Teaching has always been considered as one of the noblest professionals and has always been
the most respected profession among all other professions. The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
program is a popular course in the arena of education and has been designed with the aim to
develop a deep understanding of the teaching-learning process at secondary and higher
secondary levels. Generally, the B.Ed distance/correspondence program is for two-years.
Objective of B.Ed Correspondence/Distance Learning Program
To develop an understanding of the context of education in contemporary Indian Society.
Engaging students-teachers to acquire necessary competencies for organizing learning
experiences, developing an understanding of paradigm shift in conceptualizing disciplinary
knowledge in school or college curriculum.
To train on the sensitivity about language diversity in the classroom and its role in the teaching-
learning process.
Systematizing experiences and strengthening the professional competencies of Students and
teachers relationship.
Duration of Distance B.Ed Course
The duration of B.Ed correspondence/distance learning is 2 years and the students will be given
a maximum of five years to complete the course.
The institute like UP Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) offers one year B.Ed course to
the students.
Eligibility Criteria for B.Ed Distance Education 2019
The eligibility criteria of distance B.Ed program are different from a regular B.Ed course. The
eligibility criteria of B.Ed distance education course is as below:-
The aspiring students must possess 50% marks in Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in arts, science,
commerce, or engineering stream in order to be eligible to apply for distance B.Ed course.
