What is the full form of B.Ed?

B.Ed stands for Bachelor of Education. It is a two-year professional degree that qualifies you to teach at the middle, secondary and senior secondary levels (Classes 6–12) in Indian schools. B.Ed is regulated by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and is mandatory for TGT and PGT posts.

Key facts about B.Ed

• Duration: 2 years (4 semesters), full-time
• Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (varies by state)
• Regulator: NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education)
• What it qualifies you for: TGT posts (Classes 6–10) and, combined with a Master's, PGT posts (Classes 11–12)

B.Ed variants

• Regular 2-year B.Ed: The standard, offered by most universities
• 1-year B.Ed: Available only to candidates with a Master's in Science / Social Science / Humanities / Commerce
• 4-year Integrated ITEP: Post-12th route combining graduation and B.Ed
• Distance / IGNOU B.Ed: For working teachers with 2 years of teaching experience

See the B.Ed course duration explainer and Can I do B.Ed after 12th for entry routes.