To pursue a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree students must meet requirements that vary between different universities and institutions yet share similar educational standards. A candidate must have earned a bachelor's degree from any discipline including Arts, Science or Commerce from a recognized university. The majority of educational institutions enforce a minimum 50-55% post-degree course average although reserved category demographics (SC/ST/OBC) frequently achieve grade exceptions according to governing body standards. When the admission requirements include a master's degree the university will evaluate applicants according to their selected percentage performance.
B.Ed entrance examinations administered by educational institutions and state governments consist of DU B.Ed., IGNOU B.Ed., and UP B.Ed. JEE together with MAH B.Ed. CET. The examination consists of subjects which evaluate teaching aptitude while also assessing general knowledge and logical reasoning as well as language proficiency. Selected institutions invoke both personal interview sessions together with qualitative guidance to determine their final choices for admission. To secure teaching positions at public schools candidates must fulfill standards set by the NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education).
Most universities maintain broad limits regarding B.Ed. admission qualifications which do not impose age restrictions for enrollment. Institutions usually choose applicants who are older than 19 and 21 and integrated B.Ed. programs welcome students straight from Class 12. Teaching experience or current teaching profession during admission helps candidates obtain advantages in select B.Ed. programs. Students pursuing B.Ed. education have three learning formats: traditional classroom study alongside distant learning through remote programs and fully online degree programs that provide alternative learning pathways.