Bachelor of Elementary Education is a 4-year professional degree course that offers training in elementary education. In the first 3 years of the course, candidates study a combination of theory and practicals. Whereas in the last year of the course they teach directly in school, as a part of their training.The programme is available in both Hindi and English language. The programme is designed to impart subject knowledge, communication skills, child psychology, and pedagogical knowledge.
First year:
Child Development |
Craft & Participatory Work |
Core Mathematics |
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Nature of Language |
Academic Enrichment Activities |
Core Social Sciences |
Contemporary India |
Communication/ Interactive Skills |
Core Natural Sciences |
Second Year:
English 1 |
Social Science 1 |
Political Science 1 |
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Hindi 1 |
Science 1 |
History 1 |
Mathematics 1 |
Geography 1 |
Geography 1B |
Biology 1 |
Chemistry 1 |
Economics 1 |
Third Year:
Basic Concepts of Education |
English 2 |
Biology 2 |
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School Planning & Management |
Mathematics 2 |
Logico- Mathematics Education |
Environmental Studies |
Chemistry 2 |
Physics 2 |
B.El.Ed degree opens various employment opportunities in the education sector. It also enables students for appointments in NDMC, MCD, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas and other private schools across the country. Other job profiles offered to a B.El.Ed candidate is a pre-primary teacher, junior content writer, career counsellor, proofreader, etc. The average starting salary of B.El.Ed graduate is from Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh. Some of the most sought-after jobs in B.El.Ed:
Yes, candidates can pursue a BA course with D.El.Ed but on a condition that they have to pursue one course via distance learning mode. Candidates can opt to study BA course via distance learning and they can study D.El.Ed course full-time.
The course fee for the IGNOU D.El.Ed two-year programme is INR 12,000 for students who are interested to pursue the D.El.Ed course via distance learning mode.
Yes, candidates who have passed the D.El.Ed course or are appearing in the final year of the two-year professional diploma in elementary education are eligible to apply for the CTET.