Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) program is typically a two-year course requiring a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (or 45% for reserved categories). Admissions are managed by the Baba Saheb Ambedkar Education University (BSAEU). The curriculum includes core subjects, pedagogy, and school internship, with a minimum attendance requirement of 80% for coursework and 90% for practicum.
Key Details for the B.Ed. Program
Duration:
- The program is two academic years, with a maximum completion period of three years from the admission date.
Eligibility:
- Graduation in any stream (Arts, Science, or Commerce) with a minimum of 50% marks.
- A minimum of 45% marks is often required for candidates from reserved categories like SC, ST.
Available Subjects:
- Arabic, Bengali, English, Mathematics, Life Science, History, Geography, Political Science.
Admission Process:
- Admissions are guided by the norms of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
Documents Required:
- 10th Admit, 10th Marksheet, 10th Certificate, 12th Marksheet, 12th Certificate, All UG Marksheet, UG Certificate, Aadhar Card, Caste Certificate (if available), Photo (2 copy).
Course Fees:
- Visit Chanchal B.Ed. College
Curriculum:
- The course includes core subjects like “Child and Growing Up” and “Contemporary India and Education”.
- It also covers methodology and pedagogy for different school subjects (method subjects).
- The program involves a school internship component.
Attendance:
- A minimum attendance of 80% is required for all course work.
- 90% attendance is necessary for practicum.
- 100% attendance is needed for the school internship.
Medium of Instruction:
- The medium of instruction is often English, but students may be allowed to write their answer scripts in Bengali or Hindi.
Relevant University
- The Baba Saheb Ambedkar Education University (BSAEU) is the primary university for B.Ed. programs in West Bengal, formerly known as West Bengal University of Teachers’ Training, Education Planning and Administration (WBUTTEPA). Check the official website of BSAEU (bsaeu.net.in) for the latest announcements, admission schedules, and regulations.