleges/universities allow students on the basis of merit for admission, while some conduct entrance examinations for the same.

IPU CET 2026 exam will be conducted from April 2026. Registration link for IPU CET 2026 will be active from February  2026 to April 2026. IPU CET 2026 will be conducted for various courses by university. 

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2026 registration has commenced at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA released the CUET 2026 notification on January 03. Soon after the release of the notification, the CUET registration 2026 process has commenced online at the official website. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET 2026 exam must ensure that complete the application form online. Additionally, before filling out the application form, candidates must ensure that they fulfill the prescribed CUET eligibility criteria to qualify for the entrance exam.

Yes, IGNOU BEd syllabus incorporates elements of special education, focusing on teaching strategies for children with disabilities. It covers inclusive education practices, curriculum adaptation, and creating a supportive learning environment for all students. When students get enroleed for the BEd course from IGNOU they will be taught each of these in detail.

Yes, you can pursue a Master of Education (M.Ed) in Special Education after completing your B.El.Ed, and several universities offer this program, including IGNOU and some Central universities. 

Top colleges for B.Ed Special Education (Learning Disabilities):

- Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

- Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

- Army Institute of Education, Greater Noida

- BCM College of Education, Ludhiana

- Hashu Advani College of Special Education, Mumbai

Research each college for location, faculty, and placement opportunities.

Candidates can avail offline certificate courses in Special Education offered by few universities such as:

Dear friend,

Syllabus for B.Ed special education is same as that for normal entrance exam of B.Ed. It is just general like English, Hindi, mathematics and a little knowledge of Social Science and Science.

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Candidates can study Certificate courses in Special Education through online mode such as:

Colleges offering M.Ed in Special Education are given in the table below:

Yes, there are many colleges which offer various courses in Special Education through distance/correspondence mode such as:

·       NEHU

·       Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University

·       Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University

·       Dr B R Ambedkar Open University

Some of the top colleges offering PG Diploma in Special Education are as follows:

There are about 15+ best Special Education colleges in Delhi NCR. Out of these, 6 colleges are privately owned and 5 colleges are owned by the government. IPU CET, DUET, CUET, etc. are the top entrance exams accepted by popular Special Education colleges in Delhi NCR. Some of the top colleges include Delhi University, Amity University Noida, Jamia Millia Islamia, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, SGT University Gurgaon, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, and many others.

The salary depends on the profile you are offered. Candidates can earn a minimum of INR 3 Lacs for being a Special Education Teacher.

The average M.Ed course fee ranges between INR 10,000 to 50,000 per annum. Besides, it also depends on the specific college/university. Therefore candidates can take a look of the M.Ed fees structure of the following colleges:

School psychologists are mental health professionals who work in educational settings to help students, parents, and teachers address academic, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Here's a general overview of the steps involved in becoming a school psychologist:

• First of all you need to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Special education
• Then you have to earn a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in School Psychology
• After that you have to pass the National School Psychology Examination (NSP)
• Then after meeting certain requirements, you will obtain a State License that will help you gain authorization to practice school psychology in your state

Hi You can pursue M.Ed distance from IGNOU.

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Hi,

Please find the name of the universities below:

• Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
• IGNOU
• Arunachal University of Studies

Hi, The table below shows the best private Special Education colleges in Delhi NCR along with their total tuition fee:

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A special education degree is a credential that demonstrates a candidate's expertise in supporting students with disabilities. People who are working in this field are passionate about making education accessible and enjoyable for all the students. In special education, the "best" specialization usually depends on your individual interests, abilities, and professional objectives. However, the following fields are constantly in high demand:

• Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
• Early Childhood Special Education
• Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD)
• Learning Disabilities (LD)
• Moderate to Severe Disabilities

Hi, The table below shows the best Special Education courses in Delhi government colleges along with their total tuition fee:

Special Education College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Hi,

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates with at least fifty percent marks either in the Bachelor's degree and/or in the Master's degree in sciences/social sciences/humanity, Bachelors in Engineering or Technology with specialization in science and mathematics with 55% marks or any other qualification equivalent thereto, are eligible for admission to the programme.

For the detailed information, you can see the below link: https://www.shiksha.com/teaching-education/course/amp/b-ed-special-education-u-p-rajarshi-tandon-open-university-allahabad-36056