B.A + B.Ed
About B.A + B.Ed
BA + B.Ed is an undergraduate dual-degree program which is of a total of 4 years duration divided into a total of 8 semesters. Through the course, the students are offered an in-depth knowledge for the different subjects which are included in Arts & Professional Studies including Hindi, English, Political Science, Geography, History, Economics, Psychology as well as Sociology. The students who wish to pursue their career in the field of teaching can apply for the course which enables them to experiences the hands-on experience in the classroom teaching and communication skills. The main aim of this course is to prepare the students by providing theoretical and practical knowledge in terms of teaching methodologies and other pedagogies. The minimum eligibility to pursue the BA + B.Ed program is to pass 10+2 from a recognized school/board.
BA + B.Ed Course Highlights
The major highlights of the BA + B.Ed course are given in the table below:
Level | Undergraduate (Dual degree) |
Duration | 4 years (8 semesters) |
Fee Structure | INR 85k-2 Lakhs |
Exam Type | Per Semester |
Eligibility | 10+2 pass in any stream |
Minimum Aggregate Required | 50% |
Admission Process | Through Entrance/college level exams, direct |
Starting Salary | INR 2-5 LPA |
Positions/Roles | teacher, Administrator, Tutor, activist, subject matter expert, career counsellor, translator, creative writer, civil servant, researcher, etc. |
B.A. B.Ed (B.A + B.Ed) Eligibility Criteria
In order to pursue a dual degree in BA + B.Ed, the candidates will have to fulfil certain eligibility criteria. The eligibility requirements to fulfil by the students for admission to BA + B.Ed course are:
- The candidate must have passed 10+2 in any stream from a recognised school or board.
- The candidate must have acquired a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for reserved candidates) in the 12th exam with all the subjects put together.
Admission Process
The admission process for BA + B.Ed varies from college to college. While some of the colleges take direct admission to the course on the basis of merit obtained by the student in 12th exam, some of the colleges also conduct institute level entrance test and interview to test the eligibility of the student for admission.
After the student applies for admission through the application form, he/she will be issued the date of entrance test if the eligibility criteria are met by the student. Further, the test will be conducted to test the concepts of the students followed by a personal interview round. On the basis of overall marks obtained by the student in the college level entrance examination and in 12th, the student will be called for the final admission process. Finally, the students will have to pay the admission fee and get their documents verified to complete the admission process.
B.A. B.Ed (B.A + B.Ed) Syllabus
Community Project |
ICT and understanding |
Drama and Art in Education |
Indian History |
Department Elective 1 |
Learning and Teaching- Theory |
Learning and Teaching- Practical |
English |
Language Elective 1 |
Creative and Critical Thinking |
Contemporary Education in India |
Community Project 2 |
Department Elective 2 |
Language Elective 2 |
Indian History |
English 2 |
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Department Elective 3 |
Language Elective 3 |
Indian History |
English 3 |
Childhood and Growing up |
Environmental Studies |
Yoga |
Seminar |
Department Elective 4 |
Language Elective 4 |
Indian History |
English 4 |
Learning Assessment |
Inclusive School creation |
Knowledge and Curriculum |
Internship |
Department Elective 5 |
Language Elective 5 |
World History |
Teaching Skills Workshop |
Department Elective 6 |
Social Science Pedagogy |
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Department Elective 7 |
Department Elective 8 |
Department Elective 9 |
World History |
Department Elective 7 |
Social Science Pedagogy 2 |
Language across curriculum |
Analytical Skills- Social Science |
Internship 2 |
Department Elective 10 |
Social Science Teaching Internship |
Service Learning |
Project on Learning Resource |
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Department Elective 11 |
Reasoning Ability |
Current Affairs |
Self Understanding |
Gender, Society and School |
School Management Workshop |
Life Skills Workshop |